ARCHIVE - 26 July 2016

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Business

Bulgarian Energy Group BEH Places EUR 550 M Eurobond Issue - Minister

State-owned Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) has successfully placed a EUR 550 M issue of corporate bonds on international capital markets, Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has announced.

Business » Energy | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 22:23

U.S. Delegation Visits Bulgarian Arms Maker VMZ Sopot to Discuss Expansion of Ties

A delegation including representatives of the Pentagon, U.S. partner companies of VMZ Sopot visited the company to discuss opportunities to expand partnership with the leading Bulgarian arms maker, the Economy Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Business » Industry | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 20:47

Politics

Russia Refutes Bulgaria's Airspace Violation Claims

The Russian Defense Ministry has downplayed claims that its military aircraft have been involved in "provocations" in Bulgaria's airspace over the past month.

Politics » Defense | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 09:40

Bulgarian Parliament to Choose from Three Dates for 2016 Presidential Elections

Bulgaria’s Parliament is expected to consider three dates for presidential elections this week before going into summer recess on 1 August, Darik Radio reported on Tuesday.

Politics » Domestic | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 20:11

Bulgaria's ABV: Leader, ex-President Should Run Again

Left-wing Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV) has endorsed former head of state Georgi Parvanov as its proposal for a joint presidential candidate with the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP).

Politics » Domestic | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 13:43

Bulgaria Took Back 400 Migrants from EU in A Year

Less than 10 percent of requests to send back migrants from EU member states were granted by Bulgaria between July 2015 and June 2016.

Politics » Domestic | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 13:03

Society

Night/Plovdiv to Feature Dozens of Events on September 23-24

The annual "white night" of Plovdiv will be take place on September 23-24 this year, with dozens of venues and events scheduled for the duration of the festival.

Society » Culture | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 11:49

Sports

Bulgaria's Ludogorets Facing Serbia's Crvena Zvezda

Ludogorets (Razgrad) is to play against Crvena Zvezda (Belgrade) in a Champions League qualifier in Bulgaria this evening.

Sports | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 14:20

Bulgaria's Boyan Petrov Ascends His 8th Eight-Thousander

Bulgarian mountaineer Boyan Petrov has successfully climbed Nanga Parbat, fellow climber Ferran Lattore has confirmed on Twitter.

Sports | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 09:09

Crime

Austria, Hungary Bust Migrant Smuggling Network

The Austrian and Hungarian authorities have dismantled an Austrian-based organised crime ring involved in the smuggling of migrants.

Crime | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 18:24

Police Detain 35 Migrants in NW Bulgaria

Thirty-five migrants have been found in two Sofia-plated vehicles in northwestern Bulgaria, police say.

Crime | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 11:08

Suitcase Murder in Bulgaria: Russian Man Indicted

The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has indicted German Kostin, a Russian national, on charges of the murder of a minor.

Crime | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 08:41

World

Quarter of a Million Migrants Arrive by Sea in Europe so far in 2016  

The number of migrants and refugees who entered Europe by sea in 2016 through 24 July has reached almost quarter of a million, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

World | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 15:56

Islamic State Group Claims Responsibility for Normandy Church Attack

Islamic State group said a Catholic church attack in Normandy, France was carried out by its ‘soldiers’, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing a statement from the news agency of the organisation.

World » EU | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 16:45

Priest Killed in Hostage Siege in Normandy

Two men armed with knives have been "neutralized" after taking four people hostage in the French city of Rouen, Normandy, police say.

World » EU | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 12:06

New Tax Hikes Force Rise in Relocation of Greek Firms to Bulgaria

With new tax hikes having taken effect in Greece last month, the number of Greek companies relocating to Bulgaria has increased by an estimated 20-30 percent, according to greekreporter.

World » Southeast Europe | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 19:04

Migration-Wary Bulgaria, Greece Agree to Hold Joint Special Forces Exercise at Border 

Bulgaria and Greece have agreed to hold a joint exercise of their Special Forces of the common border to demonstrate unity and strength in the face of a potential surge in migration pressure, Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said.

World » Southeast Europe | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 17:42

Russia, Turkey Reach ‘Political Decision’ on Gas Pipeline, NPP Projects

Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said that Russia and Turkey have reached a political decision of the construction of two key energy projects: Turkish Stream gas pipeline and the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, sputniknews.com reported in Tuesday.

World » Russia | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 21:41

Erdogan, Putin to Meet in Two Weeks

Turkish officials have reportedly said that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in August, TASS news agency reports.

World » Russia | July 26, 2016, Tuesday // 09:56
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