There will be changes in the senior management of the Ministry of Interior, including Deputy Ministers, Bulgaria’s Minister of Interior Boyko Rashkov said for the BNR. In his words, “some processes at the State Agency for National Security should be speeded up”, where people close to the former management of the agency have returned to work after a six or seven- month leave.
Minister Rashkov commented on the “inaction of the agency after receiving eloquent information about a strange cash withdrawal from a certain bank”. Nearly 350 people employed at the Ministry of Interior will be made redundant by the end of 2021 which is in line with the plan of the state to reduce administration, Minister Boyko Rashkov said.
Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved at second reading amendments to the Investment Promotion Act. Under the changes, the assets of the Russian company Lukoil in Bulgaria can be sold only after a decision by the Council of Ministers and following a..
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is convening a working meeting with ministers in connection with the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Premier Zhelyazkov..
The Festival of Elena Dry-Cured Ham which will take place from October 24 to 26 in the town of Elena, offers a rich folklore program, competitions, demonstrations and tastings, the organizers from the Municipality of Elena and the Local Tourism Council..
By mid-2026, Bulgaria should be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” of countries with deficiencies in its anti-money..
Frol and Frosia are the newest residents of the Bear Sanctuary Belitsa, according to the Four Paws Foundation, which runs the bear sanctuary in..
On Tuesday , the lowest temperatures will be between 3 and 8°C; in Sofia – about 4°C. During the day before noon cloudiness will be..
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