ARCHIVE - 9 February 2012

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Business

Maxim Behar in Davos: Social Media Make the World a Better Place
Bulgaria Non-EU Exports Up by 25% in 2011
Greek Parties Finally Reach Bailout Compromise
Bulgaria to Ease Bank Credit Fees
Morningstar: US Is Bulgaria's Strategic Partner in Energy
Bulgaria Stops Electricity Export Due to Harsh Winter
US Energy Envoy Already in Bulgaria
Bulgaria FinMin: South Stream Is Great, Belene NPP Dubious
Bulgarian Capital Announces 2nd Waste Plant Procurement Bid

Politics

PES Leader Calls on EP to Scrap ACTA
Commissioner Sefcovic: Bulgaria Belongs to Schengen Right Now
EC OKs Use of EU Funds for Flooded Bulgarian Village
Malmstrom Raises Hopes for Bulgaria, Romania Schengen Entry
Ex EU Commissioner: Latest EC Report on Bulgaria Is Worst
Libel Suit against Bulgarian Top Cop Goes to Sofia District Court
Bulgarian MP Sanctioned for Saying Majority Has No Opinion
Bulgarian Nationalist MEP Launches Civic Movement
Bulgarian President Vows New Intelligence Act
Bulgarian Leftists to Ruling Party: Who Should Resign Now?
Missing Presidential Decree Saga May Go to Bulgaria's Constitutional Court
Bulgarian Justice Minister: Latest EC Report Is Not Worst

Society

Bulgarian President Plevneliev: Independent Online Media Symbolize 21st Century
Radical Macedonians Want Former PM in Prison for Being Bulgarian
Bulgaria Buries Flood Victims
Bulgarian Rescued 100 Survivors after Papua New Guinea Ferry Accident
NGOs Demand Ban on Black Sea Turbot Fishing
Winter 'Hurricane' Causes Severe Damage on Bulgaria's Coast
Bulgarian Danube Expected to Freeze Over
Bulgaria at Risk of Snowmelt Flooding in end-February
Sea Storm Unveils Ancient Town on Bulgaria's Coast
Bulgarian Police Detain Famous Miracle Healer

Crime

Bulgaria's Rashkovi Roma Clan to Sue Locals for Discrimination

Views on BG

Bulgaria at Euro-Caspian Energy Crossroads
EC: Romania Outperforms Bulgaria Again* - EurActiv

World

Greece Strikes Deal with Private Lenders
Romanian Parliament Approves New Cabinet
US, Israel at Odds over Striking Iran's Nuclear Program - Report

Novinite Insider

A Flood of Failures

Special Topic

SAP Labs Bulgaria
Top 10 Facts about SAP Labs Bulgaria

Business

Maxim Behar in Davos: Social Media Make the World a Better Place

"The world is transparent, there can't be any limits to transparency, as it leads to high ethical standards," Bulgaria's leading PR expert Maxim Behar has declared at the World Communication Forum opening in Davos.

Business | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 15:08

Bulgaria Non-EU Exports Up by 25% in 2011

Bulgaria's exports to non-EU member countries has risen with almost one quarter for 2011 in comparison with 2010, according to official data by Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute.

Business | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 13:11

Greek Parties Finally Reach Bailout Compromise

Greek political leaders from the coalition cabinet reached an agreement with EU, ECB and IMF lenders on reforms required for the second bailout, stated PM Lucas Papademos's office Thursday.

Business » Finance | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 17:43

Bulgaria to Ease Bank Credit Fees

Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance is preparing legislative amendments to make credit taking less burdensome to users, said Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov.

Business » Finance | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 10:49

Morningstar: US Is Bulgaria's Strategic Partner in Energy

The main issues that Bulgaria needs to stress on in its energy policy are diversification and transparency, stated US Energy Envoy for Eurasia Richard Morningstar, who is on an official visit to Sofia.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 18:57

Bulgaria Stops Electricity Export Due to Harsh Winter

Starting 1 am Friday Bulgaria is stopping the export of electricity due to higher domestic consumption in exceptionally cold winter conditions.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 18:26

US Energy Envoy Already in Bulgaria

US Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar has arrived in Bulgaria and met Thursday with President, Rosen Plevneliev.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 17:38

Bulgaria FinMin: South Stream Is Great, Belene NPP Dubious

Bulgaria is fully committed to implementing the South Stream natural gas pipeline jointly with Russia, said Bulgarian Minister of Finance Simeon Djankov following his trip to Moscow.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 11:18

Bulgarian Capital Announces 2nd Waste Plant Procurement Bid

The town council of Bulgarian capital Sofia announced a new public procurement for the construction of a waste processing plant for the city.

Business » Industry | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 18:13

Politics

PES Leader Calls on EP to Scrap ACTA

Sergey Stanishev, interim President of the Party of European Socialists, has called on the European Parliament to vote against the controversial ACTA agreement in June.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 17:51

Commissioner Sefcovic: Bulgaria Belongs to Schengen Right Now

Bulgaria and Romania have fulfilled criteria for entry and they should have been let to accede to the Schengen Area, according to EU Inter-Institutional Relations Commissioner Maro? ?ef?ovi?.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 16:39

EC OKs Use of EU Funds for Flooded Bulgarian Village

The European Commission has given the green light for Bulgaria to use BGN 15-20 M from the funds for rural areas to rebuild the village of Biser.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 14:30

Malmstrom Raises Hopes for Bulgaria, Romania Schengen Entry

Bulgaria and Romania can enter the Schengen Agreement very soon, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom believes.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 14:29

Ex EU Commissioner: Latest EC Report on Bulgaria Is Worst

The latest interim CVM report is a clear indication of the lost patience of the European Commission and of the lack of an overall strategy for judicial reform in Bulgaria, according to former EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 12:27

Libel Suit against Bulgarian Top Cop Goes to Sofia District Court

Judge Miroslava Todorova's libel suit against Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov has been assigned to the Sofia District Court by the country's Supreme Court of Cassation.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 19:58

Bulgarian MP Sanctioned for Saying Majority Has No Opinion

Maya Manolova, an MP from the left-wing Bulgarian Socialist party (BSP) was reprimanded by Parliamentary Chair Tsetska Tsacheva for "insulting" the centrist-right GERB Parliamentary majority.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 19:22

Bulgarian Nationalist MEP Launches Civic Movement

Bulgarian independent Member of the European Parliament, Slavi Binev, has launched a new civic movement, dubbed Civic Movement for Real Democracy, GORD.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 18:24

Bulgarian President Vows New Intelligence Act

Bulgaria's new President, Rosen Plevneliev, promised Thursday that the country will have a new Act for the National Intelligence Services, NRS.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 16:53

Bulgarian Leftists to Ruling Party: Who Should Resign Now?

The left-wing oppositional Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has slammed ruling centrist-right GERB's reaction to the recent tragic floods in the country.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 16:17

Missing Presidential Decree Saga May Go to Bulgaria's Constitutional Court

In two weeks' time, the Supreme Administrative Court (VAS) will decide whether or not to refer the case of the missing decree of former President Georgi Parvanov to the Constitutional Court (KS), VAS Chair Georgi Kolev announced.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 13:48

Bulgarian Justice Minister: Latest EC Report Is Not Worst

Asked to comment on the latest interim Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) Report of the European Commission on Bulgaria, Bulgarian Justice Minister Diana Kovacheva said that it was not the most critical of all published since 2007.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 10:54

Society

Bulgarian President Plevneliev: Independent Online Media Symbolize 21st Century

Independent online media are the symbol of the 21st century, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has declared upon receiving the "Personality in the News" 2011 award as voted by the readers of Novinite.bg, the Bulgarian-language service of Novinite.com.

Society | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 17:22

Radical Macedonians Want Former PM in Prison for Being Bulgarian

The ultra-nationalist World Macedonian Congress has demanded that FYROM's former Prime Minister Ljubco Georgievski be sued for treason since he has a Bulgarian citizenship.

Society | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 17:05

Bulgaria Buries Flood Victims

The Bulgarian village of Biser is saying last goodbye and paying last respects to the four people who perished on February 6 when the nearby Ivanovo dam flooded it.

Society | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 11:36

Bulgarian Rescued 100 Survivors after Papua New Guinea Ferry Accident

A Bulgarian headed the rescue operation of passengers traveling on the ferry boat which sank last week off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

Society | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 08:43

NGOs Demand Ban on Black Sea Turbot Fishing

Greenpeace Bulgaria and the Bulgarian "Za Zemiata" (For the Earth) organization have demanded that a moratorium be implemented on turbot fishing in the Black Sea for a period of one year.

Society » Environment | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 18:29

Winter 'Hurricane' Causes Severe Damage on Bulgaria's Coast

The damage from Wednesday hurricane winds and 5-meter high sea waves on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast is estimated at BGN millions.

Society » Environment | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 15:18

Bulgarian Danube Expected to Freeze Over

The Bulgarian section of the Danube River is expected to completely freeze over during the course of Thursday.

Society » Environment | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 12:23

Bulgaria at Risk of Snowmelt Flooding in end-February

The southern Bulgarian regions of Haskovo, Harmanli, Galabovo, Svilengrad and Kardzhali are under threat of floods resulting from the melting of snow in end-Februay and the beginning of March.

Society » Environment | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 09:34

Sea Storm Unveils Ancient Town on Bulgaria's Coast

The wall of an ancient building, most likely from Roman times, emerged in Sarafovo, near the Balck Sea city of Burgas Wednesday.

Society » Archaeology | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 16:01

Bulgarian Police Detain Famous Miracle Healer

Bulgarian police have detained Thursday in Sofia a famous self-styled alternative medicine healer, who apparently also practiced in Greece and Turkey.

Society » Health | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 17:15

Crime

Bulgaria's Rashkovi Roma Clan to Sue Locals for Discrimination

Vasil Markov, one of the lawyers of the Rashkovi Roma clan, plans to file a lawsuit for discrimination and incitement to ethnic hatred against the residents of the southern village of Katunitsa.

Crime | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 15:23

Views on BG

Bulgaria at Euro-Caspian Energy Crossroads

By Robert M Cutler for the Asia Times

Views on BG | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 13:30

EC: Romania Outperforms Bulgaria Again* - EurActiv

The EC unveiled Wednesday its latest reports on the progress of Romania and Bulgaria in stepping up law enforcement and the fight against corruption. It also called on civil society to help accelerate reforms in the two countries

Views on BG | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 11:48

World

Greece Strikes Deal with Private Lenders

Greece has reached an agreement with its private creditors that seeks to reduce its debt, the country's Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos has revealed.

World | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 20:33

Romanian Parliament Approves New Cabinet

The cabinet named by Romania's new Prime Minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu was approved by the country's Parliament on Thursday.

World | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 15:07

US, Israel at Odds over Striking Iran's Nuclear Program - Report

The USA and Israel – the two "suspects" of getting ready to carry out a military strike against Iran's nuclear program, remain at odds over whether Iran's crucial nuclear facilities are about to become impregnable, a NYT report says.

World | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 07:16

Novinite Insider

A Flood of Failures

Before the communist regime collapse thousands of big and small dams were built in Bulgaria, making the water reserves of the country among the biggest in Europe. Now nobody knows who and how maintains them. This can be deadly dangerous.

Novinite Insider » Features | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 11:06

Special Topic

SAP Labs Bulgaria

Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is the world's largest business software company – with more than 54,000 employees and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Investors of the Decade 2001-2011 » Top Investors | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 12:21

Top 10 Facts about SAP Labs Bulgaria

Top 10 Facts about SAP Labs Bulgaria

Investors of the Decade 2001-2011 » Top 10 Facts | February 9, 2012, Thursday // 12:22
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