ARCHIVE - 14 October 2016

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Business

Number of Tourists To Grow by 30% for Summer 2017

The number of tourists to Bulgaria will increase by 30% for the summer season of 2017, forecast large tour operators Thomas Cook and TUI.

Business » Tourism | October 14, 2016, Friday // 14:20

Politics

Bulgarians Travelling Abroad on November 6 Have Right To Vote

The Central Election Commission (CEC)  informs all Bulgarian citizens with voting rights who happen to be abroad on the day of the presidential elections and the referendum - November 6 -  that they have the right to vote no matter whether they have filed

Politics | October 14, 2016, Friday // 16:31

Israel Freezes Relations with UNESCO

Israel has frozen its relations with UNESCO as a sign of protest against a resolution with which the international organisation declares that the Holy places on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem cannot be linked to Judaism.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 14, 2016, Friday // 13:14

Turkey, Israel To Normalise Relations

Turkey and Israel will conclude the process of mutual appointment of ambassadors within a week or ten days at most, announced the spokesperson of Turkish President Erdogan, reported Reuters.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 14, 2016, Friday // 12:26

Bulgarian PM Calls Emergency Meeting To Discuss Coalition Stability

After a surprise visit to Parliament today, PM Borisov has called an emergency meeting at 17:30 hrs to discuss the readiness of the ministers from the coalition partners of GERB to continue to be part of the government.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 15:46

Bulgarian PM: Either Reformist Bloc Acts Like Ruling Colaition Party Or Goodbye

“GERB’s Parliamentary Group asked me today to reshape the government.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 13:46

Toplofikatsiya Sofia To Turn On Heating on October 17

Due to the expected decrease in temperatures next week, according to the weather forecast, Toplofikatsiya Sofia will begin to turn on the heating in Sofia in stages on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 12:37

Gallup: DPS To Determine Outcome of Possible Presidential Election Run-Off

If, after the presidential elections on November 6, a run-off is reached between Tsetska Tsacheva and General Rumen Radev, BSP’s candidate will win, showed a Gallup survey of electoral attitudes among 998 people in the period October 4-12.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 11:33

Former Sofia District Governor Faces Charges Over Unprofitable Deals for BGN 11 M

Sofia Prosecutor’s Office has indicted former Sofia District Governor Veselin Penev on charges that, in the period 30.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 10:56

16,000 Illegal Migrants Enter Bulgaria Since Beginning of 2016

About 16,000 foreigners have entered Bulgaria illegally since the beginning of the year, showed data of the State Agency for Refugees, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 09:43

Miners' Strike at Bobov Dol Ends

The strike of the miners at Bobov dol ended on Thursday evening after they spent three days and nights underground insisting that they receive their salaries.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 09:06

Society

Unique Golden Heart Discovered in Bulgaria's Veliki Preslav

A team of archeologists in Veliki Preslav has discovered a unique golden heart previously applied to the garment of a high-ranking person.

Society » Archaeology | October 14, 2016, Friday // 14:49

World

Germany, Switzerland Strengthen Patrols on Common Border

Germany and Switzerland have strengthened border patrols on their common border in order to prevent migrants from travelling north and violating EU rules on asylum, reported BTA.

World » EU | October 14, 2016, Friday // 16:18

Hungary To Open Office for Persecuted Christians

Hungary has become the first country whose government is opening a special office tending to Christians persecuted in the Middle East and on European territory, reported Front Page Magazine.

World » EU | October 14, 2016, Friday // 10:27
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