ARCHIVE - 17 July 2014

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Business

Vietnam Interested in Importing Bulgarian Fruits, Vegetables

Vietnam has expressed great interest in importing Bulgarian fruits and vegetables, Bulgaria's Ministry of Agriculture informed Thursday.

Business | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 16:43

Bulgarian State Owes Over BGN 1B to Construction Companies

Over BGN 1B are the obligations of the state and municipalities to construction companies, Bulgaria's Construction Chamber CEO Ivan Boykov claims.

Business | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 14:13

Bulgaria's Organic Farming Gets BGN 5M Boost

Executive Director of Bulgaria's State Fund Agriculture Atanas Dobrev has signed 47 contracts for the modernization of agricultural holdings totaling BGN 5M.

Business | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 13:29

Beer Sales in Bulgaria Are Dropping

Since the beginning of the year beer sales in Bulgaria dropped by 6%, said the Bulgarian Brewers Union at a news conference.

Business | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 13:02

Bulgaria World's Number 1 in Lavender Production

Bulgaria is the world leader in lavender growing and oil production after managing to steal the first place from France in just several years, French newspaper Figaro reported.

Business | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 11:55

Germany's Deutsche Bahn 'to Take Over' Bulgarian State Railways

Transport Minister Danail Papazov announced German railway company Deutsche Bahn could step in the management of troubled Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ).

Business | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 11:18

Two Minor Earthquakes in Southern Bulgaria

A 3.2-strong earthquake was registered in the south of Bulgaria early on Thursday, the European Seismological Center announced.

Business | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 10:42

Bulgaria Records Highest Annual Deflation Levels in EU

The annual inflation in the Euro Area was 0.

Business » Finance | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 17:18

Clients of Russian Touroperator Neva Asked to Pay Extra for BG Hotels

Clients of the Russian touroperator Neva, were asked to leave the hotels they are staying in, said Irina Tyurina, press secretary of the Russian tourist industry association.

Business » Tourism | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 17:01

Politics

Georgieva Is Bulgaria's EU Foreign Policy Chief Candidate - PM

Outgoing EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva is the Bulgarian contender to take over the EU's foreign policy, Prime Minister Oresharski announced in Brussels.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 08:43

Bulgaria's Government To Resign on July 23

The resignation of PM Plamen Oresharski and his government will be voted in Parliament next Wednesday, said Speaker of Parliament Mihail Mikov, quoted by Mediapool.

Politics » Domestic | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 12:36

BSP MP: Government Resignation May Be Delayed

The resignation of Bulgaria's Government may be postponed, said the ruling Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) MP Borislav Gutsanov.

Politics » Domestic | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 11:59

Parliament Committee Rejects Most Gov't Budget Proposals

The Budget and Finance Committee at Bulgaria's Parliament has refused to back a proposal made by the government to update the 2014 budget by BGN 3.

Politics » Domestic | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 11:51

Bulgaria's Parliament Puts Off Debates on Budget Overhaul

Lawmakers have decided to postpone discussions on budget act amendments proposed by the government, MPs say.

Politics » Domestic | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 09:55

Society

Ruse Introduces First in Bulgaria Bike Path Network

Ruse is the first Bulgarian city to have a working bike path network as an integral part of the general urban development plan, the municipal council announced Thursday.

Society | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 17:42

Damage Assessment of Flooded Bulgarian Primorsko Runs Up To BGN 3M

The damages to Bulgaria's road network caused by the floods that hit Primorsko and Sozopol Wednesday will cost about BGN 3M, Regional Development Minister Desislava Terzieva said.

Society | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 15:44

Bulgarian Tourism Organizations Sign Environment Protection Memorandum

A general memorandum, prioritizing nature and cultural heritage protection for the development of Bulgarian tourism, will be signed by ecological and tourism organizations.

Society » Environment | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 12:49

Bulgaria's Southern Black Sea Coast Returns to Normal after Floods

State of emergency is to remain in the municipalities of Primorsko, Sozopol and Tsarevo, located along the southern Black Sea coast, Bulgarian authorities say.

Society » Environment | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 10:26

Blues Musician Jonny Winter Dies At 70

Famous bluesman Johnny Winter has died, reports Classic Rock magazine.

Society » Obituaries | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 15:42

Crime

Prosecution Finds 'No Evidence' BGN 206 M Taken from KTB in Sacks

BGN 206 M missing at Bulgaria's CorpBank were not carried out of the bank in cash in the past weeks as previously thought, Sofia Prosecutor's Office announced.

Crime | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 13:03

Lifestyle

Ron Howard to Direct Beatles Documentary

The Oscar winner Ron Howard will direct an authorized documentary about the Beatles, reports Huffington Post.

Lifestyle | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 12:20

Smiles

What's more dangerous?

Nowadays in Bulgaria one would spend longer time in jail for speaking against the banks, than for robbing them.

Smiles | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 11:45

World

Malaysia Airlines Passenger Jet Crashes in Eastern Ukraine

A Malaysia Airlines jet with 295 people on board crashed Thursday in the hostile eastern region of Ukraine, near the Russian border, reports NBC news.

World | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 21:15

Russian Military Shoots Down Ukrainian Fighter Jet

A Russian military plane shot down a Ukrainian jet fighter over Ukrainian territory, reports the Ukrainian wire agency Unian.

World | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 16:28

EU, US Expand Sanctions Against Russia

The US and EU have widened the list of sanctions against Russia targeting individuals as well as financial institutions and defense companies, Wednesday.

World | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 12:07
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