ARCHIVE - 9 April 2016

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Business

Bulgaria's Gas Hub Proposal 'Not on Agenda' in Moscow

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has made clear that Bulgaria's intentions to build a "gas hub" are not being discussed in Moscow.

Business » Energy | April 9, 2016, Saturday // 11:57

Unit 5 of Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Plant Shut Down for Planned Repair

A unit of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Bulgaria has been switched off to undergo repair, plant officials have said.

Business » Energy | April 9, 2016, Saturday // 11:13

Politics

Bulgaria's Police Reform to Make It to Floor Despite Rejection by Committee

Draft amentments to the Interior Ministry Act will be put to a debate by full Parliament even though they were rejected by the internal affairs committee earlier this week, Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Tsetska Tsacheva has said.

Politics » Domestic | April 9, 2016, Saturday // 16:47

Bulgaria Socialist Leader Urges 'Balanced' Policy ahead of Russia Visit

The leader of Bulgaria's socialist party (BSP) has called for a "more balanced" foreign policy of the country, suggesting the government needs to adopt its position on the sanctions against Russia.

Politics » Domestic | April 9, 2016, Saturday // 15:53

Bulgaria's New Anti-Corruption Bill 'Will Show No-One Is Untouchable'

The current draft of Bulgaria's anti-corruption bill will send a clear message no-one is beyond the law, Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva has argued.

Politics » Domestic | April 9, 2016, Saturday // 13:04

World

Canada Not to Backtrack as EU Calls for Visa Waiver for Bulgaria, Romania

Canada has told the EU it will not scrap visas for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens despite the EU Commission's suggestions it might reintroduce visa requirement for both Canada and the United States.

World » EU | April 9, 2016, Saturday // 13:33

Nagorno-Karabakh: Russian PM Says 'Turkish Factor' Might Be Involved

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has suggested that "a Turkish factor" might also be involved in the recent renewal of clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region controlled by ethnic Armenian separatists and surrounded by Azerbaijan.

World » Russia | April 9, 2016, Saturday // 14:16
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