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Business

Bulgaria’s PM: At least ? of Hemus Motorway Will Be Ready by End of Term in Office

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has vowed that at least half of the Hemus motorway will be completed by the end of the term in office of the current government.

Business | August 3, 2015, Monday // 20:59

5km Long Section of Bulgaria’s Hemus Motorway Opens for Traffic

The Belokopoitovo – Kaspichan section of the Hemus motorway and the biggest road junction in Bulgaria, Belokopitovo, open for traffic on Monday.

Business | August 3, 2015, Monday // 14:58

Bulgaria State Energy Cos to Save BGN 20 M This Year - Minister

Bulgarian Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has said that state-owned companies in the sector will be able to save some BGN 20 M in 2015.

Business » Energy | August 3, 2015, Monday // 10:46

Energy Watchdog Head Refuses to Resign Despite Pressure from Businesses

Bulgarian energy watchdog head has said he won't step down amid calls from employer unions which have demanded his resignation over a hike in power prices for industrial consumers.

Business » Energy | August 3, 2015, Monday // 10:09

1.7 Million Bulgarians to Spend 2015 Summer Holidays at Domestic Resorts

Bulgaria remains the favorite summer holiday destination for Bulgarian tourists, be it mountain or sea resorts, according to Rumen Draganov, Chair of the Institute for Analyses and Assessment in Tourism.

Business » Tourism | August 3, 2015, Monday // 16:02

Politics

Bulgaria Would Profit from EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement – Deputy PM Kuneva

Bulgaria is very interested in the signing of a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Japan, according to Deputy Prime Minister for European Policies Coordination and Institutional Affairs Meglena Kuneva.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 3, 2015, Monday // 19:30

Bulgaria Opens 1st Procedure under Operational Program Environment 2014-2020

The Bulgarian Managing Authority of operational program Environment 2014-2020 has launched the first grant-awarding procedure.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 3, 2015, Monday // 18:30

EU Commissioner Georgieva Urges Bulgaria to Improve Disaster Prevention

Bulgaria should work harder on preventive measures to avoid natural disasters, EU Commission Vice President Kristalina Georgieva has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 3, 2015, Monday // 13:25

Bulgarian Tax Authorities Inspecting Print Media

All print media outlets are going through inspections concerning their financial activities over the last five years, the National Revenue Agency (NRA) has said.

Politics » Domestic | August 3, 2015, Monday // 14:05

Sports

Israeli Football Players Attacked by CSKA Fans in Bulgaria

Players from FC Ashdod (Israel) were chased from the pitch by Bulgarian football fans during a match with CSKA Sofia played in Bulgaria's capital on Sunday.

Sports | August 3, 2015, Monday // 08:45

Crime

Sofia Court Postpones Decision on Extradition of Technomarket Co-founder to Italy

The Sofia City Court has postponed by a month the decision on the extradition to Italy of Nikolay Kitov, Member of the Board of Directors of Bulgarian consumer electronics retailer Technomarket.

Crime | August 3, 2015, Monday // 17:37

Bulgaria to Rule on Technomarket CEO's Extradition to Italy

A Bulgarian Court is to rule on Monday whether to extradite Nikolay Kitov, a Bulgarian entrepreneur whom Italian authorities suspect of involvement in a tax fraud scheme.

Crime | August 3, 2015, Monday // 09:11

Views on BG

Daily Mail: Bulgaria Building 'Super-Fence' to Stop Migrants

The border fence being constructed by Bulgaria to block thousands of migrants hoping for a new life in Europe appears  "all but impregnable", the Daily Mail wrote on Sunday.

Views on BG | August 3, 2015, Monday // 11:29

World

Ukraine President Hints Putin Could Attack Bulgaria, Romania

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has suggested his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin could go as far as he is allowed to, if he embarks on an offensive into Europe, including the Black Sea countries.

World | August 3, 2015, Monday // 14:39

Romania’s Petrotel Lukoil Refinery Indicted for Money Laundering

Romanian prosecutors at the Ploiesti Court of Appeals have indicted six senior officials of Petrotel, a refinery of Russia’s Lukoil in Romania, for money-laundering.

World » Southeast Europe | August 3, 2015, Monday // 20:32

Novinite Insider

Bulgarian Taxpayers' Money 'Still Going to Energy Mafia'

The money paid in taxes by Bulgarian citizens every year is still going to the pockets of the "energy mafia" even after recent reforms in the energy sector, the leader of a employers' union believes.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 3, 2015, Monday // 12:59
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