ARCHIVE - 3 January 2017

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Business

Fresh Appeal Foils Tender for Bulgaria's Road Toll System

The controversial decision to restart a tender procedure for the design and construction of Bulgaria's road toll system has been blocked by yet another appeal, officials have confirmed.

Business | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 13:19

BNB Introduces Register of Bank Accounts, Safes

As of Tuesday, BNB has introduced a functioning register of bank accounts and safes, announced BNB.

Business » Finance | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 21:08

Tax Filing Season Begins in Bulgaria

Taxpayers in Bulgaria kicks off on Tuesday, the first workday of 2017.

Business » Finance | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 08:28

Prosecutors Elaborate on Abeyance Allegations for Bulgarian ex-Energy Min

The indictment of Traycho Traykov, a former Economy and Energy Minister, is on abeyance that brought BGN 20.8 M in damages from the state, the prosecuting authorities say.

Business » Energy | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 14:28

Politics

170 Participants in Competition for Bulgaria's EU Presidency Logo

170 participants have submitted projects for participation in the competition for a logo for Bulgaria’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 18:23

Europe Braces for Tectonic Shifts - PES Leader

Europe cannot solve Bulgaria's domestic problems, former Prime Minister and current Party of European Socialists (PES) head Sergey Stanishev has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 10:40

EU 'Only Viable Project Helping Bulgaria' - Deputy PM

Ten years on from joining the EU, Bulgaria retains its confidence the bloc is "the only viable project giving support" to the country, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 09:48

Bulgaria in Unprecedented Situation after Georgieva's EU Commission Departure

Since January 01, Bulgaria has not been represented by its own Commissioner in the European Union's executive body, becoming the first member state with offering no successor to a departing commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 07:40

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry Warns Against Travelling on January 5-7

Chief Directorate National Police has called on drivers not to travel during the period January 5-7 unless it is extremely necessary, announced the press centre of the Interior Ministry.

Politics » Domestic | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 18:47

Bulgaria's President-Elect Slams Road Agency over Tender

Bulgarian President-elect Rumen Radev has criticized the Road Infrastructure Agency over its move to renew the public procurement procedure for a road toll system.

Politics » Domestic | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 12:01

Society

Sofia's MENAR Film Festival to Feature Central Asian, Indian Productions

An enhanced presence of movies from Central Asia, the Caucasus, India and Indonesia will complement this year's Middle East and North Africa (MENAR) Film Festival beginning next week in Sofia, organizers say.

Society » Culture | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 13:49

Crime

Bulgaria May Launch Nationwide Search for Ex-FinMin Facing Indictment

Former Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov will also be indicted over a deal he oversaw that involved the sale of state-owned shares in an electricity distribution company, officials say.

Crime | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 14:52

World

UK Permanent Reprsentative to EU Resigns Suddenly

The permanent representative of the UK to the EU Ivan Rogers has resigned suddenly just a few months before Prime Minister Theresa May launches the negotiations for the exit of the country from the EU.

World » EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 21:34

Former French PM Valls Opposes Turkey's Accession to EU

Former French Prime Minister and probable candidate of the left-wing for president Manuel Valls has called for “smart implementation” of the Stability and Growth Pact, and opposed the accession of Turkey to the EU, reported BNT.

World » EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 20:06

Slovakia's PM: Stop Referendum Adventures

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico called on Monday on his counterparts in the remaining EU member-states to stop organising referendums on national problems because these represent a threat to the EU and the Euro.

World » EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 19:01

Members of New Romanian Government Announced

The leaders of the two coalition parties – Liviu Dragnea from the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu from the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE), who are forming the new Romanian government, as well as the appointed Prime Min

World » EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 17:26

Rioting Migrants in Italian Refugee Camp Take Hostages

Migrants in a refugee camp in Italy have taken as hostages 25 social workers, reported Reuters.

World » EU | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 16:43

Turkey's Parliament Discusses Extension of State of Emergency

The Parliament in Ankara is discussing on Tuesday the proposal for an extension of the state of emergency in Turkey by another 3 months, reported BGNES.

World » Southeast Europe | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 18:07

Kyrgyz Mashrapov Denies Involvement in Istanbul Attack

Kyrgyz citizen Iakhe Mashrapov, who, according to Turkish media, might have been involved in the attack against the night club in Istanbul, has stated that he has nothing to do with the attack, reported RIA Novosti, cited by focus agency.

World » Southeast Europe | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 16:10

Two Foreigners Detained at Ataturk Airport in Relation to Night Club Attack

Two foreigners were detained on Tuesday at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul in relation to the investigation of the attack at a night club in the city, reported AFP.

World » Southeast Europe | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 15:45

Turkish PM Criticises USA for Supporting Syrian Kurds

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırımhas criticised the administration of US President Barack Obama for supporting Syrian Kurdish forces which Turkey considers to be terrorists, reported The Washington Post.

World » Southeast Europe | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 15:13

Istanbul Nightclub Attack: Suspect Identitied as Kyrgyz National

Turkish police have detained an additional number of people suspected of links to the deadly attack on New Year revelers in a nightclub in Istanbul.

World » Southeast Europe | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 12:45

Leader of Turkey's Nationalists to Back New Constitution Bill

Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has said he will back a bill to change the country's constitution both in the Parliament vote and in a referendum if one has to take place.

World » Southeast Europe | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 11:22

Serbia Shouldn't Have Recognized Macedonia under That Name - FM

Since January 01, Bulgaria has not been represented by its own Commissioner in the European Union's executive body, becoming the first member state with offering no successor to a departing commissioner.

World » Southeast Europe | January 3, 2017, Tuesday // 07:40
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