ARCHIVE - 25 April 2016

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Business

Bulgarian Truck Drivers Give up Plans to Block Border with Greece Over Easter

Bulgarian truck drivers have reversed their plans to stage blockades at checkpoints along the country's border with Greece during the forthcoming Easter holiday.

Business | April 25, 2016, Monday // 12:53

Bulgarian Government, Business to Outline Steps for Stable Economic Growth

Businessmen and representatives of the government will gather on Monday to outline five steps for stable economy at this year's first national discussion from the “Yes! To Bulgarian economy” campaign.

Business | April 25, 2016, Monday // 10:17

Bulgaria’s BEH Signs EUR 535 M Loan Deal to Repay Debt to Units of AES, ContourGlobal

State-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) group has agreed a bridge loan of EUR 535 M to repay debt of its subsidiary NEK to the local units of U.

Business » Energy | April 25, 2016, Monday // 17:59

Competition Regulator Carries out Inspection at OMV Bulgaria

Officials of the Commission for Protection of Competition (KZK) are conducting a sudden inspection at the premises of OMV Bulgaria on Monday.

Business » Energy | April 25, 2016, Monday // 14:50

Politics

Daniel Mitov Discussing Migration, EU-Turkey Deal with EP’s Elmar Brok

The migration crisis in Europe and progress in the implementation of the related EU-Turkey deal have been on the agenda of a meeting of Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov with the Chairman of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs Elma

Politics » Diplomacy | April 25, 2016, Monday // 20:43

Bulgarian Defence Minister Embarks on Two-Day Official Visit to Croatia

Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev is expected to arrive on a two-day official visit to Croatia on Monday.

Politics » Defense | April 25, 2016, Monday // 12:05

Most Bulgarians Feel Pessimistic about Convicting Officials of Corruption - Poll

A new survey has shown that tolerance to corruption among Bulgarian citizens is very low but only one out of 10 believes it is very likely for an official to be convicted on corruption charges in the country, bTV reported on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | April 25, 2016, Monday // 21:54

Bulgaria’s PM Hints at Possible Revision of Controversial Changes to Electoral Code

GERB are inclined to revise the controversial changes to the Electoral Code that have provokedthe discontent of the people, the leader of the dominant party in Bulgaria’s governing coalition has said.

Politics » Domestic | April 25, 2016, Monday // 16:39

Management of Sofia's Public Transport Company Resigns

The management of the Sofia Urban Mobility Center, the municipal company operating the public transport in the Bulgarian capital, has submitted its resignation.

Politics » Domestic | April 25, 2016, Monday // 14:03

Society

Incident at Arms Manufacturing Plant Kills Two in Bulgaria's Kazanlak

Incident at the Arsenal arms manufacturing plant in the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak claimed the lives of two workers on Monday.

Society » Incidents | April 25, 2016, Monday // 11:58

Crime

Bulgaria Sends Two Polish Citizens to Jail for Drug Trafficking

A Bulgarian court has sentenced two Polish citizens to six year in prison and fines of BGN 200,000 (EUR 100,000) each for heroin trafficking.

Crime | April 25, 2016, Monday // 19:00

Bulgarian Authorities Detain 21 Illegal Migrants Near Border with Turkey

Bulgarian border police officers have detained 21 illegal migrants near the border with Turkey.

Crime | April 25, 2016, Monday // 11:00

World

Austria Re-introduces Checks on Border with Hungary

Austria has re-introduced checks on its border with Hungary to curb the flow of irregular migrants, AP reported on Monday.

World » EU | April 25, 2016, Monday // 20:05

Preliminary Results Show Serbia's Incumbent PM Winning About Half of Votes

According to the latest preliminary results, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic won about half of the votes in the early parliamentary elections held on Sunday.

World » Southeast Europe | April 25, 2016, Monday // 09:02
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