ARCHIVE - 30 June 2013

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Business

Ex Energy Minister: Belene NPP, Tsankov Kamak HPP Drove Bulgaria's Power Co into Debts

Bulgaria's National Electric Company (NEK) would have resources of BGN 600 M if the Belene nuclear power plant and the Tsankov Kamak hydropower plant had not eaten up a total of BGN 2.

Business » Energy | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 17:32

Bulgaria Faces Fine of BGN 9000 a Day over Delayed Implementation of EU's 3rd Energy Package

Bulgaria's National Electric Company (NEK) may face penalty payments of BGN 9000 a day for months on end, according to Economy and Energy Minister Dragomir Stoynev.

Business » Energy | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 15:52

Politics

Anti-Govt Protesters in Sofia Undeterred by Torrential Rain

Despite the torrential rain, anti-government protesters are gathering in front of the Council of Ministers building in Sofia for the 17th day in a row.

Politics » Domestic | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 19:37

Bulgaria's Customs Agency Head to Leave Office Next Week - Report

Customs Agency head Vanyo Tanov will reportedly be removed from the post by the end of the week.

Politics » Domestic | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 19:03

Mayoral Race in Bulgaria's Varna Registers Record Low Turnout

The mayoral elections in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna are taking place amid a record low turnout.

Politics » Domestic | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 16:28

Bulgaria's Embattled Govt Supporters Stage Fourth Rally

Scores of citizens staged on Sunday a fourth rally to show support with the embattled cabinet of PM Plamen Oresharski.

Politics » Domestic | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 13:25

Bulgaria's PM Calls for End to Hunger Strike, but In Vain

Edvin Sugarev, poet, intellectual and former MP of the right-wing Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) party, refuses to end his hunger strike against the socialist-led government even after the personal request by the prime minister.

Politics » Domestic | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 12:04

Bulgaria's Shaky Govt Defy Calls to Resign

Bulgaria’s embattled Socialist-backed government has denied rampant speculations that it is considering resignation amid mass protests.

Politics » Domestic | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 11:34

Bulgaria's Restive Varna Votes for Mayor, 9 Runners in Race

The citizens of Bulgaria's third-largest city of Varna, on the Black Sea coast, are going to the polls on Sunday to elect a new mayor.

Politics » Domestic | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 08:45

Sports

Bulgaria’s Pironkova Overcomes Croatia’s Martic at Wimbledon

Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova made it to the fourth round of Wimbledon for the third time in her career after scoring a victory over Croatian Petra Martic.

Sports | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 14:51

Fans Nabbed after Trashing Bulgarian Football Union Office

Scores of fans of troubled Bulgarian top football team CSKA Sofia, as well as Romania’s Steaua and Serbia’s Partizan have been arrested in Sofia on Sunday morning.

Sports | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 14:22

Crime

Greece Jails for Life Sofia-based Hotel Owner over Drugs

A Greek court has sentenced to life in prison the owner of Sofia hotel “Rodina”, a year after he was arrested for attempting to smuggle nearly 170 kg of cocaine.

Crime | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 09:51

Views on BG

Protesters Demand Transparent Politics in Bulgaria

Protesters are unhappy with the appointment of certain business people to high government office and want more transparent politics in the country.

Views on BG | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 10:52

After Political Appointment in Bulgaria, Rage Boils Over

Delyan Peevski’s mother used to head the national lottery and leads a growing media empire with strong political and economic connections in this small, impoverished and notoriously corrupt Balkan nation.

Views on BG | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 08:03

Quotes

Today's Quote

“Delyan Peevski represents a very old and well-established image from the collective subconscious: the evil capitalist.

Quotes | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 08:21

World

EU Alarm over US Spying Claim

The head of the European Parliament has demanded "full clarification" from the US over a report that key EU premises in America have been bugged.

World | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 12:56

Obama Meets with Mandela's Family in South Africa

US President Barack Obama met Saturday with family members of ailing South African statesman Nelson Mandela and spoke by telephone with Mandela's wife as she maintains a vigil by his bedside.

World | June 30, 2013, Sunday // 08:29
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