Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva has met with the First Vice-President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans. The two discussed future joint work during the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Minister Zaharieva will become chair of the General Affairs Council. Zaharieva and Timmermans have discussed some of the topics that are to be brought to the attention of the Council, such as the rule of law under the Treaties and the EU prospects for the six Western Balkan countries which are not yet part of the EU including a number of policies that focus on connectivity.
Nearly 50 pre-trial proceedings have been initiated for crimes against the political rights of citizens, caretaker Minister of Interior Atanas Ilkov told journalists. Nearly 140 alerts have been received. More than 100 inspections have been..
Today's meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation, which discussed a draft government decree to raise the minimum wage from the current 477 euros to 550 euros as of 1 January 2025, ended without consensus. Trade unions supported..
Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Japanese Ambassador to Bulgaria Hisashi Michigami discussed bilateral defence cooperation and partnership in the context of NATO. The discussion focused on support for Ukraine and the contribution of Bulgaria..
Hundreds of guitarists will perform the legendary song "Kletva " (Oath) in memory of Kiril Marichkov who died in an accident on stage. The song..
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will check whether hospitals have falsely reported medical treatment without the patient having been admitted..
From July to September alone, there were 277 accidents involving electric scooters. Seven people have died, Chief Inspector Lachezar Bliznakov from the..
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