The European Commission has called on Bulgaria to properly introduce EU rules for interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings, BTA reports. The rules provide for general minimum requirements for a fair trial of suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings.
According to European requirements, suspects and accused persons who do not speak or understand the language of the criminal proceedings must receive an oral and written translation of all essential documents. According to the EC, in Bulgaria these rules do not apply to suspects who are not detained. The Commission gives Bulgaria two months to take the necessary measures.
The retirement age should not be changed – this is the position expressed by Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov talking to the Bulgarian National Television. He recalled that according to the law, it should reach 65 years by 2037. “This topic..
Sofia residents are protesting against the two largest trade unions today , the Bulgarian National Radio reported. Their demonstration will be held under the motto “No to the priority of low-skilled labor over knowledge”. “The event is a civil..
Strengthening bilateral economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Italy, participation in joint defense projects and achieving peace in Ukraine were the topics of the meeting between Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Italian Prime Minister..
55% of Bulgarians do not feel informed about the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria, while 41% express the opposite opinion, according to a..
The Trade Union of Bulgarian Medical Specialists has declared readiness for protest actions and an effective strike, according to a statement published..
Friday will be mostly sunny. Cumulus clouds will form in the afternoon and in many places there will be short-term, temporarily intense..
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