ARCHIVE - 13 June 2016

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Business

UK Bookmaker Granted Access to Bulgarian Market

The State Commission on Gambling has given bet365, a UK-based bookmaker, the green light to operate in the country's gambling market.

Business | June 13, 2016, Monday // 17:08

Bulgaria Still Looking for Options to Build Sofia-Vidin High-Speed Road

As many as BGN 217 M (EUR 108.

Business | June 13, 2016, Monday // 16:41

Inflation in Bulgaria Stood at 0% in May

According to the latest figures of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) released on Monday, the inflation in Bulgaria stood at 0 %.

Business | June 13, 2016, Monday // 12:00

Bulgaria Will be Able to Get Third of Its Gas Supplies from Greece

Bulgaria will be able to receive up to three million cubic metres of natural gas from Greece daily.

Business » Energy | June 13, 2016, Monday // 13:05

Politics

Bulgaria's Justice Min Lashes Out at Judicial Watchdog over Rejected Legal Changes

The Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) of Bulgaria has tarnished its country's reputation by turning down key amendments to legislation concerning the management of courts and the prosecution, Justice Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva has said.

Politics | June 13, 2016, Monday // 19:16

Bulgaria President Condemns Orlando Mass Shooting

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev has extended his condolences to victims of the Orlando gay nightclub attack which has claimed the lives of at least 50 people.

Politics | June 13, 2016, Monday // 14:34

Bulgaria FM Downplays Reports of Planned UN Ambassador Recall

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov has dismissed suggestions that the ministry is planning to recall Stefan Tafrov, the incumbent Ambassador of the country to the United Nations.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 13, 2016, Monday // 17:45

Bulgaria Granted Citizenship to 900 Foreigners in 2014 - Eurostat

According to the latest figures of Eurostat released on Monday, Bulgaria granted citizenship to 900 foreign nationals in 2014.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 13, 2016, Monday // 14:56

Bulgarian MEP Reelected as Deputy Head of European Federalists

Andrey Kovatchev, a Bulgarian MEP, has been reelected as the deputy chairman of the Union of European Federalists (UEF), his EPP party's press office has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 13, 2016, Monday // 14:50

EU Regional Commissioner Set to Visit Bulgaria on Thursday, Friday

EU Regional Policy Commissioner Corina Cretu is expected to arrive on a two-day visit to Bulgaria on Thursday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 13, 2016, Monday // 09:49

Society

Irina Bokova Grabs Women's Leadership Award

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova has been handed out the Global Women's Leadership Award at the Global Summit of Women 2016 in Poland.

Society | June 13, 2016, Monday // 21:32

Heat to Follow Changeable Weather in Bulgaria after Wednesday

An abrupt rise in temperatures will begin on Wednesday after Tuesday brings showers to much of Southeastern Bulgaria and other regions, private Nova TV station's forecast says.

Society » Environment | June 13, 2016, Monday // 20:08

Bulgarian Authorities Prohibit Bathing at Polluted Beach in Varna

Bathing at the Officers' beach in Bulgaria’s Black Sea capital of Varna has been prohibited due to polluted water.

Society » Environment | June 13, 2016, Monday // 13:49

International Yoga Day to Be Marked in Bulgaria Next Week

Sixteen Bulgarian cities will be part of the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21, the organizers have said.

Society » Culture | June 13, 2016, Monday // 13:49

Sports

Bulgaria’s Top Tennis Players Drop One Place in ATP, WTA Rankings

Both of Bulgaria’s top tennis players dropped with one place in the latest ATP and WTA rankings released on Monday.

Sports | June 13, 2016, Monday // 11:08

UEFA Warns Russia, England of Possible Disqualification After Fan Clashes

On Sunday the Executive Committee of UEFA expressed its disgust at the violent fan clashes surrounding Saturday’s Euro 2016 Group B encounter between England and Russia.

Sports | June 13, 2016, Monday // 10:46

World

Death Toll in Orlando Club Shooting Rises to 50

At least fifty people were killed and 53 other injured in the mass shooting which occurred at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday.

World | June 13, 2016, Monday // 08:43

Northern Irish Football Fan Dies in Accident in Nice

A supporter of Northern Ireland has died after an incident in the city of Nice in the early hours on Monday.

World » EU | June 13, 2016, Monday // 14:11
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