ARCHIVE - 15 July 2014

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Business

Amendments Introduced to Public Procurement Appeal Fees In Bulgaria

Amendments have been introduced to the public procurement appeal fees to Bulgaria's Commission for Protection of Competition and the Supreme Administrative Court, as of Tuesday.

Business | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 14:22

One Third of Bulgarians With Internet Shop Online

One third of Bulgarians who have access to internet, shop online, shows a survey of the eMag online store, quoted by Capital Daily.

Business | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 13:14

Over 1.8M Passengers Serviced At Sofia Airport in H1 2014

The number of passengers serviced at Sofia Airport increased by 200 thousand and reached 1,838,148 people in H1 of 2014 compared to the same period last year.

Business | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 13:08

1.4% Deflation in Bulgaria in H1 2014

Consumer prices in Bulgaria dropped by 1.4% in H1 2014, shows data of the National Statistics Institute (NSI).

Business | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 12:29

Scrap Companies Block Traffic at Bulgarian Border Again

The traffic at Bulgarian Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint has been blocked again Tuesday morning by scrap companies who staged a protest against a law which came into effect Monday.

Business | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 12:14

Foreign Investment in Bulgaria Drops By 34%

In the first five months of 2014 the direct foreign investments in Bulgaria decreased by 33.8%, shows preliminary data of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).

Business | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 11:23

Bulgaria's Govt Supports BNB's Efforts to Find Solution for KTB Case

The government will continue to support the Bulgarian National Bank's efforts in finding a complete solution for the case of Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB).

Business » Finance | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 17:25

KTB, Credit Agricole Under Special Supervision Until September 21

Offices of Bulgaria's Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB) and its subsidiary Credit Agricole will remain closed at least until September 21, Bulgarian National Bank informed Tuesday.

Business » Finance | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 16:48

BNB Starts Procedure for European Banking Supervision

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) launched the procedure for starting a peer review of Bulgaria's banking supervision, said the bank in a statement.

Business » Finance | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 14:27

Society

Code Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms in Northern Bulgaria Issued

The Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology issued code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday in northern Bulgaria.

Society | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 09:33

Crime

Italian Citizen Abducted in Bulgaria's Sofia, Five Detained

Five people, who have abducted an Italian citizen in Bulgaria's Sofia have been arrested on July 10, the press center of the Ministry of Interior said.

Crime | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 17:54

Skimming Devices Smuggling Attempt Prevented at Bulgaria's Border

An attempted smuggling of skimming devices has been prevented at Bulgaria's border checkpoint Vidin - Danube Bridge, the press center of the Interior Ministry said.

Crime | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 14:46

World

Moscow To Declare Day of Mourning For Metro Accident Victims

Moscow declares Wednesday a day of mourning for the victims of the Tuesday metro accident, city mayor Seregy Sobyanin told ITAR-TASS.

World | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 15:00

Moscow Metro Derailment Kills 20, Injures Around 150

At least 20 people were killed and over 150 were injured as several subway cars derailed on the Moscow Metro on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line on Tuesday morning, reports ITAR-TASS.

World | July 15, 2014, Tuesday // 10:31
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