ARCHIVE - 6 July 2016

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Business

Bulgaria Seeks to Attract Foreign Investors in Seven Sectors

Bulgaria will focus its efforts on attracting foreign investments in seven sectors of its economy.

Business | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 17:18

Inspections Along Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast Brought Extra BGN 200 M in Revenues

The large-scale tax inspections, which have been conducted in Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts since June, have brought extra BGN 200 M in revenues.

Business » Finance | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 15:00

Iranians 'in Talks' to Open Oil Refinery in Bulgaria

Iran's Ambassador to Bulgaria Abdollah Norouzi has said entrepreneurs from his country are eyeing the prospect to open an oil refinery in Bulgaria.

Business » Energy | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 10:08

Politics

Bulgaria's Ex-FM Under Fire over Clinton Email on Belene Nuclear Plant

Former Bulgarian Minister Nickolay Mladenov has downplayed suggestions of irregularities in its communication with the US at the time Bulgaria ended a nuclear project with Russia.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 11:19

Bulgarian DefMin Backs New Powers Granted to Army in Counter-Terrorism Bill

Bulgaria's defence ministry expressed support for the the controversial bill on countering terrorism approved by the government at its regular meeting on Wednesday.

Politics » Defense | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 19:05

Bulgarian PM Orders Ministers to Inspect Levels of Corruption

At the regular meeting of the government on Wednesday, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov ordered the ministers to check the levels of corruption in their respective ministries.

Politics » Domestic | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 16:48

Bulgaria's Govt OKs Controversial Anti-Terror Bill

The government of Bulgaria has adopted draft legislation that gives law enforcement and security agencies rights to curb civil liberties in case of a terror emergency.

Politics » Domestic | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 12:35

Bulgaria's Presidential Vote 'Due on November 06'

Government sources say the presidential elections are to be held on November 06, daily 24 says citing unnamed officials.

Politics » Domestic | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 10:53

Socialist Leader Rules Out Running in Bulgaria's Presidential Vote

Bulgarian opposition leader Korneliya Ninova has said she does not intend to run in the presidential elections scheduled for this autumn.

Politics » Domestic | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 09:41

Bulgaria's President Repeats Intention Not to Run Again

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has said he took the decision not to seek a second term alone, citing personal reasons.

Politics » Domestic | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 08:09

Bulgaria's New Anti-Terror Bill Sparks Controversy

The Bulgarian government is to vote Wednesday on new anti-terrorism legislation that, if approved, will give police and the armed forces sweeping powers in case of a terror emergency.

Politics » Domestic | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 07:31

Society

Pegida ex-Official, Dutch Branch Leader Boast Migrant Hunt in Bulgaria

Expelled Pegida frontwoman Tatjana Festerling was in Bulgaria to hunt down migrants seeking to cross from Turkey together with the head of the movement's Dutch offshoot, Edwin Wagenveld, her own posts show.

Society | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 15:19

Sofia Breathes Festival to Change Venues This Year

The Sofia Breathes urban culture festival will surprise its guests this August as organizers say its latest edition will be held on different streets than those used before.

Society » Culture | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 11:54

Sports

Bulgaria's Ivet Lalova Qualifies for 200 M Final at Euro Athletics Championship

Bulgarian athlete Ivet Lalova-Collio qualified for the 200 metres final of the European Athletics Championships which began in Amsterdam on Wednesday and is lasting until Sunday.

Sports | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 19:41

Crime

Bulgarian Customs Officials Prevent Smuggling of Record Quantity of Heroin

Bulgarian customs officials have prevented the smuggling of more than 200 kilogrammes of heroin through the border with Turkey.

Crime | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 18:02

Bulgarian Authorities Seize Gold Worth Over BGN 60 000 in Men's Underwear

Bulgarian customs officials seized contraband golden jewellery worth more than BGN 60 000 at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint.

Crime | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 15:42

Quotes

Today's Quote: The EU's Future

"There is only one path for Europe, Mr Jucker - change or death!"

Quotes | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 07:45

Today's Quote: Velvet Glove

"You cannot fight terrorism with a velvet glove...

Quotes | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 07:39

World

EU Parliament Approves Establishment of European Border and Coast Guard

The European Parliament approved on Wednesday the establishment of a European Border and Coast Guard (EBCG) agency.

World » EU | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 20:43

7000 Migrants, Over 400 Smugglers Were Detained in Bulgaria in 2015

Bulgarian authorities detained 7000 migrants and more than 400 smugglers in the interior of the country last year.

World » Southeast Europe | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 16:06

Bulgarians in Ukraine Demand Cultural Autonomy, Own Administrative Center

Ethnic Bulgarians in Ukraine are asking for cultural autonomy, with the city of Bolgrad remaining an administrative center for the community in the adjacent towns and villages, a Ukrainian lawmaker of Bulgarian descent has said.

World » Ukraine | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 14:14

Novinite Insider

Legal Experts on Brexit: The Risks for Bulgaria

It is now clear - Brexit will affect the lives and businesses of many people not only in Britain but also in countries of the European Union.

Novinite Insider | July 6, 2016, Wednesday // 14:32
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