ARCHIVE - 27 March 2015

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Business

Metro Extension to Business Park Sofia to Open on 8 May

The Metro extension to Business Park Sofia will open for passengers on 8 May, according to Stoyan Bratoev, director of the Sofia underground railway system.

Business | March 27, 2015, Friday // 13:19

Bulgaria Business Confidence Increases in March

Bulgaria’s business climate index has improved in March led by increased optimism in industry and services, official data showed on Friday.

Business | March 27, 2015, Friday // 11:57

Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Expects New Governor of Bulgarian National Bank by end-April

Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov has suggested that a decision on appointing a new Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) should be in place by end-April.

Business » Finance | March 27, 2015, Friday // 21:30

Bulgaria’s Gross External Debt at EUR 39 B in end-January

Bulgaria’s gross external debt amounted to EUR 39,040.6 million (91.5% of GDP) in end-January 2015, decreasing by EUR 724.5 million (1.8%) from end-2014 (EUR 39,765.1 million, 94.7% of GDP).

Business » Finance | March 27, 2015, Friday // 18:43

Bulgaria Repays EUR 1.5 B Bridge Loan

Bulgaria has repaid in full a EUR 1.

Business » Finance | March 27, 2015, Friday // 16:42

Bulgaria’s Bromak Objects to Judges Due to Rule on Scrapping of KTB’s Licence

Bromak, the majority shareholder in Bulgaria’s collapsed Corporate Commercial Bank, has challenged the five-judge panel of the Supreme Administrative Court which is to rule on an appeal against the withdrawal of the lender’s banking licence.

Business » Finance | March 27, 2015, Friday // 14:34

Bulgarian Project Company for Oil Pipeline Burgas-Alexandroupolis Welcomes New CEO

The Bulgarian project company established for the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline, which was suspended several years ago, will undergo a senior-level reshuffle as of March 31.

Business » Energy | March 27, 2015, Friday // 19:43

Politics

Plevneliev, Djukanovic Discuss Projects to Increase Energy, Transport Connections

President Rosen Plevneliev told Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic that the Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans was a foreign policy priority issue for Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 27, 2015, Friday // 20:35

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister: Montenegro Is Ready to Join NATO

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has urged all Balkan countries to join NATO and the EU, adding that this is the only move that would bring the much-needed security in the region.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 27, 2015, Friday // 17:10

Montenegro Is Ready to Join NATO, Bulgarian PM Says

The statement was made by Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov following talks with his counterpart Milo Dukanovic Friday.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 27, 2015, Friday // 12:37

Director of Bulgaria’s Registry Agency Removed from Office

Ventsislav Spiridonov, Director of Bulgaria’s Registry Agency has been removed from office through an ordinance of the Justice Ministry coordinated with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Domestic | March 27, 2015, Friday // 16:22

Society

Bulgaria’s Vidin Terminates Waste Collection, Disposal Contract with Concessionaire

Bulgaria’s northwestern municipality of Vidin has terminated the waste collection and disposal services contract with Titan AS, according to Dobromir Dilov, interim Mayor.

Society | March 27, 2015, Friday // 18:01

Intensive Rain Expected Across Bulgaria

Heavy rains are expected across all of Bulgaria on Friday.

Society » Environment | March 27, 2015, Friday // 07:35

Red Hot Chilli Pipers Greet Bulgarian Audience Prior to May Performance

The Scottish band Red Hot Chilli Pipers that is expected to arrive for a first-time performance in Bulgaria at the opening of the 20th annual Salon of Arts at the Sofia National Palace of Culture sent a video greeting to their fans.

Society » Culture | March 27, 2015, Friday // 10:33

Liberian-Registered Ship Impounded at Varna Port After Unpaid Debt

The vessel with 14 Ukrainian sailors on board, currently anchored at the Varna port, ASIAN DREAM has issued state of emergency.

Society » Incidents | March 27, 2015, Friday // 13:46

Nineteen People Injured After Explosion in New York City's East Village

According to the latest available information, 19 people were injured during the explosion in an apartment building in Manhattan, New York on Thursday evening.

Society » Incidents | March 27, 2015, Friday // 09:38

Sports

Bulgaria to Skip Euro Weightlifting Contest Over Positive Doping Test

Bulgaria has withdrawn its weightlifting team from next month’s European championship after 11 athletes failed a doping test.

Sports | March 27, 2015, Friday // 10:52

World

Germanwings Co-pilot Hid Mental Illness from Employer - Prosecutors

Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot of crashed Germanwings plane, has hid the details of an “existing illness” and “corresponding medical treatment” from his employers, according to German prosecutors.

World | March 27, 2015, Friday // 20:53

Crashed Germanwings Plane Co-Pilot Battled Depression, Media Reports Say

As airlines struggle to come to terms with the loss of 150 human lives in the crash of Germanwings plane in the French Alps, reports have started to emerge that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, 28, had been battling mental health problems.

World | March 27, 2015, Friday // 09:59

Airlines Implement Further Security Measures

Lowcost airlines easyJet, Air Transat and Norwegian Air Shuttle have announced a change in the rules for pilots during flights.

World | March 27, 2015, Friday // 08:29

Turkish President Erdogan Pledges Support for Saudi Arabia Military Operation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has accused Iran of further aggravating the conflict between Sunniis and Shiites in Yemen.

World » Southeast Europe | March 27, 2015, Friday // 11:52
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