"There is Such a People" (ITN) will present to the president a fulfilled mandate for forming a government, probably even before the deadline expires on Friday, Prime Ministe designate Plamen Nikolov said.
He added that he expected support for the future cabinet mostly from the so-called protest parties "Democratic Bulgaria" and "Stand up, BG! We are Coming!” After a new meeting, however, the leaders of the two groups, Hristo Ivanov and Maya Manolova, described the situation as "very complicated."
The BSP, who have also had talks with ITN, are currently discussing whether to vote for the ITN cabinet.
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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