ARCHIVE - 4 February 2016

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Business

Bulgaria's ISP Sector 'Generally Clean'

Although Bulgaria's internet service providers are generally not infiltrated by "organized crime or corrupt politicians", fears are growing a Russian businessman might get a hold of the biggest Bulgarian telecom, a recent analysis argues.

Business | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 10:08

Bulgaria Warns of 18 Unlicensed Investment Intermediaries

Bulgaria’s Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) has warned the potential investors about 18 firms that are not entitled to operate as investment intermediaries in the country.

Business » Finance | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 19:24

Two Bulgarian Resorts Rank Among Ten Cheapest Destinations for Russian Tourists

The Bulgarian Black Sea resorts of Sunny Beach and Golden Sands rank among the ten cheapest destinations for Russian tourists this year.

Business » Tourism | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 12:05

Politics

Bulgarian Nomination for UN Secretary-General to be Announced by End of March

The Bulgarian nomination for UN Secretary-General will be unveiled by the end of March.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 14:03

Bulgarian PM Meets UN Secretary-General, US State Secretary in London

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov met with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US State Secretary John Kerry in London on Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 10:03

President Plevneliev Meets Bulgarian Community on Argentina Visit

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has met with representatives of the Bulgarian community during a visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, his press office has said.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 08:26

EU Commission Forecasts Bulgarian Economy to Grow by 1.5 % in 2016, 2 % in 2017

According to the European Commission winter economic forecast released on Thursday, the Bulgaria economy will grow by 1.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 13:14

Bulgaria to Contribute EUR 5.9 M to EU Grant for Refugees in Turkey

Bulgaria will contribute EUR 5.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 08:41

Society

Bulgaria Warns of Potentially Dangerous Rainfall in Burgas Region  

Bulgaria’s weather forecast service NIMH has issued Code Yellow alert for Burgas Region for Thursday, warning of potentially dangerous rainfall in the night to Friday.

Society » Environment | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 16:35

Female Body Found on Beach in Bulgaria's Chernomorets

A female body was found on the northern beach in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Chernomorets on Thursday morning.

Society » Incidents | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 14:45

Sports

Bulgaria Defeats Hungary, Latvia in Fed Cup

Bulgaria defeated Hungary and Latvia in its matches from Europe/Africa zone Group 1 of the Fed Cup.

Sports | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 16:17

Bulgaria Drops to 75th Place in FIFA Ranking

The Bulgarian men's national football team dropped three positions in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World ranking released on Thursday.

Sports | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 15:13

World

German Police Arrest 3 Algerians Suspected of Plotting Terror Attack

German police have arrested three Algerians suspected of ties to the Islamic State group who allegedly planned a terrorist attack in Berlin, Deutsche Welle reported on Thursday.

World | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 21:21

Bulgaria Pledges EUR 400,000 to Help War-affected Syrians in 2016

Bulgaria’s immediate contribution into the global effort to alleviate the plight of the Syrian people affected by the civil war in their country will reach EUR 400,000 in 2016, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.

World | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 18:11

UN Envoy Suspends Intra-Syrian Talks for Three Weeks

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura suspended on Wednesday the intra-Syrian peace talks for three weeks due to differences between the government and opposition delegations.

World | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 10:57

EU Trebles Assistance Pledge for Syrians in 2016

The European Union has pledged over EUR 3 B to help the Syrians living inside the country as well as the refugees and the neighbouring countries hosting them in 2016.

World » EU | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 15:55

General Strike Paralyzes Greece

A massive general strike against unpopular pension reforms gripped Greece on Thursday.

World » Southeast Europe | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 20:37

Queues Remain at Bulgaria-Greece Border amid Greek General Strike

Two key border crossings between Bulgaria and Greece are expected to remain closed to traffic on February 04 as Greek farmers are taking part in Thursday's general strike.

World » Southeast Europe | February 4, 2016, Thursday // 07:56
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