After 2022, Bulgaria has improved its work against money laundering and financing of terrorism, according to a report of the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism at the Council of Europe.
The data show that the country is making progress on 10 out of 12 indicators. At the same time, there is no deterioration in any of the indicators. Bulgaria will remain under monitoring and a new report will be prepared next year, the document adds. The report notes improvements in inter-institutional cooperation, policy measures, money transfer services, supervision of foreign companies, transparency of ownership of legal entities, supervision of financial institutions and statistics, BTA reports.
The trial of six Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia continues in the United Kingdom. The head of the "spy cell" Orlin Rusev and Biser Dzhambazov pleaded guilty. Three others - Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir..
Today's eighth attempt by the Bulgarian MPs to elect a speaker of the National Assembly also proved unsuccessful. At the beginning of the day, there was a ray of hope that this time the people's representatives would reach a..
Public attitudes towards HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria show that a quarter of Bulgarians are ready to keep friendships with HIV-positive people, BTA reported. Men are slightly more tolerant than women (28% versus 23%). The data are from a..
Due to the poor condition of the water transmission network, nearly half a billion cubic meters of water are irretrievably lost annually . On this..
"After today's vote for Speaker of the National Assembly, ''We Continue the Change'' (PP) demanded the resignations of Daniel Lorer and Yavor..
From March 30, 2025, a new direct flight will connect Sofia and Pisa, Italy. A statement from Sofia Airport states that the flights will be..
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