Bulgaria interim PM, ministers to hold press conference Thursday
Sofia. The Council of Ministers is to host a press conference on Thursday, May 23, the press office of the government announced. The event will start at 1:30 p.m.

Bulgaria President starts constitutional procedure on handing govt formation mandate
Sofia. President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rosen Plevneliev, will hold consultations with the parliamentary represented political parties in the 42nd National Assembly before handing the mandate for the formation of a new government, the press centre of the President’s Office announced.

Three Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan
Tokyo. Three Chinese government ships entered waters around disputed islands controlled by Tokyo on Thursday, Japan's coastguard said.