ARCHIVE - 23 June 2016

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Business

Bulgaria to Back Lending to SMEs with EUR 102 M in EU Funds by 2020

Bulgaria is the third country in the EU which has secured resources for lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the European Regional Development Fund, Deputy Economy Minister Daniela Vezieva has said.

Business | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 20:23

Swiss-Bulgarian IT Firm Wins Most Secure Cloud Platform Award

PCloud, a Swiss company with Bulgarian IT know-how, has won the most secure data storage cloud service award for 2016 at the Cloud & DevOps World Awards.

Business | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 16:29

Bulgaria, Russia Discuss Future of Equipment Built for Scrapped Belene NPP Project    

The energy ministers of Bulgaria and Russia have agreed that the two countries need to find a mutually acceptable solution for the future use of the equipment already produced for the abandoned Belene nuclear power plant project.

Business » Energy | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 21:47

EC Closes 2012 Power Exports Case against Bulgaria

The European Commission has closed the case 4062/12/ENER against Bulgaria related to restrictions on electricity exports and imposing of import and export taxes, the Energy Ministry announced on Thursday.

Business » Energy | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 19:47

Politics

Bulgarian Foreign Minister, WJC Delegation Discuss Challenges to Regional, Global Security

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov and visiting representatives of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) discussed challenges to regional and global security, the Foreign Ministry in Sofia announced in a statement on Thursday.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 20:56

Bulgaria Moves to Punish Preaching of Radical Islam by Imprisonment

The preaching of radical Islam in Bulgaria will be punishable by imprisonment of up to three years or a fine up to BGN 5,000 (EUR 2,500) under draft changes to the Penal Code.

Politics » Domestic | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 15:47

Bulgaria's Socialist Opposition Demands Resignation of Interior Minister

The largest opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) demanded the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova on Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 12:09

Society

Bulgaria to Have Another Sunny Summer Day on Friday

Weather will be mostly sunny in Bulgaria on Friday, with maximum air temperatures expected in a range from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, Darik radio station has reported.

Society » Environment | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 17:39

Gunman Storms Cinema in Germany, Leaving at Least 25 People Injured

At least 25 people have been injured after a man stormed a cinema theater in Viernheim, near Frankfurt, in central Germany, Bild reported on Thursday.

Society » Incidents | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 18:54

Four Bulgarians Die in Head-on Collision in Greece

Four Bulgarians died on the spot in a head-on collision occurring on the Alexandroupoli-Ormenio road in Greece.

Society » Incidents | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 14:01

Child Lost in Forest Near Bulgaria's Karlovo Has Been Found

The nine-year-old boy who had gone missing in the forest between the villages of Bogdan and Stoletovo in the municipality of Karlovo was found on Wednesday evening after being spotted by a citizen.

Society » Incidents | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 09:13

Young Man Goes Missing in Maritsa River in Bulgaria's Plovdiv

A 19-year-old man went missing in the Maritsa river in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv on Wednesday evening.

Society » Incidents | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 08:41

Sports

Bulgaria's Stiliyan Petrov to Join Aston Villa for Pre-season Training

Bulgarian midfielder Stiliyan Petrov will join the first team of Aston Villa in its pre-season training.

Sports | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 15:14

Bulgaria's Rhythmic Gymnastics Athlete Undergoes Successful Spine Surgery

Bulgaria's rhythmic gymnastics athlete Tsvetelina Stoyanova underwent a successful four-hour surgery of her spine on Wednesday.

Sports | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 11:29

Crime

Bulgarian Authorities Bust Illegal Distillery in Monastery in Pomorie

Bulgarian customs officials busted an illegal distillery and nearly three tonnes of illegal alcohol in the Saint George monastery in the Black Sea town of Pomorie on Wednesday.

Crime | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 14:25

IntMin: 424 Organised Crime Groups Operate in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's interior ministry is monitoring 424 organised crime groups which are operating on the territory of the country.

Crime | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 13:11

Armed Robbery of Office Takes Place in Sofia

Three masked men robbed an office of a firm for confectionery located on the Suhodolska street in the Bulgarian capital shortly before or after midnight on Thursday.

Crime | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 09:57

World

Britons Brave Bad Weather to Vote in EU Referendum

Long queues have formed in front of some polling stations in which British voters cast ballots in a closely fought EU referendum.

World » EU | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 18:26

UK Holds Second Referendum on Its EU Membership

The UK is holding on Thursday a referendum on whether the country should continue its membership to the EU or leave the Union.

World » EU | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 10:48

Gazprom Plans to Further Increase Gas Exports to Non-CIS Countries

Gazprom plans to export at least 165 billion cubic meters of gas to non-CIS countries in 2016, the deputy chairman of the management board, Alexander Medvedev, has said.

World » Russia | June 23, 2016, Thursday // 17:18
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