ARCHIVE - 15 April 2013

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Business

Bulgaria's Revenue Agency Head Condemns Proposal for Tax-Free Monthly Income

Krasimir Stefanov, CEO of the National Revenue Agency (NRA), has said that the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) consulted the NRA extensively before reaching the idea for a tax-free monthly income of BGN 310.

Business » Finance | April 15, 2013, Monday // 15:25

Fitch: Bulgaria Needs Structural Reforms to Boost Growth

Bulgaria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland need to implement structural reforms to raise their growth potential and re-start the process of income convergence with the EU average, Fitch rating agency said.

Business » Finance | April 15, 2013, Monday // 13:36

Bulgaria Vows to Russia Responsible Stance in South Stream Project

Caretaker Prime Minister Marin Raykov has assured Russia's Ambassador to Sofia Yuriy Isakov that Bulgaria has a responsible attitude towards the implementation of the South Stream gas pipeline project.

Business » Energy | April 15, 2013, Monday // 16:53

Minor Glitch Stops Unit 5 of Bulgaria's Nuclear Plant

A technical glitch switched off Unit 5 of Bulgaria’s sole nuclear power plant, Kozloduy, late on Sunday.

Business » Energy | April 15, 2013, Monday // 12:30

Bulgaria's Power Grid to Hit Bottom Load during Easter Holidays

After experiencing problems for over a month due to low consumption, Bulgaria's power grid faces a new crisis during the upcoming Easter holidays.

Business » Energy | April 15, 2013, Monday // 11:08

Politics

Bulgarians, Romanians Worst Affected by Human Trafficking in EU

EU’s two poorest member states, Bulgaria and Romania, are also the countries with the bloc’s largest number of people falling prey of human trafficking, according to a European Commission report.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 15, 2013, Monday // 14:20

Bulgaria Awaits Revelations over Latest Wiretap Scandal

Bulgaria's chief prosecutor is expected to present on Monday the findings of a probe into the latest wiretap scandal that shook the country last month.

Politics » Domestic | April 15, 2013, Monday // 08:36

Society

2 Police Bosses Released from Duty in Bulgarian 'Watergate'

The head of the special surveillance unit of Bulgaria's police, together with a director from the unit, have temporarily released from duty until the end of investigations against them.

Society | April 15, 2013, Monday // 19:05

Central Heating to Be Turned Off in Bulgarian Capital

With warmer spring weather having set in, central heating in Bulgarian capital Sofia will be switched off starting Tuesday, announced the city's heating utility.

Society | April 15, 2013, Monday // 17:28

Bulgaria's Media Pluralism in Deep Crisis - Experts

Experts have warned that the media freedom situation in Bulgaria is deteriorating.

Society | April 15, 2013, Monday // 11:30

Bulgaria, Romania to Jointly Manage Danube Wetlands

Bulgaria's and Romania's Ministries of Environment have signed a memorandum to expand and jointly manage protected wetland areas along their Danube border.

Society » Environment | April 15, 2013, Monday // 15:31

Bulgarian Best-Seller Deciphers World’s Oldest Writing, Now Available in English

Ludmila Filipova’s novel The Parchment Maze, which topped Bulgarian best-seller lists for several years and claims to decipher the world’s oldest writing system, can now be read in English too.

Society » Culture | April 15, 2013, Monday // 11:42

Sports

Jol Defends Berbatov in Face of Criticism

Fulham boss Martin Jol believes that Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has received some unfair criticism after the team’s clash with Aston Villa.

Sports | April 15, 2013, Monday // 12:59

Crime

Bulgaria Prosecutors: Serious Violations in Police Wiretapping Procedures

The prosecuting authority has uncovered a series of violations at Bulgaria's Interior Ministry concerning unregulated wiretapping.

Crime | April 15, 2013, Monday // 13:31

Views on BG

Elections in Bulgaria: Is Change Really Possible?

In early February 2013, thousands of Bulgarian people staged rallies across Bulgaria accusing electricity companies of corruption and abnormally high electricity bills th

Views on BG | April 15, 2013, Monday // 09:41

World

2 Dead, 22 Injured in Boston Marathon 'Bombing'

Local police reported at least 2 persons dead, with 22 others injured, in the two explosions that went off at the Boston marathon finish line Monday.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 23:27

People Injured as Explosion Goes Off at Boston Marathon

Two explosions are reported to have occured near the finish line of this year's Boston marathon.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 22:25

EU Progresses Accession Talks with Montenegro

The Irish Presidency of the European Union has agreed with Montenegro to open and provisionally the second chapter in the Balkan country’s negotiations under its EU accession process.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 17:46

German Govt Says Merkel Won't Step Down in 2015

The German government has refuted a report claiming that chancellor Angela Merkel considers stepping down in 2015.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 16:57

Dozens Killed in Iraq Bomb Attacks

A string of deadly bomb attacks across Iraq killed at least 27 people on Monday, according to local authorities.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 13:36

North Korea Marks Major Holiday amid Tensions

North Koreans celebrate a major national holiday, the 101st anniversary of the birth of founding father Kim Il-sung, amid growing tensions over the country's nuclear program.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 11:59

Maduro Twitter Account Hacked over 'Election Fraud'

Twitter accounts for Socialist newly elected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his party have been hacked, with posts slamming the allegedly rigged elections.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 08:15

Maduro Wins Venezuela Presidential Election

Socialist candidate Nicolas Maduro, the man former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez handpicked to be his successor, has won a narrow victory in the country's presidential poll.

World | April 15, 2013, Monday // 07:26

Letters to the Editor

Thank You for Reporting Faithfully on Bulgaria Events!

Thank you for such an informative article on this topic, Maria, (The 'Mysterious' Ways of Bulgarian Prosecution) and thank you to your editors for their continued efforts in reporting 'faithfully' on events in Bulgaria.

Letters to the Editor | April 15, 2013, Monday // 09:34
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