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June 13

On this date in Bulgarian history:

1996: National Assembly defeats third motion of no confidence in government of Socialist prime minister Zhan Videnov (in office from January 25, 1995 until February 12, 1997), tabled by Union of Democratic Forces over failed economic policy.

2002: National Assembly adopts Safe Use of Nuclear Energy Act.

2014: Parliament votes 109-114, with one abstention, to reject fifth no-confidence vote against Plamen Oresharski cabinet over failure of fiscal policy. Motion is tabled by GERB.

June 14

The world:

- Flag Day in the United States;

- World Blood Donor Day.

On this date in Bulgarian history:

1862: Tarnovo Uprising against Ottoman rule breaks out. Suppressed in bloodshed across Bulgaria.

1895: Bulgarian parliamentarians leave for St Petersburg to negotiate re-establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations. Emperor Nicholas II receives them on July 5. 

1934: Statutory Ordinance banning political party organizations is gazetted after May 19, 1934 coup. 

1991: Diplomatic relations established with Dominican Republic.

2007: Council of Ministers decides to open Bulgarian Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania. 

2013: Second bridge over the Danube, linking Vidin (Bulgaria) and Calafat (Romania), is unveiled.