ARCHIVE - 2 August 2016

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Business

Bulgaria’s Sofia Metro to Offer Full 3G, 4G Coverage

All stations and lines of Sofia Metro will now have full 3G and 4G coverage after the latest three sections of the underground railway were connected to the network, public radio broadcaster BNR reported on Tuesday.

Business | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 19:00

Politics

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Meets New UNHCR Envoy to Discuss Migration

The current situation in the Balkans and Bulgaria linked to the refugee crisis, and progress in the implementation of EU-Turkey deal on migration were on the agenda of a meeting of Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov with the newly appointed UNHCR representativ

Politics » Diplomacy | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 17:34

Russia Presses Hard for 'Eastern European' UN Chief

Russia's envoy to the United Nations has said his country sees as a "priority" the appointment of a Eastern European to the top job.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 09:25

Tsipras, Plevneliev Hail Greek-Bulgarian 'Motor' of Balkans

Cooperation between Bulgaria and Greece could be a model for the Balkans just as the one between France and Germany is a model for Europe, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras have agreed, officials say.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 07:46

Bulgaria Regains Ownership of Aircraft Repair Plant

Aircraft repair plant Avionams, which was fully privatized between 2008 and 2012, is now again wholly owned by the state, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.

Politics » Defense | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 14:12

Bulgarian Air Force Commander Seeks to Retire

Bulgarian Air Force Commander Maj Gen Rumen Radev is willing to retire from the military, the Defense Ministry says.

Politics » Defense | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 08:15

Close to 60% of Bulgarians Back Anti-terrorism Legislation - Poll

About 32% of Bulgarians believe that legislation like an anti-terrorism draft law now before Parliament is encroaching on civil rights, a new survey has shown.

Politics » Domestic | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 20:47

Bulgaria’s Opposition Socialists to Consider Six Nominations for President

A Member of the European Parliament, an Air Force General, and the current Ombudsman are three of six potential candidates of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) for the forthcoming presidential elections, Socialist leader Korneliya Ninova has announced.

Politics » Domestic | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 16:29

Society

Rain Expected in Central, Eastern Bulgaria Wednesday

A wave of cooler air will bring a respite from summer heat across Bulgaria on Wednesday, public TV broadcaster BNT has reported.

Society » Environment | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 21:45

Half of Bulgaria Placed Under Hot Weather Warning on Tuesday

Weather authorities have issued a Code Yellow alert for most of eastern Bulgaria and several central regions, with high temperatures expected throughout the country and in the affected regions in particular.

Society » Environment | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 08:51

Nearly Half of Bulgaria Under Fire Alert

Thirteen of twenty-eight Bulgarian regions have been placed under a "Red Index" alert over a high risk of fire, the national weather service says.

Society » Environment | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 08:38

International Cartoon Exhibition on Migrant Crisis Unveiled in Sofia

An exhibition of cartoons from around the world exploring different aspects of the migrant crisis was inaugurated at the National Palace of Culture on Monday.

Society » Culture | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 11:14

Crime

Terrorism Trial against 3 Syrians Caught in Bulgaria Postponed

The Specialized Criminal Court of Bulgaria has failed to launch a trial against three Syrian nationals charged with an attempt to cross the border illegally and intention to join a terrorist organization in their homeland.

Crime | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 13:23

Smiles

Naked Birthday

Why did I get divorced?

Smiles | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 09:34

World

Over 257,000 Migrants Enter Europe by Sea in 2016, Fatalities Top 3,000 - IOM

An estimated 257,186 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2016 through 27 July, arriving mostly in Greece and Italy, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Tuesday.

World | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 15:35

Turkey’s President Assures International Investors of Safe Environment

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has assured foreign investors that the country is stable amidst a three-month state of emergency declared after the July 15 failed coup attempt.

World » Southeast Europe | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 18:19

Turkey's Economy Lost USD 100 B Due to Coup Attempt - Official

Turkish Customs and Trade Minister B?lent T?fenkci has said his country's economy has already lost around USD 100 M as a result of the failed coup attempt of July 15.

World » Southeast Europe | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 12:09

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria Should Support Turkey's Demand for EU Visa Waiver - Ambassador

The EU-Turkey deal on the migrant crisis will fall through in case of destabilization in Turkey, Bulgaria's Ambassador to the country, H.E. Nadezhda Neynski, has warned.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | August 2, 2016, Tuesday // 11:38
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