ARCHIVE - 5 December 2016

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Business

China 'Interested in Bulgaria's Belene Nuclear Plant'

China's state-owned nuclear company is eyeing the Belene nuclear power plant project in Bulgaria, the government in Sofia has said.

Business » Energy | December 5, 2016, Monday // 13:54

EU Energy Ministers Seeking New Rules on Gas Supplies

Energy Ministers from across the European Union are meeting in Brussels on Monday to discuss a possible change in rules on gas supplies from third countries.

Business » Energy | December 5, 2016, Monday // 11:57

Nuclear Decommissioning Conference in Sofia Due This Week

The Central and Eastern Europe Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management Conference 2016 is due on Thursday and Friday in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, organizers say.

Business » Energy | December 5, 2016, Monday // 10:21

Bulgaria 'Should Promote Itself as All-Year-Round Destination'

It is time for Bulgaria to position itself on the main European and non-European markets as an four-season tourism destination, the head of a key tourism think-tank has said.

Business » Tourism | December 5, 2016, Monday // 12:41

Politics

Bulgaria Faces 'Genuine Threat of Radicalization' - MEP

There are still people using the inflow of migrants to enter Europe and carry out terror attacks, EPP/GERB MEP Emil Radev has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | December 5, 2016, Monday // 12:08

Bulgaria's VP-Elect Sparks New Row over Migrant Reception Centers

The Bulgarian government took on a commitment to build three new migrant reception centers in return for the financal assistance it secured during the autumn, Vice President-elect Iliana Iotova has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | December 5, 2016, Monday // 09:57

Bulgarian Prosecution Denies Reports of Terror Attack Plot

There is no information whatsoever of a terrorist attack being planned in Bulgaria, prosecuting authorities have said.

Politics » Domestic | December 5, 2016, Monday // 16:59

Bulgaria 'Aware of Terror Attack Plot' - IntMin

Outgoing Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova has said the government received information about "three or four foreign nationals in the country" preparing a terrorist attack.

Politics » Domestic | December 5, 2016, Monday // 15:00

Bulgaria Chief Prosecutor to Meet TV Show Host over Referendum

Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov will meet popular talk show host Slavi Trifonov on Monday to discuss the latter's claims of violations in the referendum held as months.

Politics » Domestic | December 5, 2016, Monday // 11:07

Bulgaria's GDP Will Grow in 2017 Despite Political Crisis - Industry Group

The Bulgarian economy will expand in 2017 and post an increase in sales despite the tense political environment, the head of an employers' association has said.

Politics » Domestic | December 5, 2016, Monday // 10:42

Society

Exhibition about Lion as Symbol of Bulgarians Still Running in Bucharest

Bulgarians living in Bucharest, Romanian cultural figures, diplomats from different countries and Romanians tempted to know Bulgaria gathered on November 07 at the National Museum of History in Bucharest for the opening of an exhibition titled The Lion –

Society » Culture | December 5, 2016, Monday // 15:49

Crime

Bulgarian National Shortlisted in Europol Advent Calendar

European police body Europol has published a self-styled "Advent calendar" which features a profile of sought persons for each day leading up to Christmas Eve.

Crime | December 5, 2016, Monday // 13:34

World

Italy's PM Steps Down after Referendum Defeat

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi resigned early on Monday after a severe blow delivered by the results of a referendum on constitutional changes.

World » EU | December 5, 2016, Monday // 07:47
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