ARCHIVE - 18 June 2012

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Business

Molson Coors Buys Bulgaria's Kamenitza, StarBev Breweries
Labor Costs in Bulgaria Up 6% Q1 2012 Y/Y
'Meet Turkey in Vienna' Economic Talks Kick Off
UniCredit Bulbank Launches Pioneer Product for Expats in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Solar-Panel Maker to Halt Production

Politics

US Ambassador Admits to Painful Goodbye with Bulgaria
Bulgaria Truly Ready to Join Schengen - French MEP
Bulgarian PM Wants Consensus on Disputed Forestry Act
Bulgarian PM Engages in Cartoonish Policymaking - Ex EU Commissioner
Bulgarian Top Cop: Eco Activists Failed to Protect Beaches
Bulgarian Mayor Declares Pro-Forestry Act Rally Illegal
Bulgarian PM Vows Forestry Act Consensus

Society

Bulgaria Near Bottom of 'Sustainable Well-Being' Ranking
Sofia Citizens Resort to Last-Ditch Measures over Stray Dogs
Sofia Gay Parade Organizers Want Church to Stop Its Calls for Violence
Irish Lady Dies in Bulgaria's Resort after Balcony Fall
Bulgarian President Imposed Forestry Act Veto to Facilitate Dialogue
Bulgarian Govt Instigates Pro-Forestry Act Rallies - NGO
Bulgaria's Controversial Forestry Act Talks at Stalemate
Supporters of Bulgaria's Vetoed Forestry Act Stage 2nd Rally
Maxim Behar Initiates Unique Project in Spanish Town of Bejar

Sports

Bulgaria's Dimitrov Climbs to 65th in ATP Rankings
Berbatov 'Almost Sure' to Join Malaga
France's Robert Pires: Keep the Fight, Stan!
Bulgarian Men Volleyball Team Prevails over Germany
Italy Crush Ireland in Euro 2012 Group C
Spain Beat Croatia in Euro 2012 Group C
Bulgaria Names Interim Volleyball Coach for Olympic Games

Crime

Prosecutor's Office in Southern Bulgaria Charges 13 with Preaching Radical Islam
2 Bulgarians Charged with Property Fraud against Russia's Kirkorov
3 Bulgarians Arrested in France over ATM Skimming Device

Views on BG

ABC, Madrid: Maxim Behar Initiates Unique Project in Spanish Town of Bejar*
Bulgaria: Simple Luxuries in the Hills

Smiles

Merkel in Greece

Quotes

Today's Quote

World

Greece May Have New Govt on Tuesday – Venizelos
Tymoshenko to Sue Yanukovich over Murder Accusation
Greece's Samaras: Investors Should Be Reassured
Barroso, Van Rompuy Hope Greek Govt To Be Formed Quickly
Merkel Congratulates Greece's Samaras, Stresses Again Commitments
Final Vote Count: Pro-Europe Party Wins Greece Elections

Business

Molson Coors Buys Bulgaria's Kamenitza, StarBev Breweries

Denver-based Molson Coors said it has purchased StarBev and its nine breweries in central and eastern Europe, including Bulgaria, as it expands its operations further.

Business | June 18, 2012, Monday // 14:43

Labor Costs in Bulgaria Up 6% Q1 2012 Y/Y

In the first quarter of 2012, the total hourly labor cost in Bulgaria rose by 6.2% compared to the first quarter of 2011.

Business | June 18, 2012, Monday // 12:32

'Meet Turkey in Vienna' Economic Talks Kick Off

Vienna Economic Forum's event entitled "Meet Turkey in Vienna - Turkey, an Important Player in the Regional Economy" under the Vienna Economic Talks is kicking off Monday, June 18.

Business | June 18, 2012, Monday // 08:30

UniCredit Bulbank Launches Pioneer Product for Expats in Bulgaria

UniCredit Bulbank, part of the UniCredit Group, said it plans to launch a package of banking services tailor-made for the needs of foreigners living in Bulgaria.

Business » Finance | June 18, 2012, Monday // 15:35

Bulgarian Solar-Panel Maker to Halt Production

Silistra-based producer of solar panels Solarpro, the biggest solar panels manufacturer on the Balkans, has announced mass layoffs and a forthcoming halt in operations.

Business » Energy | June 18, 2012, Monday // 14:42

Politics

US Ambassador Admits to Painful Goodbye with Bulgaria

The US Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick, says he will have a very hard time parting with Bulgaria and the friends he would leave behind.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 18, 2012, Monday // 13:00

Bulgaria Truly Ready to Join Schengen - French MEP

Bulgaria complies with all criteria set for a Schengen Agreement membership, according to Sylvie Guillaume, vice president of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats in the EP.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2012, Monday // 17:09

Bulgarian PM Wants Consensus on Disputed Forestry Act

Bulgaria's controversial Forestry Act that sparked mass protests in the country will not return for a new reading in the Parliament until there is a wide consensus on it, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has reiterated.

Politics » Domestic | June 18, 2012, Monday // 19:23

Bulgarian PM Engages in Cartoonish Policymaking - Ex EU Commissioner

Former EU Commissioner and founder of the Bulgaria for Citizens movement Meglena Kuneva has accused Prime Minister Boyko Borisov of lying Bulgarians twice in two days, adding that his behavior resembles a comic strip.

Politics » Domestic | June 18, 2012, Monday // 18:23

Bulgarian Top Cop: Eco Activists Failed to Protect Beaches

?Individuals, who have nothing to do with the noble cause of protecting nature, have marred the recent protest rallies in the capital Sofia, according to Bulgarian Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Domestic | June 18, 2012, Monday // 11:37

Bulgarian Mayor Declares Pro-Forestry Act Rally Illegal

The protest rally in support of the controversial Forestry Act was illegal, says local Mayor, Apostol Apostolov.

Politics » Domestic | June 18, 2012, Monday // 09:52

Bulgarian PM Vows Forestry Act Consensus

Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, declared he is halting the controversial Forestry Act until full consensus is reached.

Politics » Domestic | June 18, 2012, Monday // 08:15

Society

Bulgaria Near Bottom of 'Sustainable Well-Being' Ranking

Bulgaria is 125th out of a total of 151 countries in terms of of sustainable well-being, according to the New Economics Foundation third annual Happy Planet Index.

Society | June 18, 2012, Monday // 18:25

Sofia Citizens Resort to Last-Ditch Measures over Stray Dogs

Stray dogs have been part of Sofia everyday life for years after two elderly men were mauled to death, citizens have taken matters into their own hands.

Society | June 18, 2012, Monday // 16:44

Sofia Gay Parade Organizers Want Church to Stop Its Calls for Violence

The organizers of Bulgaria's Sofia Pride gay parade have once again demanded that the Bulgarian Orthodox Church distance itself from the recent calls for violence against the parade.

Society | June 18, 2012, Monday // 14:31

Irish Lady Dies in Bulgaria's Resort after Balcony Fall

A 41-year-old Irish woman tragically died after falling from the balcony of her hotel room in Bulgaria's Sunny Beach resort.

Society | June 18, 2012, Monday // 13:30

Bulgarian President Imposed Forestry Act Veto to Facilitate Dialogue

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has argued that the veto he imposed on a set of controversial amendments to the Forestry Act will allow environmentalists and proponents of investments in winter tourism to gather in Parliament and come across a soluti

Society » Environment | June 18, 2012, Monday // 17:16

Bulgarian Govt Instigates Pro-Forestry Act Rallies - NGO

Bulgaria's government has been deliberately organizing rallies in favor of the country's controversial Forestry Act, according to the Green Balkans NGO.

Society » Environment | June 18, 2012, Monday // 16:28

Bulgaria's Controversial Forestry Act Talks at Stalemate

Bulgarian environmentalists, the business and those in power failed Monday to reach agreement about the controversial Forestry Act.

Society » Environment | June 18, 2012, Monday // 14:46

Supporters of Bulgaria's Vetoed Forestry Act Stage 2nd Rally

A new counter-protest in defense of Bulgaria's controversial Forestry Act brought together Monday some 200 residents of Dupnitsa and Sapareva Banya.

Society » Environment | June 18, 2012, Monday // 12:20

Maxim Behar Initiates Unique Project in Spanish Town of Bejar

Bulgarian PR expert Maxim Behar, who is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles, will develop a project for a small museum of the Bulgarian Jewish family in the town of Bejar, Salamanca Province.

Society » Culture | June 18, 2012, Monday // 12:40

Sports

Bulgaria's Dimitrov Climbs to 65th in ATP Rankings

Bulgaria's tennis hopeful Grigor Dimitrov has moved 7 positions up the ATP Rankings, reaching the 65th spot.

Sports | June 18, 2012, Monday // 15:33

Berbatov 'Almost Sure' to Join Malaga

Manchester United's Bulgarian forward Dimitar Berbatov is "90% sure" to join Spanish team Malaga, according to his agent, Emil Danchev.

Sports | June 18, 2012, Monday // 15:07

France's Robert Pires: Keep the Fight, Stan!

Robert Pires, the famous French international footballer, known best for his time with Arsenal, has uttered strong words of support for cancer-stricken Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, adding a previous voice to the millions of well-wishers.

Sports | June 18, 2012, Monday // 11:16

Bulgarian Men Volleyball Team Prevails over Germany

The Bulgarian men's national volleyball scored a dramatic victory against Germany in a match of the World League.

Sports | June 18, 2012, Monday // 10:37

Italy Crush Ireland in Euro 2012 Group C

Italy's national football team have triumphed over Ireland 2:0 in their last match in Euro 2012 Group C.

Sports » Euro 2012 | June 18, 2012, Monday // 23:42

Spain Beat Croatia in Euro 2012 Group C

Spain have beaten Croatia 1:0 in their last match of Euro 2012 Group C.

Sports » Euro 2012 | June 18, 2012, Monday // 23:39

Bulgaria Names Interim Volleyball Coach for Olympic Games

Nayden Naydenov has been named Bulgarian men's volleyball team coach ahead of the upcoming Olympic tournament, the troubled Bulgarian Volleyball Federation.

Sports » London 2012 | June 18, 2012, Monday // 17:54

Crime

Prosecutor's Office in Southern Bulgaria Charges 13 with Preaching Radical Islam

The Pazardzhik District Prosecutor's Office has submitted an indictment against 13 people accused of preaching Salafism and seeking to impose Sharia law.

Crime | June 18, 2012, Monday // 16:44

2 Bulgarians Charged with Property Fraud against Russia's Kirkorov

The Varna District Prosecutor's Office has charged two individuals with fraud committed with Bulgarian properties of popular Russian singer Filip Kirkorov.

Crime | June 18, 2012, Monday // 13:43

3 Bulgarians Arrested in France over ATM Skimming Device

The criminal police department in the northeastern French city of Metz, the administrative center of the department of Moselle, detained Saturday three Bulgarians after finding an ATM skimming device in their car.

Crime | June 18, 2012, Monday // 13:17

Views on BG

ABC, Madrid: Maxim Behar Initiates Unique Project in Spanish Town of Bejar*

From ABC, Madrid (Translation from Spanish)

Views on BG | June 18, 2012, Monday // 12:39

Bulgaria: Simple Luxuries in the Hills

Bulgaria has a reputation for being brash and tacky. But there's a simpler, more luxurious side, finds Clive Aslet.

Views on BG | June 18, 2012, Monday // 08:41

Smiles

Merkel in Greece

Angela Merkel arrives on a visit to Greece.

Smiles | June 18, 2012, Monday // 10:34

Quotes

Today's Quote

"First of all I feel great relief for what happened.

Quotes | June 18, 2012, Monday // 15:58

World

Greece May Have New Govt on Tuesday – Venizelos

Negotiations to form Greece's next government must wrap up by the end of Tuesday, according to Evangelos Venizelos, leader of left-wing pro-bailout party PASOK.

World | June 18, 2012, Monday // 20:33

Tymoshenko to Sue Yanukovich over Murder Accusation

Ukraine's jailed former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has declared that she will sue President Viktor Yanukovich who accused her of being involved in the 1996 murder of prominent politician Yevhen Shcherban.

World | June 18, 2012, Monday // 19:48

Greece's Samaras: Investors Should Be Reassured

Antonis Samaras, the leader of Greece's conservative New Democracy party, which eked out a narrow victory in Sunday's crucial election, has told investors they can be calm now.

World | June 18, 2012, Monday // 13:00

Barroso, Van Rompuy Hope Greek Govt To Be Formed Quickly

European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso have voiced hopes that Greece will be able to form quickly a new government.

World | June 18, 2012, Monday // 11:52

Merkel Congratulates Greece's Samaras, Stresses Again Commitments

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated the head of Greece's conservative New Democracy party on its election win, but did not miss to remind him of the European commitments the country has to stick to.

World | June 18, 2012, Monday // 10:55

Final Vote Count: Pro-Europe Party Wins Greece Elections

The conservative pro-bailout party New Democracy has won the parliamentary elections in Neighboring Greece with a very narrow lead.

World | June 18, 2012, Monday // 09:12
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