ARCHIVE - 8 February 2016

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Business

Bulgarian Bicycle Exports Keep Rising

The volume of Bulgaria’s exports of bicycles increased by more than a fifth between 2013 and 2014 to almost 819,000 units, maintaining an upward trend, Bike Europe trade journal reported on Monday.

Business » Industry | February 8, 2016, Monday // 17:30

Bulgaria’s Industrial Production Index Increases in December

Bulgaria’s industrial production index increased by 0.

Business » Industry | February 8, 2016, Monday // 16:32

Politics

Potential Bulgarian Nominee for UN Chief States Intention to Carry on as EC Vice-President

Bulgaria appears to have decided on its nomination for the next United Nations Secretary General, capital.bg speculated on Monday after the government released a statement that Kristalina Georgieva has signaled her intention to carry on in her present pos

Politics » Diplomacy | February 8, 2016, Monday // 19:11

Bulgaria-EU Trade Increased in First Eleven Months of 2015

According to preliminary estimates of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) released on Monday, the trade between Bulgaria and the EU increased between January and November last year.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 8, 2016, Monday // 12:52

Bulgarian PM Appoints Deputy Education Minister

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov appointed Diyan Stamatov as Deputy Education Minister.

Politics » Domestic | February 8, 2016, Monday // 15:25

Bulgarian TV Show to Submit Petition for Holding Six-Point Referendum

One of the most popular TV shows in Bulgaria, Slavi's Show (named after its host Slavi Trifonov), will submit a petition with more than 400 000 signatures on the holding of a six-point referendum.

Politics » Domestic | February 8, 2016, Monday // 10:58

Bulgaria Ex-President Says Ankara Working to Wield Influence on Bulgarian Turks

Representatives of "the Turkish state" are applying pressure on ethnic Turks in Bulgaria, Georgi Parvanov, former President (2002-2012) and leader of coalition ally ABV, has said.

Politics » Domestic | February 8, 2016, Monday // 09:22

Bulgaria's IntMin Also Sees 'Plot against Govt'

Bulgarian Interior Minister has echoed recent comments that a scenario is being played out to discredit Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Domestic | February 8, 2016, Monday // 07:23

Society

Egypt's 'Indiana Jones' to Reveal Details of Tutankhamun's Death in Sofia Lecture

Prominent Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass promised on Monday to reveal “for the first time how Tutankhamun died” at his public lecture in Sofia.

Society » Archaeology | February 8, 2016, Monday // 14:47

Sports

Bulgarian Football Legend Hristo Stoichkov Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov is celebrating his 50th anniversary on Monday.

Sports | February 8, 2016, Monday // 16:10

Bautista Agut Triumphs in First Edition of Sofia Open

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut won the first edition of Garanti Koza Sofia Open which was held in the Bulgarian capital last week.

Sports | February 8, 2016, Monday // 09:51

Crime

Arrested Attacker Confesses to Armed Robbery Attempt in Bulgaria’s Sredetz  

One of the two attackers of a cash security van in the Bulgarian town of Sredets, Burgas Region, has confessed to an armed robbery attempt, the Ministry of the Interior said on Monday.

Crime | February 8, 2016, Monday // 20:19

Two People Killed in Two Separate Incidents in Southern Bulgaria

Two separate incidents in parts of southern Bulgaria claimed the lives of two people on Monday.

Crime | February 8, 2016, Monday // 14:54

Attempt for Armed Robbery Leaves One Attacker Dead in Bulgaria's Sredets

An attempted robbery of a security van in the Bulgarian town of Sredets on Monday morning left one of the attackers dead.

Crime | February 8, 2016, Monday // 11:32

World

IOM: Migrant Arrivals to Europe Likely to Exceed One Million in 2016

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), it is possible for the number of migrants and refugees arriving to Europe to exceed the one million mark this year as it did last year.

World | February 8, 2016, Monday // 13:51

UN Security Council Condems N Korea over Rocket Launch

The United Nations Security Council on Sunday condemned the launch of a long-range rocket by North Korea.

World | February 8, 2016, Monday // 07:43

Ilinden Crossing on Bulgaria-Greece Border Expected to Reopen at 10 p.m. Monday

Traffic at Ilinden-Exochi crossing on Bulgaria’s border with Greece is expected to resume after 10 p.

World » EU | February 8, 2016, Monday // 20:47

Greece Could Change Pension Reform Plans amid Protests

Greece's government is set to backtrack on some ideas in its proposed pension reform following negotiations with international lenders, daily Kathimerini writes.

World » Southeast Europe | February 8, 2016, Monday // 09:46

Greek Farmers to Renew Blockade at Border with Bulgaria

Greek farmers are set to close the Ilinden-Exochi crossing and other checkpoints on the border between Bulgaria and Greece on Monday amid continuing protests over their government's plans for reform to the pension system.

World » Southeast Europe | February 8, 2016, Monday // 08:12

Russia Detains Suspected IS Cell Plotting Attacks in Moscow, St. Petersburg

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained seven suspected members of the Islamic State group who allegedly planned terrorist attacks in Moscow, St.

World » Russia | February 8, 2016, Monday // 21:43
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