ARCHIVE - 9 May 2015

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Business

Financial Performance of 152 Bulgarian State-Owned Companies Deteriorated by BGN 739 M in 2014

The financial performance of 152 companies with a state-owned stake of over 50% deteriorated substantially in 2014 as compared to 2013, according to Bulgarian economic policy think-tank Institute for Market Economics (IME).

Business | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 16:04

Pre-Tax Profit of Bulgarian Energy Holding Down 36.6% in 2014

The pre-tax profit of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) plummeted by 36.6% on an annual basis in 2014, according to a financial report of the company.

Business » Energy | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 12:15

Politics

Bulgaria’s President: Firm Condemnation of Fascism Helped Europe Move On

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has said that the unanimous condemnation of fascism has helped Europe move forward and preserve peace.

Politics | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 13:16

Bulgaria’s President, Defense Minister to Visit Mongolia, Republic of Korea

Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea will sign a memorandum on cooperation in the sphere of defense during a visit of Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev and President Rosen Plevneliev to the country.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 14:50

World

Attackers in Macedonia's Kumanovo 'Surrender to Police'

Attackers who opened fire on police in the Macedonian town of Kumanovo have turned themselves in to police, local news outlets report.

World » Southeast Europe | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 23:28

Over 10 Injured in Shootout between Police, Armed Group in Kumanovo

Over 10 people have reportedly been injured in a firefight between police officers and an armed group in Macedonia’s Kumanovo.

World » Southeast Europe | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 14:29

Police Officers Injured in Shootout in Macedonia’s Kumanovo

Three police officers have been hospitalized with gunshot injuries in Macedonia’s Kumanovo, according to reports of local news agencies.

World » Southeast Europe | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 11:18

Gazprom Announces Launch of Construction of Turkish Stream Gas Pipeline

Gazprom has launched the construction of the sea section of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline, according to Alexei Miller, CEO of the Russian energy giant.

World » Russia | May 9, 2015, Saturday // 10:45
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