ARCHIVE - 18 August 2013

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Business

Bulgaria's Production of Mineral Resources Down 7% Y/Y in 2012

Bulgaria's production of mineral resources decreased by 6.28 M tones, or nearly 7%, on an annual basis, in 2012, according to Ivan Andreev, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology (BMGK).

Business | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 18:33

Slow Customs Work Clogs again Bulgarian-Turkish Border

A heavy congestion at the Kapitan Andreevo – Kapukule checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Turkish border is reported once again Sunday afternoon.

Business | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 14:53

Bulgarian Miners Mark Professional Day amidst Discontent

Bulgarian miners celebrate Sunday, August 18, their Professional Day, which is marked on the Day of Saint Ivan Rilski.

Business » Industry | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 12:46

Politics

Former Bulgarian PM Vows Snap Elections 'Very Soon'

Boyko Borisov, former Bulgarian Prime Minister and leader of center-right party GERB, has said that the country appears to be headed for snap elections.

Politics » Domestic | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 17:14

Bulgarian Anti-Govt Protesters Complete 600km March

Bulgarian anti-government protesters, who launched on August 3 a pedestrian march of over 600km from Sofia to the Black Sea coast, have reached the Evsinograd State Residence near Varna.

Politics » Domestic | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 15:31

Bulgarian President: Vetoes Are My Constitutional Right

The true debate on the budget revision never materialized, according to Bulgarian President, Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Domestic | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 14:00

Socialist-Disappointed Bulgarian Roma Launch New Party

Over 800 Bulgarian Roma have gathered Sunday in the second largest city of Plovdiv to found a new party "Union, Progress and Justice.

Politics » Domestic | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 13:18

Bulgarian Anti-Govt March Reaches Beach Destination

Bulgarian anti-government protesters, who launched on August 3 a long pedestrian march across the country from capital Sofia to the seaside, are on their way to the Evsinograd State Residence.

Politics » Domestic | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 12:02

Bulgarians Stage Anti-Govt Rally for 65th Day

About 200 Bulgarians have taken once again to the streets of the capital Sofia Saturday evening to demand the resignation of the country's government for a 65th day in a row in the record-long protest in the country.

Politics » Domestic | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 10:30

Society

One in Serious Condition after Explosion at Chinese Restaurant in Sofia

One man and two women were taken to the Pirogov Hospital in Sofia after an explosion hit a Chinese restaurant located on the second floor of the building opposite the Russian Church "St.

Society | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 20:56

Six Taken to Hospital after Explosion at Chinese Restaurant in Sofia

Six people were taken to hospital after an explosion struck a Chinese restaurant located on the second floor of the building opposite the Russian Church "St. Nikolay" in downtown Sofia on Sunday evening.

Society | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 20:36

Nine Injured in Explosion at Chinese Restaurant in Sofia

Nine have been injured in a blast which shook a Chinese restaurant located on the second floor of the building opposite the Russian Church "St.

Society | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 20:18

Explosion Strikes Chinese Restaurant in Downtown Sofia

An explosion has shaken the Chinese restaurant on the second floor of the building opposite the Russian Church "St. Nikolay" in downtown Sofia.

Society | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 19:53

2 Remain Critical after Gas Tanks Explosions in Bulgaria

The two people who sustained severe burns in the explosions near Bulgaria's village of Ezerovo, close to the Black Sea city of Varna, remain in critical condition and in intensive care.

Society | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 10:03

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Honor St. Ivan Rilski

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Sunday, August 18, the assumption of Saint Ivan Rilski, honored as the patron of the Bulgarian people.

Society » Culture | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 12:22

Sofia Breathes Fest Moves to 'Pirotska' Street

On the third Sunday of the Sofia Breathes Fest, from 4 pm until 10 pm, "Pirotska" street will turn into a visual arts venue.

Society » Culture | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 11:06

Crime

Bulgarian Prosecutors Charge 11 with Participation in Assassination Ring

Bulgaria's Specialized Prosecutor's Office has pressed charges against 11 participants in an organized crime group specialized in contract killings and drug dealing.

Crime | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 19:28

Bulgarian Border Police Detain 54 Illegal Immigrants in 24 Hrs

Over the past 24 hours, border police have detained 54 illegal immigrants at the Bulgarian-Turkish border.

Crime | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 16:07

Lifestyle

Ex Volleyball Competitor Crowned Miss Bulgaria

Nancy Karaboycheva, 20, from the southern city of Pazardzhik, won the Miss Bulgaria title in a heated competition Saturday evening.

Lifestyle | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 14:22

World

New Protests Loom in Egypt

Egypt Islamists are gearing up for new demonstrations Sunday after the Saturday exchanges of gunfire between protesters and security forces in a mosque in Cairo.

World | August 18, 2013, Sunday // 11:39
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