ARCHIVE - 15 September 2016

» Back to calendar

Business

Weekend Tax Approved by Bulgarian Parliament at Second Reading

Parliamentary deputies have approved at second reading the so-called weekend tax.

Business | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 16:49

IMF Revises Bulgarian Economic Growth Assessment to 3% of GDP

The International Monetary Fund has revised its assessment on economic growth in Bulgaria to 3% of GDP from an initially forecast 2.

Business | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 15:01

Bulgarian Economy Minister Lukarski Discusses Possible Partnership With Walmart

The option for the delivery of Bulgarian goods to the stores of the largest commercial chain in the world – Walmart – was discussed by Bulgarian Minister of Economy Bozhidar Lukarski at a meeting with the Vice President for International Government Affair

Business | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 13:27

Bulgaria Ranks 20th in EU In Terms of Economic Freedom

Bulgaria ranks 20th in the EU in terms of economic freedom according to the annual report Economic Freedom of the World drafted by the Fraser Institute, compared to last year when the country ranked 15th.

Business | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 12:48

Unemployment in Bulgaria Continues To Decline in August

Unemployment continued to decline in August, announced the National Employment Agency.

Business | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 11:45

Politics

Serbia: Migrant Pressure From Bulgaria Increases Last Two Weeks

In the last 15 days, there has been increased pressure from illegal migrants trying to enter Serbia from Bulgaria, stated the speaker of the Serbian Defence Ministry, Jovan Krivokapic.

Politics | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 14:04

ABV Nominates Ivaylo Kalfin for President

Ivaylo Kalfin is ABV’s nominee for President, decided the leadership of the party.

Politics | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 11:27

ABV To Annouce Its Nomination for President

ABV will announce its nomination for President on Thursday.

Politics | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 09:21

Prosecutor's Office Protests Biserov's Acquittal

The Prosecutor’s Office has protested the acquittal of former Deputy Chairman of the 42nd Parliament and of DPS Hristo Biserov, ruled by the Sofia Appellate Court in the beginning of July.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 16:21

Coordination Centre for Counteracting Illegal Migration Established

A Coordination Centre for Counteracting Illegal Migration has been established with Chief Directorate Border Police, announced the Ministry of Interior.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 15:43

Over BGN 20 M Invested in Sofia Schools, Kindergartens in 2016

Over BGN 20 M have been invested in 2016 for repairs and construction of schools and kindergartens in Sofia, stated Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 14:28

Perushtitsa Mayor Indicted on Two More Counts

Regional Prosecutor’s Office – Plovdiv has indicted the Mayor of Perushtitsa on two more counts besides the demanded bribe of BGN 40,000.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 13:43

October 19 Declared Day of Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship

The Bulgarian Parliament declared October 19 day of Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 11:09

Plovdiv Most Dangerous Bulgarian City in Terms of Traffic-related Accidents

Plovdiv is the most dangerous city in Bulgaria in terms of traffic-related accidents.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 10:34

Former Bulgarian Finance Minister Alexandrov Investigated for Usury

Former Finance Minister Stoyan Alexandrov is being investigated for usury, announced the speaker of the Chief Prosecutor Rumyana Arnaudova on bTV.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 10:17

Police Eases Tension Between Ovcha Kupel Residents and Migrants

The tension between the residents of the Ovcha Kupel district in Sofia and migrants placed in the detention centre there increased sharply on Wednesday night, and the police had to intervene.

Politics » Domestic | September 15, 2016, Thursday // 09:52
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria