ARCHIVE - 5 October 2015

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Business

Russia Informs Turkey about Turkish Airspace Violation, PM Davutoglu Says

Moscow has informed Ankara via diplomatic channels about a violation of Turkey’s airspace by a Russian warplane, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said, according to TASS.

Business | October 5, 2015, Monday // 18:14

Bulgaria’s C-Bank Moves to Improve Supervisory Role

Bulgaria’s central bank BNB on Monday adopted a plan for reforming its banking supervision activities which takes into account the conclusions made by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the country’s Audit Office.

Business » Finance | October 5, 2015, Monday // 19:22

Politics

Bulgaria Confirms Readiness to Work Toward Achieving Council of Europe’s Goals  

The Bulgarian presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe starting next month has been in the focus of Monday’s meeting between the Secretary General of the Council Thorbjorn Jagland and Bulgaria’s newly appointed permanent represent

Politics » Diplomacy | October 5, 2015, Monday // 21:16

Director of Bulgaria's Defence Information Service Reportedly Resigns

The director of Bulgaria's Defence Information Service, Yordan Bakalov, has reportedly submitted his resignation.

Politics » Defense | October 5, 2015, Monday // 07:48

Defense Minister Rejects Resignation of Bulgaria’s Military Intelligence Chief

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has rejected the resignation of Yordan Bakalov, head of the Military Intelligence Service.

Politics » Domestic | October 5, 2015, Monday // 16:06

Bulgarian PM Expresses Support for Director of Defence Information Service

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov expressed on Monday his support for the director of the Defence Information Service – Yordan Bakalov.

Politics » Domestic | October 5, 2015, Monday // 12:47

Bulgaria to Open 312 Overseas Polling Stations for Referendum on E-Voting

Bulgarians living abroad will be able to vote in the national referendum on October 25 on the introduction of remote electronic voting at 312 polling stations in 45 countries.

Politics » Domestic | October 5, 2015, Monday // 11:51

Bulgarian President Will Not Summon National Security Council over Refugee Crisis

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will not summon the consultative council for national security over the refugee crisis and the problems of the country's armed forces.

Politics » Domestic | October 5, 2015, Monday // 09:01

Society

Bulgaria Submits First Nomination for Global Teacher Prize

A Bulgarian nomination for the Global Teacher Prize, an annual USD 1 million award given to teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession, will be submitted for the first time in 2015.

Society » Education | October 5, 2015, Monday // 09:57

Sports

Sofia City Court Upholds Insolvency of CSKA Football Club

Sofia City Court (SGS) upheld the insolvency of Bulgarian football club CSKA Sofia and ruled that the club has been insolvent since 31 December 2014.

Sports | October 5, 2015, Monday // 11:56

Crime

Bulgarian Customs Seize 42 Kg Heroin Hidden in Truck’s Wheels

Customs officers at Bulgaria’s Black Sea port of Burgas have seized 42.4 kilogrammes of heroin being smuggled in the wheels of a German-registered truck, the Bulgarian Customs Agency said on Monday.

Crime | October 5, 2015, Monday // 21:54

Bulgaria’s Traffic Police Proposes Criminalization of Speeding

The Traffic Police department of the Sofia police directorate will propose changes to the Penal Code and the Road Traffic Act aimed at strengthening sanctions for violations.

Crime | October 5, 2015, Monday // 13:35

World

NATO Condemns Russian Violations of Turkish Airspace

NATO allies have called on Moscow to take all necessary measures to ensure that  incidents like the recent violations of Turkish airspace by Russian warplanes do not take place in the future.

World | October 5, 2015, Monday // 20:14

NATO to Discuss Violation of Turkish Airspace by Russian Fighter Jet

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that he will convene a meeting of the North Atlantic Council later in the day to discuss the Russian airstrikes in Syria, including a violation of Turkey’s airspace by a Russian military jet.

World | October 5, 2015, Monday // 17:25

Turkey Claims Russian Fighter Aircraft Violated Its Airspace

In a written statement issued on Monday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry claims that a Russian fighter aircraft violated its airspace in the southern district of Yayladagi in the province of Hatay on Saturday.

World | October 5, 2015, Monday // 10:59

Majority of EU Countries Move to Ban Growing GM Crops - Greenpeace  

At least 16 EU member states plus four regions in other EU countries are prohibiting the growing of genetically modified (GM) crops on their territories under new rules, Greenpeace has said.

World » EU | October 5, 2015, Monday // 16:43

Portugal's Ruling Centre-Right Coalition Wins General Elections

The ruling centre-right coalition, composed of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the People's Party (CDS-PP), won the general elections held in Portugal on Sunday.

World » EU | October 5, 2015, Monday // 10:10

Greek Government to Present Draft 2016 Budget, Policy Programme to Parliament

The government of recently re-elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will present to parliament the draft 2016 budget and the policy programme on Monday.

World » Southeast Europe | October 5, 2015, Monday // 14:06
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