ARCHIVE - 15 May 2012

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Business

Bulgarian Syndicates Reject Equalizing Retirement Age
Germany's Economy Grows Again
Maxim Behar Introduces Bulgaria to The Social Media Bible
42% of Late Debt Payments in Bulgaria Due to Delayed Salaries - Survey
Bulgaria Customs Boss: Lukoil Stages Fake Trial against Me
Bulgaria's Economy Expands by 0.5% in Q1 2012 Y/Y
Bulgarian, Romanian Central Depositories Now Connected
Renewable Energy Prices in Bulgaria to Drop from July
Despairing Bulgarian Lead and Zinc Factory Workers Seek Erdogan's Help - Report
Bulgaria's Sunny Beach Gears Up for Tourist Influx in end-May

Politics

Bulgarian, Turkish, Qatari PMs to Meet Friday - Report
Bulgarian President Plevneliev Embarks on 1st US Visit
Bulgarian Officials' Returned Bonuses Go to Balkan Wars Tribute
Bulgarian PM Wishes Success to Split Right Wing
Socialist Leader: Bulgarian Rulers Brace for Elections
Bulgarian Right-Wing Leader Quits after Coalition Breakup
Commander of Bulgaria National Security Service Resigns
Bulgarian Right-Wing Coalition May Fall Apart

Society

Muslim Slavs in Kosovo Flock for Bulgarian Citizenship
Young Imperial Eagles Hatch in Bulgarian South-East
Hefty Bonuses Reported at Depleted Sofia Emergency Hospital
European Study Ranks Bulgaria at Healthcare's Bottom

Sports

Bulgarian PM Invites Ousted Volleyball Coach to Talks
Prandi Declines Heading Bulgaria's Volleyball Team

Crime

2 More Arrests over Cocaine Load Busted in Bulgaria's Ruse
Bulgarian Customs Bust Load of Valuable Antiques
Grandson of Bulgarian Roma Clan Chief Seeks Trial Renewal
10 Bulgarians Face Jail in France for ATM Skimming
International Arrest Warrants Issued for Notorious Bulgarian Gangsters
Bulgaria's Customs Head on Trial for Disclosing Classified Information
Bulgaria Expects Interpol Arrest Warrant for Infamous Mobster Pair
Police Chiefs of European Capitals to Gather in Sofia

Views on BG

The Social Media Bible, 3rd Edition - Chapter on Bulgaria

World

Lightning Delays Key Hollande-Merkel Talks
Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside Norway Killer's Trial Court
Greece to Go to Polls after Failed Cabinet Talks
NATO Reiterates: Macedonia Accession Depends on Name Dispute
Francois Hollande Assumes Office as France's President
Jean-Marc Ayrault to Be Named France's Next Prime Minister
Eurozone Determined to Keep Greece in the Club
Freshly Sworn-In Hollande to Face Talks with Merkel

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Problem with Opportunists by Any Other Name

Business

Bulgarian Syndicates Reject Equalizing Retirement Age

One of the two major labor unions, the Confederation of Free and Independent Syndicates in Bulgaria, KNSB, has rejected Tuesday the cabinet's idea to make retirement age for males and females the same after 2020

Business | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 16:06

Germany's Economy Grows Again

The German economy has escaped recession and marked a spectacular 0.5% growth in the first quarter of 2012, according to official data released Tuesday.

Business | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 10:42

Maxim Behar Introduces Bulgaria to The Social Media Bible

Bulgaria has been included for the very first time in The Social Media Bible, a global bestseller by Lon Safko, thanks to Bulgarian PR guru Maxim Behar.

Business | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 08:22

42% of Late Debt Payments in Bulgaria Due to Delayed Salaries - Survey

Delayed salaries and unemployment are the most common causes of late payments of debts, according to the Association of Collection Agencies in Bulgaria (ACAB).

Business » Finance | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 15:39

Bulgaria Customs Boss: Lukoil Stages Fake Trial against Me

Bulgaria's prosecution acts under pressure by oil company Lukoil Bulgaria to levy charges against Customs Agency head Vanyo Tanov, according to Tanov himself.

Business » Finance | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 15:21

Bulgaria's Economy Expands by 0.5% in Q1 2012 Y/Y

The Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in Bulgaria in the first quarter of 2011 increased by 0.

Business » Finance | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 14:51

Bulgarian, Romanian Central Depositories Now Connected

The Central Depositories of Bulgaria and Romania have signed a cooperation agreement, thus establishing a direct link with each other.

Business » Finance | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 13:43

Renewable Energy Prices in Bulgaria to Drop from July

The preferential prices for purchasing energy from renewable sources will be reduced from July 1, 2012, according to Angel Semerdzhiev, Chair of the State Commission for Energy and Eater Regulation (DKEVR).

Business » Energy | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 14:15

Despairing Bulgarian Lead and Zinc Factory Workers Seek Erdogan's Help - Report

Workers at Bulgaria's largest non-ferrous metal producer, the Kardzhali Lead and Zinc Complex (OTzK), have sought assistance from Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan for an end to grievous mismanaged by the factory owner, according to a report in a Turkish ne

Business » Industry | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 11:18

Bulgaria's Sunny Beach Gears Up for Tourist Influx in end-May

Bulgaria's southern Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach expects to welcome large groups of Russians, Brits, Germans and Irish in the last ten days of May 2012, according to Elena Ivanova from the Union of Hotel Owners in Sunny Beach.

Business » Tourism | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 13:01

Politics

Bulgarian, Turkish, Qatari PMs to Meet Friday - Report

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with his Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov and Qatari PM Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani in Bulgaria on Friday, reports say.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 12:51

Bulgarian President Plevneliev Embarks on 1st US Visit

New Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev is setting out Tuesday on his first US visit, set to feature a meeting with US President Barack Obama and participation in the NATO summit in Chicago.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 10:18

Bulgarian Officials' Returned Bonuses Go to Balkan Wars Tribute

The bonuses that heads of political cabinets and other officials returned in the aftermath of a huge scandal are going to be used for Bulgaria's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Balkan Wars.

Politics » Domestic | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 17:52

Bulgarian PM Wishes Success to Split Right Wing

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, wished success to the two major parties in the now former right-wing Blue Coalition, after news reports about the latter's breakup.

Politics » Domestic | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 16:39

Socialist Leader: Bulgarian Rulers Brace for Elections

Bulgaria's center-right GERB cabinet headed by PM Boyko Borisov is already gearing for general elections scheduled for the summer of 2013, said opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party chair Sergey Stanishev.

Politics » Domestic | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 16:03

Bulgarian Right-Wing Leader Quits after Coalition Breakup

The leader of Bulgaria's right-wing party Union of Democratic Forces (UDF), Martin Dimitrov, announced officially he is resigning, after it was reported that the so-called Blue Coalition fell apart.

Politics » Domestic | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 14:20

Commander of Bulgaria National Security Service Resigns

Lieutenant General Dimitar Dimitrov, commander of Bulgaria's National Security Service, has filed his resignation with President Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Domestic | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 12:52

Bulgarian Right-Wing Coalition May Fall Apart

Bulgaria's right-wing Blue Coalition may fall apart, as one of the two major parties within it, the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF), is to decide on whether it would take part in the 2013 general elections on its own.

Politics » Domestic | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 12:08

Society

Muslim Slavs in Kosovo Flock for Bulgarian Citizenship

Ever more members of the Muslim ethnic Slavic communities of the Gorani and Bosniaks in Kosovo are willing to get Bulgarian passports, according to a report by Deutsche Welle.

Society | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 13:49

Young Imperial Eagles Hatch in Bulgarian South-East

The first young eastern imperial eagles in Bulgaria for 2012 have hatched in the wild Sakar and Strandzha Mountains in Bulgaria's south-eastern corner.

Society » Environment | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 14:21

Hefty Bonuses Reported at Depleted Sofia Emergency Hospital

In the last three years, the CEO of the emergency hospital "Pirogov" in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, Prof. Dimitar Radenovski, has approved bonuses for employees in the amount of nearly BGN 2 M.

Society » Health | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 19:23

European Study Ranks Bulgaria at Healthcare's Bottom

Bulgaria's healthcare is one spot before the last one in Europe in the 2012 ranking of the Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI), presented Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Society » Health | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 15:32

Sports

Bulgarian PM Invites Ousted Volleyball Coach to Talks

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has invited to a meeting the dismissed coach of the national men's volleyball team, Radostin Stoychev.

Sports | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 20:54

Prandi Declines Heading Bulgaria's Volleyball Team

Italian volleyball specialist, Silvano Prandi, has declined the invitation to become head coach of the Bulgarian national male volleyball team.

Sports | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 18:27

Crime

2 More Arrests over Cocaine Load Busted in Bulgaria's Ruse

A Dutch Citizen, 54, and a resident of Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv, 37, have been arrested in connection with the huge load of cocaine busted on May 5 in the Danube city of Ruse.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 19:46

Bulgarian Customs Bust Load of Valuable Antiques

A minivan and a car with a load of valuable antiques were discovered by Customs officers overnight at the Zlatograd cross border checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Greek border.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 18:55

Grandson of Bulgarian Roma Clan Chief Seeks Trial Renewal

The grandson of Roma clan leader Kiril Rashkov, aka Tsar Kiro, asked the Supreme Court of Cassation (VKS) Tuesday for a renewal of criminal proceedings and for a lighter sentence.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 17:00

10 Bulgarians Face Jail in France for ATM Skimming

10 Bulgarian citizens are to face a court in the French city of Lyon over charges of implementing a massive ATM skimming network.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 12:00

International Arrest Warrants Issued for Notorious Bulgarian Gangsters

International arrest warrants have been issued for Angel Hristov and Plamen Galev, the infamous Bulgarian mobster pair known as the "Galevi brothers", according to Bulgaria's Interior Minister.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 11:22

Bulgaria's Customs Head on Trial for Disclosing Classified Information

The trial against Bulgarian Customs Agency head Vanyo Tanov who has allegedly disclosed classified information to the general public is to enter the Sofia City Court on Tuesday.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 10:34

Bulgaria Expects Interpol Arrest Warrant for Infamous Mobster Pair

Interpol is to issue a Red Notice for the arrest of notorious Bulgarian gangsters Angel Hristov and Plamen Galev aka the "Galevi brothers", according to a Bulgarian police official.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 09:54

Police Chiefs of European Capitals to Gather in Sofia

The police chiefs of many European capitals are to attend a three-day conference in Bulgaria's Sofia that kicks off on Tuesday.

Crime | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 09:17

Views on BG

The Social Media Bible, 3rd Edition - Chapter on Bulgaria

Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) and Novinite.bg publish the first ever chapter on Bulgaria in "The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools, and Strategies for Business Success", a global bestseller by Lon Safko. The chapter on Bulgaria was written by Bulgaria

Views on BG | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 08:20

World

Lightning Delays Key Hollande-Merkel Talks

Crucial talks in Berlin between French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have been delayed after Hollande's plane was hit by lightning Tuesday.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 20:20

Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside Norway Killer's Trial Court

An unidentified man set himself on fire Tuesday outside the court in Oslo where Anders Breivik is being tried for killing 77 people in a terror attack in July 2011.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 18:04

Greece to Go to Polls after Failed Cabinet Talks

The negotiations to form a new Greek cabinet have failed for good and the country is set to go to the polls again.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 17:22

NATO Reiterates: Macedonia Accession Depends on Name Dispute

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's NATO accession negotiations will start once there is a mutually acceptable solution to the country's name dispute with Greece, the Alliance's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 14:46

Francois Hollande Assumes Office as France's President

Francois Hollande has officially taken his state oath as France's new President, making him the first socialist leader of the country since Francois Mitterrand 17 years ago.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 12:28

Jean-Marc Ayrault to Be Named France's Next Prime Minister

Jean-Marc Ayrault, the parliamentary leader of the Socialist party, is expected to be named France's prime minister on Tuesday.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 11:28

Eurozone Determined to Keep Greece in the Club

Eurozone's finance ministers expressed their strong desire to keep Greece in the single currency club at a meeting that finished late on Monday.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 08:40

Freshly Sworn-In Hollande to Face Talks with Merkel

Left-winger Francois Hollande is to be officially sworn in as France's new President on Tuesday before heading to Germany to discuss EU's debt crisis with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

World | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 08:09

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Problem with Opportunists by Any Other Name

Bulgaria's right-wing Blue Coalition, an entity comprising the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) and the Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), is no more.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | May 15, 2012, Tuesday // 16:01
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