ARCHIVE - 9 July 2014

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Business

Bulgarian Watchdog Fines Retail Chain Kaufland over Misleading Ad

The Competition Protection Commission (CPC) has imposed a BGN 500 000 worth fine on Kaufland for arguing it offers "the lowest prices" in an advertisement.

Business | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 17:06

Sofia Municipality Urges Residents to Take Part in Cleanup Operation

The head of the Sofia city inspectorate Veska Georgieva urged the residents to take part in the cleanup operations after yesterday's hailstorm, reports bTV.

Business | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 14:51

Bulgaria's Exports to EU Down in January-April 2014

Bulgarian exports to the European Union have dwindled by 0.

Business | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 13:03

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency To Check Auto Glass Shops

Inspectors of Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency started checkups in the auto glass shops in Sofia, said the institution.

Business | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 12:57

Bulgarian Parliament Amends Law on Offshore Entities

Lawmakers adopted at first reading amendments to the law regulating the activity of offshore companies in Bulgaria.

Business | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 12:26

Bulgaria's Central Bank to Reveal Results of KTB Audit This Week

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has announced it is to present the results of an inspection at troubled Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB) by the end of this week.

Business » Finance | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 15:33

Gazprom Subsidiary Centrgaz 'Mulls Opening Office in Bulgaria'

Russian energy concern Gazprom's filial Centrgaz is considering whether to set up an office in Bulgaria, a company message quoted by agencies reveals.

Business » Energy | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 16:10

Politics

GERB Backs Kristalina Georgieva as Bulgaria's EU Commissioner

Opposition GERB supports Kristalina Georgieva, outgoing EU Commissioner on humanitarian affairs, for a new term at the union's executive body, party leader Boyko Borisov says.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 15:06

Society

Hail Destroys Crops, Causes Damages in Northwestern Bulgaria

Hailstones the size of a walnut and bigger have hit Bulgaria's northwestern Montana and Boychinovtsi municipalities, Tuesday.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 15:16

Bulgarian Govt Allocates BGN 1.2M for Anti-Hail Missiles

A day after a devastating hailstorm hit Sofia, the government has decided to allocate additional BGN 3.4M to the Ministry of Agriculture, BGN 1.2M of which is for anti-hail missiles.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 13:45

Bulgarian Veterinarians Stage National Protest Against Fare Cuts

The Union of Veterinarians in Bulgaria has organized a national protest in front of the Council of Ministers in Sofia, Wednesday.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 12:23

Hundreds Queue In Front Of Insurance Companies After Raging Hailstorm

Hundreds of owners of damaged cars have been queuing in front of the insurance companies offices in Sofia after Tuesday's severe hailstorm.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 11:30

Switzerland Halts Pork Imports Over Swine Fever Fears

Switzerland is to ban imports of live pigs and pork from several EU countries, including Bulgaria, in a bid to stop an African swine fever outbreak from reaching the country.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 10:28

Over 40 People Injured in Heaviest Hailstorm to Hit Sofia

One person died and 40 sought medical care in the emergency center of the Pirogov hospital after to the heavy rain, the gale-force winds and the hail that hit Sofia, Tuesday.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 10:23

Archaeologists Discover Richly Decorated XVIII c. Grave

Archaeologists found the grave of a young woman, laid to rest with all her jewels in an area near Bulgaria's Pernik, reports Darik radio.

Society » Archaeology | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 13:43

Proposals to Update Bulgaria's Healthcare Budget to Be Made in Days

Bulgarian Health Minister Tanya Andreeva announced options to review the financial framework for troubled National Health Insurance Fund (NZOK) are to be made public this week.

Society » Health | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 16:44

Sports

Brazil Riots After 7-1 Loss to Germany In World Cup Semifinal

Several buses were set on fire and an electronics store was looted in Sao Paulo late Tuesday following Brazil's crushing World Cup defeat to Germany, police said.

Sports | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 11:20

Crime

Bulgaria's Customs Destroy 28 Million Illicit Cigarettes

Over 28 million cigarettes intended for illegal distribution have been destroyed, the press center of Bulgaria's Customs Agency announced.

Crime | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 15:45

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Novinite Insider | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 17:26
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