The idea to ban the large retail chains in Bulgaria from working on weekend days was just mentioned as an option and no one intended to make it into a law, according to the person who voiced it one day ago.

Business | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 16:32

Welcome to the New Novinite.com

Novinite.com, Bulgaria's biggest news provider in English, introduced this week a new website layout to make your news experience a lot richer.

Business | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 12:51

Politics

Bulgarian Socialist Leader Condemns Syria Chemical Attacks

Bulgarian Socialist Party leader and PES president Sergey Stanishev has condemned last week's use of chemical weapons in Syria as "completely unacceptable.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 17:57

Bulgarian Expert Cautions against Military Action in Syria

Bulgarian Middle East expert Kiriyak Tsonev believes the Western world should not intervene in the political situation in Syria without a resolution of the UN Security Council.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 15:26

Bulgaria Says Not Asked to Take Part in Syria Military Action

Bulgaria has not been asked to take part in military actions against Syria, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin said Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 14:52

Bulgaria Should Back Coalition for Action against Syria - Ex FM Passy

Bulgaria should express support for the international coalition for action against Syria, Dr. Solomon Passy, founder and President of the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria and former foreign minister, argues.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 09:40

Bulgaria Prepares for Refugee Wave from Syria

The Chief Secretary of the Bulgarian Interior Ministry, Chief Commissar, Svetlozar Lazarov, is inspecting Wednesday Bulgaria's preparedness to deal with the possible refugee wave from Syria.

Politics » Defense | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 13:10

Bulgarian Govt OKs Controversial Reshuffles

Bulgaria's Socialist-led government of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski voted and approved Wednesday the latest wave of dismissals and new appointments.

Politics » Domestic | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 15:02

Director of Bulgarian Fund Agriculture Calls it Quits

The Executive Director of Bulgarian State Fund Agriculture has handed in his resignation Wednesday morning.

Politics » Domestic | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 11:44

Irked Sofia Citizens Call For Regulated Anti-Govt Protests

The clamor of the protests against Bulgaria’s Socialist-endorsed government, which have been going on for more than two months already, has proved irritating for many citizens living in downtown Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 10:54

Society

Strong Aftershock Registered in Southern Bulgaria

A second tremor has been registered in southern Bulgaria Wednesday, according to reports of the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

Society » Environment | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 13:37

4-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria's Dospat

A 4.0 point magnitude earthquake has been registered Wednesday near the southern Bulgarian town of Dospat, according to the site of the Geophysical Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

Society » Environment | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 11:19

Sports

Bulgaria's Pulev Faceoff with Klitschko Might Be Put on Hold

The upcoming likely faceoff between Bulgarian professional boxer Kubrat Pulev and top rival Wladimir Klitschko from the Ukraine might be postponed beyond March 2014.

Sports | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 12:16

Crime

Top Bulgarian Prosecutor to Monitor Probe in Court Expert's Sudden Death

Bulgaria's Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Borislav Sarafov, will monitor in person the probe in the horrific traffic accident that killed a top computer expert.

Crime | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 18:02

American Arrested in NJ for Bogus Bulgarian Kidnap

A young American man had misled the FBI in alarming the authorities about the kidnapping in Bulgaria of a non-existing woman.

Crime | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 14:18

Views on BG

In Bulgaria, Protesters' Constant Cry Hopes to Unseat Unpopular Government

Surrounded by fellow protesters, Ivan Diadovski shakes his fist angrily at the upper-floor window of a nearby government building.

Views on BG | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 16:14

World

NATO Says Chemical Attack in Syria 'Cannot Go Unanswered'

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that a variety of sources pointed to President Bashar al-Assad's forces being responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 20:39

Turkey Puts Military on Alert, Opts for Security Council Move on Syria

Turkey has put its armed forces on alert to guard against threats from Syria as Western allies considerr military action against the Syrian government.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 19:54

Syrian PM Accuses West of Fabricating Reasons to Attack

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has accused the West of fabricating reasons to attack the country.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 19:05

UN Meets to Discuss UK Resolution on Syria Action

A draft resolution prepared by the UK that would authorize “necessary measures” in Syria was presented to the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council at a meeting in New York Wednesday.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 18:34

Rebels Fire Rockets at Damascus, Seek to Avenge 'Chemical Attacks'

Syrian rebels have fired rockets at government positions in central Damascus in a move that is said to retaliate for last week's alleged chemical attacks by the regime against civilians.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 17:01

UK to Submit UN Resolution on Syria

The UK is to submit a resolution to the UN Security Council later on Wednesday "authorizing necessary measures to protect civilians" in Syria.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 15:58

Guardian: Syria Military Preparations Spotted in Cyprus

Warplanes and military transporters have been spotted arriving at Britain's Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus, according to the British The Guardian.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 15:45

Arab League Reluctant to Back Military Action in Syria

Despite blaming the Syrian government for a chemical weapons attack that killed hundreds of people last week, the Arab League has declined to back a retaliatory military strike, according to international media.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 14:18

UN Inspectors Resume Syria Inquiry

UN chemical weapons inspectors have resumed their investigations in Syria, as speculation mounts over a possible Western strike on military targets.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 11:27

Syria Not Easy to Swallow, We Will Surprise Others - FM

Syria’s foreign minister has warned that if foreign powers do strike the Middle Eastern nation, the government and its forces will fight back.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 08:44

Biden: No Doubt Syria Used Chemical Arms

US Vice President Joe Biden has said there is "no doubt" the Syrian government used chemical weapons and it must be held accountable.

World | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 07:59

Novinite Insider

Solomon Passy: Strike on Syria - the Sooner, the Better, for Bulgaria Too

Interview of Novinite.com and Novinite.bg with Dr. Solomon Passy, founder and President of the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria and former foreign minister, on Syria's crisis.

Novinite Insider » Interview | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 15:31