ARCHIVE - 25 July 2012

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Business

Bulgarian Govt Reshuffles Management of Key State Companies
Bulgarian Construction Chamber Predicts Swelling Unemployment
Hysteria over Iran, Seasonal Demand Drive Fuel Prices Up – Bulgarian Expert
Bulgarian Watchdog Slashes Photovoltaic Investors' Profit Margins
Total E&P Bulgaria to Drill for Oil, Gas off Black Sea Coast
Bulgarian EconMin Vows Immediate Fuel Price Drop
Sofia's Total Office Space Reaches 1.6 Million sq m
Israeli Tourists Have Always Liked Bulgaria - Honorary Consul
Bulgaria Signs Up Major German Tour Operators for Ad Campaigns
23 Israel-Bulgaria Charter Flights Cancelled after Terror Act

Politics

Bulgaria-Greece Traffic Undisturbed by Passport Control after Terrorist Attack
Bulgaria Approves Israeli Honorary Consulate in Burgas
Bulgarian, Bosnian PMs Move to Ease 'Football' Tensions
Bulgaria Condemns Iraq Bombings, Supports 'Democracy'
Bulgaria Slates Funds for Sweden-Stranded Berry Pickers
Bulgaria Has No Funds for Sweden-Stranded Berry Pickers
Ambassador: Terror Act in Bulgaria Possible at Any US Airport
US Announces End of Blasted Bulgarian Ammo Depot Clean-up
Bulgaria's Blasted Military Depot Cleaning Finally Concludes
GP Fee in Bulgaria No Longer Tied to Minimum Wage
Bulgaria's Customs Agency Fires 14 Officials Overnight
Thorniest Bulgarian Forestry Act Text Dropped at 2nd Reading
Bulgarian MPs Call Emergency 'Terror Act' Hearing

Society

Bulgarian Muslims Victimized after Burgas Terrorist Attack - Chief Mufti
TV Report Shows Bulgarian Bus Security Close to Zero
Half Bulgaria under Code Yellow for Dangerous Heat, Wind
Turkey Scraps Bulgarian College Diplomas
Yogurt Fest Opens in Bulgaria's Razgrad
Bulgarian PM Praises Key Doctor in Terrorist Attack Response as 'Tough Butcher'
Bulgaria Awards Medics Who Responded to Terror Attack

Sports

75% of Bulgarians Plan to Watch Olympics - Poll

Crime

2 Bulgarians Busted in Chile for Credit Card Draining
Bulgarian Airport Security Failed Big in Burgas Bus Bombing - Israeli Ex Officer
New Controversies Emerge in Bulgaria Suicide Bombing Leads

World

6 Eurocopter Officials Perish in Helicopter Crash in France
UN Chief Denied Belgrade-Pristina Flight – Report
North Korea's Young Dictator Confirmed to Have Married
Voters Want US to Help Israel in Attack on Iran - Poll
Tajikistan President Orders Ceasefire after Clashes with Warlord
Obama Extends Sanctions on Hezbollah Supporters
Turkey Closes All Border Crossings with Syria
Romanian Opposition Calls for Boycott of Impeachment Referendum

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Battle of Honor for University Education

Business

Bulgarian Govt Reshuffles Management of Key State Companies

Bulgaria's Borisov Cabinet has dismissed the CEOs of two key state-owned companies, arms trader Kintex and construction company Technoexportstroy in an unannounced move.

Business | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 18:51

Bulgarian Construction Chamber Predicts Swelling Unemployment

Svetoslav Glossov, Chair of the Bulgarian Construction Chamber (BCC), has cautioned about a forthcoming wave of job cuts in the sector.

Business | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 16:03

Hysteria over Iran, Seasonal Demand Drive Fuel Prices Up – Bulgarian Expert

Andrey Delchev, Chair of the Bulgarian Petroleum and Gas Association (BPGA), has argued that fuel prices are climbing due to the 'hysteria over Iran' and the seasonal increase in demand.

Business » Energy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 19:35

Bulgarian Watchdog Slashes Photovoltaic Investors' Profit Margins

The State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (DKEVR) is about to slash purchasing prices of solar-generated electricity in a bid to stem future power price hikes.

Business » Energy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 17:13

Total E&P Bulgaria to Drill for Oil, Gas off Black Sea Coast

Bulgaria's Council of Ministers has approved the issuance of a permit for oil and gas prospecting and exploration at the 15 000 km? Khan Asparuh 1-21 Block off the Black Sea coast near the Romanian border.

Business » Energy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:21

Bulgarian EconMin Vows Immediate Fuel Price Drop

Bulgaria's Minister of Economy and Energy, Delyan Dobrev, announced Wednesday that emergency measures have been undertaken to reduce the record-high gasoline and diesel prices in the country.

Business » Energy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 14:38

Sofia's Total Office Space Reaches 1.6 Million sq m

The total office space in the Bulgarian capital Sofia has reached 1 557 000 square meters with the completion of the latest developments in the first half of 2012, Forton International, a consultancy, announced Wednesday in a release.

Business » Properties | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 19:38

Israeli Tourists Have Always Liked Bulgaria - Honorary Consul

Israeli tourists have always liked Bulgaria, according to Orlin Mandov, newly appointed Honorary Consul of Israel in Burgas.

Business » Tourism | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 17:45

Bulgaria Signs Up Major German Tour Operators for Ad Campaigns

Bulgaria's Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism is starting campaigns to advertise Bulgaria as a tourist destination in cooperation with major German tour operators, the institution announced Wednesday.

Business » Tourism | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 16:54

23 Israel-Bulgaria Charter Flights Cancelled after Terror Act

A total of twenty three charter flights from Israel have been cancelled after the terror attack in the Black Sea city of Burgas, Bulgarian Economy, Energy and Tourism Minister, Delyan Dobrev, informs.

Business » Tourism | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 12:59

Politics

Bulgaria-Greece Traffic Undisturbed by Passport Control after Terrorist Attack

Traffic across the Bulgaria-Greece border has not been affected by the introduction of passport control after the July 18 terrorist attack in Bulgaria's Burgas, the Bulgarian Interior said on Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:53

Bulgaria Approves Israeli Honorary Consulate in Burgas

Bulgaria's government has approved the proposed Israeli honorary consulate in the Black Sea city of Burgas, local media said Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:08

Bulgarian, Bosnian PMs Move to Ease 'Football' Tensions

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and his Bosnian counterpart Vjekoslav Bevanda have issued a joint statement calling on fans to abstain from violence ahead of the Europa league clash between FK Sarajevo and Levski Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 14:31

Bulgaria Condemns Iraq Bombings, Supports 'Democracy'

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement condemning the large number of terrorist attacks in Iraq in the recent days.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 14:26

Bulgaria Slates Funds for Sweden-Stranded Berry Pickers

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers voted at their regular meeting Wednesday to slate emergency funding for the Bulgarian citizens stranded in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 13:55

Bulgaria Has No Funds for Sweden-Stranded Berry Pickers

The Bulgarian berry pickers, stranded in the Swedish capital Stockholm, are still desperately trying to find money to travel back home.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 10:28

Ambassador: Terror Act in Bulgaria Possible at Any US Airport

The terrorist attack at the Burgas Sarafovo airport is a shock and huge surprise for Bulgarians, the American Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick, says.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 10:00

US Announces End of Blasted Bulgarian Ammo Depot Clean-up

US Ambassador to Bulgaria James Warlick has announced the successful clean-up completed with US funding of the Chelopechene munitions depot near Bulgaria's Sofia which exploded in July 2008.

Politics » Defense | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 14:52

Bulgaria's Blasted Military Depot Cleaning Finally Concludes

Bulgaria's Deputy Defense Minister, Valentin Radev and the US Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick are announcing Wednesday the conclusion of the cleaning of the Chelopechene military storage.

Politics » Defense | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 09:19

GP Fee in Bulgaria No Longer Tied to Minimum Wage

The general practitioner (GP) fee in Bulgaria will no longer be determined on the basis of the minimum wage, according to amendments to the Health Insurance Act passed on second reading Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 20:13

Bulgaria's Customs Agency Fires 14 Officials Overnight

At least 14 officials of Bulgaria's Customs Agency have reportedly been fired overnight.

Politics » Domestic | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 18:52

Thorniest Bulgarian Forestry Act Text Dropped at 2nd Reading

The Bulgarian Parliament passed at second reading the most controversial paragraph five in the Forestry Act, submitted by MPs from the ruling GERB party.

Politics » Domestic | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 13:23

Bulgarian MPs Call Emergency 'Terror Act' Hearing

The Bulgarian Parliament is holding Friday a behind closed-doors hearing of senior security and intelligence officials in connection with the terror act in the Black Sea city of Burgas.

Politics » Domestic | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 12:23

Society

Bulgarian Muslims Victimized after Burgas Terrorist Attack - Chief Mufti

Bulgaria's Chief Mufti's Office has complained of the public attitudes against the Bulgarian Muslims in the wake of last week's terrorist attack in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas.

Society | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 16:40

TV Report Shows Bulgarian Bus Security Close to Zero

Security measures on Bulgarian buses remain inexistent even in the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Burgas, an investigative report has revealed.

Society | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 11:01

Half Bulgaria under Code Yellow for Dangerous Heat, Wind

Code Yellow alert for dangerous heat is declared for 14 Bulgarian regions Wednesday, while 3 regions are under Code Yellow for strong winds.

Society » Environment | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 08:46

Turkey Scraps Bulgarian College Diplomas

Turkey is suspending the recognition of Bulgarian-issued college diplomas for an indefinite period of time.

Society » Education | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 11:53

Yogurt Fest Opens in Bulgaria's Razgrad

A festival of Bulgarian yogurt, folk traditions, and crafts is held in the northeastern city of Razgrad from Wednesday until Friday.

Society » Culture | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:08

Bulgarian PM Praises Key Doctor in Terrorist Attack Response as 'Tough Butcher'

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has called a "tough butcher" one of the key doctors who helped the wounded Israeli tourists in the July 18 terrorist attack in Burgas during an award ceremony on Wednesday.

Society » Health | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:19

Bulgaria Awards Medics Who Responded to Terror Attack

Bulgarian Health Minister Desislava Atanasova has awarded three heads of medical teams with honorary diplomas for their work in the aftermath of last Wednesday's terror attack in the city of Burgas.

Society » Health | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 12:17

Sports

75% of Bulgarians Plan to Watch Olympics - Poll

Bulgarian TV viewers are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Olympic Games in London, according to a study conducted by the country's National Center for Study of Public Opinion.

Sports » London 2012 | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 12:54

Crime

2 Bulgarians Busted in Chile for Credit Card Draining

Two Bulgarian nationals have been arrested in Chile for draining cloned credit cards, Chile's La Nacion has said, as cited by Bulgarian media.

Crime | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:42

Bulgarian Airport Security Failed Big in Burgas Bus Bombing - Israeli Ex Officer

The security services at Bulgaria's Burgas Airport failed to prevent the July 18 terrorist attack because they were not observing the attitude of the passengers, according to a former security chief of Israel's national airlines El Al.

Crime | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 14:06

New Controversies Emerge in Bulgaria Suicide Bombing Leads

A new lead emerging in the investigation of the July 18 terrorist attack in Bulgaria's Burgas is that the alleged suicide bomber has arrived from Belgium and could be a Belgian national.

Crime | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 08:09

World

6 Eurocopter Officials Perish in Helicopter Crash in France

Six officials of chopper manufacturer Eurocopter died in a crash Wednesday after a helicopter plunged into a mountain in South East France.

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 20:38

UN Chief Denied Belgrade-Pristina Flight – Report

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reportedly arrived in Pristina Tuesday morning with a 45-minute delay because Serbia did not allow his plane to fly over Serbian territory en route to Kosovo.

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 18:14

North Korea's Young Dictator Confirmed to Have Married

North Korean state media have confirmed for the first time that the country's leader Kim Jong-un is married.

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 17:32

Voters Want US to Help Israel in Attack on Iran - Poll

51% of likely US voters say their country should help Israel if it attacks Iran, according to a poll conducted by Rasmussen.

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 16:38

Tajikistan President Orders Ceasefire after Clashes with Warlord

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon has ordered troops and police to cease fire in the town of Khorog in Tajikstan's restive Gorno-Badakhshan region, with authorities starting talks with militants after gun battles have left at least 40 dead, a local of

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:36

Obama Extends Sanctions on Hezbollah Supporters

US President Barack Obama extended for another year Wednesday sanctions against entities the US considers threatening to Lebanon's stability, thus referring to Hezbollah backers.

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 13:41

Turkey Closes All Border Crossings with Syria

Turkey has closed all its 13 border crossings on its 900 km border with Syria, Hayati Yazici, the country's Minister of Customs and Trade, announced Wednesday.

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 11:30

Romanian Opposition Calls for Boycott of Impeachment Referendum

Romania's opposition called on its supporters to boycott the upcoming referendum on whether to impeach suspended President Traian Basescu.

World | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 11:06

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Battle of Honor for University Education

Turkey has declared it will consider Bulgarian-issued university diplomas null and void for an indefinite period of time.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 16:10
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