ARCHIVE - 21 October 2012

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Business

Spain's FCC: Bulgaria-Romania 2nd Danube Bridge Nearly Completed

The second bridge linking Bulgaria and Romania across the Danube has been nearly completed at 100%, the Spanish construction firm FCC announced Sunday.

Business | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 18:47

Sofia Taxi Cabs Hike Prices by 20%

Taxi cab prices in Bulgaria's capital Sofia are going up 20%, which is the first substantial price hike since 2007.

Business | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 14:49

India Declares Bulgarian Maxim Behar 'Communicator of the Decade'

Bulgarian PR expert Maxim Behar has received the "Communicator of the Decade" Award of the Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI) at a glamorous gala dinner in the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai.

Business | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 11:30

Sofia Heating Utility Ready to Enter Winter Mode

The heating utility in Bulgaria's capital Sofia announced it is ready to start providing heat to customers as of Monday if this is their wish.

Business » Energy | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 15:59

Bulgarian EconMin Denies Belene NPP 'Secret Revival'

Bulgaria's Cabinet is not secretly constructing the country's second Nuclear Power Plant in the Danube city of Belene, according to adamant Economy and Energy Minister, Delyan Dobrev.

Business » Energy | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 13:49

Politics

Malta Nominates Tonio Borg for EU Commissioner

The government of Malta has officially nominated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tonio Borg as the next Maltese European Commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 14:35

Society

Business Urged to Reach Out and Give to Bulgaria's Food Bank

Bulgaria's first food bank, which was established earlier this year, has issued a call to the business in the country to support its cause.

Society | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 17:08

Roma Mocking Bulgarian History to Face Prosecution

The leader of Bulgaria's far-right, nationalist party Ataka, Volen Siderov, is going to refer to the Prosecutor's Office the three Roma seen on a picture mocking national heroes.

Society | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 14:19

Bulgarian City Celebrates Ottoman Liberation despitе Tensions

The left-wing BSP, and the ruling, center-right GERB decided to not boycott the solemn session of the Municipal Council in the southern Bulgarian city of Kardzhali, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of its liberation from Ottoman rule.

Society | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 13:17

Ex Bulgarian Royalty Joins Splendid Luxembourg Wedding

Bulgaria's former Tsar, Simeon Saxe-Coburg, wife Margarita, son Prince Kiril and Princess Miriam, were among the official guests of the Luxembourg Crown Prince's wedding.

Society | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 11:56

Bulgarian Transport Minister Stable after Car Crash

The condition of Bulgarian Transport Minister, Ivaylo Moskovski, who was injured Friday in car crash, is stable.

Society | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 11:11

Code Yellow Issued for Eastern Bulgaria over Gusty Winds

Code yellow has been declared for seven Bulgarian regions Sunday over the forecast for gusty winds.

Society » Environment | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 10:06

Bulgarian Kishishev's Young Wife Loses Battle with Cancer

Former Bulgarian international and Brighton midfielder Radostin Kishishev bade on Sunday farewell to his young and beautiful wife, who died of cancer a day earlier.

Society » Obituaries | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 15:18

Crime

Vandalism, Arrests Follow Bulgaria's Eternal Football Derby

Football fans have been arrested in the capital Sofia in the aftermath of the top Bulgarian football derby between the teams of CSKA and Levski.

Crime | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 12:33

Views on BG

Finishing Touch: Bulgaria Shapes Lifetime, Artwork

For Viera artist Donna Petcoff Watson, a one-woman show in Washington was a celebration of heritage. A collection of Petcoff Watson's works, on display at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria this summer, was inspired by a visit to Bulgaria.

Views on BG | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 15:24

Smiles

Brainless Talk

A character from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, to the Straw Man:

Smiles | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 21:27

Quotes

Today's Quote

"[Bulgaria's Prime Minister] Boyko Borisov can not measure up to the standards of the Party of European Socialists (PES).

Quotes | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 20:07

World

Pope Names Native American Saint

A Native American and six others have been named as saints by Pope Benedict XVI at the start of a new drive to deepen the faith of believers.

World | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 17:59

Gaddafi's Youngest Son Killed in Battle - Report

Khamis, the youngest son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in clashes with government forces.

World | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 10:38

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Creme de la Creme? Really?

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov knows he should be more than careful in his staff policy, which has often been a washout with dire consequences.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 15:49
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