ARCHIVE - 11 August 2016

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Business

Stress Test Shows Bulgarian Banks Are Stable - C-Bank

The Bulgarian banking system is stable, central bank Governor Dimitar Radev said on Thursday following the completion of the asset quality review and stress test of the country’s banks.

Business » Finance | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 18:31

Politics

NATO Military Committee Deputy Chairman to Visit Bulgaria

Lieutenant General Mark Schissler, Deputy Chairman of NATO Military Committee, will arrive on an official visit to Bulgaria on Friday, the Defence Ministry in Sofia has announced.

Politics » Defense | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 16:12

Ex-MP Sentenced for Pedophilia to Run for Bulgarian President

Vladimir Kuzov, a former lawmaker found guilty of pedophilia in the 2000s, said on Thursday he would run for president in November.

Politics » Domestic | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 11:03

Society

Most Bulgarians Oppose Return of Death Penalty - Poll

Forty-seven percent of Bulgarian citizens oppose a hypothetical re-introduction of the death penalty in the country, while 33% support it, according to a new survey conducted by Gallup International.

Society | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 17:21

Bulgaria Says Turkish Driver Sought over Motorbikers’ Deaths Is Most Likely in Germany

A Turkish citizen sought by Bulgaria to stand trial over the death of two motorbikers is most likely in Germany, a senior Bulgarian official has said.

Society | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 15:22

Bikers Protest across Bulgaria over Court 'Mishandling' of Death Case

Hundreds of motorbikers have taken to the streets of numerous Bulgarian cities to protest over the developments in the death of a couple in an road incident with a Turkish national.

Society | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 07:18

Wildfire Danger Extends to 16 Bulgarian Regions on Thursday

Bulgaria's weather service has issued a Red Index warning in sixteen out of twenty-eight regions of the country for Thursday, August 11.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 06:33

Crime

Twin Bombing Kills at Least One, Injures 10 in Thailand's Hua Hin Resort

At least one person, a woman, was killed and a dozen people were injured after two bombs exploded in Thailand’s seaside resort Hua Hin, the BBC reported on Thursday

Crime | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 21:46

Bulgarian-Registered Migrants Try to Cross into Serbia

Bulgarian border police have detained 40 foreign nationals attempting to cross the border into Serbia near the town of Bregovo, the Ministry of the Interior said on Thursday.

Crime | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 19:03

Bulgaria Sent Back G?len Supporter to Turkey over 'Disturbing Data'

New and disturbing circumstances and an Interpol alert contributed led to the detention  and extradition of Turkish national and supposed G?lenist Abdullah B?y?k to Turkey, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry has explained.

Crime | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 13:10

G?len Supporter in Bulgaria 'Was Threat to National Security' - IntMin

The man handed over to Turkish authorities on Wednesday posed a threat to national security, Bulgaria's Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova has said.

Crime | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 09:43

Views on BG

DW: Bulgaria Fears Tide of Refugees

The Bulgarian government considers new measures  to secure its southern and southeastern borders to avoid migrant arrivals, Deutsche Welle says in a report.

Views on BG | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 09:05

Smiles

The Cautious Patient

"This tooth will be difficult to remove," the dentist told his patient.

Smiles | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 08:16

World

Canada Thwarts 'Potential Terror Threat'

Canadian police have said an unspecified potential terror threat has been countered, without giving details.

World | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 06:52

Germany Proposes to Strip Islamist Militants of Citizenship

Germany unveiled tough new anti-terror measures on Thursday after last month’s attacks claimed by the Islamic State group.

World » EU | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 21:10

Hungary Mulls Appointing New Police Officers over 'Migrant Influx'

Hungary plans to appoint some 3000 more police officers to deal with what it describes as migratory pressure on its southern borders, an official has said.

World » EU | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 08:30

Serbian Parliament Approves PM Vucic’s New Government

Serbia’s parliament endorsed the new government proposed by Prime Minister designate Aleksandar Vucic, Tanjug reported on Thursday.

World » Southeast Europe | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 19:55

Turkey Gives US Ultimatum over G?len Extradition

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said the United States will have to make a choice between Ankara and the movement of US-based preacher Fethullah G?len, which it refers to as a terrorist organization called FET?.

World » Southeast Europe | August 11, 2016, Thursday // 12:11
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