Suspect In Murder Of Bulgarian Journalist Extradited To Sofia From Germany

A man suspected of raping and murdering Bulgarian television journalist Viktoria Marinova was extradited from Germany to Bulgaria on October 17, officials say.

Media broadcasts showed police vehicles meeting a plane carrying the suspect, identified as Bulgarian Severin Krasimirov, 20, at the...

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev is on a Visit to the UK

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev is on a working visit to the UK at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II. On the first day, he will visit Allied Maritime Command in Northwood and talk to Commander Vice Admiral Clive Johnstone. Later on 17th of October, Bulgaria’s head of state will meet with...

Six Injured in Accident at Arms Factory Arsenal in Kazanlak

Kazanlak. Six people were injured in an accident in Arsenal’s Plant 3, the management told Focus Radio. There was local ignition, the cause is yet to be established.

The six injured men were taken to emergency care in Kazanlak. One of them, Dimitar D., 23 years old, is in a more serious...

Bulgaria Tops EU Poverty Risk Ranking

Bulgaria had the highest share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU in 2017, according to data from a Eurostat survey.

In 2017, more than a third of the people in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece experienced serious material difficulties. In our country they are almost 40%, but...

Seven People were Detained in Attempt to Sell Unique Gold Artifacts Found in Bulgaria

Seven people were detained in a joint operation by the specialised prosecutor’s office, the Directorate for Combatting Organised Crime and the State Agency for National Security (SANS). The detainees were trying to sell a gold treasure, Deputy Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev said at a briefing on...

PM Borisov Meets with Ambassadors on Murder in Ruse

Sofia. Prime Minister Boyko Borissov met with ambassadors to Bulgaria in connection with the murder in Ruse, Focus News Agency reports.

In the Council of Ministers’ building, Borissov, Prosecutor General Sotir Tsatsarov and Minister of Interior Mladen Marinov informed the ambassadors of the...

PM and Apostolic Nuncio to Bulgaria Discussed Possible Visit by the Pope

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov met with the Apostolic Nuncio to Bulgaria, Anselmo Guido Pecorari, the press service of the government announced on 10th of October. The meeting highlighted the good relations between Bulgaria and the Vatican. The results of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of...

4th Edition of Autumn Flower Bazaar Opens Today at Flora Exhibition Centre in Burgas

Burgas. The 4th edition of Flora Autumn flower bazaar opens today at Flora Exhibition Centre, said the press office of Burgas Municipality, reports Focus News Agency.

The exhibition will be held from 11 to 14 of October, between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Chrysanthemums, dahlias and orchids are...

Suspect in Bulgarian Journalist Murder Arrested in Germany

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Officials in Bulgaria say a suspect in the rape and killing of an investigative journalist has been arrested in Germany.

Bulgaria’s prosecutor general, Sotir Tsatsarov, confirmed the arrest of Severin Krasimirov, a Bulgarian citizen, but gave no further...

Tripartite Council Approves Changes in Tax Legislation in Bulgaria

Increased taxes for old cars from 2019 was a proposal that trade unions and employers approved on 8thof October at a meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation. The change will be incorporated the tax laws.

Another idea aims at is to make it easier for employers who will no...