ARCHIVE - 26 August 2015

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Business

Ambulances in Bulgaria to Reach Patients in 8-120 minutes, Depending on Urgency

Ambulances in Bulgaria will reach patients in 8-120 minutes, depending on the urgency of the case, according to a draft new emergency medical care standard published on the website of the Health Ministry.

Business | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 10:05

US-owned TPP AES Bulgaria Finalizes Agreement with National Power Utility

US-owned thermal power plant AES 3C Maritza East I and Bulgaria’s National Electric Company (NEK) have finalized the agreement on amending the long-term contract for purchasing electricity generated by the TPP.

Business » Energy | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 12:36

Politics

Bulgaria Lacks Progress in Fight against Corruption – US Interim Charg? d'Affaires

Bulgaria has registered progress in many spheres over the past 25 years, yet there are also worrying trends, including the economic development and the fight against corruption, according to Roderick W. Moore, interim Charg? d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy

Politics » Diplomacy | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 11:43

US Military Equipment Arrives to Bulgaria for Black Sea Rotational Force Training

US military equipment is arriving to Bulgaria for participation in the planned joint multinational activity Black Sea Rotational Force – Platinum Lion 16-1.

Politics » Defense | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 09:57

Bulgaria's Local Elections, Referendum to Cost BGN 50 M

The forthcoming local elections and referendum on remote electronic voting, which are scheduled to take place in Bulgaria on October 25, are estimated to cost BGN 50 M.

Politics » Domestic | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 14:01

Society

Bulgaria’s Govt Adopts 2015-2016 Action Plan on Poverty

Bulgaria’s government has adopted an action plan aimed at fighting poverty in an attempt to achieve the goal of reducing the number of destitute by 260 000 by 2020.

Society | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 14:45

2 Bulgarian Nationals Die in Car Crash near Serbia’s Pirot

Two Bulgarian nationals have died in a car crash on the road Nis-Dimitrovgrad, southeastern Serbia.

Society » Incidents | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 13:26

Sports

Bulgaria’s Lalova-Collio Qualifies for Women’s 200m Semi-finals in Bejing

Bulgaria’s Ivet Lalova-Collio qualified on Wednesday for the women’s 200m sprint semifinals at the Beijing 2015 World Athletics Championships.

Sports | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 17:57

Bulgaria's Chess Grandmaster Veselin Topalov Retains Leadership in St. Louis

The Bulgarian chess grandmaster Veselin Topalov retained his leadership position at the Sinquefield Cup, which is taking place in St. Louis.

Sports | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 10:46

Crime

Bulgarian National Rosen Ivanov Found Dead in London

The man found dead inside a home in south west London last week has been named as Bulgarian national Rosen Ivanov, Kingston Guardian reported on Wednesday.

Crime | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 21:44

Suspect in Virginia TV Double Killing Shoots Himself

The suspect in the killing of two television journalists in Virginia, US has shot himself on a higway in Fauquier County, according to state police, newswires reported.

Crime | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 19:54

Two TV Journalists Shot Dead Live on Air in Virginia, US

A television reporter and a cameraman were shot and killed live on air in Virginia, US on Wednesday.

Crime | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 18:21

World

Hungary Fires Tear Gas to Prevent Migrants to Leave Reception Centre

Hungarian police used tear gas to prevent some 200 migrants to leave a reception center near the border with Serbia on Wednesday, AFP reported.

World » EU | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 15:55

Don’t Take Hitchhikers in Greece, Bulgaria Tells Its Motorists

The Foreign Ministry in Sofia has advised motorists visiting Greece to avoid taking hitchhikers in their vehicles in view of increased migrant influx into Bulgaria’s southern neighbor.

World » Southeast Europe | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 20:58

Serbia, Kosovo Mark Progress in Relations After Signing Four Key Agreements

At a meeting of the EU-facilitated high level dialogue on the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina on Tuesday, Serbia and Kosovo marked a progress in their relations after signing four key agreements

World » Southeast Europe | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 08:51

Turkey to Hold Early General Elections on November 1

The Supreme Election Board officially announced on Tuesday that the early general elections in Turkey will be held on November 1.

World » Southeast Europe | August 26, 2015, Wednesday // 07:59
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