55% of the Bulgarians are not satisfied with the way democracy is functioning in Bulgaria, but meanwhile 59% of them are satisfied with the membership of their country in the EU, data of a survey initiated by the European Parliament shows. Although over half of the Bulgarians are not happy with the Democracy in Bulgaria, more than half approve the way it functions in the European Union, the survey further reads. Only 9% of the surveyed Bulgarians are Eurosceptics. 67% of the Bulgarians aged between 15 and 24 support this country’s membership in the EU. According to the Bulgarians, the EU institutions should focus on overcoming social isolation and poverty, improving the conditions for economic growth and should work for investments and for quality and access to health services.
Two million laying hens have been culled in Bulgaria since an outbreak of avian influenza began in October. Over 40% of laying hens are affected by the disease. These alarming figures were reported to BNR by Ivaylo Galabov, chairman of the Union..
The first shipment of fresh nuclear fuel for the Kozloduy nuclear power plant has arrived at the port of Varna - West. The fuel, manufactured by the US company Westinghouse, was delivered by the Dutch-flagged ship Adamas, public broadcaster BNT..
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson visited the border crossing at Sofia Airport. Bulgaria's caretaker Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov, showed Ms Johansson the new organisation of work after Bulgaria's accession to Schengen by air. The..
The MPs from the National Assembly Energy Committee have postponed by one year the full liberalization of the electricity marker. According to the..
Seventh-grader Kaloyan Geshev from the 125th High School "Boyan Penev" in Sofia became a three-time champion in mental calculation. He won first place..
Italy supports Bulgaria's full-fledged membership in the Schengen area, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said. Mattarella is on a two-day visit to..
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