ARCHIVE - 8 November 2015

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Business

Bulgaria’s VM Finance Group Wins Most Outstanding Family Business in CEE Award

Bulgarian entrepreneurs Vassil and Alexandra Mirchevi, owners of VM Finance Group, have won the Most Outstanding Family Business in Central and Eastern Europe Award of Vienna-based Gutmann Bank.

Business | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 13:42

Politics

Bulgaria Police Protest in Sofia Despite Government Pledge to Discuss Planned Pay Cuts

Bulgarian police officers gathered in front of Parliament building in Sofia on Sunday afternoon to protest against planned cuts in their social benefits despite the a pledge by the government to withdraw the controversial legislation from parliament and d

Politics » Domestic | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 14:31

Bulgarian Govt Withdraws for Discussion Planned Pay Cuts at Police Force

The Bulgarian government has decided to withdraw for discussion with unions its controversial decision to cut social benefits of police force that has sparked protests across the country.

Politics » Domestic | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 11:56

Society

Victims of Krushuna Waterfalls Landslide Identified as British Male, Bulgarian Female

The dead bodies of two tourists killed by a landlside at Krushuna waterfalls in Bulgaria have been identified as those of a 45-year old Bulgarian female and a 57-year old British male, BTA news agency reported on Sunday.

Society » Incidents | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 15:04

Bulgarian Rescuers Find Two Tourists Killed by Landslide at Krushuna Waterfalls

Rescuers have found the dead bodies of two tourists buried by a landslide at Krushuna waterfalls in Lovech region, in central northern Bulgaria, BNT TV channel reported on Sunday, citing a municipal official.

Society » Incidents | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 12:37

World

Protesters March in Berlin against Merkel’s Open-door Migrant Policy

Protesters against the German government's open-door migrant policy marched in Berlin on Saturday in a rally organised by the Eurosceptic, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

World | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 10:58

Croatia’s Ruling Left-Wing Coalition Tied with Conservative Opposition in General Election – Exit Poll

Croatia’s ruling center-left coalition led by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has come neck-and-neck with analliance led by conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) after polls closed in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Hina news agency reported.

World » Southeast Europe | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 22:34

Death Toll from Romanian Nightclub Fire Mounts to 44

The death toll from last week’s nightclub fire in Bucharest has increased to 44 after three more people died from injuries on Sunday, the Romanian authorities said.

World » Southeast Europe | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 17:04

Russia Brings Back 11,000 Tourists from Egypt in 24 Hours

About 11,000 Russian tourists have been evacuated from Egypt over the past 24 hours in the aftermath of the deadly Russian plane crash, according to official data, TASS reported on Sunday.

World » Russia | November 8, 2015, Sunday // 16:14
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