ARCHIVE - 8 August 2015

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Politics

Turkey Wants Better Exchange of Security Information with Bulgaria

Turkey demands an increased volume of information from Bulgarian security services to stem the flow of suspected terrorists, Ankara's Ambassador to NATO has said.

Politics | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 16:24

Bulgaria's Church Wants Its Opinion on Some Draft Laws to Be Considered

Bulgarian Patriarch Neofit has sent a letter to Parliament Speaker Tsetska Tsacheva wherein he demands that bills concerning healthcare, education, morals, and cultural heritage be handed to the Holy Synod for an opinion.

Politics » Domestic | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 15:53

Bulgaria PM Says New Navigation Centers Will Tackle Fuel Smuggling

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has cut the ribbon of a new coast guard navigation center in the Black Sea city of Burgas.

Politics » Domestic | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 13:58

Society

Folk Fest Drawing Tens of Thousands to Bulgaria's Koprivshtitsa This Weekend

As many as 40 000 people gathered in Koprivshtitsa for the opening day a traditional festival which is being held in the picturesque town for the eleventh time.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 11:44

Code Red Alert Issued for Eastern Bulgaria over Possible Wildfires

A Code Red warning is in force on Saturday for a number of regions of Eastern Bulgaria, the weather department with the Bulgarian Academy of Science has said.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 10:46

Bulgarian President's Eldest Son Dies Aged 14

Filip, the eldest son of Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, has died, the President's press office has said.

Society » Obituaries | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 14:59

Quotes

Today's Quote: Donald Trump

"I don’t frankly have time for total political correctness.

Quotes | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 14:44

World

Russia Denies Visa to New German Defense Attach?

Moscow has refused to issue an entrance visa to German Brig Gen Gert Gawellek, German weekly Der Spiegel has said.

World | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 12:53

Greek Gov't Demands EU Aid to Tackle Migrant Influx

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has admitted Greece cannot handle the flow of asylum seekers reaching its islands every day.

World » Southeast Europe | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 14:31

US Expands Russia Sanctions by Adding Gazprom Field

The United States on Friday announced an expansion of the list of sanctions imposed on Russia by including a oil and gas field.

World » Russia | August 8, 2015, Saturday // 12:31
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