ARCHIVE - 27 August 2014

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Business

Asarel Investment Gets Metallic Mineral Prospecting Permit for Borimechkovo

Bulgaria's caretaker government has approved the issuance of a metallic mineral prospecting permit at the Borimechkovo terrain.

Business | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 16:15

Bulgaria's Imports from Russia Down 23% in H1, 2014

In the first six months of 2014, Bulgaria's exports to Russia dropped by 2.1%, while Russian imports fell by 23%, according to data presented at a business forum.

Business | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 15:45

Heineken Gets Almost Full Control Of Bulgaria's Zagorka

The largest European brewer, Heinenekn, successfully completed negotiations for the acquisition of Coca-Cola HBC's share in Bulgaria's Zagorka brewery, said the Dutch company in a statement.

Business | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 08:23

Bulgaria's Caretaker Govt Slashes BGN 500M Public Investment Program by BGN 150M

The budget of the government's public investment program "Growth and Sustainable Regional Development" will be downsized by BGN 150M from BGN 500M, according to caretaker Finance Minister Rumen Porozhanov.

Business » Finance | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 18:05

Europe to Rely Heavily on Russian Gas Until 2020 at Least, Fitch Says

Europe will remain heavily dependent on Russian gas supplies for at least the end of this decade and “potentially much longer”, Fitch Ratings has said.

Business » Energy | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 15:54

Bulgaria Decides to Set up Energy Board

Bulgaria Decides to Set up Energy Board Bulgaria’s caretaker cabinet on Wednesday decided to set up Energy Board to step up reforms in the energy sector with the aim of boosting its transparency and market efficiency.

Business » Energy | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 15:15

NEK Hikes Power Prices For Some Companies

Bulgaria's National Electricity Company (NEK) hikes the prices for companies who buy electricity from the end-user EDCs by 16%, according to an announcement on NEK's website.

Business » Energy | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 09:01

Foreign Visitors To Bulgaria Increase In July

Number of foreign visitors to Bulgaria grew by 4.9% in July 2014, year-on-year, according to data of the National Statistics Institute (NSI).

Business » Tourism | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 13:05

Politics

NATO Plans New Eastern European Bases along Russia’s Borders

NATO chief has said the alliance plans to deploy its forces at new bases in eastern Europe in response to the crisis in Ukraine and to address a new Russian military approach.

Politics » Defense | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 13:40

Bulgaria OKs Disaster Risk Management Peer Reviews by EU Countries

Bulgaria's caretaker government has decided to allow experts from the European Commission to examine its capacity to manage disaster risks.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 18:44

Bulgaria's Caretaker Transport Minister Approves 3 New Appointments

Caretaker Transport Minister Nikolina Angelkova has made replacements at the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River, the Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company and the State Enterprise "Air Traffic Services Authority."

Politics » Domestic | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 20:40

Society

Archaeologists Uncover “Vampire” Burial In Plovdiv

Archaeologists uncovered a Christian necoropolis with 80 graves during a dig in downtown Plovdiv, reports Vesti.

Society » Archaeology | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 12:25

Bulgaria's Poet Valeri Petrov Dies

Bulgaria's poet, playwright, script writer and translator Valeri Petrov  passed away at the age of 94 in Sofia Military Hospital on Wednesday, reports the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society » Obituaries | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 11:11

Bulgarian Student Killed In Hit And Run In North Carolina

A Bulgarian exchange student was killed in a hit and run accident in North Carolina, reports the local TV channel WTKR.

Society » Incidents | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 08:42

Another Animal Dies In Sofia Zoo

A baby capricorn died in the Sofia zoo on Tuesday, reports the bTV national channel.

Society » Incidents | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 07:52

Crime

Bulgaria Busts Int'l Antiquities Trafficking Ring

The State Agency for National Security (DANS) has intercepted an international antiquities trafficking ring from Bulgaria to countries in Western Europe, US and Russia.

Crime | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 21:21

TIR Truck Driver Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Iran Returned to Bulgaria

Zhivko Rusev, a Bulgarian national sentenced to life imprisonment in Iran for drug trafficking, has been returned to Bulgaria.

Crime | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 17:17

Views on BG

Euromoney: Analysts Say KTB Woes to Hit Bulgaria Standing in Brussels

The crisis at Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB) is likely to delay Bulgaria’s intention to join the Eurozone event further, Euromoney magazine has reported, quoting analysts.

Views on BG | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 12:12

Smiles

Little Green Men

Two women talk:

Smiles | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 13:50

World

Davutoglu Elected Leader of Turkey's Ruling AK Party

Ahmet Davutoglu was elected Chairman of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) on Wednesday

World | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 19:47

Poroshenko-Putin Talks Fail to Yield Ceasefire Deal for East Ukraine

A meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia has failed to yield an agreement to stop the fighting in eastern Ukraine.

World | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 10:15
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