ARCHIVE - 1 September 2012

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Business

Russia Raises Export Tariff for Oil

The Russian government has made effective starting Saturday a raise in export tariffs for oil with USD 57.2 per tonne, making it USD 393.8 per tonne.

Business » Energy | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 16:46

Bulgaria's Burgas Airport Welcomes 2000000th Passenger for 2012

Bulgaria's Burgas Airport on the Black Sea welcomed its 2-millionth passenger for 2012 Saturday.

Business » Tourism | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 18:09

Politics

Bulgaria's Rulers Prepare to Work Miracles Years On

Bulgaria's deputy PM and deputy chair of ruling GERB party Tsvetan Tsvetanov argued Saturday that GERB is in a very good position for winning a new term in power after summer 2013 elections.

Politics » Domestic | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 17:41

Society

Bulgarian Madrid Consul Meets Arrested Sailors

The Bulgarian consul in Madrid has been able to meet seven of the 21 Bulgarian sailors from the ship recently detained with 3 tonnes of cocaine.

Society | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 15:39

Divisive New Sofia Parking Rules Enter into Force

The controversial new parking rules in the Bulgarian capital Sofia that expand paid parking enter into force as of Saturday, September 1.

Society | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 11:46

Wildfires Continue to Blaze in Bulgaria

During the past 24 hours Bulgarian firefighters have extinguished close to 300 wildfires across the country.

Society » Environment | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 14:07

Sports

Berbatov Registers First Loss with Fulham

Bulgarian forward Dimitar Berbatov has made his debut for his new Premiership team Fulham for a 3:0 loss against West Ham.

Sports | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 19:40

Crime

Bulgarian Police to Investigate Detainee Suicide

An internal investigation has been launched on the case of a German citizen who hanged himself while arrested for murdering a fellow German in Burgas, Bulgaria.

Crime | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 18:45

German Passion Murderer in Bulgaria Hangs Himself

A 34-year-old German citizen charged with murdering his comrade over a woman in Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas has been found hanged in his detainee cell.

Crime | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 13:23

Bulgarians Nabbed for ATM Skimmng in Chile

Bulgarian ATM draining notoriety has increased in new continents, after two Bulgarian citizens were detained for placing a skimming device in Chile.

Crime | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 10:46

Quotes

Today's Quote

"As representatives of the executive and local authorities, we must seek solutions to the problems worrying the citizens of Bulgaria - even the smallest, purely personal problem.

Quotes | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 15:55

World

Iran, N Korea Ink Technology Cooperation Deal

Iran and North Korea have signed in Tehran an agreement for scientific and technological cooperation.

World | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 16:35

US Reaffirms Commitment to Pacific Interests

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reiterated her country's commitment to security in the Pacific Area at the yearly meeting of South Pacific leaders Saturday.

World | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 14:42

EU Commissioner Georgieva: Aid Cannot Reach Syrians

Two thirds of needy Syrians cannot be reached by international humanitarian aid, according to EU Aid Commissioner Krisalina Georgieva.

World | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 12:29

Syrian Rebels Ready to Target Civilian Planes

The opposition Free Syrian Army has issued a statement saying it is willing to target civilian airplanes, which it believes carry support for embattled President Bashar Al-Assad.

World | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 11:10

Non-Aligned Movement Summit Backs Iran's Nuclear Program

Participants in the 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Tehran have unanimously adopted the summit's final resolution, which supported Iran.

World | September 1, 2012, Saturday // 10:09
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