ARCHIVE - 2 October 2015

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Business

Bulgaria Expects to Choose Builder of Gas Link to Romania in December

A contractor is expected to be selected in early December for the construction of a gas pipeline interconnection with Romania under the Danube river bed, Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said on Friday.

Business » Energy | October 2, 2015, Friday // 18:19

Politics

Contract on Repair of Bulgaria's MiG-29 Fighter Jets to be Ratified in Few Days

Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev stated in a briefing in parliament on Friday that the contract on the repair of the country's MiG-29 fighter jets by Poland will be ratified in a few days.

Politics » Defense | October 2, 2015, Friday // 15:53

US 'Using Bulgaria' to Supply Arms to Ukraine

The United States is delivering arms to Ukraine via Bulgaria, an article on RIA Novosti reads.

Politics » Defense | October 2, 2015, Friday // 12:33

Bulgaria Needs New Fighter Jets - Defense Committee Head

The Bulgarian Air Forces urgently need new multirole aircraft and a decision on the maintenance of currently available MiG-29s, the chair of Parliament's Defense Committee has said.

Politics » Defense | October 2, 2015, Friday // 11:27

Bulgaria MPs Meeting Outdoors to Discuss Air Force

Parliament's Defense Committee is set to hold a joint meeting with military officials at the Graf Ignatievo military base, Southern Bulgaria, amid calls for urgent measures to address the needs of the country's Air Force.

Politics » Defense | October 2, 2015, Friday // 10:37

Bulgaria Moves to Align Its Refugee Legislation with EU Law  

Foreign nationals seeking international protection in Bulgaria will have the right to work in the country if a decision to grant protection is delayed for more than three months for reasons beyond their control, the country’s parliament has decided.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 2, 2015, Friday // 20:35

Bulgaria’s CIBANK, EIF Sign Deal to Provide EUR 100 M to SMEs

Bulgaria’s CIBANK will be able to provide BGN 200 M (around EUR 100 M) in loans to local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) over the next three years under a deal with the European Investment Fund (EIF), the EU Commission has announced.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 2, 2015, Friday // 17:09

1000 Bulgarian SMEs to Receive EUR 100 M in Loans Under EU Investment Plan

Following the conclusion of an agreement between the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Cibank on Friday, 1000 Bulgarian SMEs will be eligible to receive EUR 100 M in loand under the programme for Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 2, 2015, Friday // 12:03

FinMin: Debate on Increasing Bulgaria's Military Spending Is Forthcoming

Bulgarian Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said in parliament on Friday that a debate on increasing the country's military spending is forthcoming.

Politics » Domestic | October 2, 2015, Friday // 14:58

Bulgarian PM Backs DefMin, Blames Predecessors for State of Air Force

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov expressed on Friday support for Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev and blamed the previous governments for the state of the country's air force.

Politics » Domestic | October 2, 2015, Friday // 13:00

42 000 Bulgarians to Run for Mayors, Municipal Councillors in Local Elections

More than 42 000 Bulgarians have registered as candidates for mayors and municipal councillors and will contest the forthcoming local elections which are scheduled to take place on October 25.

Politics » Domestic | October 2, 2015, Friday // 09:49

Bulgarian MPs to Vote on Migration Law Amendments

Lawmakers in Bulgaria's Parliament are due to hold a final vote on amendments to current legislation on migrants.

Politics » Domestic | October 2, 2015, Friday // 07:59

Society

Children's Museum Opens Doors in Bulgaria's Sofia

A museum created specially for children opened on Thursday in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society » Education | October 2, 2015, Friday // 08:26

Crime

Bulgarian Authorities Detain 46 People Suspected of Human Smuggling

Bulgarian authorities detained 46 people suspected in human smuggling in a large-scale operation of the police, the State Agency for National Security (DANS) and the prosecutor's office.

Crime | October 2, 2015, Friday // 13:57

Lifestyle

Grigor Dimitrov Tops List of 70 Most Popular Bulgarian Celebrities – Forbes Bulgaria

Bulgaria's top ranking male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov is the country's most popular celebrity for a second consecutive year according to the Bulgarian edition of Forbes magazine.

Lifestyle | October 2, 2015, Friday // 10:38

World

Russia, U.S. Military Discuss Safety of Air Crews Operating in Syria

Defense ministry officials of Russia and the United States have discussed the safe operation of their air forces in Syria, TASS reported on Friday.

World | October 2, 2015, Friday // 17:33

Syria Crisis Could Only Be Solved with Russian Help, Merkel Says

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said only with the help of Russia could Syria's civil war be brought to an end.

World | October 2, 2015, Friday // 09:37

Oregon Shooter That Killed 9 Identified

Police say a 26-year-old man whose name is not officially confirmed has been identified as the man who opened fire in a college in the US state of Oregon.

World | October 2, 2015, Friday // 07:37

Angela Merkel’s Popularity Drops amidst Migrant Influx to Germany

The personal popularity of Chancellor Angela Merkel has dwindled amidst the massive inflow of migrants into Germany, a new monthly poll has shown.

World » EU | October 2, 2015, Friday // 21:58

Czech PM: Prague Will Respect Migrant Quotas Decision

Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have overwhelmingly rejected a permanent migrant relocation mechanis among EU member states.

World » EU | October 2, 2015, Friday // 10:07

Close to 400,000 Migrants Have Entered Greece by Sea since Start-2015 - UNHCR

Refugee and migrant arrivals in Greece are expected to hit the 400,000 mark soon, despite adverse weather conditions ,the UN refugee agency said on Friday.

World » Southeast Europe | October 2, 2015, Friday // 19:25
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