Prime Minister Boyko Borissov held telephone conversations with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council Charles Michel with a focus on the situation along the borders.
Boyko Borissov stressed that Bulgaria strictly keeps its commitments with regard to the protection of the EU’s external borders but that this cannot be the kernel of a lasting solution. He pointed out that in resolving the migrant problem, the principle of solidarity must be strictly abided by, and a dialogue conducted with all countries affected which are at the forefront of the migrant wave, including Turkey.
The government has agreed to provide an additional €7.7 million in subsidies for Sofia's public transport. This was agreed at a meeting today between Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and union leaders, according to BNR reporter Tsvetelina Stoyanova...
President Rumen Radev was received by Emperor Naruhito of Japan . The meeting in Tokyo lasted half an hour, as per protocol. During his visit, the Bulgarian president delivered a lecture on bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Japan at Waseda..
The Motto "GOD, PROTECT BULGARIA" to Appear on Bulgarian 2-Euro Coin When Bulgaria joins the eurozone and begins issuing euro coins with national elements, the 2-euro coin will feature St. Paisius of Hilendar. Inscribed along the edge of the coin in..
Public transport in Sofia will resume as of Tuesday, May 20, Todor Kapitanov, Vice President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria..
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev met in Tokyo with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as part of his visit to Japan. Rumen Radev and Shigeru Ishiba..
The normal movement of buses, trolleybuses and trams in Sofia is being restored as of today, after last night the unions announced an end to the 6-day..
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