At a joint meeting of the Greek and Bulgarian governments in Alexandroupolis, agreements in the spheres of transport, investments and tourism have been signed. Cross-border railway transport is going to facilitated as a step towards full integration in the Trans-European Network (TEN-T).
The neighboring countries will also be working together in the organization of joint tourist events. A Memorandum on co-operation in investments and mutual assistance in applying for common European projects has also been signed. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has thanked for the co-operation in combating illegal immigration. He has called on the military to start thinking about joint air policing and said Bulgaria was ready to be of help to Greece in settling disputes with Turkey.
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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