ARCHIVE - 17 May 2015

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Politics

Bulgargaz, Qatargas Declare Interest in Cooperation

Bulgargaz and Qatargas have signed a letter of interest in cooperating with each other, the Bulgarian government said on Sunday.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 14:16

No Bulgarian Personnel Hit by Kabul Suicide Bombing

No Bulgarian military personnel has been affected by the suicide bombing that claimed the lives of at least three people near Kabul main airport on Sunday morning, the Defence Ministry in Sofia said in a statement.

Politics » Defense | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 12:12

Society

Four Die in Hostel Fire Near Tokyo

A fire at two adjacent hostels in Kawasaki, southwest of Tokyo, claimed the lives of at least four people on Sunday.

Society » Incidents | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 13:35

World

Turkey Says Shoots Down Intruding Syrian Helicopter

Turkey has said its fighter jets have shot down a Syrian helicopter violating its airspace.

World | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 12:47

Suicide Blast Targeting EUPOL Staff Kills at Least Three in Kabul

At least three people have been killed in Afghanistan when a suicide bomber detonated a car near Kabul main airport on Sunday morning.

World | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 11:22

EU Foreign Ministers to Draft Joint Position on Macedonia Crisis Monday

The European Union foreign ministers will discuss the tense political situation in Macedonia on Monday, Bulgaria’s foreign minister Daniel Mitov has said.

World » EU | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 16:12

EU Vice President Georgieva Urges Restraint in Macedonia

European Commission Vice-President Kristalina Georgieva on Sunday voiced concern about political crisis in Macedonia and urged restraint to avoid violence.

World » EU | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 15:09

Video Purportedly Showing Macedonia’s Zaev Seeking Bribe Released on YouTube

A video recording purportedly showing Macedonian opposition Social Democrat leader Zoran Zaev arranging for receiving a bribe of EUR 200,000 in his capacity of Mayor of Strumica has been published online, independent .

World » Southeast Europe | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 19:36

Tens of Thousands Urge Macedonia's PM Gruevski to Go

Thousands of protestors demanded the resignation of Macedonia’s prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and his cabinet on Sunday.

World » Southeast Europe | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 17:46

Macedonia Cuts Number of ‘Armed Group’ Members Killed in Kumanovo

Macedonian authorities have cut the number of the members of the armed group killed by police forces in Kumanovo last week, MIA news agency reported.

World » Southeast Europe | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 16:46

Protestors Call on Macedonia PM Gruevski to Step Down

Thousands of people have joined the protest rally called by the Macedonian opposition in Skopje on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevsku.

World » Southeast Europe | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 15:34

Tens of Thousands Expected to Join Anti-Government Protest in Macedonia

Thousands of people are expected to seek the resignation of Macedonia’s Conservative Prime Minister Nikola Gruevsku during a protest rally in Skopje on Sunday.

World » Southeast Europe | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 10:54

Novinite Insider

To GM or Not to GM: A Few Words in Defense of Genetic Modification

"It's the poor who suffer" due to European reluctance to GMOs, since solutions which could help meet needs of the poor "are stopped by the rich"...

Novinite Insider » Special Report | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 00:13

Marinela Petreska: Anti-Gruevski Sentiment in Macedonia Runs High

The pro-government demonstration planned by Macedonian authorities for Monday is an attempt to beguile those who still refuse to realize the depth of the current political crisis in the country, the head of a Macedonian NGO said on Sunday.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | May 17, 2015, Sunday // 18:33
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