ARCHIVE - 31 July 2012

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Business

Bulgaria Lacks Consistent Image outside EU - InvestBulgaria Agency Head
Bulgarian Village Rises Up against Dundee Gold Mine
Delays Reported on Bulgarian Side of Bulgaria-Turkey Border
Bulgarian FinMin Vows to Raise Pensions in Election Year
Alarm Raised over Bulgaria's Stagnant Economy
Bulgaria to Grant 6-Year Concession for Kavarna Iztok Gas Field
Bulgarian Power Distributors to Share Renewables 'Burden' – Watchdog Chair
Rejected Fuel Sector Cartel in Bulgaria Sparks Mixed Reactions
Bulgaria Invites Israeli Journalists in Bid to Boost Tourism
Bulgarians Handling Israeli Groups Trained in Counter-Terror

Politics

Peres: Bulgaria, Israel to Maintain Excellent Ties
Israeli Envoy Refutes NYT Report of Broken Ties with Bulgaria
Israel Vows to Avenge Burgas Bus Bombing
Bulgaria Expects Millions in EU Funds for Education, Sports
Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate 2% above EU Average
Thousands of Bulgarians Compete for 151 Customs Agency Vacancies

Society

US: Bulgaria Generally Respects Religious Freedom
US Criticizes Bulgaria for Discrimination, Impunity, Corruption
Antarctica to Host Permanent Settlements in 50 Years – Bulgarian Researcher
July Record Hot in Bulgaria in Century, Scorcher Stays in Aug
Wildfire Gets Dangerously Close to S Bulgarian Village
3.3 Earthquake Rattles again Bulgaria's Pernik
Bulgarian Boy 'Crowned' Best Teen Mathematician in World
Every 5th Pregnant Woman Immediately Fired in Bulgaria

Sports

Milan May Emerge as Berbatov Rescue Option
Bulgaria PM Blesses Tycoon as Owner of Cash-Strapped FC
Bulgaria's Pironkova, Dimitrov Not Given Wildcard for London Olympics
Brilliant Bulgaria Stuns Poland in Olympic Volleyball Match
1 Arrested at London Olympics over Twitter Insult
Bulgaria's Dimitrov, Serena Williams Rumors Fueled in London

Crime

Bulgaria to Release Detailed Image of Burgas Suicide Bomber
Bulgarian Citizens Clash in Sweden Street Brawl
Burgas Terror Bomber Was Spotted at Sofia Airport - Report

Views on BG

Bulgaria Bombing Catches Country Unprepared
Bulgaria's Veteran Gymnast Captivates Crowd
After Bus Bombing, Bulgaria’s Ties With Israel Are at Risk

World

India Hit by 2nd Huge Power Outage

Novinite Insider

Ireland? Estonia? What about Bulgaria?

Special Topic

Bernard Moscheni, CEO of VIVACOM

Business

Bulgaria Lacks Consistent Image outside EU - InvestBulgaria Agency Head

A survey conducted by the InvestBulgaria Agency has shown that Bulgaria is little known outside the EU and lacks a consistent image in these countries.

Business | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 16:26

Bulgarian Village Rises Up against Dundee Gold Mine

The local community near Dundee Precious Metals' gold mine in Bulgaria has grown even more hostile, claiming the company is detrimental for the environment and people's health.

Business | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 15:24

Delays Reported on Bulgarian Side of Bulgaria-Turkey Border

Traffic flow at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint on the Bulgarian side of the Bulgarian-Turkish border is impeded Tuesday over a technical glitch.

Business | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 10:38

Bulgarian FinMin Vows to Raise Pensions in Election Year

Retirement pensions in Bulgaria will be raised by 7 to 10% in 2013, Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov stated on Tuesday.

Business » Finance | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 20:33

Alarm Raised over Bulgaria's Stagnant Economy

Bulgaria's economy is struggling to survive another difficult year, when it will mark an anemic growth at best in the wake of the slump in the euro zone, Sofia-based think-tanks have warned.

Business » Finance | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 10:36

Bulgaria to Grant 6-Year Concession for Kavarna Iztok Gas Field

The Bulgarian government will grant British Melrose Resources a 6-year concession for natural gas extraction at the Kavarna Iztok field, according to the Council Of Ministers' press office.

Business » Energy | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 18:04

Bulgarian Power Distributors to Share Renewables 'Burden' – Watchdog Chair

Angel Semerdzhiev, Chair of the State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (DKEVR), has said that the practice of placing the entire financial burden of renewable energy with the National Electric Company (NEK) will be terminated.

Business » Energy | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 15:02

Rejected Fuel Sector Cartel in Bulgaria Sparks Mixed Reactions

Bulgaria's Commission on Protection of Competition (KZK) is an independent body and fuel prices are determined by the trends on international markets and the value of the US dollar, according to Energy and Economy Minister Delyan Dobrev.

Business » Energy | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 13:13

Bulgaria Invites Israeli Journalists in Bid to Boost Tourism

Bulgaria will organize trips for Israeli journalists as part of its tourism advertisement campaign in the country, it was made clear during a Bulgarian official's visit to Israel.

Business » Tourism | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 15:43

Bulgarians Handling Israeli Groups Trained in Counter-Terror

Bulgarian tour operators who work with Israeli tourists will undergo special training to detect terrorists, according to the country's Economy, Energy and Tourism Minister, Delyan Dobrev.

Business » Tourism | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 10:11

Politics

Peres: Bulgaria, Israel to Maintain Excellent Ties

Bulgaria and Israel will maintain their friendly ties after the Burgas bus bombing, Israeli President Shimon Peres has assured.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 17:11

Israeli Envoy Refutes NYT Report of Broken Ties with Bulgaria

The relations between Bulgaria and Israel are extremely warm and good, according to the Ambassador of Israel to Sofia, Shaul Kamisa-Raz.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 13:23

Israel Vows to Avenge Burgas Bus Bombing

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has declared that his country will seek retribution for the attack on Israelis in Bulgaria on July 18.

Politics » Defense | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 18:34

Bulgaria Expects Millions in EU Funds for Education, Sports

Bulgaria will have the opportunity to absorb BGN millions in EU funding for education, science and sports in the next program period 2014 – 2020.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 14:36

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate 2% above EU Average

The unemployment rate in Bulgaria in June has reached 12.4%, which ranks the country 8th in the EU, and above the EU average.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 13:57

Thousands of Bulgarians Compete for 151 Customs Agency Vacancies

Thousands of Bulgarians are competing for a total of 151 jobs at the Customs Agency.

Politics » Domestic | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 11:46

Society

US: Bulgaria Generally Respects Religious Freedom

The constitution and other laws and policies protect religious freedom, according to a report of the US Department of State on International Religious Freedom Report for 2011, released Monday.

Society | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 12:33

US Criticizes Bulgaria for Discrimination, Impunity, Corruption

The marginalization of the Romani minority remains Bulgaria's most pressing human rights problem, according to a report of the US Department of State on Human Rights Practices for 2011.

Society | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 09:15

Antarctica to Host Permanent Settlements in 50 Years – Bulgarian Researcher

Hristo Pimpirev, Director of the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute, has suggested that in 50 years' time, the Antarctic will host permanent villages cooperating with scientists and the tourism industry.

Society » Environment | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 17:36

July Record Hot in Bulgaria in Century, Scorcher Stays in Aug

The average monthly temperature in Bulgaria in July 2012 is the highest ever since there are meteorology measurements in the country – 100 years and 120 years in the capital Sofia.

Society » Environment | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 12:14

Wildfire Gets Dangerously Close to S Bulgarian Village

The wildfire that started Monday afternoon near the village of Bryagovo in the southern Bulgarian region of Haskovo has already engulfed 2 000 decares.

Society » Environment | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 08:42

3.3 Earthquake Rattles again Bulgaria's Pernik

An earthquake of a 3.3 magnitude on the Richter scale has been registered overnight in the area of the Bulgarian capital Sofia and the western city of Pernik.

Society » Environment | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 08:08

Bulgarian Boy 'Crowned' Best Teen Mathematician in World

A Bulgarian school student has been titled the best mathematician in the world at the 2012 International Mathematics Competition & World Conference on the Mathematically Gifted Students, IMC, in Taiwan.

Society » Education | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 14:37

Every 5th Pregnant Woman Immediately Fired in Bulgaria

Approximately 19% of all pregnant women in Bulgaria are fired by their bosses upon revealing their pregnancy, according to a study conducted by the Global Alliance for Child's Health and Nutrition in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 15:08

Sports

Milan May Emerge as Berbatov Rescue Option

Italy's AC Milan want Dimitar Berbatov to fill the void left by striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Sports | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 14:23

Bulgaria PM Blesses Tycoon as Owner of Cash-Strapped FC

Bulgaria's prime minister, an avid football fan, has personally orchestrated the take-over of a financially troubled Plovdiv-based side by a controversial businessman, founder and owner of a large low-cost drug store chain.

Sports | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 09:34

Bulgaria's Pironkova, Dimitrov Not Given Wildcard for London Olympics

Bulgaria's best tennis players Tsvetana Pironkova and Grigor Dimitrov have not been given a wildcard into mixed doubles, dashing the country's hopes of an Olympic participation at Wimbledon.

Sports » London 2012 | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 18:13

Brilliant Bulgaria Stuns Poland in Olympic Volleyball Match

Bulgaria's young men's volleyball team made some impressive display on Tuesday, as it defeated gold medal favorite Poland 3-1 in a Pool A match.

Sports » London 2012 | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 16:19

1 Arrested at London Olympics over Twitter Insult

A 17-year-old man has been arrested in connection to Twitter postings directed at British Olympic diver Tom Daley, police said.

Sports » London 2012 | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 15:41

Bulgaria's Dimitrov, Serena Williams Rumors Fueled in London

A few photos of Bulgaria's top male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov at the Olympic Games in Longon have fueled claims there may be some truth in the rumors of his relationship with Serena Williams.

Sports » London 2012 | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 13:53

Crime

Bulgaria to Release Detailed Image of Burgas Suicide Bomber

Forensic experts are close to producing a detailed image of the suicide bomber who killed five Israeli tourists and a Bulgarian bus driver on July 18 in Burgas, according to a Bulgarian Minister.

Crime | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 19:14

Bulgarian Citizens Clash in Sweden Street Brawl

Two rival groups of berry pickers from Bulgaria have clashed in the Swedish town of G?vle, prompting local police to escort some 30 people out of the town.

Crime | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 17:50

Burgas Terror Bomber Was Spotted at Sofia Airport - Report

The alleged perpetrator of the July 18 terror bombing at Bulgaria's Burgas airport has been spotted earlier at the airport of the capital Sofia, according to eyewitnesses.

Crime | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 11:40

Views on BG

Bulgaria Bombing Catches Country Unprepared

It has been almost two weeks since the bombing in Burgas, Bulgaria, that killed five Israelis and one Bulgarian, and the investigation has still not yielded answers.

Views on BG | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 19:53

Bulgaria's Veteran Gymnast Captivates Crowd

At 39, he is old enough to be most of the other gymnasts' fathers And yet on Saturday night, Yordan Yovchev captured the hearts and minds of everyone within the North Greenwich Arena.

Views on BG | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 16:30

After Bus Bombing, Bulgaria’s Ties With Israel Are at Risk

Nearly two weeks after the bombing of a busload of Israeli tourists, Bulgarian investigators said they had yet to identify the bomber, and did not publicly indicate who they believed was behind the attack.

Views on BG | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 09:38

World

India Hit by 2nd Huge Power Outage

India suffered its second huge, crippling power failure in two days on Tuesday, depriving as much as half of the vast and populous country of electricity and disrupting transport networks.

World | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 14:25

Novinite Insider

Ireland? Estonia? What about Bulgaria?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has famously singled out Bulgaria as a star pupil.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 20:56

Special Topic

Bernard Moscheni, CEO of VIVACOM

"He is a Frenchman, he is elegant, he is a strategist, he is a leader, he is a CEO, he is a brand name."

Bulgaria-France Survey » Business | July 31, 2012, Tuesday // 12:43
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