ARCHIVE - 17 August 2015

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Business

Foreign Direct Investment in Bulgaria Reaches Almost EUR 800 M in H1

According to preliminary figures of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), which were released on Monday, the foreign direct investment in the country in the first half of the year amounted to EUR 799.6 M.

Business » Finance | August 17, 2015, Monday // 15:50

Bulgaria 'Satisfied' with Greece's Move to Scrap Withhdolding Tax

The Bulgarian Finance Ministry has voiced its content with the move by Greece to revoke a 26% withholding tax on transactions from sources in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Ireland.

Business » Finance | August 17, 2015, Monday // 14:02

Politics

Putin: Bulgaria's NATO Membership Does Not Mean End to Relations with Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin assured on Monday that Bulgaria's NATO membership would not mean an end to its relationship with Russia.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 17, 2015, Monday // 18:09

Bulgaria Needs Effort to Incite Investment - Commissioner Georgieva

Bulgaria must do more to create favorable conditions for investment under the so-called "Juncker Plan", the EU Commission Vice President for Budget and Human Resources has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 17, 2015, Monday // 09:18

Mayor of Bulgaria's Varna Prohibits Drinking Alcohol in Public

The mayor of Varna Ivan Portnih has issued a ban on the consumption of alcohol at outdoor public spaces on the territory of the Bulgarian Black Sea capital and the nearby resorts.

Politics » Domestic | August 17, 2015, Monday // 19:04

Society

Bulgarian Population Could Drop Below Five Million in 2070 - Forecast

The population of Bulgaria could decrease by two million people, dropping to a total of five million people in 2070.

Society | August 17, 2015, Monday // 20:28

Sofia Boasts First Grass-Covered Tram Tracks

The Bulgarian capital already has its first grass-covered tram tracks, which are located in the sections of the rails passing through the Ruski pametnik (Russian monument) square.

Society » Environment | August 17, 2015, Monday // 17:14

Code Orange Alert Issued for Bulgaria on Monday over Rain, Thunderstorms

A Code Orange warning is in force in five Bulgarian regions on Monday, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected after weeks of simmering heat.

Society » Environment | August 17, 2015, Monday // 08:53

Bulgaria to Pick Its Junior Eurovision 2015 Contender

Bulgaria is starting on Monday the choice of young girl or boy to represent the country in the 2015 Junior Eurovision song contest.

Society » Culture | August 17, 2015, Monday // 10:51

Sports

Bulgaria's Dimitrov Scores Tough First Victory in Cincinnati

Bulgarian top male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov defeated on Sunday Lukas Rosol (Czech Republic) at the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sports | August 17, 2015, Monday // 10:01

Crime

Mayor of Bulgaria's Karlovo Charged with Willful Neglect

Emil Kabaivanov, Mayor of the Bulgarian town of Karlovo, has been indicted with charges of willful neglect of a project to renovate and upgrade his town's sewage system using funding from the EU.

Crime | August 17, 2015, Monday // 12:46

World

At Least Sixteen People Die as Bomb Explodes in Central Bangkok

At least sixteen people died and dozens were injured as a bomb exploded in central Bangkok on Monday.

World | August 17, 2015, Monday // 16:12

Latest Coalition Negotiations in Turkey Fail to Reach Agreement

The latest round of negotiations on forming a coalition government in Turkey failed to reach agreement and the country is increasingly heading for early elections.

World » Southeast Europe | August 17, 2015, Monday // 20:59

Latest Clashes in Mariupol Reportedly Kill Seven People

Seven people were reportedly killed in the latest clashes, which occurred in the coastal city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine overnight.

World » Ukraine | August 17, 2015, Monday // 14:56

Novinite Insider

Tourism in Bulgaria: Watch the Birdie & the Marketing Tip

Novinite is publishing an article by Yoav Chudnoff on tourism in Bulgaria and on where he thinks the problems actually are. Contrary to what many say, he believes the government is not to blame.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 17, 2015, Monday // 11:47
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