ARCHIVE - 21 December 2014

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Business

Die Presse: 'New Signs of Life' for South Stream from Bulgaria

The abandoned South Stream gas pipeline project could be renewed, after Bulgarian and Russian media reports that construction permits will now be issued, Austrian daily Die Presse wrote on Saturday.

Business » Energy | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 14:12

Too Early for EU Response on Bulgaria's 'Gas Hub' Idea - Commission VP Georgieva

EU will have a stance on Bulgaria's idea to build a gas hub at the Black Sea after a formal proposal has been prepared, EU Commission Vice President Kristalina Georgieva has said.

Business » Energy | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 10:55

Politics

Bulgaria's Ruling Parties to Seek Consensus on Pension Reform

Center-right GERB and rightist Reformist Bloc, the two main partners in Bulgaria's ruling coalition, have agreed to hold additional consultations over the country's pension system.

Politics » Domestic | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 16:24

MEP Barekov Withdraws Support from His Group in Bulgarian Parliament

Nikolay Barekov, a Bulgarian MEP, is renouncing unconditional support for the parliamentary group which is centered around his own Bulgaria without Censorship party.

Politics » Domestic | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 12:29

Bulgaria FinMin 'Ready to Backtrack' on Pension Reform

The government is inclined to renounce changes to the pension system that make mandatory contributions to private pension funds optional, Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said on Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 12:00

PM Boyko Borisov: New Gov't 'Restored Bulgaria's European Dignity'

The new Bulgarian government has succeeded in reinstating the country has a predictable partner, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.

Politics » Domestic | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 10:29

Society

Anti-Discrimination Protest to Be Held in Sofia over 'Racist Remarks' of Gov't

A demonstration targeting discrimination and racism is to be staged in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Sunday afternoon.

Society | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 11:30

Lifestyle

Selfie of the Day: Kristalina Georgieva, Maxim Behar

Bulgaria's EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva and Maxim Behar, founder and CEO of Sofia-based PR agency M3 Communications Group Inc.

Lifestyle | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 13:49

Smiles

Ruble Tweets

"Did you manage to make a wish?" a euro coin asks a dollar coin while watching the ruble fall.

Smiles | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 13:18

Quotes

A 'Worthless' Chief Secretary?

"If I were Interior Minister, he would not be more than chief of a regional police department.

Quotes | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 13:34

World

Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Enters Ukraine's Donbass

As many as 90 Russian trucks have delivered loads of humanitarian aid to the Donbass region in Eastern Ukraine.

World » Ukraine | December 21, 2014, Sunday // 12:58
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