ARCHIVE - 25 August 2016

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Business

Greek Financial Crisis Hits Summer Sales

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Business | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 22:40

Politics

Bulgarian Intellectuals Urge Support for Irina Bokova’s Nomination for Top UN Job

A group of prominent Bulgarian intellectuals have sent an open letter to the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council in support of the country’s nomination of Irina Bokova for the position of Secretary-General of the world organisation.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 19:57

USAF to Deploy F-15s in Joint Air Policing Mission with Bulgaria

The United States will deploy two F-15 fighter jets to conduct joint air policing of Bulgarian airspace next month at the request of the authorities in Sofia, NATO has announced.

Politics » Defense | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 10:45

Bulgaria Discussing Balkans Border Security with Germany

The security environment in the Balkans in the context of the migration crisis in Europe has been in the focus of a meeting of Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova and her German counterpart Thomas de Maiziere in Berlin.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 12:04

Bulgarian Socialist Presidential Candidate Hits Campaign Trail

The presidential candidate of Bulgarian Socialists Maj Gen Rumen Radev is embarking on a series of meetings with voters to unveil his election platform.

Politics » Domestic | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 14:55

Society

Valuable Ancient Jewelry Found in Private Home in Bulgaria's Nikopol

Large numbers of valuables dating back to Ancient times have been found in Bulgaria's Nikopol.

Society » Culture | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 19:46

Death Toll in Italian Earthquake Rises to 247

The death toll in Wednesday’s earthquake in central Italy has risen to at least 247 as more than 4,300 rescuers continued to search for survivors through the night, the authorities have said.

Society » Incidents | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 09:39

Sports

Ina Ananieva: All we do, we do it for Bulgaria

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Sports | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 23:40

Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Receives Warm Welcome at Sofia Airport

The "Golden Girls of Bulgaria", as they are often being called, were received by hundreds of people at Sofia Airport upon their arrival from Rio de Janeiro.

Sports | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 20:15

Crime

Homeless Person Accused for Fire in Plovdiv's Tobacco Warehouse

Plovdiv Regional court has left the accused of the fire in the tobacco warehouse homeless person in custody.

Crime | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 19:55

World

Italy Issues State of Emergency Over Catastrophic Earthquake

Italian government has issued a state of emergency in the regions most severely affected by the earthquake, world news agencies report.

World | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 21:31

Terror Attack on American University of Afghanistan Leaves at least 10 Dead

At least 10 people were killed and dozens were wounded in a terror attack on the American University of Afghanistan, the AP reported on Thursday.

World | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 08:51

Victims of the Catastrophic Earthquake in Italy reach 240

The number of people who lost their lives in the Italian earthquake has now reached a count of 240 people, Reuters reported.

World » EU | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 18:06

Turkey to Open Third Bridge across Bosphorus Friday

Turkey will open on Friday a third bridge linking Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus following investment of some USD 3 B by the private sector, Anadolu Agency has reported.

World » Southeast Europe | August 25, 2016, Thursday // 13:34
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