ARCHIVE - 9 February 2015

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Business

Port Ruse Launches Regular Block Train Route Bulgaria-Germany

Port Complex Ruse EAD will operate a regular block train line between Bulgaria and Germany, according to a media statement of Bulgaria’s Transport Ministry.

Business | February 9, 2015, Monday // 15:53

Bulgaria’s Construction Sector Registers 2.3% Increase Y/Y in Dec 2014

Bulgaria’s construction sector registered 2.3% year-on-year growth in December 2014, according to preliminary working day adjusted data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).

Business | February 9, 2015, Monday // 14:37

Bulgaria’s Exports to EU Up 2.1% Y/Y in Jan-Nov 2014

In the period January-November 2014, Bulgaria’s exports to the EU amounted to BGN 24.9 B, up by 2.1% from the same period of 2013, according to data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).

Business | February 9, 2015, Monday // 12:40

Bulgaria’s Industrial Production Index Up 0.9% Y/Y in Dec 2014

According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), the Industrial Production Index, seasonally adjusted, increased by 1.1% on the month in December 2014.

Business | February 9, 2015, Monday // 11:59

HSBC Tax Evasion Scheme Revealed

French newspaper Le Monde published details on a scandalous report revealing a tax evasion scheme in the Swiss branch of HSBC on Sunday.

Business » Finance | February 9, 2015, Monday // 11:05

Proposed Gas Hub in Bulgaria to Cost EUR 2.2 B, PM Borisov Says

Building a gas distribution centre in Bulgaria to serve South Eastern Europe and the EU would cost EUR 2.2 B, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Monday.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2015, Monday // 19:48

Bulgaria’s Port Varna Registers Profit of BGN 2 M from Storing South Stream Pipes

Port Varna has registered a profit of over BGN 2 M for the past five months from the processing and storing of 65 tonnes of pipes earmarked for the offshore section of South Stream, according to Dimitar Atanasov, Chairman of the BoD of Port Varna.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2015, Monday // 17:25

CSEE Moves to Diversify Gas Supplies

Finding three different sources of natural gas supplies in order to reduce dependence on Russian deliveries will the main task of a new European energy body set up on Monday in Sofia.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2015, Monday // 16:40

PM Borisov: Bulgaria Has Potential to Become Gas Distribution Center

Bulgaria is one of the most intensely interested EU countries in guaranteeing the security of energy supplies and achieving energy diversification, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2015, Monday // 13:43

Sofia Hosts Energy Diversification Talks

High-level negotiations on the possibility of building a gas hub in Bulgaria will be held on Monday.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2015, Monday // 10:10

Politics

Makaza Border Crossing Point May Be Expanded by 2 Truck Lanes

The Makaza border crossing point may be expanded by two truck lanes, one in each direction, according to Bulgarian Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2015, Monday // 16:47

Society

BBLF Raises BGN 36,000 to Fight Breast Cancer and Child Abandonment  

The Seventh Annual Ball of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF) raised a record BGN 36,000 to support the prevention of breast cancer and child abandonment.

Society | February 9, 2015, Monday // 17:20

Temperatures In Bulgaria To Hit New Low

Chilly winds from the north will take over Bulgaria on Monday.

Society » Environment | February 9, 2015, Monday // 08:48

Sam Smith, The Star of Grammy's 2015

Sam Smith stormed the 57th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night. The British artist was the big winner at the ceremony, taking home four awards.

Society » Culture | February 9, 2015, Monday // 09:31

Crime

Sofia Appellate Court Upholds 4-Year Prison Term for Ex Interior Minister

The Sofia Appellate Court has upheld the 4-year prison term of former Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov over the blocked wiretapping motions.

Crime | February 9, 2015, Monday // 17:50

World

Obama, Merkel Vow to Push for Diplomatic Solution to Ukraine Conflict

The United States and its European allies remain committed to finding a diplomatic solution to tensions with Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, US President Barack Obama said on Monday.

World | February 9, 2015, Monday // 21:42

EU Delays Expansion of Russia Sanctions Ahead of Minsk Summit

European Union foreign ministers on Monday delayed the implementation of a new round of sanctions against Russia to give a chance to a fresh peace initiative led by France and Germany.

World » EU | February 9, 2015, Monday // 19:08

Tsipras Reaffirms Anti-Austerity Policies

The newly elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, a member of the left-wing SYRIZA party, announced further measures to restore the country's stability on Sunday, in contradiction with the bailout plan outlined by EU partners.

World » Southeast Europe | February 9, 2015, Monday // 07:50

US Move to Arm Ukraine Will Break Intl Accords, Russia’s UN Envoy Says

The United States would violate a number of international agreements if it started supplying weapons to the Ukrainian military at the request of the government in Kiev, Russia’s UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin said on Monday.

World » Russia | February 9, 2015, Monday // 21:06

Novinite Insider

Spanish Ambassador: Bulgaria Needs to Boost Legal Security to Increase FDI

Bulgaria and Spain have ample opportunities for collaboration according to Spanish Ambassador.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | February 9, 2015, Monday // 06:56
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