CEDB does not play tricks and will not take part in govt formation: Bulgaria ex-PM
Sofia. “I promised our voters that the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) will not enter into unscrupulous coalitions. The only chance for the CEDB was a coalition with Ataka, as we were explicit that we will never enter into a coalition with the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF). However, we cannot cooperate with a party that calls the ambassadors of our European partners “fat-neck fellows” when we hope to receive EUR 25 billion for the next programme period,” CEDB le

Iceland's new government to take office
Reykjavik. Iceland's new Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson was to take office on Thursday, heading up a coalition government composed entirely of newcomers who have never served in a cabinet, AFP reported.

Plamen Oresharski: I think I can present Bulgaria’s new Council of Ministers by Tuesday
Sofia. “I have the firm belief that we will clear out all elements in the policies for the different sectors by Tuesday. I think I can propose the line-up of the Council of Ministers by May 28,” said Plamen Oresharski, who is nominated for prime minister by Coalition for Bulgaria – the second biggest political power in the Bulgarian parliament, which later on today will be given the mandate for formation of Bulgaria’s next government, FOCUS News Agency reporter informed.