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Business

Two Indicted in Bulgaria over Nuclear Plant Deal with Russia

The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has formally indicted two former state officials over their move to sign an unfavourable contract with Russian company Atomstroyexport in 2007.

Business » Energy | October 17, 2016, Monday // 11:08

Politics

Bulgaria's Govt Parties Agree to Change Election Rules Weeks before Vote

The three partners forming or backing Bulgaria's minority cabinet have finally reached a compromise to amend the Electoral Code, removing a cap on the number of poling stations outside Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 22:22

Alpha Research Poll: Bulgaria's Presidential Runoff 'Too Close to Call'

A dramatic runoff is expected in the presidential elections of Bulgaria, pollster Alpha Research has said.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 15:25

Bulgaria's Ombudsman Files Election Rules on Voting Abroad to Top Court

Ombudsman Maya Manolova has submitted to the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria sections of the Electoral Code curbing the number of polling stations abroad.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 13:59

Key Govt Partner May Leave Bulgaria's Cabinet after Presidential Vote

One of the "heavyweight" parties of the Reformist Bloc alliance, the junior partner in Bulgaria's coalition government, has said it will pull out of governance if the bloc's candidate fails to gather enough votes in the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 12:51

Bulgaria President Clashes with Predecessor over Agreement with Putin's Party

Left-wing ABV party's deputy head Rumen Petkov on Sunday called Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev a "liar" and "detractor" over his comments on an agreement sealed by the previous head of state with Russia's ruling party.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 10:39

Society

Heating in Sofia to Be Turned On Gradually from Monday

Sofia's heating utility Toplofikatsiya has announced it is starting to turn on the heating across the city.

Society | October 17, 2016, Monday // 09:44

Strong Winds Expected along Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

Bulgaria's weather service has issued a Code Yellow warning over heavy winds along the Black Sea coastline on Monday.

Society » Environment | October 17, 2016, Monday // 07:58

Sports

Bulgaria's Dimitrov Retains 18th Spot in ATP Ranking

Grigor Dimitrov, the highest-ranking tennis player of Bulgaria, has retained his 18th place in the ATP ranking, the association's website shows.

Sports | October 17, 2016, Monday // 10:00

World

Iraq's PM Launches Operation to Free Mosul from IS

The long-awaited operation to free Iraq's second city, Mosul, from the Islamic State (IS) extremist organization has begun, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says.

World | October 17, 2016, Monday // 08:07

Bulgaria 'Hands Over Alleged G?lenists' to Turkey

Seven Turkish nationals allegedly linked to the network of Islamic Cleric Fethullah G?len have been detained in Bulgaria and handed over to Turkish authorities, BGNES wire service reports.

World » Southeast Europe | October 17, 2016, Monday // 16:35

Montenegro's Ruling Party Wins Election, But Short of Majority

 The ruling Democratic Socialist Party (DPS) is tipped to win the general vote held in the country on Sunday, exit polls quoted by local media and RIA Novosti suggest.

World » Southeast Europe | October 17, 2016, Monday // 09:36

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Presidential Hopefuls: Meet the Odd Ones Out (Part 1)

There are as many as twenty-one presidential pairs running the forthcoming elections in Bulgaria, all competing to take over the office of President. While the two biggest parties' nominees are tipped as clear favourites, the apparent losers should not be

Novinite Insider | October 17, 2016, Monday // 14:30

Spain's Foreign Minister: A Call for a Renewed Dialogue

Novinite is publishing an article by Spain's Foreign Minister Jos? Manuel Garc?a-Margallo, which first appeared in Spanish daily ABC.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | October 17, 2016, Monday // 15:41
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