The Council of Ministers has moved to begin tenders for exploration and drilling in two areas within Bulgaria's economic shelf and exclusive economic zone.

Business » Energy | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 20:37

South Stream Project to Top Agenda of Borisov-Juncker Talks

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is set to visit Brussels on Thursday, December 4, to meet EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

Business » Energy | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 19:24

Bulgaria’s Foregone Revenue from South Stream Hard to Forecast – Energy Minister

Bulgaria’s foregone income of EUR 400 M a year allegedly resulting from Russia’s decision to drop South Stream hasn’t been mentioned in the contracts relating to the project, a Bulgarian cabinet minister said on Wednesday.

Business » Energy | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 11:30

Politics

Bulgaria Is Among the Most Corrupt EU States – Transparency International

In 2014 Bulgaria ranks lowest among the countries of the EU and Western Europe in the annual corruption perceptions index that was published on Wednesday by Transparency International.

Politics | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 11:16

Bulgarian Parliament Divided Over Fate of South Stream

Bulgarian MPs remained divided on Wednesday over the cancellation of the South Stream project announced by Russia.

Politics » Domestic | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 12:57

Society

Hundreds Protest over Appointment to Bulgarian Parliament Committee

A crowd of a few hundred people mainly formed by actors, directors, musicians, writers and artists has staged a sit-in at a key square in downtown Sofia and then by the Parliament building.

Society | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 18:11

Blind Shell Defused in Downtown Sofia

A blind shell has been found in an apartment block in the city center of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, officials say.

Society » Incidents | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 18:42

Crime

Bulgaria IntMin to Beef Up Security at Banks Repaying KTB Deposits

Interior Minister Veselin Vuchkov has announced he had approved measures to step up security at bank offices where deposit holders will have access to their savings at Corporate Commercial Bank (Corpbank or KTB).

Crime | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 18:35

Court Dismisses Bulgaria C-Bank Deputy Governor

The Sofia City Court has ruled that Tsvetan Gounev, a Deputy Governor at the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), is to vacate the office.

Crime | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 17:27

IS Recruits Followers in Bulgarian-Language Video

Shortly before last week's operation of the State Agency for National Security against extremism, a video with Bulgarian-language captions was released on the internet, in which IS explains its ideology and denies having committed any atrocities.

Crime | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 10:02

Smiles

The Doppler Effect

Q: What is the simplest way to observe the optical Doppler effect? A: Go out at and look at cars.

Smiles | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 16:37

Quotes

Save South Stream Only If It Is Profitable

"We should concentrate and look into this, and if the project is as profitable as EUR 400 M a year, we should save it.

Quotes | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 15:45

World

US Points to Iranian Air Strikes on IS in Iraq, Iran Denies Information

The US revealed that Iran has carried out air strikes against targets of Islamic State (IS) in Iraq in the recent days.

World | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 15:36

French Parliament Votes in Favour of Recognition of Palestine

The French Members of Parliament adopted with a large majority on Tuesday a resolution calling on the government to recognise the Palestinian state, and through this to achieve a final settlement of the conflict.

World | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 14:31

Israel’s PM Netanyahu Fires Two Ministers, Seeks Early Elections

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he wants early elections as soon as possible after dismissing two rebellious cabinet ministers.

World | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 09:32

US to Discuss New Sanctions on Russia with EU Allies if Ukraine Fighting Goes on

The US will discuss with its EU allies imposing new sanctions against Moscow if pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine don’t stop the fighting, a State Department official has said.

World | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 08:22

Serbia to Study Alternative Gas Supply Options After Russia Drops South Stream

Russia’s decision to abandon the South Stream pipeline project is a problem for Serbia which is forcing Belgrade is going to study alternative options to ensure its gas supplies, Serbian Deputy PM Zorana Mihajlovic said on Tuesday.

World » Southeast Europe | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 07:38

Situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhye NPP 'Under Control'

Workers have begun an emergency repair at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant Zaporizhye (Ukraine), with "no issues" registered at the reactor where a short-circuit forced authorities to shut down parts of the plant.

World » Ukraine | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 17:04

Ukraine Names Cause of Nuclear Plant Accident

Ukraine's nuclear utility Energoatom has cast more light on the accident at the Zaporizhye nuclear plant which officials reported earlier on Wednesday.

World » Ukraine | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 16:27

Ukraine Reports Accident at Nuclear Plant, Energy Minister Says 'No Threat'

An accident at Ukraine’s Zaporizhye nuclear power plant has forced the shutdown of a reactor but posed no danger, government officials said on Wednesday.

World » Ukraine | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 14:25

Novinite Insider

Jordan Kamchev: Bulgaria, Macedonia Should Perform Jointly on Western Balkans

An interview of Novinite.com with Jordan Kamchev, a Macedonian businessman , on the challenges ahead of Macedonia and its relations with Bulgaria.

Novinite Insider » Interview | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 15:31

Bulgarian Politicians Don't Believe South Stream Is Over

"We should concentrate and look into this, and if the project is as profitable as EUR 400 M a year, we should save it.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 22:12

Harri Salmi: I Encourage Bulgarian Authorities To Take Steps In Implementing Urgent Reforms

Novinite.com is interviewing the ambassadors of EU member states, Bulgaria's main trading partners and neighbouring countries. On the occasion of Finland's Independence Day on December 6, Novinite.com has also interviewed the country's ambassador to Bulga

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | December 3, 2014, Wednesday // 16:09