ARCHIVE - 23 April 2014

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Business

Retail Chains Contributed BGN 1 B in VAT to Bulgaria's Budget

The entry of the modern retail chains in Bulgaria brought mostly benefits to the country's economy, shows a survey of the Institute for Market Economy (IME).

Business | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 12:25

Greece to Request Approval for Corporate Tax Cuts

The Greek government is to ask the Eurozone whether it could introduce a gradual decrease of corporate taxes, with the request due to be made on next euro area meeting on May 5.

Business » Finance | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 14:21

Bulgaria's Debt Was EU's Second-Lowest in 2013

The debt of Bulgaria amounted to BGN 14.

Business » Finance | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 14:00

Ex Bulgarian President: Bulgaria Must Oppose South Stream Suspension

Bulgaria's official stance on the South Stream gas pipeline project has to oppose its suspension, according to former two-term Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov.

Business » Energy | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 13:34

Possible Gas Reserves at Bulgaria's Khan Asparuh Block at 100 bcm

OMV Spokesperson Robert Lechner has confirmed potential hydrocarbon accumulations in the Khan Asparuh exploration block in Bulgaria's Black Sea.

Business » Energy | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 10:25

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Pledges to Implement South Stream Project

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has pledged that Bulgaria will do everything within its power to implement the South Stream project.

Business » Energy | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 09:49

Politics

Hamas, Fatah 'to Form Unity Government'

Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have reached a reconciliation deal, after claiming to represent Palestine as rivals since 2007.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 19:26

Atanas Paparizov Elected Head of Bulgaria's Permanent Mission to WTO

The government has elected Atanas Paparizov head of Bulgaria's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Politics » Diplomacy | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 14:32

Finland to Sign Memorandum on NATO Assistance

Finland is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with NATO, under which it will be able to receive assistance from foreign forces.

Politics » Defense | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 12:23

US Increases Military Presence in CEE, Black Sea

The USA will send around 600 troops to Poland and the Baltic States for infantry exercises, said the Pentagon.

Politics » Defense | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 11:37

Environment Ministry to Fine 87 Municipalities over EU Program

Eighty-seven Bulgarian municipalities are to be fined over infringements related to the Environment Operational Program.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 12:51

15 Parties, 6 Coalitions, 6 Independent Candidates Run in EU Elections

15 political parties, 6 coalitions and 6 independent candidates submitted documents for participating in the European Parliament elections in Bulgaria on May 25.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 09:19

Society

Bulgarian Government To Spend BGN 7.2 M On Subsidized Employment

Bulgaria's Government approved the spending of additional BGN 7.

Society | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 15:31

Sofia Art Provocateurs Paint Garbage Containers for Earth Day

The Destructive Creation art team last night painted several garbage containers in downtown Sofia to mark Earth Day.

Society | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 13:23

Sofia, Stara Zagora Finalists in Bloomberg European City Contest

Bulgaria's cities of Sofia and Stara Zagora are among the 21 final contenders in an innovation contest devised by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Society | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 11:20

Crime

US Embassy in Sofia's Ex-Employee Investigated over 'Mafia Links'

Gregory V.

Crime | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 17:57

Bulgarian Court Overturns Marijuana Grower Acquittal

A second-instance court in Bulgaria has decided to reverse the acquittal of Marin Kalchev, who was earlier tried for owning and growing cannabis at home.

Crime | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 15:26

Bulgarian Clinic Reportedly Involved in Organ Transplants Ring

A Bulgaria-based clinic was reportedly involved in an illegal organ transplants ring dismantled by Israeli police.

Crime | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 15:08

Bulgarian Customs Officers Bust Synthetic Drug Trafficking Channel

Bulgarian customs officers at the Danube Bridge border crossing point seized over a kilogram of synthetic drugs worth around BGN 37 000.

Crime | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 12:23

World

South Korean Ferry Death Toll Tops 150

The number of victims of the sunken South Korean ferry Sewol passed 150 and is expected to rise, as divers found new entries to the submerged levels.

World | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 15:14

Lavrov Warns Russia Could Act in Ukraine as It Did in Georgia

Russia will respond if its interests in Ukraine are attacked, the country's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.

World | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 15:00

Possible Malaysian Plane Debris Found in Australia

Pieces of debris that "might turn out to be a wreckage" of the Malaysian MH370 flight were found at a beach in the west of Australia, according to local media reports.

World | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 13:32

Ukraine's 'Anti-Terrorist' Operation Continues

The acting Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov ordered that actions against rebel groups in the east and south of the country be renewed.

World | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 11:38

Novinite Insider

Whose Foreign Minister Is Kristian Vigenin?

In a series of statements on Tuesday, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin did his best to support the implementation of the South Stream project.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | April 23, 2014, Wednesday // 10:32
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