ARCHIVE - 11 August 2015

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Business

Bulgaria's New Energy Mix Keeps Central Role of TPPs, Renewables

AES and ContourGlobal thermal power plants, alongside renewable energy sources, will remain the primary sources in the energy mix of Bulgaria, a recent document shows.

Business » Energy | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 22:06

Politics

Draft Strategy of IntMin Points to Real Threat of Terrorist Attack in Bulgaria

In a draft strategy on countering terrorism, the Interior Ministry states that Bulgaria is a potential target of terrorists.

Politics » Defense | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 08:09

Society

Life as Seen through the Eyes of 2 Egyptian Vultures

Two Egyptian vultures, Boris and Jennie, can now be monitored live after being equipped with satellite trackers, the Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds (BSPB) has said.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 18:51

WWF Bulgaria Implements Danube Sturgeon Boosting Project

WWF Bulgaria has implemented a project to release more than 50,000 baby sturgeons in the Danube to help bring the species back from the brink of extinction, AFP reported on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 11:18

Mozart Festival to Begin in Bulgaria's Pravets

For the eleventh time, the international Mozart Music Festival is to take place on August 13-17 in Pravets, Northwestern Bulgaria.

Society » Culture | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 16:39

Bulgaria's Spirit of Burgas Attracts Record Attendance of 47 000 People

The Spirit of Burgas music festival, which took place on Friday and Saturday at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, recorded an attendance of 47 000 people.

Society » Culture | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 14:11

Russian Tourist Drowns Near Bulgaria's Varna

A Russian tourist has drowned in a storm near the Black Sea city of Varna, media outlets quote Russia's Vice Consul as saying.

Society » Incidents | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 15:59

Fire Near Bulgaria's Dragoman Contained

The fire, which has been raging in a coniferous forest near the town of Dragoman in western Bulgaria, was contained on Tuesday.

Society » Incidents | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 08:58

Crime

Bulgarian Police Detain Two Men Suspected of Mounting ATM Skimmers in Sunny Beach

Bulgarian police have detained two men suspected of attaching skimming devices to ATMs at several seaside resort locations, local media reported on Tuesday.

Crime | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 13:26

World

Investigators Find “Possible” Russian-made Missile Parts at MH17 Crash Site

Possible parts of a Russian missile system have been found in eastern Ukraine at the site where the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crashed last year, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service.

World | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 16:28

US F-16 Jet Crashes in Germany, Pilot Safe

A US F-16 jet fighter crashed in Germany’s Bavaria state on Tuesday but the pilot safely ejected, the U.S. Air Force said.

World | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 14:59

Turkey Conducts Airstrikes on 17 Suspected PKK Targets

Turkey conducted a new series of airstrikes overnight, hitting 17 suspected Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) targets in the southeastern part of the country on the border with Iran and Iraq.

World | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 13:10

Japan Restarts First Nuclear Reactor Since Fukushima Disaster

Japan restarted on Tuesday its first nuclear reactor since the Fukushima disaster, which took place in 2011.

World | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 12:11

Greece, Creditors Reach Agreement on Terms of Third Bailout

Greece and its international creditors have reached on Tuesday an agreement on the terms of the third bailout programme, which Athens has to be granted in order to avoid bankruptcy.

World | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 09:12

Montenegro MPs to Debate NATO Membership Resolution

Montenegro MPs have submitted to Parliament a resolution voicing support for the country's accession into NATO, regional news outlets have reported.

World » Southeast Europe | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 17:55

Russia Might Have to Lower 2015 GDP Outlook - EconMin

Russian Economy Minister Aleksei Ulyukayev has said Moscow might have to review its current economic growth forecast after the country's Q2 gross domestic output contracted more than expected.

World » Russia | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 19:17

Gazprom Puts EUR 11.4B Overall Price Tag on Turkish Stream Pipeline

The construction of the first branch of the proposed Turkish Stream gas pipeline will cost EUR 4.

World » Russia | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 09:53

Novinite Insider

Bulgarian Expert Warns Lack of Trust in IntMin Could Result in Serious Terror Attack

Prof. Nikolay Radulov warned that the lack of confidence in the Interior Ministry and the security services could lead to a serious terrorist attack in Bulgaria.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 11:10
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