Bulgarian Parliament passes 2013 Budget
Bulgarian MPs passed the 2013 Budget Act at second reading on December 6, with the bill engendering little debate and the opposition more intent on extracting an apology from Finance Minister Simeon Dyankov than on futile attempts to pursue last-second amendments. Less likely to seek controversy than other Cabinet ministers, Dyankov nevertheless ignited passions the previous night, commenting that “opposition …
EU gives Moldova more time to implement gas unbundling rules
The European Commission said on December 6 that it welcomed a decision by the European Energy Community to give Moldova …
Bulgarian President Plevneliev vetoes amendments on law on permanent residence for investors
Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev is sending back to Parliament amendments on laws that change the rules for granting permanent residence …
Bulgaria a step closer to height limit on new buildings on Black Sea coastline
The sound you may have heard yesterday was that of a stable door slamming as a horse receded distantly over …
Bulgarian police begin winter holiday season road spot check campaign
Bulgarian police, working with traffic police, fraud squad, motor vehicle administration and customs officers, are beginning a large-scale campaign of …
Ice rinks open in Sofia and Plovdiv
The ice rink at Ariana Lake in Sofia has opened for the winter holiday season. The rink, billed as the …
Film review: Argo
Mention 1979, and many people will think of the Iranian Revolution. Most of us know about the hostage drama that …
