ARCHIVE - 15 March 2012

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Business

EconMin Woos Qatar to Invest EUR 300 M in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Business Cries Blue Murder over Qatari Fiasco
Bulgaria Sees Fourfold FDI Drop Jan 2012 Y/Y
Bulgaria's Corpbank Mulls Foreign Stock Exchange Listing
Poland May Launch Shale Gas Production in 2014
Bulgarian Parliament to Hold Hearing over Fuel Cartel Probe
Top Brands, New Formats Stir Bulgaria's Retail Market
Big Bargains in Bulgaria for Holiday Home Hunters
Bulgaria to Participate in Romanian Tourism Fair 2012

Politics

Bulgarian Foreign Min Glorifies Govt Visit to Qatar, Denies Fiasco
ACTA Now Frozen in Slovenia, Too
Romania Optimistic Ahead of Summer CVM Report
Eurostat Ranks Bulgaria 1st in EU by Labor Cost Hike Q4 2011
EP Wants Netherlands to Condemn Xenophobic Website
Bulgaria's Ruling Party Also Involved in 'Hochegger Affair'
Bulgaria Minister: No Grounds for Legal Action over 'Hochegger Affair'
Bulgarian Rulers Kick Out Economy, Health Ministers
Bulgarian PM, FinMin to Embark on Egg Price Survey
Bulgarian MPs Ban Unlicensed Internet Gambling

Society

CE Anti-Torture Body: Ill-Treatment Still Concern in Bulgaria
Sofia Remains without Appellate Prosecutor after Vote Misfire
Bulgarians Rise against Corrupt Prosecutors
SEEMO Urges Bulgarian Clergy to Respect Media Freedom
2 Light Earthquakes Registered in Southern Bulgaria
Bulgarian Health Fund Secures Discounts for 25 Drugs
Majority of Bulgarian Doctors Eye Jobs Abroad

Sports

Sir Alex Hints of Berbatov Exit This Summer

Crime

Suspects Emerge in Varna Businessman Explosion Murder
Bulgarian Ex-Football Star, Ex Mayor Exonerated in Court
75 Liters of Bootleg Alcohol Seized from Bars in Bulgaria's Borovets
Bulgarian Driver in 2009 Bus Crash to Spend 10 Yrs in Prison

Views on BG

Bulgaria and Romania: A Lighter Shade of Grey

Smiles

Djankov vs Greece*

Quotes

Today's Quote

World

3 Children Remain Critical after Hellish Swiss Crash
Belgium to Fly Crash Victims Home

Novinite Insider

Don't Ask, Don't Tell (What You Were Taught in School)

Business

EconMin Woos Qatar to Invest EUR 300 M in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Economy Minister Traicho Triakov has presented his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani with Bulgarian investment projects worth a total of EUR 300 M.

Business | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 19:51

Bulgaria's Business Cries Blue Murder over Qatari Fiasco

A day after Qatar businessmen failed to show up at a much publicized in Bulgaria bilateral business forum in the capital Doha, Bulgaria's companies blamed poor organization back home.

Business | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 18:56

Bulgaria Sees Fourfold FDI Drop Jan 2012 Y/Y

Bulgaria's foreign direct investments in January 2012 were four times less than in the corresponding month of 2011, according to the Bulgarian National Bank's preliminary data.

Business | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 16:10

Bulgaria's Corpbank Mulls Foreign Stock Exchange Listing

Bulgaria's Corporate Commercial Bank, which holds nearly half of the deposits by state-run companies, is planning to float on a foreign stock exchange.

Business » Finance | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 15:03

Poland May Launch Shale Gas Production in 2014

Poland may start producing shale gas for commercial use in late 2014 or in 2015, the country's Treasury Minister Mikolaj Budzanowski has revealed.

Business » Energy | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 18:23

Bulgarian Parliament to Hold Hearing over Fuel Cartel Probe

The Parliamentary Economic Committee will hold a hearing Thursday of Petko Nikolov, Chair of the Commission on Protection of Competition (KZK), on the cartel probe conducted among fuel traders.

Business » Energy | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 09:04

Top Brands, New Formats Stir Bulgaria's Retail Market

A few major retail openings and flexibility in formats have signaled the first signs of recovery on Bulgaria's retail market, according to a survey by Colliers International.

Business » Properties | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 13:46

Big Bargains in Bulgaria for Holiday Home Hunters

The cost of buying a holiday home in Bulgaria is getting cheaper, which is good news for foreigners seeking a bargain deal for their new place in the sun.

Business » Properties | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 12:04

Bulgaria to Participate in Romanian Tourism Fair 2012

Bulgaria will participate in the 27th edition of Romanian Tourism Fair 2012 which will be held on Mach 15-18 in Bucharest.

Business » Tourism | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 10:12

Politics

Bulgarian Foreign Min Glorifies Govt Visit to Qatar, Denies Fiasco

The visit of several Bulgarian Ministers to Qatar that ends on Thursday has been extremely successful, the country's Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov has claimed.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 17:42

ACTA Now Frozen in Slovenia, Too

Slovenia's new center-right government has suspended the ratification of the controversial ACTA trade agreement until the EU reaches a stance on the issue.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 20:32

Romania Optimistic Ahead of Summer CVM Report

Romanian PM Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu expects this summers Co-operation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) report to be "emphatically positive".

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 16:48

Eurostat Ranks Bulgaria 1st in EU by Labor Cost Hike Q4 2011

Hourly labor costs in the Eurozone rose by 2.8% in 2011 up to the fourth quarter, compared with 2.6% for the previous quarter.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 15:54

EP Wants Netherlands to Condemn Xenophobic Website

The European Parliament has demanded that the Dutch government condemn far-right PVV's notorious website which invites complaints against citizens from Central and Eastern Europe living in the Netherlands.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 14:55

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Also Involved in 'Hochegger Affair'

The scandal with Bulgaria's involvement in the Hochegger affair has taken a new turn, after it was revealed that Rositza Velkova, head of the Bulgarian office of the firm of the Austrian lobbyist, is a close friend of Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 13:59

Bulgaria Minister: No Grounds for Legal Action over 'Hochegger Affair'

Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has denied the existence of a personalized attack against Monika Yanova, PR expert and live-in girlfriend of socialist leader Sergey Stanishev in connection with the 'Hochegger affair'.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 12:05

Bulgarian Rulers Kick Out Economy, Health Ministers

Bulgaria's Health Minister Stefan Konstantinov and Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Traicho Traikov resigned late on Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 21:16

Bulgarian PM, FinMin to Embark on Egg Price Survey

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov plans to take Finance Minister Simeon Djankov on an egg shopping tour in order to figure out the country's egg market dynamics.

Politics » Domestic | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 14:29

Bulgarian MPs Ban Unlicensed Internet Gambling

The Bulgaria Parliament made a final decision Thursday to mandate internet providers to ban access to sites that offer unlicensed online gambling.

Politics » Domestic | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 12:22

Society

CE Anti-Torture Body: Ill-Treatment Still Concern in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has made progress in the prevention of torture, but is still marred by allegations of ill-treatment and inter prisoner violence, according to the Council of Europe's Anti-Torture Committee.

Society | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 17:26

Sofia Remains without Appellate Prosecutor after Vote Misfire

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, failed once again Thursday to elect a Sofia Appellate Prosecutor.

Society | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 13:49

Bulgarians Rise against Corrupt Prosecutors

The start of the important Thursday meeting of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, began with a protest rally.

Society | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 11:44

SEEMO Urges Bulgarian Clergy to Respect Media Freedom

Oliver Vujovic, Secretary General of the Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), has strongly condemned pressure on reporters in Bulgaria.

Society | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 10:24

2 Light Earthquakes Registered in Southern Bulgaria

Two light earthquakes were registered early Thursday in southern Bulgaria, according to data of the European Seismology Center.

Society » Environment | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 10:38

Bulgarian Health Fund Secures Discounts for 25 Drugs

The Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund, NZOK, has secured discounts for 25 medications used for hospital treatment.

Society » Health | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 16:24

Majority of Bulgarian Doctors Eye Jobs Abroad

The large majority of Bulgarian doctors are willing to change their work place, including working abroad.

Society » Health | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 15:17

Sports

Sir Alex Hints of Berbatov Exit This Summer

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov may leave the club during the upcoming summer transfer window, Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted.

Sports | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 15:26

Crime

Suspects Emerge in Varna Businessman Explosion Murder

Police now have suspects in the murder of businessman Yordan Harasimov, who was blown up in his car in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna on February 24.

Crime | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 17:12

Bulgarian Ex-Football Star, Ex Mayor Exonerated in Court

The Appellate Court in the Black Sea city of Burgas revoked Thursday the sentence of football legend, Yordan Lechkov.

Crime | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 14:48

75 Liters of Bootleg Alcohol Seized from Bars in Bulgaria's Borovets

75 liters of illegal alcohol of unknown origin have been seized by customs officers during an inspection of bars and restaurants in the mountain resort of Borovets.

Crime | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 14:42

Bulgarian Driver in 2009 Bus Crash to Spend 10 Yrs in Prison

The driver of the bus which careered down a mountainside near Yambol in May 2009 and killed 18 people has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Supreme Court of Cassation (VKS).

Crime | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 08:13

Views on BG

Bulgaria and Romania: A Lighter Shade of Grey

Over the past few millennia the Black Sea port of Constanta has faced many invaders and occupiers.

Views on BG | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 20:02

Smiles

Djankov vs Greece*

A: Minister Djankov said on Thursday that Greece poses a great danger to Bulgaria.

Smiles | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 17:57

Quotes

Today's Quote

"This has been the most successful visit in terms of lobbying for Bulgaria's business that we have ever done.

Quotes | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 19:20

World

3 Children Remain Critical after Hellish Swiss Crash

Three children from the twenty four people who sustained injuries in the crash of a Belgium coach in Switzerland Tuesday evening remain in critical condition.

World | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 12:58

Belgium to Fly Crash Victims Home

The Belgian authorities are preparing to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in a coach crash in Switzerland, BBC reported.

World | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 12:54

Novinite Insider

Don't Ask, Don't Tell (What You Were Taught in School)

"I decide what the children dance to! If they like Azis, they will dance to his songs," said Metodi Filchev, choreographer of a chalga dance performed as a March 8 greeting by junior students to a song of the Roma pop-folk singer.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 13:18
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