In its first working day for 2017 the European Commission marked the 10th anniversary of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU. "Bulgaria and Romania that joined the EU 10 years ago, are now vital European democracies. Our congratulations on the anniversary," said a spokesman for the European Commission during the first press conference for 2017. The spokesman pointed out that annual reports on the mechanism for cooperation and verification are expected to be published in late January. Asked if there was news about the Bulgarian candidacy for new commissioner in place of Kristalina Georgieva, it was pointed out that Bulgarian authorities had not yet voiced a candidature for the position.
To mark navy day, the Maritime Museum in Varna is welcoming visitors with an exposition “Maritime rituals and traditions”. The exposition traces different periods in humankind’s maritime history, the most intriguing ritual practices and..
On Sunday the weather will be predominantly sunny. There will be a light, in the Eastern parts to moderate wind from the Northeast. Maximum temperatures 32-37° C., for Sofia around 32° C. Over the mountains there will be sun with a light to..
“I was left with the feeling that the future caretaker premier is being subjected to enormous, I would even say brutal political pressure not to have me as member of a future caretaker cabinet,” said current caretaker Interior Minister Kalin..
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty said he was "deeply concerned” by the law passed by the Bulgarian..
The sale of 100% of the shares of Gallup International Balkan, a Zurich-based polling agency, has been finalised. The agency is a traditional partner of..
"Within a few days, it is good that Bulgaria will already have a nomination for a new representative in the European Commission, let's not waste time..
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