ARCHIVE - 9 August 2014

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Business

Kozloduy NPP Contract with Westinghouse Revealed Online

Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP has published on its official website the shareholders' agreement signed with US Westinghouse Electric.

Business » Energy | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 14:54

Politics

Bulgaria's Socialist Party May Run in Elections Under New Name

Bulgarian socialists may run in the upcoming elections under the name BSP – Left Bulgaria, instead of the former Coalition for Bulgaria.

Politics » Early Elections 2014 | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 13:22

Bulgarian Caretaker Government to Have Minister in Charge of Elections

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has issued a decree to appoint magistrate Krasimira Medarova as a caretaker minister in charge of the upcoming early elections in October.

Politics » Early Elections 2014 | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 11:54

Society

Over 13,000 Drivers Sanctioned in Bulgaria in One Week

Bulgaria's traffic police imposed fines on more than 13,000 drivers in the first week of August only.

Society | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 15:27

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'International Public Health Emergency'

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency – its highest-level alert possible, Friday.

Society » Health | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 13:55

Victims of Explosion at Kostenets Military Factory Improving

The severely injured victim of the blasts in the military factory in Bulgaria's town of Kostenets is out of a coma, Nova TV reported.

Society » Incidents | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 11:14

Sports

Victorious Grigor Dimitrov Reaches Toronto Masters Semifinals

Bulgarian top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov fought his way into the Rogers Cup tournament semifinals following a dramatic 3-set win over South Africa’s Kevin Anderson.

Sports | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 10:42

Lifestyle

Christian Louboutin, Angelina Jolie Design Exclusive Maleficent Shoes

Famous shoe designer Christian Louboutin has launched an exclusive range of shoes that he designed with actress Angelina Jolie for her Maleficent movie promotional tour.

Lifestyle | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 16:04

World

Portugal Flag Carrier Strike Prompts Canceled Flights

Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air pilots are staging a 24-hour strike over work conditions, causing the cancellation of flights on Saturday.

World | August 9, 2014, Saturday // 16:50
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