ARCHIVE - 11 April 2016

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Business

Bulgaria Had Negative Balance of Trade in January-February

In January 2016, Bulgarian exports to the EU exceeded BGN 2.

Business | April 11, 2016, Monday // 12:09

300 Bulgarian Miners to Lose Job as Mine Near Burgas Closes

Nearly 300 miners will lose their jobs as the "Cherno more" mine near the Bulgarian city of Burgas will close on Monday.

Business | April 11, 2016, Monday // 08:59

Bulgaria Commissions Upgraded Strandzha Gas Compressor Station

Bulgaria has commissioned the third of four modernized compressor stations, which is transiting 85% of natural gas to the country’s neighbours, the Energy Ministry announced on Monday.

Business » Energy | April 11, 2016, Monday // 18:30

Overnights in Bulgarian Hotels Increase in February

The number of overnights spent in Bulgarian hotels and other short-stay accommodation facilities has increased by 16.

Business » Tourism | April 11, 2016, Monday // 17:14

Politics

Bulgaria to Deploy 300 Additional Troops to Border

Bulgaria will deploy 300 additional servicemen to assist in guarding the country's borders in the event of a heightened migrant pressure.

Politics » Defense | April 11, 2016, Monday // 13:40

Bulgaria's DSB Party Demands Resignation of Transport Minister

Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), one of the parties constituting the junior coalition partner, the Reformist Bloc (RB), demanded the resignation of Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | April 11, 2016, Monday // 15:04

Bulgarian Cabinet, Trade Unions to Discuss Interior Ministry Reform

A meeting of Bulgaria's national council for trilateral cooperation is scheduled to take place in the building of the Council of Ministers on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | April 11, 2016, Monday // 09:58

Society

Bulgarian PM Unveils Archaeological Site with Museum Near Sredets

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov unveiled the completely renovated archaeological reserve Deultum near the village of Debelt in the municipality of Sredets on Sunday.

Society » Archaeology | April 11, 2016, Monday // 10:59

Sports

Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov Defeats Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic in 1st Round of Monte Carlo Masters

Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov has defeated Serbia's Filip Krajinovic 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round of the Monte Carlo ATP Masters tennis tournament, international sports news outlets reported on Monday.

Sports | April 11, 2016, Monday // 22:00

World

Bulgaria, Romania Qualify to Join Schengen Area, EC Spokesperson Has Said

The European Commission thinks that Bulgaria and Romania have met all the requirements to join the EU’s free-travel Schengen Area, a spokesperson for the EU executive has been reported as saying.

World » EU | April 11, 2016, Monday // 19:49

Bulgaria, Turkey Top Prosecutors to Discuss Refugee Crisis, Terror Threats

The refugee crisis, terrorist threats and the fight against organized crime will be on the agenda of talks between the top prosecutors of Bulgaria and Turkey in Sofia this week.

World » Southeast Europe | April 11, 2016, Monday // 20:41

Macedonian Police, Migrants Clash in Idomeni

Macedonian police clashed with migrants who attempted to illegally enter into Macedonia from Greece on Sunday.

World » Southeast Europe | April 11, 2016, Monday // 08:29

Suicide Attack Targets Police Station in Russia’s Stavropol Region

Five explosions have taken place outside of a police station a village in southern Russia, TASS reported on Monday.

World » Russia | April 11, 2016, Monday // 16:12
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