Bulgarian Parliament votes Oresharski cabinet into power
With the votes of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), Bulgaria’s 42nd National
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Bulgaria reports 286.4M leva Budget deficit for January-April
Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry has reported that the consolidated Budget deficit for the first four months of the year was 286.4
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Borissov’s GERB walks out of Parliament vote on Oresharski cabinet
One MP from ultra-nationalist party Ataka registered as present in Parliament on May 29, providing a quorum for the vote
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Europe’s illegal drugs problem worsened in 2012 – report
The number, type and availability of new drugs in Europe continued to increase in 2012, according to a report released
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Thousands sign online petition against backtracking on Bulgaria’s smoking ban
More than 26 000 people had signed an online petition against backtracking on Bulgaria’s full ban on smoking in restaurants
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All eyes on Ataka as Parliament prepares to vote on Oresharski cabinet: Updated
Bulgaria’s Parliament has scheduled a sitting for 9am on May 29 to vote on the proposed Plamen Oresharski cabinet, but
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Dire picture of Bulgaria’s energy sector in World Bank, EC reports
Reports by the World Bank and the European Commission paint a grim picture of the state of the energy sector
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Business climate indicator in Bulgaria declines for third month in May
The business climate indicator compiled by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute worsened for the third straight month in May 2013, continuing
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European Parliament elections expected in Bulgaria on May 25 2014
Anyone in Bulgaria ready to scream if hearing the word “elections” once more, may now keep their breath in reserve
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