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Bulgaria's October Parliamentary Elections To Cost BGN 26 M

Bulgaria's early elections for Parliament in October will cost around BGN 26 M, said the government press office.

Business | August 11, 2014, Monday // 17:12

Bulgaria's Jan-June Trade Gap Widens

Bulgaria’s trade deficit increased by over 16% on the year in the first half of 2014, official figures showed on Monday.

Business | August 11, 2014, Monday // 15:10

Int'l Labor Organization Chief Urges Govt to Curb Grey Economy

Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO), has called on the next Bulgarian government to seriously address the issue of grey economy

Business | August 11, 2014, Monday // 14:04

BH Air to Fly to New York, Chicago

Bulgarian airline BH Air could launch direct flights to the United States next spring  – 16 years after national carrier Balkan Airlines made its last flight to New York.

Business | August 11, 2014, Monday // 10:01

Credit Agricole Bulgaria Renamed To Commercial Bank Victoria

The bank Credit Agricole Bulgaria is renamed to Commercial Bank Victoria, reports Money.bg, quoting an entry in the Commercial Registry from August 8.

Business » Finance | August 11, 2014, Monday // 16:20

Iran Ready to Bring Gas Supplies to Europe via Nabucco

Iran has expressed willingness to supply gas to Europe via the Nabucco gas pipeline.

Business » Energy | August 11, 2014, Monday // 16:56

KozloduyNPP Unit7 Agreement Sets No Financial Commitments for Bulgaria

The shareholder agreement with Westinghouse on Kozloduy NPP unit7 does not tie Bulgaria to any requirements for investments, state guarantees or mandatory purchase contracts.

Business » Energy | August 11, 2014, Monday // 15:19

OMV: Russia-West Deadlock Will Not Affect South Stream Pipeline

The confrontation between the Russia and the West over Ukraine will not cancel the planned construction of the South Stream gas pipeline, according to OMV CEO Gerhard Roiss.

Business » Energy | August 11, 2014, Monday // 11:56

Bulgaria's Labor Inspectorate to Check 400 Construction Companies

Bulgaria's General Labor Inspectorate launches a special information and inspection campaign in the construction sector as of August 11, Monday.

Business » Industry | August 11, 2014, Monday // 09:44

Inspections Find Violations at 1 out of 7 Bulgarian Beaches

A commission appointed by the Governor of Bulgaria's Dobrich Nedko Marchev has inspected a total of 7 beaches in the Black Sea municipalities of Kavarna and Balchik.

Business » Tourism | August 11, 2014, Monday // 14:38

Bulgarian Hotels Boast 11.6% Revenue Growth in June 2014

Bulgarian hotels recorded an increase in total revenues in June 2014, despite the drop in the number of tourists, data obtained by the National Statistical Institute indicates.

Business » Tourism | August 11, 2014, Monday // 12:57

Bulgaria's Tourism Revenue to Drop This Summer – Industry Sources

Bulgaria’s tourism revenue is expected to drop by 10%-12% this summer hit by a fall in the Russian rouble and unusually rainy weather, an industry source has said.

Business » Tourism | August 11, 2014, Monday // 11:05

Politics

Triumphant Erdogan Pledges “New Era” for Turkey

Having won Turkey’s first direct presidential elections, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday pledged a "new era" for the country.

Politics | August 11, 2014, Monday // 13:07

EC: Farmers Not to Expect Instant Compensation for Russian Import Ban

The European Commission has warned that farmers injured by Russia's restrictive measures are not to expect immediate compensations.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 11, 2014, Monday // 17:53

Bulgaria's Caretaker PM Appoints Deputy Ministers

Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister Georgi Bliznashki has appointed the first batch of caretaker deputy ministers.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2014, Monday // 16:15

GERB Party Proposes Reducing Number of Bulgarian Municipalities by 1/3

Center-right party GERB has proposed a reduction of the number of municipalities in a bid to save financial and administrative resources and facilitate EU funds absorption.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2014, Monday // 13:02

Social Minister Wants Criminalisation of Default on Social Insurances

Bulgaria's caretaker Minister of Social Policies and Labour Yordan Hristoskov said he will propose again the criminalisation of non-payment of social insurances.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2014, Monday // 12:03

Bulgaria's Caretaker Government to Appoint Deputy Ministers

Bulgaria's interim Prime Minister Georgi Bliznashki is expected to announce the names of the caretaker deputy ministers and political advisers on Monday, August 11.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2014, Monday // 11:12

PM Bliznashki Gives Up On Having an 'Elections Minister'

Bulgaria's interim PM Georgi Bliznashki has given up on the idea of having a minister, responsible for the organisation of the elections, said the government press office.

Politics » Early Elections 2014 | August 11, 2014, Monday // 12:52

Society

Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Is Of Bulgarian Descent

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is of Bulgarian descent, according to the Macedonian site Republika Online, quoting international media.

Society | August 11, 2014, Monday // 15:56

Rally Demanding Opening of KTB To Take Place on Monday

A rally demanding the immediate opening of the problem-stricken Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB) will take place in front of Bulgaria's Central Bank on Monday afternoon.

Society | August 11, 2014, Monday // 13:15

Bulgarians Save Up More For Second Supplementary Pension in H1 2014

Bulgarians have saved some BGN 1813.61 on average for their second supplementary pension, the latest data provided by the Financial Supervision Commission showed.

Society | August 11, 2014, Monday // 12:28

Lifestyle

Steven Seagal Performs In Crimea, Wears T-shirt With Putin's Face

Hollywood action actor and musician Steven Seagal and his blues band played a weekend concert in Crimea, reports the Russian wire agency RIA Novosti.

Lifestyle | August 11, 2014, Monday // 15:00

Smiles

You Left Early

- Miss, is it true that last night at the party you danced on the table in your underwear?

Smiles | August 11, 2014, Monday // 16:46

Novinite Insider

A Caretaker Government Is Not Needed at All

We have seen many times this circus which is being played out during the entire week and it only shows one thing - there is no need of a caretaker government in Bulgaria.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | August 11, 2014, Monday // 00:29
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