ARCHIVE - 29 February 2012

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Business

Bulgaria Rebuilds Flood-Damaged Railway to Turkey, Greece
Bulgaria Reopens Revamped Varna Airport
Cabinet Terminates Concession of Sofia Railroad Station
Bulgaria's FinMin Vows to UK Investors to Keep Taxes Low
Bulgaria to Learn Next Gas Supply Tariffs in 2 Months
Every Other Bulgarian in Favor of Belene NPP - Poll
Bulgarian Rightists Slam Anti-Trust Watchdog for Inefficient Fuel Sector Policy
Russian Gazprom CEO Arrives in Sofia

Politics

Estonia May Close Its Embassy in Bulgaria
Bulgaria Moves to Build Hospital in Afghanistan's Kabul
Bulgaria's President Lands in Afghanistan on Surprise Visit
ISAF Chief Lauds Bulgarian Troops in Afghanistan before Plevneliev
Romania Says It Won't Block Serbia EU Candidacy
Bulgaria Joins EU in Diplomatic Pullout from Belarus
Bulgarian Party Ties Serbia EU Candidacy with Minority Rights
Bulgaria Approves EU Fiscal Pact ahead of Leaders' Summit
Bulgarian FinMin Hires Fired Deputy Minister as Adviser - Report
Bulgaria to Promote Dairy Products in Russia, Brazil
Bulgarian FinMin Opens Special Account for Bonus Return
Bulgarian Deputy Social Minister Joins President's Team
Bulgarian PM Issues Ultimatum on Return of Officials' Bonuses
Bulgarian Cabinet Votes on Taming Police Brutality
Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Fined for Expats Data Leak

Society

Bulgarian Women Ranked World's 5th Most Beautiful
American University in Bulgaria Rises against Meal Plan Fees
Bulgarian Ministry Moves to Take Over Campus Area after Latest Murder
'Married with Children in Bulgaria' to Air in March
Bulgaria Picks Eurovision Finalist

Crime

No Suspect Named in Sofia Campus Murder
Sofia Airport Customs Bust 1500 kg of Hookah Tobacco
Bulgarian Court to Apply Summary Procedure in Katunitsa Trial
Student Stabbed to Death in Sofia's College Town
Italy Accuses Bulgaria's Stoichkov of Money Laundering
Brazil-Jailed Bulgarian Champ Denied House Arrest

World

USA: North Korea Agrees to Nuclear Moratorium
Police Look Into Sarkozy Assassination Plot - Report

Business

Bulgaria Rebuilds Flood-Damaged Railway to Turkey, Greece

Bulgaria has managed to restore the railway line in the southeastern part of the country leading to Turkey and Greece, which was badly affected by a major flooding.

Business | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 18:38

Bulgaria Reopens Revamped Varna Airport

Bulgaria's Varna Airport on the Black Sea coast reopens Wednesday, February 29, 2012, with the first regular flight arriving from Vienna, Austria.

Business | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 13:17

Cabinet Terminates Concession of Sofia Railroad Station

The Bulgarian government will terminate attempts to concession Sofia's Central Railroad Station, says Transport Minister, Ivaylo Moskovski.

Business | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 11:03

Bulgaria's FinMin Vows to UK Investors to Keep Taxes Low

Bulgaria has no plans whatsoever to raise taxes during the lifetime of the present government, Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov has told the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce.

Business » Finance | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 12:45

Bulgaria to Learn Next Gas Supply Tariffs in 2 Months

The Bulgarian government has started talks with Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom for a reduction of prices stipulated in the existing gas supply contracts, according to Traicho Traikov, Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism.

Business » Energy | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 17:51

Every Other Bulgarian in Favor of Belene NPP - Poll

A total of 51% of 1002 Bulgarian responders are in favor of the Belene Nuclear Power Plant being constructed in the country, according to a poll conducted by BBSS Gallup International .

Business » Energy | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 16:18

Bulgarian Rightists Slam Anti-Trust Watchdog for Inefficient Fuel Sector Policy

Ivan Kostov, Co-Chair of the rightist Blue Coalition, has called for the resignation of the management of the Commission on Protection of Competition (KZK) over the watchdog's failure to protect Bulgarian consumers"

Business » Energy | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 14:26

Russian Gazprom CEO Arrives in Sofia

The CEO of Russian natural gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, is arriving in Sofia Wednesday.

Business » Energy | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 09:02

Politics

Estonia May Close Its Embassy in Bulgaria

Estonia's government will start discussions on whether the country should close its embassy in Bulgaria, according to a Russian news agency.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 19:32

Bulgaria Moves to Build Hospital in Afghanistan's Kabul

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has declared Bulgaria's interest in building a hospital in Afghanistan's capital during his surprise visit to Kabul on Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 15:34

Bulgaria's President Lands in Afghanistan on Surprise Visit

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has unexpectedly arrived on a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 14:01

ISAF Chief Lauds Bulgarian Troops in Afghanistan before Plevneliev

Gen. John R. Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force, has praised the contribution of the Bulgarian troops to the stability of Afghanistan at a meeting with President Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Defense | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 20:20

Romania Says It Won't Block Serbia EU Candidacy

Romania has no intention of blocking Serbia's EU candidacy status, despite what it perceives as problems with the Vlach minority in the country.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 18:58

Bulgaria Joins EU in Diplomatic Pullout from Belarus

Bulgaria is withdrawing its ambassador from Belarus a day after Minsk ordered the ambassadors of Poland and the EU to leave the country, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov has announced.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 15:06

Bulgarian Party Ties Serbia EU Candidacy with Minority Rights

Bulgaria should not support unconditionally Serbia's EU candidacy status, as its position should depend on the country's treatment of its Bulgarian minority, according to the marginal nationalist VMRO party.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 14:39

Bulgaria Approves EU Fiscal Pact ahead of Leaders' Summit

Bulgaria's Cabinet has given a green light to the country's accession to the draft EU Treaty on Stability, Coordination, and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 14:24

Bulgarian FinMin Hires Fired Deputy Minister as Adviser - Report

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Simeon Djankov has reportedly hired Gergana Pavlova, the country's former Deputy Health Minister, as adviser.

Politics » Domestic | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 17:37

Bulgaria to Promote Dairy Products in Russia, Brazil

Bulgaria's State Fund Agriculture (SFA) and the National Association of Dairy Processors have signed a contract for the implementation of the EU-approved "Promotion of dairy products in third countries (Russia, Brazil)" program.

Politics » Domestic | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 16:38

Bulgarian FinMin Opens Special Account for Bonus Return

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, is opening a special account where returned bonuses of senior officials will be deposited.

Politics » Domestic | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 13:57

Bulgarian Deputy Social Minister Joins President's Team

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has released from her duties Wednesday Deputy Minister of Social Policy and Labor, Deyana Kostadinova.

Politics » Domestic | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 12:49

Bulgarian PM Issues Ultimatum on Return of Officials' Bonuses

Ministers, their deputies, heads of political cabinets, regional governors and their deputies have a Friday deadline to return or donate all bonuses they have received.

Politics » Domestic | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 12:00

Bulgarian Cabinet Votes on Taming Police Brutality

The Bulgarian cabinet will vote on Wednesday amendments to the Interior Ministry Act, aimed at limiting cases of police brutality.

Politics » Domestic | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 09:33

Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Fined for Expats Data Leak

The Commission for Protection of Personal Data has fined Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Ministry for making public nearly 37 000 permanent addresses in the country of Bulgarian voters residing abroad.

Politics » Presidental & Local Elections 2011 | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 08:34

Society

Bulgarian Women Ranked World's 5th Most Beautiful

The women in Bulgaria are the fifth most beautiful in the world, according to an online travel directory.

Society | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 18:14

American University in Bulgaria Rises against Meal Plan Fees

Over 300 students from the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) located in the southwestern city of Blagoevgrad have rallied against new school fees, including the introduction of a meal plan.

Society » Education | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 19:39

Bulgarian Ministry Moves to Take Over Campus Area after Latest Murder

Bulgaria's Education Ministry has decided to step in and manage Sofia's College Town, the country's largest university campus area, after the latest murder that took place there.

Society » Education | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 15:49

'Married with Children in Bulgaria' to Air in March

Bulgaria's Nova TV will start broadcasting "Married with Children in Bulgaria", the Bulgarian version of famous US sitcom "Married...

Society » Culture | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 16:57

Bulgaria Picks Eurovision Finalist

The Bulgarian final of the 2012 Eurovision song contest is taking place Wednesday evening when one song will be selected from a total of 12 finalists.

Society » Culture | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 12:31

Crime

No Suspect Named in Sofia Campus Murder

No clear suspect has been named by the police for the murder that took place early on Wednesday in Bulgarian capital Sofia's Student Town campus area.

Crime | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 18:58

Sofia Airport Customs Bust 1500 kg of Hookah Tobacco

Customs officers at Sofia Airport have seized 1500 kg of hookah tobacco, according to a Wednesday media statement of the Customs Agency.

Crime | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 15:10

Bulgarian Court to Apply Summary Procedure in Katunitsa Trial

The Plovdiv Regional Court has decided to apply to the summary procedure in the case against 55-year old Simeon Yosifov, who ran over and killed 19-year-old Angel Petrov in the southern Bulgarian village of Katunitsa.

Crime | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 12:36

Student Stabbed to Death in Sofia's College Town

A college student has been stabbed to death in Sofia's Studentski Grad (College Town) district overnight Wednesday.

Crime | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 10:38

Italy Accuses Bulgaria's Stoichkov of Money Laundering

The scandal with the stay of Bulgaria's football legend, Hristo Stoichkov, in Parma, Italy, is flaring after Gazzetta dello Sport published Tuesday information about him illegally pocketing over USD 0.5 M.

Crime | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 10:02

Brazil-Jailed Bulgarian Champ Denied House Arrest

The Federal Court in Sao Paulo has rejected the request of Bulgaria's former Olympic weightlifting champion, Galabin Boevski, to be released on house arrest.

Crime | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 08:08

World

USA: North Korea Agrees to Nuclear Moratorium

North Korea has agreed to implement a moratorium on its nuclear activities, US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland has announced.

World | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 17:27

Police Look Into Sarkozy Assassination Plot - Report

French police are reportedly investigating an assassination plot against the country's President Nicolas Sarkozy.

World | February 29, 2012, Wednesday // 15:03
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