ARCHIVE - 12 May 2016

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Business

National Audit Office to Inspect Management of Sofia Public Transport Co.

Bulgaria’s National Audit Office will inspect the management of the Sofia Urban Mobility Centre, the municipal company operating public transport in the Bulgarian capital.

Business | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 22:01

Bulgaria to Allocate BGN 81 M to Programme for Unemployed

Bulgaria's Employment Agency will allocate BGN 81 M to participants in the programme “Education and employment”.

Business | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 12:53

EBRD Forecasts Bulgarian Economy to Grow by 2.5 % in 2016, 2017

In its latest Regional Economic Prospects released on Wednesday, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is forecasting that the Bulgarian economy will grow by 2.

Business | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 11:02

Early Bookings Show More Tourists Planning Holiday in Bulgaria This Summer

All leading markets are registering increase in the number of early bookings made by people wishing to spend their holiday in Bulgaria during the forthcoming summer.

Business » Tourism | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 20:49

Politics

Bulgaria's FM Mitov to Meet Azerbaijan's Aliyev in Baku

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov is heading to Azerbaijan on Friday, May 13, to discuss energy, transport, and cultural ties, his press office says.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 13:42

Bulgaria's Anti-Graft Draft Law Fails to Make it Past Committee

A committee with Bulgaria's Parliament has failed to give the green light to an anti-corruption draft that would create a national agency fighting graft and coordinating work of a number of institutions.

Politics » Domestic | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 19:01

Ban on Face-Covering Veils in Bulgaria Passed by MP Committee

Lawmakers at a parliamentary committee have adopted on first reading nationwide a restriction on the wearing of veils covering a person's face in public places, local media report.

Politics » Domestic | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 18:33

Bulgaria's President 'Concerned' over Six-Point Referendum

President Rosen Plevneliev has expressed concern over a referendum on Bulgaria's political system approved by Bulgarian lawmakers.

Politics » Domestic | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 16:47

Bulgaria PM Says IMF Head Would 'Do Her Best' to Pay Visit

The International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Christine Lagarde will "do her best" to visit Bulgaria and make herself familiar with anti-smuggling effort and efforts toward judicial reform, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.

Politics » Domestic | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 15:39

Bulgaria's Kalfin Denies Presidential Ambitions after Resignation as Deputy PM

Former Bulgarian Deputy PM and Labor Minister Ivaylo Kalfin has said that for the moment he does not intend to take part in battles as "symbolic" as this year's presidential race.

Politics » Domestic | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 14:21

Bulgaria's GERB to Nominate Another Deputy PM as Labor Min

The head of main ruling GERB party's faction in Parliament has said Tomislav Donchev, Deputy PM for Economic Development, will be its nomination to take over as Labor and Social Policy Minister.

Politics » Domestic | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 13:52

Bulgarian MPs Approve Holding of Six-Point Referendum on Political System

The Bulgarian parliament approved on Thursday the holding of a six-point referendum on the political system proposed by popular TV host Slavi Trifonov.

Politics » Domestic | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 08:13

Society

Residents of Bulgaria's Garmen Renew Protests Against Illegal Roma Dwellings

Residents of the Bulgarian village of Garmen renewed on Wednesday their protest against illegal dwellings in the Roma neighbourhood.

Society | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 11:56

Bulgaria's Poli Genova to Perform at Eurovision Semifinal on Thursday

The Bulgarian representative at this year's edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, Poli Genova, will perform in the second semifinal taking place in Stockholm on Thursday evening.

Society » Culture | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 10:16

Sports

Ludogorets Claims Fifth Consecutive Championship Title in Bulgaria

Ludogorets Razgrad claimed its fifth consecutive championship title three rounds before the end of this year's edition of Bulgaria's top football division, the A Group.

Sports | May 12, 2016, Thursday // 09:17
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