Borissov’s GERB ready with third motion of no confidence in Bulgarian Socialist Party government
Even as Bulgaria’s Parliament began debate on October 16 on the second motion of no confidence in the current government,
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Day: October 16, 2013
Facing refugee influx, Bulgaria to build 30km fence on Turkish border
Bulgaria’s Cabinet will hold a special sitting on October 21 to discuss the refugee issue as the country faces a
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Ataka tables draft resolution in Parliament on extending ban on sale of land to foreigners
Volen Siderov’s ultra-nationalist Ataka party has tabled a draft resolution on extending Bulgaria’s ban on the sale of land to
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Bulgaria’s prosecutors to probe quick loans oversight
Bulgaria’s prosecutor’s office said on October 16 that it would begin an investigation into quick loans and the regulatory oversight
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European Commission releases regular reports on Western Balkans countries – key points
The European Commission (EC) released regular reports on the countries of the Western Balkans that are not members of the
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EU should step up engagement with Turkey on human rights, European Commission report says
Turkey has taken important reform steps over the past 12 months but several further reforms are needed and the European
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Sentence suspended for Russian opposition leader
A Russian appeals court has suspended the five-year prison sentence of anti-corruption blogger and opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The ruling
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Bulgaria’s refugee facilities still overflowing
Bulgaria’s State Agency for Refugees says that it has taken steps to speed up the procedure for granting refugee status,
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Bulgaria finishes World Cup qualifying campaign on low note
After holding on to the runner-up spot in its qualifying group for the 2014 football World Cup for much of
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