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Prime Minister Borissov Calls for Compensation Mechanism for Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines in EU
March 17 (BTA) - "We are proposing a per capita compensation mechanism for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the EU and want additional vaccines to be used to compensate a dozen of EU states which have received fewer vaccines," said Prime Minister Boyko Borissov afte...
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COVID-19 Update: 4,374 New Cases, Test Positivity Rate at 22.76%
March 17 (BTA) - The number of newly registered COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria reached 4,374 after 19,214 tests were administered on Tuesday, according to data posted on https://coronavirus.bg/. The test positivity rate now stands at 22.76 per cent. The active cases are 47...
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Defence Ministry Terminates Procedure for Acquisition of Armoured Combat Vehicles for Land Forces
March 16 (BTA) - The Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday that it is terminating the procedure for acquisition of armoured combat vehicles for the Land Forces. Letters to this effect have been sent to the two shortlisted bidders, the General Dynam...
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Austrian Chancellor Kurz Hosts Five EU Prime Ministers, Includung Bulgarian PM Borissov, to Discuss Vaccine Distribution
March 16 (BTA) - A working meeting between Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Czech Prime Minister Andrei Babis, Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krisjanis Karins, Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenk...
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Borissov: "Bulgaria's Negotiations with North Macedonia Should Be Led by Reason, Not Emotions"
March 16 (BTA) - Meeting with North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani on Tuesday, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said: "All differences between Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia should be ironed out. The future generations will not forgive us if we miss this...
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COVID-19 Update: 4,637 New Cases, Test Positivity Rate at Nearly 24%
March 16 (BTA) - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria reached 283,194 after 19,497 tests identified 4,637 new infections, according to data posted on https://coronavirus.bg/ on Monday. The test positivity rate stands at 23.8 per cent, the highest since December ...
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European Investment Fund, Raiffeisenbank (Bulgaria) Sign EUR 85 Mln Guarantee Agreement to Support SMEs during COVID-19 ...
March 15 (BTA) - The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Raiffeisenbank (Bulgaria) EAD have signed a guarantee agreement of 85 million euro to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps (with fewer than 500 employees) in Bulgaria, the bank said in a ...
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Bulgaria to Host, Share in Series of Multinational Military Exercises in 2021
March 15 (BTA) - Bulgaria will host and share in a series of multinational military exercises in 2021 so as to enhance its armed forces' operational capabilities, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Monday.
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Bulgarian Maria Bakalova Nominated for Oscar for Best Actress in Supporting Role
March 15 (BTA) - Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova has been nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the current Academy Awards campaign, the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wrote on its website: www.oscars.org.
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COVID-19 Incidence, Hospital Situation Under Control
March 15 (BTA) - During a working meeting of Prime Minister Boyko Borissov with Health Minister Kostadin Angelov and representatives of the national coronavirus task force, it transpired that the spread of COVID-19 and the pressure on hospitals in Bulgaria are under control, the ...
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Burgas Airport Closes Down Until March 27
March 15 (BTA) - The management of Burgas Airport informed on Monday that the facility will be closed until March 27 for planned repair and construction works, including the rehabilitation of the airstrip. Meanwhile, all flights are cancelled or redirected via Varna Airport. ...
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COVID-19 Update: 679 New Cases,Test Positivity Rate at 18,1%
March 15 (BTA) - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria reached 278,557 after 3,759 tests identified 679 new infections on Sunday, according to data posted on https://coronavirus.bg/. The test positivity rate now stands at 18,1 per cent. The active cases are 42,090...
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On Forgiveness (Cheesefare) Sunday Young Traditionally Ask Forgiveness of Elders
March 14 (BTA) - On Sunday the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrated Forgiveness, or Cheesefare Sunday, the last prior to the commencement of Great Lent on Monday.
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Tourism Minister Nikolova Says Summer Season Opens on May 1 "with Clear Rules and Measures"
March 14 (BTA) - Tourism Minister Mariyana Nikolova said on Sunday that coordinated with the health authorities and the Foreign Ministry, it has been decided that the new tourist season will open on May 1. Nikolova made the announcement during a visit to the National Astron...
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COVID-19 Update: 2,019 New Cases, Test Positivity Rate at Nearly 20 Per Cent
March 14 (BTA) - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria reached 277,878, after 10,614 tests identified 2,019 new infections on Sunday, according to data posted on https://coronavirus.bg/. The test positivity rate now stands at a nearly 20 per cent.
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Prime Minister Borissov: We Won't Allow Political Speculations to Impede Vaccination Rollout
March 13 (BTA) - "Bulgaria is observing EU rules and we wonÒt allow political speculations or geostrategic interests to impede the vaccination drive in the country," said Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, quoted by the government information service. Borissov was speaking during...
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Prime Minister Borissov, Fellow EU Leaders Urge for EU Debate on COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
March 13 (BTA) - Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krisjanis Karins and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa have urged for a EU debate on the deliveries of COVID vac...
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COVID-19 Update: 3,159 New Cases, Test Positivity Rate at 18.4%
March 13 (BTA) - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria reached 275,859 after 17,161 tests identified 3,159 new infections on Saturday, according to data posted on https://coronavirus.bg/. The test positivity rate now stands at 18.4% per cent.
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PM Borissov Talks on Phone with Austrian Chancellor Kurz about COVID Vaccines' Distribution
March 12 (BTA) - Prime Minister Boyko Borissov held a phone conversation with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, the Government Information Service said Friday. The Bulgarian head of government expressed support for his Austrian counterpart's initiative to carefully review the m...
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Bulgaria Temporarily Suspends Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine
Plovdiv, South Central Bulgaria, March 12 (BTA) - Inoculations against COVID-19 with the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in Bulgaria are temporarily suspended as a preventive measure, Health Minister Kosdatin Angelov told reporters here on Friday. He said that a 57-year-old woman from...