ARCHIVE - 1 February 2017

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Business

Italy Establishes Fund To Help African Countries Stop Migration

Italy has established a special fund for helping African countries close their borders more successfully in an attempt to prevent migrants from boarding often lethal vessels and travelling to Europe, reported the Foreign Minister of Italy.

Business | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 21:26

Coface Improves Bulgaria's Risk Rating

Bulgaria's rating is upgraded from B to A4, in a 2017 forecast of Coface the global trade credit insurer.

Business | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 07:18

Moscow: Hungary Could Join North Stream, Turkish Stream

In the near future, Hungary could join the projects of Gazprom North stream and Turkish Stream, announced Yuri Ushakov, aide to Russia’s President on the eve of Putin’s visit to Budapest.

Business » Energy | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 20:12

Russia’s Federation Council Approves Turkish Stream Law

The Federation Council of Russia has approved the law for the ratification of the agreement between the governments of Russia and Turkey on the Turkish Stream pipeline.

Business » Energy | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 17:00

CEZ Mulls Selling its Business in Bulgaria

Czech-based holding CEZ said late in January it considered withdrawing from the Bulgarian market.

Business » Energy | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 09:49

Politics

KEVR: Price Increase of Water in Sofia Cannot Be Less Than 18%

The increase in the price of water in Sofia cannot be less than 18%, while the price change will probably come into effect as of March 1, said in an interview the member of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (KEVR) Dimitar Kochkov.

Politics » Domestic | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 18:15

Interim Cabinet To Correct Plan-Estimate of Expenses for Snap Elections

The Council of Ministers will respect the decision of the Supreme Administrative Court on making sure that electronic voting is enabled at every polling station for the snap parliamentary elections on March 26, announced the press service of the Council o

Politics » Domestic | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 16:01

Interim PM Gerdzhikov Appoints Four Deputy Ministers

By order of interim Prime Minister Ognyan Gerdzhikov four more Deputy Ministers have been appointed.

Politics » Domestic | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 15:34

Rumen Porozhanov Resigns as CEO of Bulgaria's Agriculture Fund

The head of Bulgaria's executive agency allocating EU subsidies to farmers has stepped down at the request of the country's caretaker Agriculture Minister.

Politics » Domestic | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 13:47

Bulgarian Minister Demands Resignation of Agriculture Fund Head

Interim Agriculture Minister Hristo Bozukov has urged the chair of State Fund Agriculture, Rumen Porozhanov, to step down, his ministry says.

Politics » Domestic | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 13:12

Bulgaria Must Install Voting Machines in Every Polling Station, Court Rules

The Supreme Administrative Court has ruled Bulgarian authorities have to make sure electronic voting is enabled in every polling station in the country at the snap election scheduled for the end of March.

Politics » Domestic | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 11:23

Radan Kanev Heads Bulgaria's New Republic Alliance

Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) Chairman Radan Kanev on Tuesday became the chair of New Republic, which describes itself as a right-wing, non-partisan alliance.

Politics » Domestic | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 10:56

Society

Bulgaria's President Commemorates Day of Homage to Communist Regime Victims

On the occasion of the Day of Gratitude and Homage to the Victims of the Communist Regime, President Rumen Radev stated that the painful divisions in society may be overcome by telling the whole truth and “not trading with the past”.

Society | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 16:33

Freedom House: Bulgaria Ranked as 'Free', but Gets EU's 2nd Worst Result

Bulgaria ranks as "Free" according to Freedom in the World 2017, Freedom House’s annual report on political rights and civil liberties.

Society | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 14:45

Bulgaria Pays Tribute to Victims of Communist Rule

Bulgaria is marking the official Day of Gratitude and Homage to the Victims of the Communist Regime on Monday, he has urged Bulgarians to admit that "a quarter of a century after the fall of the Berlin Wall...

Society | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 09:35

Crime

Former Prosecutor Takes Over Sofia Regional Court

Stefan Milev, a former prosecutor, has been appointed as chair of the Sofia Regional Court, Bulgarian media report.

Crime | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 07:22

World

Trump's Ban Not To Affect Europeans With Dual Citizenship

Europeans with dual citizenship will be able to travel to the USA without any impediments, even if their second passport is from one of the seven countries banned for entry by US President Donald Trump, stated Federica Mogherini High Representative of the

World | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 17:33

EU Extends Emergency Border Control To Deal With Migration

The permanent representatives of EU member-states agreed to extend the emergency border control within the Schengen area by three months until the middle of May.

World » EU | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 19:18

EU Signs Deal Clearing Way for End of Roaming Charges

The European Union on Wednesday reached a deal that will gradually phase out mobile roaming charges throughout the bloc, the European Parliament has announced.

World » EU | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 12:12

Macedonia’s President Does Not Give Mandate to SDSM

Macedonia’s President Gjorge Ivanov could not hand a mandate for forming a government to the leader of the second party in Macedonia’s Parliament – the opposition SDSM, stated its leader Zoran Zaev after meeting the head of state, reported BGNES.

World » Southeast Europe | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 21:04

Romanian Magistrates To Appeal Govt Decree in Court

Romania’s Supreme Council of Magistracy will appeal in court the decree of the government which grants amnesty for several crimes related to abuse of office.

World » Southeast Europe | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 18:03

EC Warns Romania Not To Ruin Achievements in Combating Corruption

The European Commission has warned the government in Romania not to ruin the results achieved in combating corruption.

World » Southeast Europe | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 15:07

Greek Farmers Stand Ready to Seal Off All Major Roads

Protesting Greek farmers have said they may step up pressure on the government by staging roadblocks on all thoroughfares leading to Thessaloniki in the country's north.

World » Southeast Europe | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 10:20

Massive Protests in Romania as Govt Changes Criminal Law

Thousands took to the streets of Romania on Tuesday evening after the government decided to change criminal legislation by emergency ordinance, local media report.

World » Southeast Europe | February 1, 2017, Wednesday // 08:35
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