Section: Novinite (Bulgaria)
Bulgaria Continues to Back Russia Sanctions despite Disadvantages for Exporters
Although Bulgarian exporters are seriously injured by the sanctions on Russia, the country will not back away from its current stance and will seek new markets, according to Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski. Bulgaria’s Economy Minister met Monday with Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Mykola Baltazhy. Lukarski pointed out that...
Protecting EU’s External Border Boosts Bulgaria’s Chances of Joining Schengen – Minister
The need for enhanced protection of the EU’s external borders increases Bulgaria’s chances of joining the Schengen Agreement, according to Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov. Speaking after a summit of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Mitov made clear that Bulgaria would most probably seek EU aid to cope with the influx of refugees and...
EBRD Cuts 2015 GDP Growth Forecast for Bulgaria to 0.8%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has downsized its 2015 GDP growth forecast for Bulgaria to 0.8% from a rate of 2% in September 2014. If the forecast of the EBRD is fulfilled, 2015 will be a year of substantial slowdown in economic growth, following GDP growth rates of 1.1% in 2013 and 1.5% in 2014, according to the...
Kiev Launches Counter-Attack, Reclaims Donetsk Airport
There has been heavy fighting in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk as government forces have launched a counter-attack on the pro-Russian separatists. Government spokesman said that the army has retaken most of the area surrounding the airport, which is of highly symbolic and strategic value, the BBC reports. On Sunday Ukrainian President...
EU Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Rising Terrorist Threat
The foreign ministers of the 28 European Union (EU) member states are meeting in Brussels on Monday to discuss the increasing terrorist threat Europe is faced with. The meeting comes after anti-terrorist raids were carried out in Belgium, Germany and France last week during which twenty people were arrested, the BBC reports. The talks will also...
FP: Bulgaria Is the New Battleground in Fighting Russian Energy
Bulgaria, a country playing a “central role in Europe’s emerging energy picture”, is becoming “the latest wishbone in the struggle between Moscow’s efforts to to assert its energy dominance over Europe and the West’s efforts to cage that gassy bear,” according to Foreign Policy.Its article titled...
UK PM, US President Reaffirm Cooperation in Tackling Terrorism
British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama reaffirmed on Friday their countries’ willingness to cooperate in tackling radicalism and preventing domestic extremism. Cameron, who is on a two-day visit to Washington, said that the UK is to deploy more unarmed drones in support to the ground forces fighting Islamic State...
Fighting in Eastern Ukraine Resumes, Claims at Least 11 Victims
The fighting in eastern Ukraine has been renewed with new intensity, claiming the lives of at least eleven people over the past day. Military spokesperson Andriy Lysenko announced on Friday that at least six soldiers were killed and 18 were wounded in the past day, the Guardian reports. According to Lysenko, a civilian was killed in a rebel...
EU High Representative Calls for Renewed Relations with Russia
EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini has suggested renewal in relations with Russia in the spheres of global diplomacy, trade and other issues on Wednesday. This became evident from a four-page discussion paper, distributed to the 28 EU member states ahead of a meeting of their foreign...
Bulgaria, US ‘Ready to Bring New Dynamics’ to Relations
Sofa and Washington are ready to place an emphasis on economic ties, energy security, rule of law and security in bilateral ties, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and US Secretary of State John Kerry have said in a statement.Judicial reform was also among the topics discussed, with President Plevneliev pledging 2015 would bring about changes...
