ARCHIVE - 16 July 2015

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Business

FT: ECB Moves to Reassure Bulgaria, Romania on Greek-Owned Banks

The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced secret credit lines to Bulgaria and Romania to avoid fallout from the Greek crisis, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Business | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 19:45

Cooperation with Israel Can Help Innovation in Bulgaria – IBA Chief

Bulgaria and Israel have common interests and priorities in a number of areas such as computer technology, education, healthcare, infrastructure, energy and transport, the head of Bulgaria’s investment promotion agency has said.

Business | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 17:58

Trade Unions See Bankruptcy Push at Bulgarian Arms Plant VMZ Sopot

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has claimed that military plant VMZ Sopot is being pushed towards bankruptcy aimed at a change of ownership.

Business | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 15:15

Logistical Center to Be Built near Stara Zagora under JESSICA initiative

PIT BOX EOOD will build a logistical center in the southern village of Madzherito, Stara Zagora Municipality, under a EUR 1.9 M project financed under the EU’s JESSICA initiative.

Business | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 13:40

Bulgaria Is 57th in International Innovations Ranking – Deputy Minister

Bulgaria ranks 57th in the world by innovations, according to Deputy Economy Minister Daniela Vezieva.

Business | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 09:57

Bulgaria Ranks Among Top 3 Most Popular Destinations for TUI Russia This Summer

Turkey, Egypt and Bulgaria have become the most popular destinations for Russian tourists this summer, the Association of Russian Tour Operators said on Thursday, citing data provided by TUI Russia.

Business » Tourism | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 21:55

Early Launch of Struma Highway's Lot 4

The last 3 kilometers of lot 4 to the Struma highway will be opened for traffic on Thursday afternoon.

Business » Tourism | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 09:45

Politics

Luxembourg Minister Deeply Skeptical about Bulgaria’s Partial Accession to Schengen

Jean Asselborn, Minister of Immigration and Asylum of Luxembourg, has expressed deep skepticism about the possibility of even a partial accession to Schengen of Bulgaria.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 12:16

MEPs Back Airline Passenger Data Collection System

The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (LIBE) approved Wednesday draft EU rules on sharing and protecting the Passenger Name Record (PNR) data of people flying to or from the EU, and its use by member states and Euro

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 10:59

EU Commission Assesses Bulgarian Efforts on Judicial Reform as Satisfactory

Bulgarian Justice Minister Hristo Ivanov revealed on Wednesday that the European Commission (EC) had assessed the efforts of the Bulgarian government on the judicial reform as satisfactory.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 10:06

Bulgarian Parliament’s Budget Commitee Approves Anti-Graft Draft Bill

The budget and finance committee in Bulgaria’s parliament approved on first reading the draft bill on the prevention of corruption among senior public officials on Thursday, BGNES reported.

Politics » Domestic | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 20:58

Society

3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwestern Bulgaria

An earthquake of magnitude 3 on the Richter scale was registered in southwestern Bulgaria on Thursday.

Society » Environment | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 08:34

Intoxicated Swedish Tourist Died in Bulgaria's Slanchev Bryag Resort

A Swedish tourist died in Slanchev Bryag after falling off a hotel balcony late Wednesday evening.

Society » Incidents | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 10:23

Sports

Bulgarian Sets World Record for Deepest Saltwater Scuba Dive for Women

The Bulgarian Ina Dimitrova set a world record for the deepest scuba dive in saltwater for women.

Sports | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 11:57

World

Georgia Condemns Russian Demarcation Activities in South Ossetia

The foreign ministry of Georgia issued on Wednesday a note of protest to Russia over the illegal installation of banners marking the so-called “state border” of the breakaway region of South Ossetia.

World | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 13:03

Eurozone Finance Ministers Agree In Principle to EUR 7 B Bridge Loan for Greece

Eurozone finance ministers have agreed in principle to grant a EUR 7 B bridge loan to Greece.

World » EU | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 13:59

German Finance Minister Still Sees Temporary Grexit as Better Option

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble still thinks that a temporary exit of Greece from the eurozone would perhaps be a better option for the country.

World » EU | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 11:06

Banks in Greece to Reopen Monday after ECB Boosts Emergency Lending

Banks in Greece will reopen on Monday, Greek news agency ANA-MPA reported on Thursday, citing banking sources.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 19:01

Romania’s President Vows Support for Serbia’s EU Accession Bid

Romania clearly supports Serbia's EU goal to join the EU and hopes that membership negotiations between Belgrade and Brussels would begin this year, Romania's President Klaus Iohannis said on on Thursday.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 16:48

Macedonian Army to Help Police Handle Migrant Inflow

Macedonian army units will be deployed to help police cope with an influx of migrants across its borders, President Gjorge Ivanov has said.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 16:07

Jean Claude Juncker Visits Two Cyprus Communities

European Commission's Chair Jean Claude Juncker will be visiting Cyprus over the next two days.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 11:35

Greek Parliament Approves Bailout Reforms Despite Split within SYRIZA

The Greek Parliament approved early on Thursday a bill of reforms, which Athens has to implement in order to be granted a new bailout by international creditors.

World » Southeast Europe | July 16, 2015, Thursday // 07:59
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