Direct damages suffered by Bulgarian farmers as a result of the Russian embargo on food imports amount to at least BGN 10 M, according to caretaker Agriculture Minister Vasil Grudev.

Business | September 15, 2014, Monday // 14:18

Bulgaria's Consumer Protection Watchdog Brings Collective Actions against 3 Mobile Operators

Bulgaria's Commission for Consumer Protection (KZP) is filing collective actions against the three mobile operators functioning in the country due to unfair provisions in fixed-term contracts.

Business | September 15, 2014, Monday // 13:38

Bulgaria Posts Deflation for 13th Month Running in August

Bulgaria’s consumer prices fell 0.

Business | September 15, 2014, Monday // 13:15

BNB Welcomes KTB Shareholders' Efforts to Work on Recovery Plan

Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has welcomed the efforts of EPIC Financial Consulting to prepare a plan for the recovery of Corpbank (KTB), Monday.

Business » Finance | September 15, 2014, Monday // 18:45

Finance Ministry Reopens 10.5-Year Issue of BGN-Denominated Govt Securities at 3.12% Yield

Bulgaria's Finance Ministry reopened the 10.5 year issue of Government Securities (GS) issued on January 15, 2014 with maturity July 15, 2024.

Business » Finance | September 15, 2014, Monday // 17:13

Eurocoal: Bulgaria's Coal Production Decreases over Past Few Years

Bulgaria's coal production has decreased over the past three years, according to statistics of Eurocoal.

Business » Energy | September 15, 2014, Monday // 15:06

Gazprom Injects EUR 100 M into South Stream Transport B.V.

The Board of Directors of Russian energy giant Gazprom decided on September 10 to inject EUR 100 M into the capital of the South Stream Transport joint venture.

Business » Energy | September 15, 2014, Monday // 12:53

Bulgarian Real Estate Market Picking Up - Brokers

Bulgaria's property market is picking up and there is a slight price growth over the last three months, according to one of the leading companies in the sector.

Business » Properties | September 15, 2014, Monday // 16:39

Two Russian Tour Firms’ Clients Stranded Abroad to Be Back Home Soon

Russia’s Turpomosch will soon complete the evacuation of Russian tourists stranded in hotels abroad after tour operators Yuzhnii Krest and Solvex-Tour halted operations.

Business » Tourism | September 15, 2014, Monday // 10:39

Politics

Ukraine Crisis is Risk for European Security – Bulgaria's Defense Min

The situation in Ukraine poses a significant risk to the European security, Bulgarian caretaker Defense Minister Velizar Shalamanov said, Monday.

Politics » Defense | September 15, 2014, Monday // 18:13

NATO Starts War Games in Western Ukraine

US-led military exercises involving 1,300 troops from 15 countries started on Monday in northwestern Ukraine.

Politics » Defense | September 15, 2014, Monday // 11:52

MEPs to Discuss Russian Embargo on EU Food Imports

Russia's ban on foods and agricultural products from the EU will be put forward for discussion at the European Parliament's Strasbourg session kicking off Monday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2014, Monday // 09:20

Bulgaria 'EU's Biggest Recipient' in 2014-2020 Programs

Bulgaria will be the biggest net recipient of EU funding in the next seven years, incoming EU Commission Vice President for Budget and Human Resources Kristalina Georgieva said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2014, Monday // 07:43

Bulgaria's Govt to Vote on Allocating BGN 26.5 M to Flood-Hit Areas

An inter-departmental commission at Bulgaria's Council of Ministers will propose to the caretaker government to approve the allocation of BGN 26 580 640 to coping with flood damage.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2014, Monday // 17:47

Meeting with Turkey's Erdogan 'Perfectly Natural' - DPS Leader

The talks between DPS's Chairman Lyutvi Mestan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were inevitable, necessary and of benefit to Bulgaria, Mestan himself argued.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2014, Monday // 08:07

Society

Journalists, Teachers Drink Most Coffee – Survey

Journalists, teachers, police officers, plumbers, and trade workers were found to be consuming the most coffee sinking over four cups daily, a new study by pressat.co.uk shows.

Society | September 15, 2014, Monday // 21:10

Some 5-10% of Bulgarian Children Abroad Go to Bulgarian Schools

There are more than 200 Bulgarian schools abroad and their number, as well as the number of their students is increasing, chair of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad Dr.

Society | September 15, 2014, Monday // 20:52

Bulgarian Village Demands that Immigrants Leave Accommodation Site by end-October

Residents of the western Bulgarian village of Kovachevtsi have issued a declaration demanding that the immigrants accommodated at the National Children Ecological Complex leave by October 30.

Society | September 15, 2014, Monday // 16:30

Parents Oppose Admission of Refugee Children to School in W Bulgaria

Parents of pupils from the Kovatchevtsi municipality have staged a protest in front of a school, opposing plans to allow 12 refugee children to attend classes.

Society | September 15, 2014, Monday // 12:19

Sofia Mayor Orders Constant Monitoring of Waterbodies Over Heavy Rainfalls

Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova has ordered constant monitoring of rivers, dams and critical sections due to the potentially dangerous weather conditions and heavy rains.

Society » Environment | September 15, 2014, Monday // 17:05

4 Bulgarian Districts under Code Orange Alert due to Heavy Rains

Code orange weather alert has been issued for four districts in northwestern Bulgaria for September 15 due to torrential rains.

Society » Environment | September 15, 2014, Monday // 11:25

Sports

Bulgaria Men's Volleyball Team Loses to Finland

Bulgaria was defeated 3:0 by Finland as the team played its last match at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championships Poland 2014.

Sports | September 15, 2014, Monday // 08:22

Crime

Trafficking of 30 Endangered Jaco Parrots Prevented at Bulgarian Border

Bulgaria's customs officers have prevented the trafficking of 30 parrots with false documents on Sunday, the Customs Agency announced.

Crime | September 15, 2014, Monday // 19:44

Bulgarians Sentenced in France over Gas Pump Skimming Attempt

A French court has sentenced two Bulgarian citizens to 2 years of imprisonment over having sought to install skimming devices in the city of Reims.

Crime | September 15, 2014, Monday // 10:10

Quotes

Today's Quote

"They are not Muslims, they are monsters": British Prime Minister David Cameron in a statement on the killing of British aid worker David Haines by Islamic State militants.

Quotes | September 15, 2014, Monday // 09:22

World

Ukrainian President Puts Forward Limited Self-Rule Status for Donetsk, Lugansk

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has proposed on Monday a special three-year self-rule status for the Donetsk and Lugansk regions and the free use of the Russian language there.

World | September 15, 2014, Monday // 20:38

500 Migrants Feared Drowned after Boat Sinks off Malta

About 500 migrants are feared dead after their boat was rammed by another vessel near Malta last week.

World | September 15, 2014, Monday // 19:09

France Joins Britain in Iraq Reconnaissance Flights

French fighter jets took off from the UAE on Monday as France joined Britain in conducting spy flights over Iraq in support of US air strikes against Islamic State militants.

World | September 15, 2014, Monday // 16:04

Slovakia's Gas Deliveries from Russia Still Less than Agreed

Gazprom is planning to pump less gas then usual into Slovakia on Monday, the country's gas supplier Eustream has said.

World | September 15, 2014, Monday // 13:18

Arab Countries to Join US Air Strikes against IS

A few Arab countries are ready to offer assistance in the air strikes carried out against the Sunni militants in Iraq and Syria, according to US officials.

World | September 15, 2014, Monday // 09:43

Sweden's Center-Left Tipped for Comeback after Sunday Elections

Swedish Social Democrats, an opposition force in the current government, have come first at the general elections.

World | September 15, 2014, Monday // 08:54

Novinite Insider

Meeting Turkey's Erdogan: a Matter of 'Unnatural' Timing

A visit of liberal DPS's leader Lyutvi Mestan to Turkey's presidential compound might look like the "perfectly natural" thing for a party representing a vast Bulgarian Turkish population.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 15, 2014, Monday // 12:14