ARCHIVE - 24 September 2012

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Business

Bulgarian Govt: Greece Delays Launch of Makaza Border Pass
Bulgaria's M-Tel Reveals New Logo, Corporate Branding
Turkey Quits Key Bulgarian Motorway Project
International Technical Fair Opens in Bulgaria's Plovdiv
Bulgaria's Economic Recovery to Accelerate in 2013 - Report
EC Undaunted by Putin's Intervention in Gazprom Probe
Bulgaria's Energy Minister Vows Increased Protection of Rights of Miners
Bulgarian Renewable Energy Producers Protest Grid Access Fee

Politics

Plevneliev Brags on CNBC about Bulgaria's Fiscal Stability, Economy
New US Envoy to Bulgaria: See You Soon!
Bulgaria Endorses Bokova for 2nd Term as UNESCO Chief
Bulgarian President Discusses Middle East, Syria with UN Head
Bulgarians Massively Dissatisfied with Railway System
EU Disturbed by Bulgaria's Media Situation
2 Bulgarian Supreme Magistrates Vie for Constitutional Court Vacancy

Society

Bulgarian Think Tank Exposes Administration for Corrupt Deals
Businesses Rise against Govt-Imposed Curfew in Bulgaria's 'College Town'
Bulgaria Said to Export Cannabis to Greece
Bulgaria's 2nd Largest Cathedral Faces Collapse
Qatar Checks Out Bulgaria's Rehabilitation Centers

World

Poland Embarks on Missile Modernization Program
OSCE: Belarus Parliamentary Elections 'Not Free'
China's Navy Gets 1st Aircraft Carrier
Iran Vows to Defend Itself against US, Israeli Attack
No Opposition in New Belarusian Parliament, Vote Allegedly Rigged
Major EU Countries Call for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Novinite Insider

Don't Cry for Bulgarian Discos, Mourn Bulgarian Students

Business

Bulgarian Govt: Greece Delays Launch of Makaza Border Pass

The vastly delayed opening of the crossing point at the Makaza mountain pass on the Bulgarian-Greek border is the fault of Greece, Bulgarian Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova.

Business | September 24, 2012, Monday // 19:02

Bulgaria's M-Tel Reveals New Logo, Corporate Branding

The largest Bulgarian mobile phone operator M-Tel has presented formally its new logo and corporate branding.

Business | September 24, 2012, Monday // 15:44

Turkey Quits Key Bulgarian Motorway Project

Turkey has decided to exit the project for the construction of a major highway running from Romania to Turkey and Greece via Bulgaria (aka the Ruse-Svilengrad Road).

Business | September 24, 2012, Monday // 12:40

International Technical Fair Opens in Bulgaria's Plovdiv

The International Technical Fair opens Monday in Bulgaria's southern city of Plovdiv and will continue until Saturday.

Business | September 24, 2012, Monday // 10:54

Bulgaria's Economic Recovery to Accelerate in 2013 - Report

Bulgaria's economy should begin showing more signs of recovery in 2013, according to UniCredit Bulbank's latest Quarterly Macroeconomic Update on Central and Eastern Europe.

Business » Finance | September 24, 2012, Monday // 14:32

EC Undaunted by Putin's Intervention in Gazprom Probe

The European Commission's investigation against Gazprom over suspected obstruction of competition is a case like any other despite the intervention of the Russian government, EU Commissioner for Competition Joaquin Almunia has declared.

Business » Energy | September 24, 2012, Monday // 20:12

Bulgaria's Energy Minister Vows Increased Protection of Rights of Miners

A strategy for the development of the mineral and raw materials industry in Bulgaria envisages the power to undo concession contracts in cases involving breaches of miners' rights, according to Delyan Dobrev, Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism.

Business » Energy | September 24, 2012, Monday // 17:00

Bulgarian Renewable Energy Producers Protest Grid Access Fee

Renewable energy producers and employees in the industry staged a protest Monday morning in front of the building of Bulgaria's State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (DKEVR).

Business » Energy | September 24, 2012, Monday // 11:51

Politics

Plevneliev Brags on CNBC about Bulgaria's Fiscal Stability, Economy

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has bragged about Bulgaria's fiscal stability and the benefits of its taxation system in an interview for US TV channel CNBC.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 24, 2012, Monday // 20:48

New US Envoy to Bulgaria: See You Soon!

The new US Ambassador to Bulgaria Marcie Ries, who is to arrive in Sofia in several weeks, has sent a video message to the Balkan nation.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 24, 2012, Monday // 14:09

Bulgaria Endorses Bokova for 2nd Term as UNESCO Chief

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has officially nominated Irina Bokova for a second term as Director General of UNESCO.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 24, 2012, Monday // 10:32

Bulgarian President Discusses Middle East, Syria with UN Head

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 24, 2012, Monday // 08:39

Bulgarians Massively Dissatisfied with Railway System

A mere 18% of all Bulgarians are satisfied with the country's railway system, the percentage being the lowest among all European Union member states, according to a new Eurobarometer study.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 24, 2012, Monday // 14:45

EU Disturbed by Bulgaria's Media Situation

The European Commission is deeply concerned with the issues of press freedom and pluralism in Bulgaria, EU Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 24, 2012, Monday // 12:03

2 Bulgarian Supreme Magistrates Vie for Constitutional Court Vacancy

Judges from Bulgaria's Supreme Court of Cassation (VKS) and the Supreme Administrative Court (VAS) are to choose their representative at the Constitutional Court (KS) at a runoff among two candidates.

Politics » Domestic | September 24, 2012, Monday // 17:50

Society

Bulgarian Think Tank Exposes Administration for Corrupt Deals

The level of bribes paid on a monthly basis in Bulgaria is two to three times the EU average, according to Alexander Stoyanov, Director of Research at the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD).

Society | September 24, 2012, Monday // 15:43

Businesses Rise against Govt-Imposed Curfew in Bulgaria's 'College Town'

Owners and employees of discos and bars in Sofia's Studentski Grad ("College Town") quarter, which is the campus for all university dorms in the Bulgarian capital, have staged a protest against a curfew imposed by the Bulgarian authorities.

Society | September 24, 2012, Monday // 13:58

Bulgaria Said to Export Cannabis to Greece

Bulgaria has been exporting cannabis to Greece over the past few years, according to a Bulgarian police official.

Society | September 24, 2012, Monday // 09:12

Bulgaria's 2nd Largest Cathedral Faces Collapse

Bulgaria's second largest Orthodox cathedral, the Danube town of Vidin's "St.

Society » Culture | September 24, 2012, Monday // 13:23

Qatar Checks Out Bulgaria's Rehabilitation Centers

A Qatari delegation including representatives of the Hamad Medical Corporation has arrived in Bulgaria to look at the rehabilitation potential of local hospitals.

Society » Health | September 24, 2012, Monday // 09:47

World

Poland Embarks on Missile Modernization Program

Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski has submitted a defense bill to parliament designed to initiate the comprehensive modernization of the Polish missile defense system, the presidential staff said on Monday.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 18:45

OSCE: Belarus Parliamentary Elections 'Not Free'

The Belarus parliamentary elections held Sunday was "not free, impartial or democratic", the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said on Monday.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 15:56

China's Navy Gets 1st Aircraft Carrier

China's first aircraft carrier, an overhauled former Soviet vessel, has been formally handed over to China's navy.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 15:02

Iran Vows to Defend Itself against US, Israeli Attack

Iran will defend itself against any potential attack over the Iranian nuclear program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in an interview with CNN.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 13:07

No Opposition in New Belarusian Parliament, Vote Allegedly Rigged

No oppositional formations have made it into parliament, as rivals of President Alexander Lukashenko have stated that Sunday's elections were openly rigged.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 11:14

Major EU Countries Call for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany have called for new European Union sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, according to diplomats.

World | September 24, 2012, Monday // 08:11

Novinite Insider

Don't Cry for Bulgarian Discos, Mourn Bulgarian Students

Bulgarian disco and club owners have begun whimpering again that the government is sabotaging their business.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 24, 2012, Monday // 15:23
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