ARCHIVE - 2 April 2016

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Politics

New EU Funding Earmarked for Loans to Bulgaria's Businesses

The Bulgarian government is launching new loan options for businesses as of April, expecting to allocate up to EUR 600 M to small and medium enterprises, the country's Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 12:22

Bulgaria to Restructure Road Transport Agency over Alleged Wrongoing

Bulgaria is to make structural changes to its road transport agency after the revelation of possible woringdoing in the issuence of driving licenses and certificates to road transportant company, Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski has said.

Politics » Domestic | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 11:20

Ousted Leader of Bulgaria's DPS Meets Turkish PM in Ankara

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has received Lyutvi Mestan, who was expelled as head of Bulgaria's third-largest DPS party.

Politics » Domestic | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 10:57

Society

Sofia Landmarks Light Up for Autism Awareness Day

Bulgaria's capital Sofia and other citis will mark the World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, with key buildings lighting up to show support for a worldwide information campaign.

Society | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 11:46

Crime

Police Detain 44 Irregular Migrants Near Bulgaria's Haskovo

As many as 44 irregular migrants have been arrested near the village of Bregovo, Southern Bulgaria, police in the main regional city, Haskovo, have said.

Crime | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 16:52

Bulgaria Chief Prosecutor Speaks Out against Burqas in Public

No burqas should be worn in public in Bulgaria, Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov has said.

Crime | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 13:20

World

Austria Demands EU Civilian-Military Mission at External Borders

Austria's Defense Minister Hans-Peter Doskozil has said his country now stands ready to send military officers to protect its borders, amidst a possible surge in the number of migrants from the Middle East this spring.

World » EU | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 15:29

Putin Calls for End to Renewed Nagorno-Karabakh Fighting

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an end to the fierce fighting renewed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, where a conflict is threatening to resurface after having remained frozen since 199s4.

World » Russia | April 2, 2016, Saturday // 16:39
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