ARCHIVE - 9 October 2016

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Business

Turkish Stream Deal Could Be Signed Monday - Rusisan Energy Min

The final agreement to implement the Turkish Stram project may be sealed by Moscow and Ankara officials as early as Monday, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has told Turkish daily H?rriyet.

Business » Energy | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 15:49

Politics

Bulgaria's Socialists Not Negotiating on Support in Presidential Elections

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Korneliya Ninova has said she will not seek support from any other political organization for the upcoming presidential vote.

Politics » Domestic | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 11:12

Bulgarian C-Bank to Print Ballots for Presidential Elections

The printing house with the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has been tasked with producting the ballots that will be used for the upcoming presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 09:43

Society

Turkey's Fire of Anatolia to Perform in Bulgaria on Oct 21, 23

Turkish dance group Fire of Anatolia is to present its new show in Sofia and Varna in October.

Society » Culture | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 13:21

Sports

Ethiopian Man Wins Sofia Marathon, Setting 3rd Best Time Ever

Gudeta Biratu of Ethiopia has won the 33rd edition of the International Sofia Marathon.

Sports | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 17:59

Grigor Dimitrov Loses China Open Final to Andy Murray

Bulgaria's highest-ranking tennis player, Grigor Dimitrov, dashed his hope of winning his first major title in two years after losing to the world's No 2 Andy Murray.

Sports | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 16:46

Crime

Two Detained as Bulgarian Police Cracks Down on Cannabis Plant

A cannabis plant has been found by police in the southern Bulgarian town of Brezovo, authorities say.

Crime | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 14:35

Quotes

'To Be General in Skirt Looks Funnier to Me' - Bulgaria's PM

"You are asking if Ms Tsacheva is Borisov dressed in a skirt? I have never put a skirt on, I don't know how I would look [if I wore one.

Quotes | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 18:43

World

Georgia's Ruling Party Wins Elections

Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party of PM Bidzina Ivanishvili has won slightly over half of the vote in the elections held Saturday, official data shows.

World | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 11:51

Greece's Relay Strike of Air Traffic Controllers Called Off

Greek air traffic controllers abandoned plans for a relay strike called off after a meeting with the country's Transport Minister, Greek daily Kathimerini reports.

World » Southeast Europe | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 12:43

Novinite Insider

'To Burkini or Not to Burkini' – A Defence of the French & Bulgarian Burqa Ban

Novinite is publishing an article by Fayzal Mahamed written on the occasion of the blanket ban on face-covering garments in Bulgaria and, earlier, a prohibition to wear burkini in France.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | October 9, 2016, Sunday // 14:15
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