ARCHIVE - 19 May 2016

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Business

Bulgaria-Romania Danube Bridge 2 Generates EUR 43 M in Revenue since Launch

Danube Bridge 2 linking Bulgaria’s Vidin with Kalafat in Romania has generated revenue of EUR 43 M since opening for road and rail traffic in the middle of June 2013, Bulgarian Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski has said.

Business | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 20:24

Russian Black Sea Pipeline Options 'Shouldn't Be Forgotten' - BulgarianDeputy PM

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister has said alternative options to have a Russian pipeline build under the Black Sea should be taken into account.

Business » Energy | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 10:58

Sweden’s Assa Abloy Acquires Bulgarian-Based Locking Systems Maker Mauer

Sweden’s Assa Abloy, a global door opening solutions provider, has acquired Mauer, a leading manufacturer of cylinders and locks and supplier of locking products in Bulgaria, for an undisclosed sum.

Business » Industry | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 21:04

Wiz Air Adds Three New Destinations from Sofia in December

Low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced that three new flight destinations will be available just before Christmas.

Business » Tourism | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 13:50

Politics

Bulgaria Ranks among Top 5 in EU by Number of Victims of Trafficking in People

Bulgaria is among the EU countries with the greatest number of registered victims of trafficking in human beings, according to a new report by the European Commisson.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 16:19

Four EU Experts to Analyze Bulgaria's Prosecution

Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov has announced that four magistrates from different countries are expected to arrive in Bulgaria on May 30 to conduct an analysis of the national prosecuting authority.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 08:06

Bulgarians Abroad to Protest until Election Code Changes Reversed

A representative of Bulgarian nationals living abroad said on Tuesday protests will be held until MPs agree to rescind amendments to election rules restricting the number of polling stations outside the country.

Politics » Domestic | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 08:26

Society

EgyptAir Confirms Wreckage Found in Mediterranean Is from Missing Flight MS804

EgyptAir has confirmed media reports that debris found off Greek island of Karpathos is from the company’s Airbus A320 which went missing with 66 passengers and crew on board on Thursday.

Society » Incidents | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 21:41

Aircraft Debris Found during Search for Missing EgyptAir Jet

Greek state television has said that aircraft debris had been found in the sea during a search for a missing EgyptAir jet, Reuters reported on Thursday.

Society » Incidents | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 18:29

Helicopter Crashes Near Bulgaria's Nesebar, Pilot Dies

A helicopter has crashed near the village of Gyulyovitsa, in the municipality of Nesebar on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, local officials say.

Society » Incidents | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 14:42

Sports

Poll Names Bulgaria's Dimitrov 'Most Overrated Tennis Player'

Grigor Dimitrov has been named as "the most overrated player in tennis right now" in a poll conducted among 31 professional players by US sports website ESPN.

Sports | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 12:28

Crime

German Police Arrest Three Bulgarians over Bank Card Skimming

German police have arrested three Bulgarian citizens on charges of skimming of bank cards in Germany.

Crime | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 17:13

World

EgyptAir Plane Reportedly Crashed in Mediterranean

Greek civil aviation sources say the EgyptAir flight MS804 that went missing early on Thursday crashed into the Mediterranean, AFP reports.

World | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 11:33

EgyptAir Flight Goes Missing from Radar

An EgyptAir flight with 59 passengers and 10 crew has disappeared on its way from Paris to Cairo, the airline says.

World | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 07:21

Montenegro Moves Closer to NATO Membership

NATO foreign ministers signed the accession protocol for Montenegro on Thursday.

World » Southeast Europe | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 17:57

EU Calls on Macedonia to Adhere to Przino Agreement to Resolve Crisis

The European Commission has called on all political parties in Macedonia to find a common agreement that serves all citizens in order to resolve the political crisis in the country.

World » Southeast Europe | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 15:44

Macedonia's Early Elections Postponed Indefinitely

Macedonian lawmakers backed a ruling by the country's election watchdog under which the snap election initially scheduled for June 05 will be indefinitely postponed.

World » Southeast Europe | May 19, 2016, Thursday // 10:25
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