ARCHIVE - 10 July 2014

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Business

Bulgaria's IT Market Continues to Grow
3rd Bulgarian–Romanian Danube Bridge Location Selected in 2 Months
BG Parliament Amends Consumer Protection Act, Expands Consumer Rights
Sofia Is The Cheapest EU City for Expat Living - Survey
Bulgaria's Exports to Third Countries Drop by 15% in Jan-May
Number of Hotels in Bulgaria Increased in May – NSI
Sofia Hailstorm May Cost Insurance Companies BGN 100M
Bulgarian, Russian Businessmen 'Eyeing Hypo Alpe Adria'
Bulgarian Bitcoin Association Gets Court Registration
Greek MPs Approve Privatization of State Electricity Utility
Bulgaria's South Stream Construction Price Could Soar - Report
City Center Sofia Mall Renamed to Park Center

Politics

EU Commission: 5 Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria Under Way
EC Urges Bulgaria to Improve Its Common Airspace Management

Society

Bulgaria Has the Highest Mortality Rate in EU
Interior Minister Yovchev: 'Stop the Hailstorm Nonsense'
Hailstorm Caused Extensive Damage to Car Dealerships in Sofia
Code Yellow Issued in 7 Districts over Risk of Hail, Thunderstorms
Half Million Bulgarians Admitted in Emergency Care Units Since January
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sees 'No Need' to Update Health Budget

Sports

Argentina Defeats Netherlands, Reaches World Cup Finals

Crime

DANS Arrests Mayor of Central District in Plovdiv

Lifestyle

Robert Downey Jr. And Wife Susan Expecting A Baby

Quotes

Today's Quote

World

EU Adds 11 People to Ukraine Crisis Blacklist
Dubai Gives Away Kilos Of Gold In New Weight Loss Campaign
Iraq Turns to UN for Help as Islamic State Seizes Low-Grade Uranium

Business

Bulgaria's IT Market Continues to Grow

The IT market in Bulgaria continues to grow, shows a survey of Computerworld magazine on the Top 100 ICT companies in the country.

Business | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 16:34

3rd Bulgarian–Romanian Danube Bridge Location Selected in 2 Months

The best location for the construction of a third bridge over the Danube river connecting Bulgaria and Romania will be specified within two months.

Business | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 15:26

BG Parliament Amends Consumer Protection Act, Expands Consumer Rights

Bulgaria's Parliament passed amendments to the Consumer Protection Act, extending the right of consumers to return goods bought outside the business premises within 14 days.

Business | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 15:25

Sofia Is The Cheapest EU City for Expat Living - Survey

Sofia is the most affordable EU city for expat living, shows the 2014 Mercer Cost of Living Rankings annual survey.

Business | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 12:45

Bulgaria's Exports to Third Countries Drop by 15% in Jan-May

In January-May 2014 Bulgarian exports to third countries decreased by 14.8% compared to the same period of 2013 and amounted to BGN 6.1B.

Business | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 12:25

Number of Hotels in Bulgaria Increased in May – NSI

In May 2014, a total of 2,185 accommodation establishments have operated in Bulgaria, according to the national statistics.

Business | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 11:57

Sofia Hailstorm May Cost Insurance Companies BGN 100M

The damages from the disastrous hailstorm that hit Sofia on Tuesday are yet to be assessed, but they are expected to run up to at least BGN 40-50M, according to experts.

Business | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 10:28

Bulgarian, Russian Businessmen 'Eyeing Hypo Alpe Adria'

A US private equity fund, a Russian millionaire and a Bulgarian entrepreneur are showing their interest in Hypo Alpe Adria bank's subsidiaries, an Austrian daily argues.

Business » Finance | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 17:34

Bulgarian Bitcoin Association Gets Court Registration

The Bulgarian Bitcoin Association (BBA) received an official court registration, said the organisation.

Business » Finance | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 13:22

Greek MPs Approve Privatization of State Electricity Utility

Greek lawmakers gave green light to a bill under which 30% of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) will be sold as part of a large-scale privatization program.

Business » Energy | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 13:36

Bulgaria's South Stream Construction Price Could Soar - Report

The Bulgarian stretch of the South Stream gas pipeline could go beyond USD 5.86 B previously estimated, a Russian daily argues.

Business » Energy | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 12:13

City Center Sofia Mall Renamed to Park Center

The first Sofia mall - City Center Sofia – which was recently acquired by Revetas Capital Advisors LLP, will be renamed to Park Center, reports Capital Daily.

Business » Properties | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 12:10

Politics

EU Commission: 5 Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria Under Way

The European Commission announced Thursday infringement proceedings against Bulgaria in the sectors of environment, transport, healthcare, consumer rights and fishing.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 15:46

EC Urges Bulgaria to Improve Its Common Airspace Management

The European Commission has formally requested 18 member states among which Bulgaria to improve their Functional Airspace Blocks, Thursday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 14:14

Society

Bulgaria Has the Highest Mortality Rate in EU

Bulgaria has the highest mortality rate in the EU, shows data of Eurostat.

Society | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 14:37

Interior Minister Yovchev: 'Stop the Hailstorm Nonsense'

Bulgaria's Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev appealed to the public to “stop the speculations and nonsense” around the Tuseday afternoon hailstorm in Sofia, reports Dnes.

Society | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 13:49

Hailstorm Caused Extensive Damage to Car Dealerships in Sofia

The majority of used car dealerships suffered extensive damage from the severe hailstorm in Sofia on Tuesday afternoon, reports bTV.

Society | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 11:33

Code Yellow Issued in 7 Districts over Risk of Hail, Thunderstorms

Code Yellow was issued in 7 districts in Bulgaria on Thursday, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology with the Bulgarian Academy of Science announced.

Society » Environment | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 09:40

Half Million Bulgarians Admitted in Emergency Care Units Since January

Over 1 million Bulgarians have been hospitalized since the beginning of the year, 49% of whom were admitted to the emergency departments.

Society » Health | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 13:44

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sees 'No Need' to Update Health Budget

It is not necessary to boost healthcare expenditure for 2014, Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski said Wednesday.

Society » Health | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 11:34

Sports

Argentina Defeats Netherlands, Reaches World Cup Finals

Argentina will meet Germany in World Cup final at the Maracana on Sunday after winning a penalty shootout with 4:2 to eliminate the Netherlands.

Sports | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 11:30

Crime

DANS Arrests Mayor of Central District in Plovdiv

Rayna Petrova, mayor of the Central district in Plovdiv was arrested by the Bulgaria's National Security Agency (DANS), said the Plovdiv prosecutor's office.

Crime | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 16:59

Lifestyle

Robert Downey Jr. And Wife Susan Expecting A Baby

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr.

Lifestyle | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 15:46

Quotes

Today's Quote

"Anti-doping cops know where I am.

Quotes | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 14:05

World

EU Adds 11 People to Ukraine Crisis Blacklist

The European Union decided late Wednesday to impose a travel ban and freeze assets of eleven more people due to their alleged responsibility for the Ukrainian crisis.

World | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 16:10

Dubai Gives Away Kilos Of Gold In New Weight Loss Campaign

Overweight parents and children in the UAE stand a chance to win gold by losing weight this summer with Dubai's slimming campaign focusing on reducing childhood obesity.

World | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 15:56

Iraq Turns to UN for Help as Islamic State Seizes Low-Grade Uranium

Baghdad authorities have asked for international help after Sunni insurgents controlling parts of the country seized radioactive materials used for scientific research.

World | July 10, 2014, Thursday // 12:46
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