ARCHIVE - 8 July 2014

» Back to calendar

Business

Construction Production in Bulgaria Increases in May

In May 2014, the construction production index, calculated on the base of seasonally adjusted data, was 1.

Business | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 16:34

Turnover in Internet Retail Sale Increases by 18.9% in May

In May 2014 the turnover in retail trade decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous month, the latest data released by Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute showed.

Business | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 14:15

Bulgartabak Lost 3% Market Share

In May 2014 Bulgaria's largest tobacco company Bulgartabak Holding had 3% smaller market share, to 30.

Business | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 12:55

Greek Public Power Corporation To Operate in Bulgaria

Greek power company Public Power Corporation will establish a subsidiary in Sofia in cooperation with the Swiss company ALPIQ Group, announced тхе Bulgarian National Radio.

Business » Energy | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 15:54

Bulgaria's Energy Watchdog Forecasts Another Electricity Price Hike

By the end of this year the electricity prices in Bulgaria might rise again, Ilian Iliev, member of the energy watchdog DKEVR told the Bulgarian National Television.

Business » Energy | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 10:37

Politics

Iskra Mihailova Becomes First BG MEP to Head an EP Committee

Former Bulgarian Minister of Environment Iskra Mihailova became the first Bulgarian MEP to head a committee in the European Parliament.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 09:55

Parliamentary Represented Parties Reach Agreement, Go Back To Work

The parliamentary represented parties, minus Ataka, reached an agreement on the priorities in the remaining days of the outgoing parliament and will not boycott its work.

Politics » Domestic | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 15:12

PM Oresharski: Bulgaria's Main Indicators Are Fine

The main macroeconomic and financial indicators of Bulgaria are not worse than last year, according to Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski, quoted by his press office.

Politics » Domestic | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 14:36

Parliamentary Represented Parties to Discuss Priorities

The whips of Bulgaria's parliamentary groups will have a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the priorities in the remaining days of the outgoing parliament.

Politics » Domestic | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 09:37

Society

Heavy Storm in Sofia Kills One, Causes Serious Damage

A tree crushed a man in the Borisova Gradina park in Sofia during the heavy storm with hailstorm and high winds, which hit the city on Tuesday afternoon, report the media.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 18:25

One in Four Bulgarian Women Victim of Domestic Violence

One in four Bulgarian women is a victim of domestic violence, Bulgarian Telegraph Agency informs.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 15:10

Damages in Flood-Hit Dobrich Region to Cost Over BGN 30M

A total of BGN 30.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 14:52

Criminals Spied on People Withdrawing Money From the Banks

Criminals spied on people who were withdrawing their money from the banks during the bank panic in June, criminal police inspector Rosen Belishki told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 13:20

Unemployment Rates in Bulgaria Post Slight Decline in June

Unemployment rates in Bulgaria have recorded a slight decrease in June, according to the National Employment Agency.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 13:16

Asparuhovo Flood Victims Receive Financial Aid

The administration in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna is giving BGN 300 to each of the 405 households affected by the devastating floods in the Asparuhovo district.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 12:40

Heavy Hailstorm Floods Parts of Bulgaria's Sofia

A powerful hailstorm hit Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia, Tuesday afternoon minutes before 5 o'clock.

Society » Environment | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 17:21

Salmonella Infected Meat Found in Stores in Plovdiv, Sofia

Chickens contaminated with Salmonella have been found in the grocery stores in Bulgaria's city of Plovdiv after an inspection by the Regional Directorate for Food Safety.

Society » Health | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 12:06

One Third of Bulgarians Suffer from Allergies

Every third Bulgarian suffers from some kind of allergy, most often allergic rhinitis, reports radio Darik.

Society » Health | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 11:52

Crime

Bandits Loot Samsung Plant in Brazil

Authorities in Brazil say a group of bandits raided a Samsung electronics factory and made off with about USD 36 M worth of cellphones and computers, reports AP.

Crime | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 11:00
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria