ARCHIVE - 10 August 2016

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Business

Bulgaria Grants 'National' Status to 5 Employer Associations, 2 Trade Unions

Bulgaria has recognized as "nationally represented" two trade unions and five employer organizations active in the country, the government's press office has said.

Business | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 13:55

South Stream, Turkish Stream Are No Rival Projects - Russia Energy Min

The two gas pipeline projects dubbed South Stream and Turkish Stream should are not "in opposition" to each other, Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said.

Business » Energy | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 08:40

Bulgaria’s Revenue from Hotel Overnights Up 29% Y/Y in June 2016

Bulgaria’s revenue from overnights at hotels, motels and other short-term accommodation facilities increased by 28.

Business » Tourism | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 15:53

Politics

Bulgaria Hands Over Alleged Gulen Supporter to Turkey

Bulgaria has handed over to Turkey Abdullah Buyuk, a Turkish businessman whose extradition Ankara sought in connection with his alleged close links with U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen blamed as the mastermind of the failed coup attempt in Turkey.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 20:37

Bulgaria's Govt Proposes Discharge of Air Force Chief

The Bulgarian cabinet has put forward the discharge of Air Force Commander Maj Gen Rumen Radev, media report.

Politics » Defense | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 11:21

EU Allocates EUR 30 M to Building Dobrudja-Burgas Power Line in Bulgaria

The European Commission has allocated EUR 29.9 M to the construction of a new 140 km power line in Bulgaria.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 16:26

Bulgaria’s President Sends Air Force Chief into Retirement

Bulgaria’s President Rosen Plevneliev has issued a decree for the retirement of Air Force Commander Maj Gen Rumen Radev from military service.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 18:10

Bulgaria's Left-Wingers Agree on Air Force Chief Candidacy for President

Leaders Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and left-wing ABV have announced they are moving closer to nominating the outgoing Air Force Commander, Maj Gen Rumen Radev, to run in the next presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 13:17

UNESCO's Bokova Enters AFP's Infuential Women Shortlist

UNESCO Director General, Bulgarian Irina Bokova, has made it into a list of the world's most powerful women, according to AFP agency.

Politics » Domestic | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 07:55

Society

Bulgaria Adopts Norms for Integration Agreements with Foreign Nationals

The Bulgarian government has agreed the procedures for the signing, enforcement and suspension of an Integration Agreement between authorities and foreign nationals who were granted asylum or international protection.

Society | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 12:08

Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms to Hit Bulgaria on Thursday, Friday

A wave of cooler air will reach northwestern Bulgaria on Thursday afternoon, bringing  thunderstorms and torrential rain, bTV has reported.

Society » Environment | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 21:30

Crime

Bulgaria Detains 13 Irregular Migrants near Border with Turkey

The Bulgarian border police have detained 13 irregular migrants in a passenger car driven by a Bulgarian citizen in the vicinity of Svilengrad, close to the border with Turkey.

Crime | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 18:48

Relative of Charlie Hebdo Attacker Asks Bulgarian Court to Extradite Him to France

Mourad Hamyd, a French citizen sought by France to face charges of attempting to join the Islamic State group in Syria or Iraq, has asked Sofia City Court to be extradited immediately from Bulgaria.

Crime | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 17:32

Bulgarian Customs Bust Illegal Filling Station near Nova Zagora

The customs authorities have dismantled an illegal filling station near Nova Zagora, in southern Bulgaria, the Customs Directorate has announced.

Crime | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 15:04

Truck Carrying Migrants with Bulgaria Driver Detained in Slovenia

Slovenian police arrested a 32-year-old Bulgarian national driving a truck with seven migrants, according to Focus News Agency.

Crime | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 10:34

Bulgaria to Rule on Extradition of Relative of Charlie Hebdo Attacker

The Sofia City Court is due to sit on an extradition request for Mourad Hamyd, a man man sought in France who was detained in Bulgaria last week.

Crime | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 09:50

Quotes

Today's Quote: Pieces of Iron and Repair Works

"We pay EUR 167 000 in forfeiture every day for these pieces of iron in Belene.

Quotes | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 09:28

World

Turkey’s Membership ‘Not in Question’, NATO Says

NATO has said that Turkey’s membership of the Alliance isn't in question.

World | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 19:47

IOM Records Almost 264,000 Migrants Arrivals by Sea in Europe in 2016

An estimated 263,636 migrants and refugees have entered Europe by sea in 2016 through 7 August, according to the latest tally released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

World | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 15:24

Turkish Admiral Seeking Asylum in US - Reuters

A Turkish military officer has sought asylum in the United States following July's failed coup attempt in his homeland, Reuters has reported, citing US officials.

World | August 10, 2016, Wednesday // 11:13
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