ARCHIVE - 11 July 2016

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Business

Bulgaria Launches Public Tender for Construction of 10-KM Section of Hemus Motorway

Bulgaria's Road Infrastructure Agency (API) launched on Monday a public tender for construction of a section of Hemus motorway.

Business | July 11, 2016, Monday // 19:13

Bulgaria's Trade with Third Countries Dropped in Jan-May

According to preliminary figures of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) released on Monday, Bulgaria's trade with third countries decreased in the first five months of this year.

Business | July 11, 2016, Monday // 15:41

Bulgaria to Export Honey to Iran

Bulgaria and Iran's agriculture ministers have formalized the beginning of honey exports to the Islamic Republic, the Bulgarian cabinet says.

Business | July 11, 2016, Monday // 14:53

Bulgaria, Iran to Deepen Economic Ties, Fight Against Tax, Customs Fraud

Bulgaria and Iran will work towards deepening their economic ties and coordinating their activities against tax and customs crime.

Business » Finance | July 11, 2016, Monday // 17:09

Iran Interested in Pumping Gas to Bulgaria-Greece Link

Iran is seriously interested in delivering gas to the interconnection between Greece and Bulgaria, the latter country's Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has announced.

Business » Energy | July 11, 2016, Monday // 15:31

Iran 'Likely to Join Nabucco Pipeline' amid Gas Hub Talks with Bulgaria

Negotiations between Bulgaria and Iran on Monday are tied to the forming of a "first joint gas center" in the country, Mehr News Agency writes.

Business » Energy | July 11, 2016, Monday // 15:15

Bulgaria Does Not Rule Out Revival of Ditched Nuclear Project

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has indicated the construciton of Belene, a nuclear plant that was to be built by Russia, is still on the table.

Business » Energy | July 11, 2016, Monday // 07:55

Politics

Bulgaria, Iran Sign Three Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

During its official visit to Iran, the Bulgarian delegation headed by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov signed three bilateral cooperation agreements.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 11, 2016, Monday // 18:08

Iran Invites Bulgaria to Join New Transport Corridor

Tehran has invited Sofia to take part in a new transport corridor linking the Islamic Republic with Armenia and Georgia and crossing the Black Sea, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 11, 2016, Monday // 12:25

Bulgaria PM's Visit to Iran 'Seal of Approval to Best Status in Ties'

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov's visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran highlights the "excellent" relations between the two countries, Tehran's Ambassador to Sofia has opined.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 11, 2016, Monday // 09:32

Bulgaria's PM Begins 2-Day Iran Visit Hoping to Sell Reactor

A Bulgarian delegation led by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is visiting Iran, hoping to find a buyer for a nuclear reactor and equipment produced for an abandoned plant project.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 11, 2016, Monday // 08:10

Canada to Announce Visa Waiver Schedule for Bulgaria, Romania in Autumn

Canada is expected to announce in the autumn a schedule for the lifting of visas for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 11, 2016, Monday // 20:11

Bulgarian Exports to EU Increased by 3.3 % Y/Y in Jan-April

Between January and April 2016, Bulgarian exports to the EU exceeded BGN 9.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 11, 2016, Monday // 14:50

Protesters Renew Demand for Resignation of Bulgaria's Culture Minister

Following demonstrations last week, a new protest demanded the resignation of Bulgarian Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2016, Monday // 21:38

Pharmaceutics Boss Quits Bulgaria's Presidential Race

Bulgarian entrepreneur Veselin Mareshki has announced he is withdrawing his bid for this autumn's presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | July 11, 2016, Monday // 07:25

Society

Large Fire Rages Near Bulgaria's Plovdiv

A huge fire is raging near the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv on Monday, with the fire having engulfed a large area of dry grass and stubble.

Society » Incidents | July 11, 2016, Monday // 16:08

Crime

Bulgarian MP Charged with Hooliganism Gives Up Immunity

Bulgarian MP Aleksandar Metodiev, who is charged with hooliganism, gave up his immunity from criminal prosecution on Monday.

Crime | July 11, 2016, Monday // 21:04

Bulgaria Police Find 30 Migrants in Freight Truck

As many as 30 people who irregularly crossed into Bulgaria have been found in a freight truck in the northwestern town of Vidin, police say.

Crime | July 11, 2016, Monday // 12:44

Smiles

Almonds without Chocolate

I was on the bus reading a book when someone tapped me on the shoulder.

Smiles | July 11, 2016, Monday // 07:09

World

Theresa May to Succeed David Cameron as British PM on Wednesday

British Home Secretary Theresa May is due to succeed David Cameron as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Wednesday evening.

World » EU | July 11, 2016, Monday // 18:20

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Live Aid 2.0: Is Mick Jagger Coming?

Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake and Slash are coming to Sofia on October 01, organizers of the a Live Aid event have claimed. Not everyone is convinced.

Novinite Insider | July 11, 2016, Monday // 13:26

Qirjako Kureta: Bulgaria, Albania Shall Focus on Ecotourism, Rural Tourism

As Bulgaria has completed its one-year term as the Rotating Presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), Novinite is interviewing Ambassadors of countries that are parties to the process.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | July 11, 2016, Monday // 08:34
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