Miners at Bulgarian metal mines of Gorubso-Madan are continuing their protests after it emerged Monday afternoon that they will not receive the promised salaries.

Business | March 12, 2012, Monday // 19:28

Bulgarians Come Up with 'Don Corleone' Cigarette Brand

The Bulgarian Slance Stara Zagora Tabak cigarette producing company is to release a new brand of cigarettes curiously named "Don Corleone", it has been announced.

Business | March 12, 2012, Monday // 15:42

Raiffeisenbank: Eurozone Recession Casts Shadow on Bulgaria

The recession in the Eurozone, which is already a fact, according to "Eurostat", the statistical office of the EU is casting a shadow on the Bulgarian economy.

Business | March 12, 2012, Monday // 15:29

Bulgarian Jan Exports to Non-EU Countries Down 14% M/M

In January 2012, Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 14% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and exceeded BGN 1.0 B.

Business | March 12, 2012, Monday // 14:47

Bulgaria's Exports to EU Up 34% 2011 Y/Y

In 2011, Bulgarian exports to the EU increased by 33.6% compared to 2010 and amounted to BGN 24.7 B.

Business | March 12, 2012, Monday // 14:44

Over 100 Bulgarian Companies to Be Presented in Qatar

Representatives of 103 Bulgarian companies will attend a business forum in Qatar's capital Doha, it has been announced.

Business | March 12, 2012, Monday // 13:38

Bulgaria Air Welcomes First Embraer 190 Jet

Bulgaria's Bulgaria Air airline has received the first of nine state-of-the-art Brazilian Embraer jets, which are scheduled to arrive here by the end of 2014.

Business | March 12, 2012, Monday // 08:01

Bulgaria EU Commissioner Says Yes to VAT Reduction

Bulgaria's European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva has backed the government's plans to lower the 20% value-added-tax by the end of its term, but with a pinch of salt.

Business » Finance | March 12, 2012, Monday // 12:54

Bulgaria Sees 2% Inflation Rate Feb 2012 Y/Y

Bulgaria's February inflation rate reached 2% as compared with the same month of 2011, the country's National Statistical Institute has informed.

Business » Finance | March 12, 2012, Monday // 12:32

Bulgarian Gasoline Price Hits New Record

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have climbed to a new record high with the start of the new week amid an oil price spike on international markets.

Business » Energy | March 12, 2012, Monday // 18:48

Bulgaria Paid Its Dues, Free to Quit BA Pipe - Russian Media

Bulgaria has paid all outstanding dues for its part in the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project and is free to quit it, Russian media reported on Monday, citing the finance minister in Sofia.

Business » Energy | March 12, 2012, Monday // 11:22

Big Property Bargains in Bulgaria's Bansko, Prices in Freefall

Property prices in Bulgaria's biggest ski resort of Bansko are in freefall and with the exit of British and Irish buyers, Russian investors now dominate the market, putting to good use their bargaining skills, a survey shows.

Business » Properties | March 12, 2012, Monday // 10:10

Bulgarian Bansko Named Europe's Best Value Ski Resort

Bulgaria's Bansko has been named Europe's best value ski resort by TripAdvisor.

Business » Tourism | March 12, 2012, Monday // 16:35

Politics

Brazil Donates USD 50 000 to Bulgaria Flood Victims

The government of Brazil will donate on Monday funds for the reconstruction of southern Bulgarian village of Biser, which was devastated by a flood early February.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 12, 2012, Monday // 08:46

No Injured Bulgarians from Rocket Attacks in Afghanistan

The Kandahar airport where Bulgarian NATO contingent is stationed has been under rocket fire, the Bulgarian Defense Ministry announced Monday.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2012, Monday // 16:48

Bulgaria Finally with Official Military Intelligence Chief

The Deputy Director of Bulgaria's Military Intelligence Service, Veselin Ivanov, had been officially promoted to head of the office.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2012, Monday // 16:37

Bulgaria Top Cop Seeks Probe into Alleged Graft Scheme between Ex PM, Austrian Lobbyist

Interior Minister Tsvetanov has insisted that an ad hoc inquiry committee should be set up in connection with the scandal with Austrian lobbyist Peter Hochegger and Bulgaria's previous Three-Way Coalition government.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 12, 2012, Monday // 17:47

GERB MP Calls for Capping Fees of Bulgarian Private Enforcement Agents

Emil Radev, MP of center-right ruling party GERB and a member of the Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee, has drawn attention to the fact that private enforcement agents in Bulgaria collected around BGN 81 M in fees for 2010.

Politics » Domestic | March 12, 2012, Monday // 15:57

Bulgaria's Ex-EU Commissioner Bashed for Leaving Liberal Party

Hristina Hristova, leader of the marginal liberal Movement for Stability and Prosperity (NMSP), has criticized Bulgaria's former EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva for officially leaving the party.

Politics » Domestic | March 12, 2012, Monday // 15:10

Taxi Fares in Sofia to Rise by 30%

Taxi fares in Sofia will increase by an average BGN 0.15-0.20 per kilometer, according to taxi business owners.

Politics » Domestic | March 12, 2012, Monday // 13:57

Society

Senior Bulgarian Prosecutors Probe Ownership of Deadly Dam

Senior Bulgarian prosecutors are going to assist the investigation in the ownership of the "deadly" Ivanovo dam.

Society | March 12, 2012, Monday // 17:43

Bulgarian Parents Frown on Indulgent Child-Rearing Practices

If Bulgarian children often strike foreigners as unnaturally well-behaved in public places, that could be due to the liberal use by parents of smacks, albeit light ones, a survey shows.

Society | March 12, 2012, Monday // 14:52

Bulgarian Health Fund Fights to Lower Cancer Cure Prices

The Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund, NZOK, is launching a procedure to negotiate discounts for medication used for hospital treatment of cancer patients.

Society » Health | March 12, 2012, Monday // 18:23

Bulgarian PM Threatens to Fire 1 More Health Minister

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Stefan Konstantinov, will be axed unless he starts coping with his job, the country's PM Boyko Borisov declared on Monday.

Society » Health | March 12, 2012, Monday // 11:33

Sports

Man U to Sell Bulgaria's Berbatov in Spain - Report

Manchester United will offer Bulgarian star striker Dimitar Berbatov to the Spanish teams "Valencia" and "Sevilla.

Sports | March 12, 2012, Monday // 19:55

Dennis Rodman to Attend Bulgarian All-Star Game

Dennis Rodman has accepted the invitation of Bulgarian organizers and will attend the country's all-star basketball game scheduled for April 7.

Sports | March 12, 2012, Monday // 14:23

Berbatov Admits Man Utd Pain

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has admitted it hurts to be little more than a bit-part player in Manchester United's Premier League title quest - but is ready and willing to make an impact when required.

Sports | March 12, 2012, Monday // 12:03

Bulgaria's Marinov Triumphs at Europe Wrestling Tournament

Bulgaria's Hristo Marinov has won the gold medal at the European Wrestling Championship in Belgrade.

Sports | March 12, 2012, Monday // 07:22

Crime

Bulgarian Top Cop Lauds 2011 Police Work

The criminal contingent in Bulgaria is already known to authorities, says Deputy Prime Minister, and Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Crime | March 12, 2012, Monday // 17:17

Bulgarian Customs Bust International Liquid Ecstasy Ring

Bulgarian Customs Agency have found and seized in a special operation 62 liters of the GBL narcotic substance, known as "liquid ecstasy.

Crime | March 12, 2012, Monday // 16:12

British Ambassador to Bulgaria Complains of 3rd GPS Theft in 6 Months

British Ambassador to Bulgaria Jonathan Allen had an unpleasant accident Sunday in the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv, according to his Twitter account.

Crime | March 12, 2012, Monday // 13:09

Stabbed MMA Fighter Blagoi Ivanov Still in Critical Condition

There has been no change in the condition of Bulgarian MMA fighter Blagoi Ivanov who was stabbed at the end of February.

Crime | March 12, 2012, Monday // 12:54

Bulgarian Attempts to Smuggle Reptiles Hidden in Bus

An illegal shipment containing a diverse array of reptiles was detained on a bus travelling from the Czech Republic to Bulgaria.

Crime | March 12, 2012, Monday // 12:00

World

Italy Officially Enters Recession

Italy's economy entered recession for the first time since 2009 after registering two consecutive quarters of decline in GDP, final data from the statistical office Istat showed Monday.

World | March 12, 2012, Monday // 14:14

'Many Tortured, Massacred' in Fresh Homs Attacks

As many as 47 people, mainly women and children, have been massacred in an appalling attack by pro-government militia in the embattled Syrian city of Homs, BBC reported, citing activists.

World | March 12, 2012, Monday // 12:28

Merkel Pays Surpise Visit to Afghanistan

Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Afghanistan on an unannounced visit, German media reported.

World | March 12, 2012, Monday // 08:20

Novinite Insider

How Many Health Ministers Does It Take to Screw In a Light Bulb?

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has expectedly threatened to sack the country's Health Minister Stefan Konstantinov due to what seems as his inability to cope with increased medication prices.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | March 12, 2012, Monday // 12:32