After the latest espionage scandal involving two employees of the State Agency National Security, allegedly spying for Russia, diplomatic steps are expected to be taken with regard to representatives of the Russian embassy in Sofia, State Agency National Security, SANS, chairperson Plamen Tonchev said.
The SANS management gave a press conference regarding the investigation launched by the specialized prosecutor’s office and involving two middle management employees of the Agency and one employee of a ministry.
“I would like to assure the public that the Agency has a very sturdy internal control mechanism, and that we shall not hesitate to take action, including against our own employees, whatever that may cost us,” Plamen Tonchev said.
A children's hospital for active treatment will open in Burgas by the end of the year, it became clear during the inspection of its construction by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. The medical facility will have 16 wards with 147..
“We Continue the Change” (PP) highlighted corruption as one of the main shortcomings of the hundred days of government of GERB, “BSP – United Left” and ITN. PP has not cancelled plans of filing a vote of no confidence after Bulgaria..
Bulgaria faces deep structural challenges. The economy is characterized by low added value and regional challenges, chairman of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA), Dobri Mitrev, said. He presented the BIA index for “Economic..
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul at 12.49 local time and was felt to varying degrees across Bulgaria, BTA reported, citing the..
The full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area is strengthening the European Union's economy significantly. This is stated in a report..
Sofia has met the last criterion for entering the eurozone. After meeting the inflation criterion, the data on the budget deficit for..
Partly cloudy, chance of rain
Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
sunshine, cloud, rain and thunder