The European Parliament has discussed the sanctions imposed by the United States on Vasil Bozhkov, Delyan Peevski, Ilko Zhelyazkov and related companies under the Global Magnitsky.
During the debates, members of the European Parliament asked the European Commission how it viewed the actions of the United States and whether it would take action against Bulgaria and other member states that have problems with corruption. According to MEP Elena Yoncheva, the European Commission is too cautious in its criticism of Bulgaria. A mission of the Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG) is expected to arrive in Bulgaria next week.
On Saturday, the minimum temperatures in Bulgaria will be from minus 2 to 3°C. In Sofia it will be around 0°C. During the day it will be sunny with scattered high clouds. Highs tomorrow will be between 14 and 19°C, in the capital - around 15°C...
“We are protecting farmers and the public interest. In drafting this bill we are guided solely by this aim,” said Minister of Agriculture and Food Georgi Tahov at a meeting with representatives of chain stores in this country and consumer..
Two brothers, members of an organized crime group busted a few years ago, have been detained for abducting two men. The kidnappers and the persons considered missing are thought to be connected with 160 kgs. of cocaine missing in Sofia...
Bulgaria has improved its rating in the World Happiness Report , but remains 85 th out of 147 countries, which is the lowest position for an EU..
The importance of eurozone membership for Bulgaria was the focus of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's meeting with European Central Bank President..
Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev had a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar. Israel’s Foreign Minister..
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