ARCHIVE - 5 August 2012

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Business

5% of Employable Bulgarians Have Started Own Business

Against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis, only 5% of the employable Bulgarians have their own business, according to an annual report of the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA).

Business | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 16:26

Bulgarian Business NGO Calls for Tax-Exempt Investments in Innovations

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has argued that companies' investments in innovations should be exempt from taxes.

Business | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 15:46

EconMin: Demand Is Key Problem for Bulgaria

Demand remains the main problem faced by Bulgarian economy, according to Economy and Energy Minister, Delyan Dobrev.

Business | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 14:15

Politics

Bulgarian President Self-Soothing over Germany's Schengen Veto

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has admitted that he is somewhat worried by the recent statement of German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich that Bulgaria will not join the Schengen Agreement by end-2012.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 18:59

Society

Bulgaria-Based Scottish Writer Gets Audiobook Deal with US Company

John Dodds, a Scottish writer, now living in Bulgaria, has received a two book contract for his first crime novels from the USA's leading independent audiobook company, Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Society | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 16:44

Bulgarians Win 2 Gold Medals at Linguistics Olympiad

Two Bulgarians have received gold medals at the International Linguistics Olympiad in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Society | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 12:58

Bulgaria on Alert over Dangerous Heat

Code Yellow has been declared for the major part of Bulgaria for Sunday over the forecast for dangerous heat.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 11:25

Wildfire Burns 2 Houses in Bulgaria before Being Tamed

The wildfire in southern Bulgaria which engulfed and burned down two houses in southern Bulgaria has been tamed at 1 am Sunday.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 10:59

Bulgarian Capital Launches 'Sofia Breathes' Fest

Beginning Sunday, August 5th, as well as the following Sundays until the end of the month different streets in downtown Sofia, will be closed for vehicles under the project called "Sofia Breathes.

Society » Culture | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 14:55

Sports

Bulgaria's Petrova Qualifies for Women's Boxing Quarterfinals

Stoyka Petrova, the first Bulgarian female boxer to participate in Olympic Games, started her performance with a victory.

Sports » London 2012 | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 17:39

Bulgarian Boxer Stuns Top Gold Contender at London Olympics

Bulgarian boxer, Alexander Alexandrov, secured Saturday the fifth victory in a row for the Bulgarian boxing team at the London 2012 Olympics and is now on his way to compete for a medal.

Sports » London 2012 | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 10:39

Bulgarian Men Volley Team with 1st Loss at London Olympics

The Bulgarian men's volleyball team suffered its first defeat at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, after losing from Argentina Saturday evening with 1:3 sets.

Sports » London 2012 | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 10:11

Crime

Police Intercept Ammo Smuggling Attempt at Bulgarian-Turkish Border

Customs officers at the Kapakule border crossing point between Bulgaria and Turkey have intercepted an attempt to smuggle large amounts of ammunition into Turkey.

Crime | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 18:14

Bulgarian Woman Arrested for 3 Child Murders in Germany

A Bulgarian woman has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of murdering three children.

Crime | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 12:21

2nd Fake ID of Burgas Bomber Found in Bulgaria - Report

The suspected terrorist, responsible for the bombing attack on an Israeli tour bus in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas, had a second ID document, discovered by the investigation in northern Bulgaria.

Crime | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 11:46

World

Greek Police Fear Bugas Bus Bombing Scenario - Report

Greek police reportedly fear a terror attack against Israeli tourists of the kind that was staged in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas on July 18.

World | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 19:22

US President Obama Turns 51 with Round of Golf

US President Barack Obama has celebrated his 51st birthday Saturday with a round of golf near Washington DC.

World | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 13:24
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