ARCHIVE - 2 April 2012

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Business

Bulgartabac Plans to Increase Exports to Middle East
Bulgarian Ag Minister Brags about Dealing with Egg Price Hike
500 Bulgarian Filling Stations Face Closure over Missing Level Gauges
Bulgarian Right-Wingers Take Credit for Scrapping of Belene N-Plant
Bulgarian President Declares Energy Efficiency Third National Priority
Chevron Temporarily Quits Romania Shale Gas Plans - Report
Shale Gas Ban Will Be Reexamined – Bulgarian Energy Minister

Politics

Georgia President: Bulgaria Is Good Role Model for EU Hopes
President Proposes Bulgaria-Based NATO Cyber Defense Center
4 Bulgarian Police Officers on 1-Month Operation in Belgium
Bulgaria's February Unemployment Rate among EU's Highest

Society

Man Mauled by Dogs in Bulgaria Out of Danger
Anti-Baby Pill Father: Only Good Memories of Sofia, Unlike Vienna
Hungarian President Resigns over 'Bulgarian' Plagiarism
School Forum Ranked Top Bulgarian 2011 Event in US
Hungarian Rector Quits over 'Bulgarian' Plagiarism Outrage
Bulgaria Tests Siren System in 10 Cities
Half of Bulgaria Choking by Harmful Air Dust
Bulgarian Party Wants to Legalize Killing of Stray Dogs in Self-Defense
Sofia City Hall Launches Spring Cleaning Campaign
Sofia Deputy Mayor Ready to Resign over Stray Dogs Outrage
Spring Returns to Bulgaria after Weekend Snow
P&G's Todd Geist Talks Leadership with Sofia University Students at AIESEC Seminar
Archeologists Find Gold Ornaments in Bulgaria's Sozopol
New Top Resignation Reported at Bulgaria's Health Ministry

Sports

Bulgaria's Stan Not Retiring from Football - Agent
Bulgaria's Petrov Begins Leukaemia Treatment? Upbeat
FIFA President Voices Support for Petrov's Fight with Cancer
Man Utd Set GBP 6 M Price Tag for Unwanted Berbatov - Report
Bulgarian Tennis Hopeful Leapfrogs Back to Top 100

Crime

Bulgarian Police Rescue Large Amount of Antique Coins
4 of 9 Bulgarian 'Impudent' Get Jail Time for Kidnaps
Bulgaria Expects Verdicts in High-Profile Kidnap Case

Lifestyle

Bulgaria's Bojinov Becomes Father Again

Views on BG

Bulgaria Opens Doors to South Stream Pipeline

Smiles

A Place in Sofia Sun

World

Annan: Syria 'Agrees' to Peace Plan Deadline
Eurozone Jobless Rate Record High since 1999
Death Toll in Russian Plane Crash Climbs to 32
Russian Plane Crashes, 12 Survive

Novinite Insider

Neighborocalypse, or Residential Environment Gone Private

Business

Bulgartabac Plans to Increase Exports to Middle East

Bulgaria's largest cigarette maker Bulgartabac plans to export a total of 15.5 billion cigarettes to the Middle Eastern market this year and achieve a further 7% export growth to the region in 2013.

Business | April 2, 2012, Monday // 17:12

Bulgarian Ag Minister Brags about Dealing with Egg Price Hike

Bulgaria's egg prices have decreased by approximately BGN 0.10, according to the country's Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov.

Business | April 2, 2012, Monday // 14:26

500 Bulgarian Filling Stations Face Closure over Missing Level Gauges

Some 500 filling stations are facing forced closure over their failure to install level gauges, according to Ivaylo Nikolov, Chair of the Association of Traders at Small and Medium Filling Stations.

Business » Energy | April 2, 2012, Monday // 16:49

Bulgarian Right-Wingers Take Credit for Scrapping of Belene N-Plant

The Bulgarian government's recent decision to quit the Belene Nuclear Power Plant project is a political success for the right-wing Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), according to its leader, Ivan Kostov.

Business » Energy | April 2, 2012, Monday // 15:51

Bulgarian President Declares Energy Efficiency Third National Priority

President Rosen Plevneliev has lauded the emergence of Bulgaria's third national priority, energy efficiency, after highway construction and fiscal stability.

Business » Energy | April 2, 2012, Monday // 13:46

Chevron Temporarily Quits Romania Shale Gas Plans - Report

US energy giant Chevron has reportedly announced the temporary cassation of its shale gas exploration activities in Romania this year.

Business » Energy | April 2, 2012, Monday // 13:09

Shale Gas Ban Will Be Reexamined – Bulgarian Energy Minister

The case of shale gas development cannot be considered closed in Bulgaria, according to Energy and Economy Minister Delyan Dobrev.

Business » Energy | April 2, 2012, Monday // 12:21

Politics

Georgia President: Bulgaria Is Good Role Model for EU Hopes

Bulgaria is a good role model for progressing in Europe, according to the President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 2, 2012, Monday // 08:58

President Proposes Bulgaria-Based NATO Cyber Defense Center

President Rosen Plevneliev has spoken in favor of the creation of a NATO cyber defense backup center in Bulgaria.

Politics » Defense | April 2, 2012, Monday // 15:40

4 Bulgarian Police Officers on 1-Month Operation in Belgium

Four officials from the Bulgarian Interior Ministry have worked for a month with Belgian colleagues on the territory of Ghent, where they conducted joint operations and investigations, the department in Sofia said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 2, 2012, Monday // 18:00

Bulgaria's February Unemployment Rate among EU's Highest

Bulgaria was among the EU member states with the highest unemployment rate in February, according to data released by Eurostat.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 2, 2012, Monday // 13:39

Society

Man Mauled by Dogs in Bulgaria Out of Danger

A 88-year man, who was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being mauled by a pack of stray dogs in a Sofia district, has awoken from his coma.

Society | April 2, 2012, Monday // 16:08

Anti-Baby Pill Father: Only Good Memories of Sofia, Unlike Vienna

World renowned chemist Carl Djerassi has shared that unlike his birth town Vienna, he has cherished throughout his life only good memories of Bulgaria, which remained a safe haven for Jews during the war.

Society | April 2, 2012, Monday // 15:29

Hungarian President Resigns over 'Bulgarian' Plagiarism

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt has resigned after losing doctorate in a plagiarism scandal that involves copying from Bulgarian researcher Nikolai Georgiev, among others.

Society | April 2, 2012, Monday // 14:48

School Forum Ranked Top Bulgarian 2011 Event in US

The Forum of Bulgarian schools in the US, held in the spring of 2011 in Chicago, has been selected as the "Bulgarian Event of the Year in the US 2011" by the readers of Eurochicago.

Society | April 2, 2012, Monday // 11:46

Hungarian Rector Quits over 'Bulgarian' Plagiarism Outrage

The President of Budapest's Semmelweis University, Tivadar Tulassay, has resigned over the plagiarism scandal with Hungarian Head of State Pal Schmitt.

Society | April 2, 2012, Monday // 10:47

Bulgaria Tests Siren System in 10 Cities

Bulgaria's emergency siren system will be tested at 1:00 pm on Monday in ten Bulgarian cities, the interior ministry announced.

Society | April 2, 2012, Monday // 08:00

Half of Bulgaria Choking by Harmful Air Dust

A Bulgarian think-tank raised an alert on Monday over the high concentration of dust particles in the air, which they say affects half of the country's population.

Society » Environment | April 2, 2012, Monday // 19:12

Bulgarian Party Wants to Legalize Killing of Stray Dogs in Self-Defense

The Bulgarian nationalist Ataka (Attack) party has proposed legal amendments that would allow citizens to attack and kill animals in self-defense.

Society » Environment | April 2, 2012, Monday // 16:38

Sofia City Hall Launches Spring Cleaning Campaign

The Sofia City Hall is launching Monday the traditional campaign for the spring cleaning of the Bulgarian capital.

Society » Environment | April 2, 2012, Monday // 13:24

Sofia Deputy Mayor Ready to Resign over Stray Dogs Outrage

Maria Boyadzhiyska, Deputy Mayor of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, has declared that she is ready to resign over the city's unresolved stray dogs issue.

Society » Environment | April 2, 2012, Monday // 11:48

Spring Returns to Bulgaria after Weekend Snow

After the Sunday cold and snow, the weather in Bulgaria will gradually return back to spring Monday.

Society » Environment | April 2, 2012, Monday // 09:28

P&G's Todd Geist Talks Leadership with Sofia University Students at AIESEC Seminar

The Financial Director of Procter & Gamble Todd Geist has met with students and professors at Sofia University St.

Society » Education | April 2, 2012, Monday // 15:26

Archeologists Find Gold Ornaments in Bulgaria's Sozopol

A massive gold ring and a gold leaf from a royal crown are the latest archeological discoveries in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Sozopol, site of the ancient town of Apollonia.

Society » Archaeology | April 2, 2012, Monday // 13:59

New Top Resignation Reported at Bulgaria's Health Ministry

Bulgaria's Deputy Health Minister, Kiril Dobrev, has submitted his resignation Monday.

Society » Health | April 2, 2012, Monday // 14:46

Sports

Bulgaria's Stan Not Retiring from Football - Agent

The agent of Aston Villa captain, Bulgarian Stiliyan Petrov, has denied reports he will retire after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

Sports | April 2, 2012, Monday // 20:13

Bulgaria's Petrov Begins Leukaemia Treatment? Upbeat

Bulgarian national team and Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov started treatment for acute leukaemia at a London hospital on Monday, full of hope and determination, his colleagues have said.

Sports | April 2, 2012, Monday // 18:29

FIFA President Voices Support for Petrov's Fight with Cancer

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has wished Bulgarian national team captain Stiliyan Petrov well in his battle against leukemia.

Sports | April 2, 2012, Monday // 17:43

Man Utd Set GBP 6 M Price Tag for Unwanted Berbatov - Report

Manchester United's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov will be free to leave the club this summer in exchange for GBP 6 M, according to a report.

Sports | April 2, 2012, Monday // 12:17

Bulgarian Tennis Hopeful Leapfrogs Back to Top 100

Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria's best male tennis player, has moved 15 places up the ATP ranking list, reaching No. 86.

Sports | April 2, 2012, Monday // 11:15

Crime

Bulgarian Police Rescue Large Amount of Antique Coins

A large number of antique coins have been seized by Bulgarian police from illegal treasure hunters.

Crime | April 2, 2012, Monday // 14:56

4 of 9 Bulgarian 'Impudent' Get Jail Time for Kidnaps

Four of a total of nine defendants in Bulgaria's high-profile trial against the so-called Impudent group, accused of a dozen of abductions, received guilty verdicts Monday.

Crime | April 2, 2012, Monday // 12:38

Bulgaria Expects Verdicts in High-Profile Kidnap Case

Sentences are expected Monday in Bulgaria's high-profile trial against the so-called Impudent group, accused of 11 abductions.

Crime | April 2, 2012, Monday // 09:57

Lifestyle

Bulgaria's Bojinov Becomes Father Again

Bulgarian playmate Nikoleta Lozanova, who is much better known as the brand new wife of top football player Valeri Bojinov, has given birth to a baby girl.

Lifestyle | April 2, 2012, Monday // 14:49

Views on BG

Bulgaria Opens Doors to South Stream Pipeline

Bulgaria and Russia have agreed that a final investment decision on the South Stream gas pipeline will be taken in November.

Views on BG | April 2, 2012, Monday // 14:01

Smiles

A Place in Sofia Sun

- The average Bulgarian needs to work at least 100 years in order to become the proud owner of a flat in the capital Sofia.

Smiles | April 2, 2012, Monday // 15:28

World

Annan: Syria 'Agrees' to Peace Plan Deadline

Syria has agreed to a 10 April deadline to begin implementing a six-point peace plan, UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has said, as cited by BBC.

World | April 2, 2012, Monday // 20:44

Eurozone Jobless Rate Record High since 1999

Unemployment in the eurozone edged up in February to 10.8%, the highest level since the introduction of the single currency in 1999.

World | April 2, 2012, Monday // 16:44

Death Toll in Russian Plane Crash Climbs to 32

The death toll in the crash of a Russian passenger plane in Siberia early Monday morning has reached 32, while there are 11 survivors.

World | April 2, 2012, Monday // 10:18

Russian Plane Crashes, 12 Survive

A Russian plane with 43 passengers and crew has crashed in Siberia early Monday morning, killing at least 16.

World | April 2, 2012, Monday // 08:15

Novinite Insider

Neighborocalypse, or Residential Environment Gone Private

Citizens will be able to acquire possession of inter-block spaces in neighborhoods after taking care of them for 10 years, under a revised version of an ordinance prepared by Sofia Chief Architect Petar Dikov.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | April 2, 2012, Monday // 15:12
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