ARCHIVE - 26 January 2013

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Business

Bulgaria Minister: No Idea Who's Behind DTT Mux Deals

Bulgaria's transport minister has played down concerns over lack of clarity about the winners of the controversial tenders for the operation of what will be the country's DTT multiplexes.

Business | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 18:29

Referendum Reflection Day Arrives in Bulgaria

Saturday is a day of reflection in Bulgaria, one day ahead of the referendum on the future of nuclear energy.

Business » Energy | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 10:11

Politics

US Envoy: Visa Regime for Bulgarians Pends on Strict Law

The US visa regime program for Bulgaria has concrete requirements, listed in the legislation, and Bulgaria must fulfill them, in order to lift this regime.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 13:54

EC Mulls Early Oral Report on Bulgaria

The European Commission might come up with a report on Bulgaria's progress in the spheres of justice and home affairs earlier then the previously scheduled date at the end of 2013.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 13:08

Society

Strong Police Presence in Bulgaria over Nuclear Referendum

Beginning Saturday, the police in Bulgaria start providing security for voting polls in the referendum on the future of nuclear energy.

Society | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 14:27

Heavy Snowfall Forecasted for Parts of Bulgaria

Three regions in southern Bulgaria are under code orange Saturday over the forecast for heavy snowfall.

Society » Environment | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 10:54

Bulgarian Eco Activists Light 'Radiation Sign' Lanterns

Bulgarian environmentalists placed in front of the building of the Parliament Friday evening dozens of lighted lanterns forming the sign of radiation.

Society » Environment | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 10:38

2 Bulgarian Plays Featured in Theater Fest in New York

Two Bulgarian drama plays are included in the program of the Festival of Women Theater Artists in New York.

Society » Culture | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 12:02

Bulgaria Funds Varna Roman Baths Restoration with BGN 3 M

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, has pledged the significant amount of BGN 3 M for restoration and conservation of the historical Roman Baths in the Black Sea city of Varna.

Society » Archaeology | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 12:31

Sports

Azarenka Wins Women's Australian Open Title, Stays No. 1

Victoria Azarenka defended her Australian Open title and kept hold of the world number one spot with victory over Li Na in the Melbourne final.

Sports | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 15:34

Crime

Bulgarian Chief Cop Doesn't Rule out Dogan Murder Plot

The lead that someone plotted the murder of ethnic Turkish leader Ahmed Dogan cannot be ruled out, according to Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Crime | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 15:09

Views on BG

*Tory Council attacks Government over Bulgarian Migrants

A Conservative council has attacked the Government for forcing it to play a "clairvoyant guessing game" over how many Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants could arrive in UK next year.

Views on BG | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 11:17

World

Czech New President Milos Zeman: I am All Citizens' Voice

Former PM Milos Zeman, who won the Czech Republic's presidential election in a triumphant return to the big political stage, has promised to be president of all people in the country.

World | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 19:41

Anonymous Hacks US Agency Site over Aaron Swartz Death

Hackers claiming to be from the activist group Anonymous have hacked a US government website in response to the death of Aaron Swartz.

World | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 17:49

Milos Zeman Wins Czech Presidential Poll

Former PM Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's presidential election - the first time the position has been decided by direct popular vote.

World | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 17:27

Leftist Ex PM Milos Zeman 'Wins Czech Presidency with 55%'

Left-leaning former Prime Minister Milos Zeman will almost certainly replace Vaclav Klaus for the largely ceremonial post of Czech president.

World | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 17:11

Left-Leaning Milos Zeman Tipped to Replace Euro Skeptic Vaclav Klaus

Left-leaning former Prime Minister Milos Zeman is the favorite to replace Vaclav Klaus for the largely ceremonial post of Czech president, results from polling stations indicate.

World | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 16:47

Czech Election: Zeman Leads Schwarzenberg 57% to 43% - Partial Results

Former PM Milos Zeman is leading the Czech Republic's presidential election, with 60% of votes counted.

World | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 16:21

Ex Czech PM Zeman Ahead of FM Schwarzenberg 59% to 41% - First Results

Votes are being counted in the Czech Republic's presidential election, the first time the role has been decided by direct popular vote.

World | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 16:04
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