European Court of Human Rights rejects application against Bulgaria over Dossier Commission disclosures
A seven-judge chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has rejected unanimously a complaint by a lawyer against a
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Plevneliev: Protests as Bulgarian EU Presidency begins show ‘slave mentality’
The sundry protests on domestic issues being held on January 11 as Bulgaria formally takes over the EU Presidency show
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Bulgarian economy set to grow strongly in a slowing down region – World Bank
Despite potential economic growth in Europe and Central Asia region declining in recent years, Bulgaria’s economy was set to continue
Read moreBulgarian President Radev: EU Presidency is ‘responsibility and opportunity’
Bulgaria’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union is a great responsibility but also provides significant opportunities for the
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Bulgaria, Macedonia parliaments expected to ratify good-neighbourliness treaty in January
Macedonia’s parliament is due to vote on the ratification of the good-neighbourliness treaty with Bulgaria on January 15, with Bulgaria’s
Read moreMore than 39% of Bulgarians cannot afford to heat their homes
A total of 39.2 per cent of all Bulgarians cannot afford to heat their homes adequately, according to EU statistics
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Bulgarian Cabinet submits Istanbul Convention on domestic violence for ratification
Bulgaria’s Cabinet said on January 3 that it has submitted the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention on domestic violence for
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Bulgarian President Radev vetoes anti-corruption law
Bulgarian President Roumen Radev vetoed on January 2 the new law that envisions the creation of a single body to oversee
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Bulgaria’s road accident death toll in 2017 was 678 – Interior Ministry
A total of 678 people died in accidents on Bulgaria’s roads in 2017, a figure lower than the road accident
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