Bulgaria

Bulgarian envoy expresses interest in investing in Assam

Bulgarian Ambassador to India Petko Doykov today called on Assam Industries and Commerce minister Chandra Mohan Patowary and discussed several issues on investment in Assam.

Feb 15, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Ajith heads to THIS country with family for Christmas

Ajith sir ensures he spends every Christmas with his wife and family, said a source.

Dec 23, 2016, 12:47 PM IST

Bulgaria in turmoil after PM quits over new pro-Russia president

EU member Bulgaria faced an uncertain future Monday after centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov quit following the crushing defeat of his presidential nominee at the hands of a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition.

Nov 14, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Bulgaria PM quits after pro-Russia candidate wins presidential vote

Bulgaria`s centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov stepped down Sunday after his presidential nominee suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition.

Nov 14, 2016, 02:21 AM IST

Russia-friendly opposition candidate wins Bulgaria prez vote

Bulgaria risked plunging into fresh political turmoil today after a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition won the presidential run-off, beating the handpicked nominee of centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov by a whopping margin.

Nov 14, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Bulgaria launches long-delayed gas link to Romania

Bulgaria and Romania launched on Friday a long-delayed interconnector to link their gas transmission networks and diversify resources during possible cuts of Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine.

Nov 11, 2016, 19:50 PM IST

World Cup Qualifiers: Kevin Gameiro's double earns France a handsome win over Bulgaria

It was only Gameiro`s second international goal, his first since netting in a friendly in Ukraine in June 2011.

Oct 08, 2016, 09:30 AM IST

Bulgaria bans full-face Islamic veil

Bulgaria banned on Friday face-covering Islamic veils in public, joining a small number of EU countries as debate rages across Europe about religious freedoms.

Oct 01, 2016, 03:19 AM IST

Russia questions Bulgaria over new candidate for UN chief

Russia on Thursday raised questions after Bulgaria formally presented its European budget commissioner Kristalina Georgieva as its candidate to be the next UN secretary-general, diplomats said.

Sep 30, 2016, 01:52 AM IST

Bulgaria changes candidate for UN secretary-general: PM

Bulgaria switched on Wednesday its support from UNESCO chief Irina Bokova to European Commission Vice President Kristalina Georgieva as its candidate for UN secretary-general, potentially shaking up the race.

Sep 28, 2016, 13:48 PM IST

5.3 magnitude quake rattles Romania, no injuries

Romania is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe, with its Vrancea region lying at the intersection of three tectonic plates.
 

Sep 24, 2016, 12:43 PM IST

Bokova still in running for UN chief: Bulgaria

Bulgaria on Tuesday said UNESCO chief Irina Bokova was still in the running for the UN`s top job, dismissing rumours the government was switching its support to a different candidate.

Sep 13, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

Bulgaria approves extradition of Charlie Hebdo killer relative

A Bulgarian court ordered today that the brother-in-law of one of the men who attacked French magazine Charlie Hebdo be extradited to France after he was caught allegedly trying to join Islamic State fighters in Syria.

Aug 16, 2016, 21:30 PM IST

Bulgaria PM worried by EU-Turkey relations

Bulgaria`s premier called Friday on the EU to stick by Turkey despite tensions since July`s coup, worrying his country will be swamped by migrants if a deal with Ankara breaks down.

Aug 12, 2016, 20:05 PM IST

Bulgarian parliament adopts ban on face veils

The Bulgarian parliament has approved a bill that would ban the wearing of garments concealing the face entirely or partially in public places.

Jun 16, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Shivaay: Ajay Devgn shoots in extreme cold conditions in Bulgaria – See Pics

Slated to release this Diwali, Ajay Devgn’s  ‘Shivaay’ will mark the launch of Sayesha Saigal, grand niece of legendary actor Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu.

Apr 19, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Bulgaria reinforces border to tackle migrant problem

Bulgaria on Friday deployed extra police and troops on its border with Macedonia in a joint exercise aimed at tackling a migrant influx, the defence ministry announced.

Mar 19, 2016, 00:31 AM IST

Woman drags swan for selfie, leaves it to die

A female tourist has been spotted dragging a swan out of a Macedonian lake, taking a selfie with it and leaving it to die, a media report said.

Mar 11, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Ajay Devgn’s ‘Shivaay’: Sneak-peak – Watch if you missed it

‘Shivaay’ is Ajay’s most ambitious project.

Feb 10, 2016, 08:37 AM IST

Are those military aircraft trailing a UFO?

A UFO was seen over farm land near some very tall power lines and it was being monitored by a military aircraft.

Jan 23, 2016, 09:14 AM IST