The EC has confirmed for the BNR the receiving of Bulgaria’s demand to ban any GMO plants on its territory. The companies that have declared their intention to plant GMO cultures here have now 30 days to answer whether they agree, the spokesperson of the EC Enrico Brivio has pointed out. If the companies reject the demand, Bulgaria has a second chance to impose the ban – it has to present once again its reasoned statement, under another directive, pointing at reasons of significant public interest – for instance, related to the policies in the spheres of environmental protection, agriculture, or social and economic consequences.
Clouds will break over the western half of the country overnigh t, becoming mostly clear, while rain will continue to fall over the east. Friday will be mostly sunny. There will be light winds, mainly from the north. Minimum temperatures will be between..
Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov met at the Council of Ministers with relatives of the Bulgarian sailors on board the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader, where Glavchev assured that efforts to secure their release were..
The Bulgarian Parliament has finally postponed the liberalisation of the energy market for one year, starting from 1 July. The decision was taken with 152 votes in favour - of GERB-CDS, MRF, Vazrazhdane, "BSP for Bulgaria" and ITN. 35 PP-DB MPs..
MEPs are concerned about Russian interference in the upcoming elections on June 9, and the properties on the territory of Bulgaria currently owned by..
On Thursday , a cold atmospheric front will pass through the country. It will be rainy with thunders over the whole of Bulgaria. There..
Bulgaria will assist Ukraine in the process of rebuilding its energy infrastructure. This was announced after a meeting between Bulgaria’s Energy..
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