ARCHIVE - 22 March 2015

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Business

Drilling at Bulgaria's Khan Asparuh to Begin in February 2016

First drilling at the Khan Asparuh block in the Black Sea, where significant gas deposits are though to lie, are now scheduled for February 2016, an official has said.

Business » Energy | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 12:21

Politics

Bulgaria President Also to Boycott Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow

President Rosen Plevneliev will not attend the May 9 celebrations in Moscow marking the allies' victory over Nazi Germany during World War Two.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 17:06

Bulgaria Interior Minister Meeting with Top US, Canada Officials

Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova is currently in the US to hold talks with heads if domestic security agencies.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 10:27

DPS-Backed Mayor Candidate 'Wins' Vote in Bulgaria's Newest Municipality

Nebi Bozov, supported by liberal Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party has claimed victory in the first-ever elections of Sarnitsa, the newest administrative unit in Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 21:21

'Bulgarian SYRIZA' to Be Founded Early in April

Velizar Enchev, an MP who quit the nationalist coalition Patriotic Front (PF) last year, has announced he is due to set up his new organization on April 4-5.

Politics » Domestic | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 16:48

Bulgaria's Newest Municipality Voting for Mayor in Runoff

A run-off local vote is taking place in Sarnitsa, a southwestern Bulgarian municipality that was formed as a separate unit this year.

Politics » Domestic | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 11:18

Society

Bulgaria Police Show Sketch of Dead Boy Found in Suitcase

A sketch of the 5-year-old boy whose body was discovered in a suitcase near the village of Pasarel, Western Bulgaria was released by Bulgaria's Interior Ministry on Sunday.

Society » Incidents | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 13:03

No Risk for Citizens after Bulgaria Ammo Warehouse Blast

The situation in the village of Iganovo, Southern Bulgaria, is under control after a series of explosions that rocked an ammo warehouse on Saturday evening, officials say.

Society » Incidents | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 10:49

Views on BG

Euronews: Why Is Bulgaria the EU's Most Unhappy Country?

There are various reasons that make Bulgarians the most unhappy EU citizens, according to an article that appeared on the website of Euronews earlier this week.

Views on BG | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 14:44

Smiles

English Teachers Can Be Dangerous

Bulgarian MEP Nikolay Barekov last year claimed an attempt had been made on his life.

Smiles | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 11:45

Quotes

Today's Quote: Ivaylo Dichev

“Happiness is not a state of being but a process.

Quotes | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 15:12

Today's Quote: Nikolay Barekov

"My English is quite good! With these English skills I spoke to Mr [Jean-Claude] Juncker and Mr [Jose Manuel] Barroso and I am the only MEP who secured EUR 10 M for his country.

Quotes | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 11:42

World

Tunisia Museum Attacker Still Chased by Police - President

Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi has announced in a live TV interview that one of the attackers who killed 22 people in the Bardot Museum in Tunis this week is still on the run.

World | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 12:04

Bulgaria's Ataka Attending Int'l Forum of Far-Right Parties in Russia

Bulgarian nationalist party Ataka seems to have a key role in the International Russian Conservative forum held March 22 in St Petersburg, Russia.

World » Russia | March 22, 2015, Sunday // 14:00
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