Snowploughs out, traffic congested as snow hits Bulgaria
Snowploughs were out on the streets of Bulgarian capital city Sofia on December 3 as the first major snowfall of the winter hit the country. Local media reported traffic was congested on several major thoroughfares in the country, including parts of the Trakia motorway that links Sofia to Bourgas on the Black Sea coast. Some roads, including the Vladaya pass …
EU opens anti-trust investigation against Bulgarian Energy Holding
The European Commission said on December 3 that it has opened a formal investigation into whether Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), …
Bulgarian Christmas charity initiative underway for 10th year
The Bulgarian Christmas charity initiative, which seeks to raise funds for medical treatment and equipment for seriously ill children, is …
Putin’s Turkey visit could smooth Syria relations
Russian President Vladmir Putin is scheduled to visit Turkey on December 3. The visit comes as the two countries remain …
Czech currency could go into freefall
Consumers and investors are being warned the Czech crown will remain weak for the remainder of the year and into …
Clinton pushing energy diversity in Czech Republic
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in the Czech Republic for a short visit that includes a push to …
Exit polls: Ex-PM Borut Pahor wins Slovenian presidential election
Exit polls show left-wing former Prime Minister Borut Pahor winning Slovenia’s presidential election by a landslide. The surveys of voters …
