Bulgaria to exempt carriers from checking if foreigners’ documents are fake
Bulgaria’s Cabinet is to ask the National Assembly to amend the Foreigners Act to remove an obligation for air, land
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Month: March 2016
Bulgaria appoints new chief of Military Intelligence
Bulgaria’s government has appointed Colonel Svetoslav Daskalov as head of the Military Intelligence directorate from April 1 2016, with commander-in-chief
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Bulgarian government’s vogue for halting public tenders endures
In March 2016, Bulgarian government officials have continued to carry out Prime Minister Boiko Borissov’s order to review and cancel
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Proposed changes to laws on religions in Bulgaria spark ire
Two draft bills tabled in Bulgaria’s Parliament by opposition socialist MPs to amend the law on religious denominations – including
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Polish President not to meet President Obama on US visit
US President Barack Obama declined to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda during Duda’s visit to the US, despite last-minute
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Greek police clash with migrants blocked at Macedonia border
Greek police patrolling the country’s northern border clashed Tuesday with several hundred migrants — many of them fleeing war in
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Business sentiment in Bulgaria rises in March – poll
A regular poll by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute has found that in March 2016, the total business climate indicator increased
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US urges greater intelligence sharing in Europe after attacks
The United States says more “can and must be done” with regards to boosting intelligence sharing in Europe following last
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US gives $20M more in Europe migrant aid
The United States is providing an additional $20 million to Europe to aid international efforts to respond to the migrant
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