ARCHIVE - 2 July 2015

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Business

Ernst & Young Foresees Modest Growth of Bulgarian Economy in 2015-2016

In its latest report, which was presented on Thursday, Ernst & Young foresees a modest growth of the Bulgarian economy for this and next year.

Business | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 16:09

Bulgaria's Q1 GDP Grows 2% Y/Y

According to preliminary estimates, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bulgaria in the first quarter of 2015 exceeded BGN 17 B, amounting to BGN 2395 per capita.

Business | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 14:39

Deposits in Bulgarian Banks Increased to Record Level in Past Year

The savings of citizens and non-profit organisations in Bulgarian banks increased by more than BGN 1.5 B in the past year.

Business » Finance | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 10:49

Bulgarian Watchdog Orders Market Withdrawal of 10 000 Liters of Diesel Fuel

10 000 liters of diesel fuel have been withdrawn from the market following inspections by a regional unit of Bulgaria’s State Agency for Metrological and Technical Surveillance at filling stations on the territory of the Silistra municipality.

Business » Energy | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 14:56

Politics

New Operational Program in Bulgaria to Improve SME’s Access to External Financing

Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be able to access EUR 102 M from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under a new operational program, “SME Initiative.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 14:06

Bulgaria Granted Citizenship to 808 Foreign Nationals in 2013 - Eurostat

According to the latest figures of Eurostat, which were released on Wednesday, Bulgaria granted citizenship to 808 foreign nationals in 2013.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 09:47

Bulgaria Needs to Focus Efforts on Completing Motorway Ring – Minister

Bulgaria needs to focus efforts on the completion of the motorway ring so that traffic along smaller roads can be alleviated, according to Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova.

Politics » Domestic | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 17:42

Bulgaria Raises Retirement Age as Part of Pension Reform

The normal retirement age in Bulgaria will gradually rise to reach 65 years for both men and women in 2037, parliament has decided.

Politics » Domestic | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 17:35

Bulgaria Sets Up Animal Police Service

Bulgaria has made its first steps toward the creation of an animal police service, MEP Emil Radev has said.

Politics » Domestic | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 13:13

Bulgaria MP Committee Passes Questions in Voting Rules Referendum

Lawmakers in Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee have given the green light to questions due to be put to a vote in a referendum on election rules this autumn.

Politics » Domestic | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 08:30

Society

No Risk for Bulgaria from Forest Fires Around Ukraine’s Chernobyl

Forest fires in the exclusion zone around Ukraine’s closed Chernobyl nuclear power plant haven’t led to a rise in radioactivity levels in Bulgaria, the Interior Ministry in Sofia said on Thursday.

Society » Incidents | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 20:27

Bulgarian Ambassador to US Says Was Subject to Hack Attack

Bulgaria's Ambassador to the US Elena Poptodorova has said her mail address has been "hacked" as part of a scam.

Society » Incidents | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 10:19

Crime

Ex Bulgarian Public Official Gets 2 Years in Jail for Leaking Wiretapping Data

A former employee of Bulgaria’s State Agency Technical Operations (DATO), a special entity at the Council of Ministers in charge of the use of special surveillance equipment, has been sentenced to two years of imprisonment, according to a media statement

Crime | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 15:58

Bulgarian Court Increases Prison Sentence of Pazardzhik Imam over Preaching Radical Islam

The Plovdiv Appellate Court has increased the sentence of Ahmed Musa Ahmed, imam in Pazardzhik, over preaching an anti-democratic ideology, incitement of hatred and participation in an unregistered organization, from one to two years of imprisonment.

Crime | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 13:17

World

Ferry with 173 Capsizes in Central Philippines

At least 34 people are known to have drowned after a ferry carrying 173 passengers on board has capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines.

World | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 11:03

Eurogroup to Halt Talks with Greece Until After Bailout Referendum

The Eurogroup on Wednesday said it was ending contact maintained with Greece on a daily basis until the referendum on a bailout proposals made to the country is held Sunday.

World » EU | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 07:25

Result of July 5 Referendum in Greece Too Close to Call – Poll

With less than 72 hours left to Sunday’s bailout referendum in Greece, a poll suggests that the majority of Greeks would support the creditors’ proposals for comprehensive structural reforms in return for fresh bailout money.

World » Southeast Europe | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 19:04

Donbass Introduces Special Regime of Self-Governance, to Hold Local Elections

The authorities of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) will introduce a special regime of self-governance on its territory and plan holding local elections on October 18.

World » Ukraine | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 12:59

Ukraine President Says No Special Status for Donbass in Constitution

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that a special status the country's Donbass region in the east will not be enshrined in the constitutional amendments prepared recently.

World » Ukraine | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 08:56

Novinite Insider

Hurghada, El Gouna and Soma Bay, Three Faces of Egypt’s Red Sea

Novinite is publishing brief sketches on Hurghada, Soma Bay and El Gouna - three places a group of journalists, including two members of Novinite team, visited at the invitation of Egypt's Ministry of Tourism in mid-June.

Novinite Insider » Features | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 23:52

Steve Hanke: Greek Drama Ending in Farce

"With the failure of the Greek government to make a scheduled payment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), we have moved from high drama to low farce.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 16:22

Bulgaria Will Continue Helping Moldova Build Closer Ties with EU

Bulgaria remains committed to the European integration of Moldova, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said at a meeting with outgoing Moldovan Ambassador in Sofia Alexandru Prigorski on Thursday.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | July 2, 2015, Thursday // 21:27
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