Saab awarded $2.4M military training equipment contract in Bulgaria
The funding is provided under the foreign military sales programme of the US army's Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation.
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Czech Republic, Romania mull shale gas moratoriums
Governments in Prague and Bucharest could soon join Sofia in instituting temporary moratoriums on shale gas exploration.
Bulgaria secures one-year extension on Belene loan - minister
The option to postpone the due date was contingent on securing 55 million euro for immediate repayment of the amounts loaned by Belgium's Dexia and Japanese bank Mizuho.
Two Brits fined for hooliganism in Bulgaria’s Veliko Turnovo
The UK nationals were arrested after throwing beer bottles at people after being refused entry to a restaurant that had closed for the night.
Tourism: Bulgaria to spend 300M leva on restoring castles, ancient sites
Restoration and development projects include Madara Horseman, Arbanassi fortress, Magura cave.
Super Moon 2012 show: Photo Gallery
On average, the moon is about 378 195 km away. At its furthest it is nearly 400 000 km away. During a lunar perigee and full moon, however, the lunar surface can appear up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than any other full moon.
Unemployment in Bulgaria in Q1 2012 was 12.9% - National Statistics Institute
The number of unemployed people in the first quarter of 2012 in Bulgaria was 422 500, according to official statistics.
Parents deny accepting money, gifts from British expatriate who allegedly sexually abused children
The 63-year-old Briton was arrested on April 29 and has been remanded in custody, while the children he allegedly assaulted are in a social home.
Bulgarian Olympic champion sentenced to nine years' jail in Brazil
Boevski has been under arrest in Brazil since October, when he was arrested at Sao Paulo's international airport with nine kg of cocaine in his luggage.
Bulgarian customs officers bust with thousands in bribes
Sums in various currencies seized and more than 30 customs officials under investigation for alleged distribution of kickbacks following an investigation into systematic extortion of people crossing Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint.
Qatar's minister of state for foreign affairs visiting Bulgaria
Al-Attiyah was to arrive in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia at the head of an 18-member delegation including senior officials from various ministries and representatives of leading Qatari investment companies.
Income tax declarations deadline day in Bulgaria
Given the likelihood of long queues, the agency advised taxpayers to consider filing their declarations at temporary NRA desks at post offices, by mail (use of return receipt service is mandatory) or online (identity certification requires an electronic signature).
Sale of Bulgarian telecom BTC faces cancellation – report
Citing three separate sources familiar with the deal, Capital Daily reports that the creditors found offers submitted by three bidders unsatisfactory.
British expatriate arrested in Veliko Turnovo on paedophilia charges remains in custody
Briton (63) allegedly paid parents of two boys.
Deal on OSCE role in Serbian elections welcomed
An agreement reached with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will allow voters with dual citizenship in Kosovo to vote in the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in Serbia.
Global jobs crisis to continue for some time, ILO report says
The narrow focus of many euro zone countries on fiscal austerity is deepening the jobs crisis and could even lead to another recession in Europe, said the Director of the ILO Institute for International Labour Studies and lead author of the report, Raymond Torres.
Russian Patriarch Kirill begins visit to Bulgaria
The trip has stirred some controversy among church circles, coming as it does ahead of visits to Constantinople and other autocephalous churches in the traditional order of such tours.
Romanian cabinet felled by no confidence motion
The ruling coalition parties refused to take part in the vote, but a number of MPs representing ethnic minorities, who traditionally vote with the government, swung the vote.
Bulgarian media tinted by owners' other interests – SEEMO report
Whereas foreign media ownership is perceived as advantageous for media outlets and journalists, Bulgarian owners are perceived as investors with short-term vision who strive for immediate profits.
Open letter to Barroso decries 'second-class' treatment
Letter claims that central and east European citizens face discrimination.
EC punishes UK for breaching directive on employees' rights
The EC said London was entitled to keep the procedure for the temporary issue of work permits to Bulgarians and Romanians but those who had acquired worker visas were supposed to have the same documents as other EU nationals.
Food prices rise again because of higher oil prices, adverse weather – World Bank
If the current forecasts for increased food production do not materialise, global food prices could reach higher levels.
EU sends envoy to investigate Tymoshenko situation after assault allegations
Foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is ‘deeply preoccupied’ by the Tymoshenko situation. Ukraine rejects allegations that Tymoshenko was beaten and that she is on hunger strike.
Two arrested in Bulgaria’s Pleven for people trafficking
Anti-organised crime squad arrested the two, who had lured women into going to Germany with the promise of legal work, but who were forced into prostitution.
Two Irish gang members arrested in Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach resort – report
Bulgarian police searched apartment, acting on information from the Garda. Police found ammunition and illegal drugs. One of those arrested had been the subject of a European arrest warrant for almost two years.
Keeping sport clean needs enhanced policing and prevention, Interpol chief says
Co-operation and synergy between the police, sports organisations, regulatory agencies and the community in general is vital if we want to prevent sport from losing its true meaning and value, Ronald Noble said.
Prevent violent extremism by being better at identifying people at risk of radicalisation – Malmström
Killing spree in Norway in July 2011 and the arrests of individuals in a number of EU member states for the preparation of terrorist attacks, are proof of the continuing need for vigilance, Europol says.
ACTA could threaten online privacy, EU watchdog says
European Data Protection Supervisor says its opinion should not be understood as pre-empting the advice of the European Court of Justice, asked to rule on ACTA's compatibility with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.
Car accident leads to cancellation of Zulu king's visit to Bulgaria
King Goodwill Zwelithini was treated in hospital after the vehicle accident, in which two of his associates died.
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