Romanian government survives motion of no confidence
Romania’s government survived a motion of no confidence on June 12, as most MPs from the ruling coalition did not
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Month: June 2015
Moldovan PM resigns amid investigation of document fraud
Moldova’s prime minister Chiril Gaburici resigned on June 12 after less than four months on the job, threatening to trigger
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Sofia Airport customs officers foil attempt to smuggle out ancient coins in routers
Customs officers at Sofia Airport blocked an attempt to smuggle 82 silver coins believed to date from the time of
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Archaeologists in Plovdiv uncover early Christian mosaics at Great Basilica site
Archaeologists working at the site of the Great Basilica, the largest early Christian church found in Bulgaria – believed to
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Turkey’s AKP party struggles to mend internal rift
In the wake of its worst-ever electoral setback, Turkey’s former ruling party, the AKP, faces a protracted analysis of what
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European leaders pressure Greece to reach new debt deal
European leaders pressured debt-ridden Greece Thursday to reach a new deal to stave off a default on its loans, but
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Kalofer, Bulgaria: A story of life, lavender and lace
Arriving in what was to be our home away from home in rural Bulgaria, we knew not a soul. But
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Bulgarian police, firefighters and prison warders to protest from June 12
A protest by Bulgarian police, firefighters and prison warders against proposals to raise their retirement age and against working conditions
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What’s On: New Symphony Orchestra season closing concert on June 27
The New Symphony Orchestra is holding its season-closing concert on June 27 2015 at 7.30pm. The programme includes Mendelssohn’s Midsummer
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