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.

Socialists’ nominee for Bulgaria PM presents priorities of next cabinet at meeting with MRF
Sofia. Plamen Oresharsk, nominated for prime minister of Bulgaria by the parliamentary group of the Coalition for Bulgaria, presented the priorities of his future cabinet at a meeting between the Coalition for Bulgaria and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, FOCUS News Agency reporter informed.