ARCHIVE - 23 November 2015

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Business

Lukarski Invites Chinese Investors to Do Business in Bulgaria     

Economic cooperation with China is on Bulgaria’s priority list, taking into account the huge potential and brisk development of the world’s second largest economy, Bulgaria’s Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski has said.

Business | November 23, 2015, Monday // 16:28

Bulgaria Businesses Warn against Plans to Increase Annual Leave

Extending the annual leave entitlement by five days will drastically reduce Bulgarian GDP, reducing it by up to 2.3%, an employers' association has warned.

Business | November 23, 2015, Monday // 12:27

Bulgaria PM Backs Sofia-Shanghai Sister Cities Agreement

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is supportive of plans to turn the country's capital Sofia and the Chinese city of Shanghai into sister cities, the government's press office has said.

Business | November 23, 2015, Monday // 10:19

Bulgaria, China to Hold Investment Forum before CEE Summit

An investment forum bringing together Chinese and Bulgarian businesses is due on Monday, ahead of the Fourth China-CEE summit in Shanzhou on November 25-27.

Business | November 23, 2015, Monday // 09:07

Bulgaria Expects Offers for EUR 650 M Loan to Energy Holding Co. in 2-3 Weeks

The Bulgarian Energy Holding company has invited potential lenders to extend a loan of up to EUR 650 M, BNR radio broadcaster reported on Monday.

Business » Energy | November 23, 2015, Monday // 20:13

Chinese Co to Build Sunflower Oil Plant in Bulgaria's Burgas

A Chinese company is to set up a sunflower oil production facility in the industrial zone of Burgas, Bulgaria's Economy Ministry has announced.

Business » Industry | November 23, 2015, Monday // 13:02

Go2Balkans Conference to Look for Joint Tourism Promotion in SE Europe

A Southeastern European conference called Go2Balkans is due to begin in Sofia on Wednesday bringing together tour operators, hoteliers and municipalities from Bulgaria and the wider region.

Business » Tourism | November 23, 2015, Monday // 09:52

Politics

Child Poverty Highest in Bulgaria, Romania

Romania are the countries where EU member states where children are at greatest risk of poverty and social exclusion, the European Parliament (EP) states in a press release.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | November 23, 2015, Monday // 11:44

Crime

Embezzelement Trial against Bulgarian Consultancy Head Suspended

Bulgaria's prosecuting authority has suspended the case against Bogomil Manchev, the head of Risk Engineering consultancy, two years after the case was launched.

Crime | November 23, 2015, Monday // 14:42

Quotes

Today's Quote: The President Is an Injured Carrier Pigeon

"When our head of state is like an injured carrier pigeon or a bottomless mailbox walking around to explain who told him what, [and does so] to the detriment of Bulgarian citizens, the result will be like this: ones will go around us, others will mock at

Quotes | November 23, 2015, Monday // 14:55

World

Police Find Abandoned Explosive Belt in Paris

Police have found an explosive belt dumped in a dustbin in Paris, French TV channel BFM reported on Monday.

World | November 23, 2015, Monday // 21:36

Belgian Police Charges Fourth Suspect over Paris Attacks

A fourth person has been charged with terror offences in Belgium in connection with the November 13 deadly attacks in Paris, SkyNews reported on Monday, citing police sources.

World | November 23, 2015, Monday // 21:04

Lufthansa Cabin Crew Set to Strike Again on Thursday, Friday

Lufthansa cabin crew will go on strike again on Thursday and Friday over pay and retirement demands, newswires have reported.

World | November 23, 2015, Monday // 19:17

Bulgarians Least Happy with Accommodation in EU Despite High Home Ownership Rate

Most people in the EU were owners of their dwellings last year, official statistics showed on Monday.

World » EU | November 23, 2015, Monday // 18:44

Belgian Police Arrest 16 in Anti-Terror Raids

Sixteen people have been detained after an hours-long police operation in Brussels on Sunday, Belgian police have confirmed.

World » EU | November 23, 2015, Monday // 07:14

Macedonia Will Let in Only Migrants Who Will Be Accepted in EU  

Macedonia will do whatever is needed to prevent unauthorized crossing of its borders, the country’s Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki has said.

World » Southeast Europe | November 23, 2015, Monday // 17:36
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