ARCHIVE - 6 August 2016

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Business

Bulgarian PM Hopes for Quick Solutions for Belene, South Stream

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has expressed hope that the planned Bulgarian-Russian working groups on joint energy projects will quickly propose solutions for Belene and South Stream projects acceptable to both sides.

Business » Energy | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 14:37

Bulgaria, Russia to Set up Working Groups on Joint Energy Projects

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed over the phone the creation of working groups to review joint energy projects, the government in Sofia announced on Friday.

Business » Energy | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 10:41

Politics

Bulgaria’s Irina Bokova Drops to 5th Spot in Second Vote for UN Chief

Bulgaria’s Irina Bokova has taken the fifth place in the second round of informal polls held at the UN Security Council in to elect the next Secretary-General of the world organization, newswires have reported citing diplomats.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 09:44

Frontex to Boost Support to Bulgarian Border Protection

Frontex has  said that it will significantly strengthen its ongoing activities at Bulgaria’s land borders with Turkey and Serbia in response to a request from the country’s government.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 12:15

Society

Hot Weather Expected in Bulgaria on Sunday

Weather is expected to be sunny in Bulgaria on Sunday, with maximum air temperature forecast in a range from 31 to 36 degrees Celsius.

Society » Environment | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 16:08

Blaze in Bar Kills 13 in Rouen, France

At least 13 people were killed and injuring six others were injured when a fire swept through a birthday party at a bar in the Normandy city of Rouen on Friday night, the French authorities said.

Society » Incidents | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 15:42

Crime

Bulgarian Police Apprehend 15 Irregular Migrants on Coastal Road near Tsarevo

Police have arrested 15 foreign nationals carrying no identity documents with them near the town of Tsarevo, on Bulgaria’s southeastern tip bordering Turkey, local media reported on Saturday.

Crime | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 11:32

World

U.S. Played No Role in Coup Attempt in Turkey, Ambassador Says

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World | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 16:31

Lawyers for Exiled Turkish Cleric Blamed for Coup Attempt Fear for His Life - WSJ

Lawyers for the exiled Turkish businessman and cleric Fethullah Gulen, who lives in the United States, have said they fear for his life, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

World | August 6, 2016, Saturday // 13:04
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