ARCHIVE - 6 February 2017

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Politics

Bulgaria Needs Access to Schengen Database - President

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has said his country needs access to the Schengen information system to bolster border protection.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 6, 2017, Monday // 17:09

Bulgaria's President Leading Delegation to Germany

President Rumen Radev is set to meet counterpart Joachim Gauck while on a one-day visit to Germany, his press office says.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 6, 2017, Monday // 09:43

Ex-PM 'Informed by EU Migration Commissioner' of Fresh Aid to Bulgaria

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has argued EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos "personally informed" him about EUR 6.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 6, 2017, Monday // 14:02

Walloon PM Says Bulgaria Should Quit EU

Wallonia's Minister-President has said Bulgaria should leave the EU, alongside other Eastern European countries.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 6, 2017, Monday // 13:36

Society

Bulgaria Road Haulage Businesses to Stage Protests over 'Long Queues'

Poor organization at border crossings that causes kilometers-long queues has angered road haulage businesses, which threaten to stage a demonstration, according to the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society | February 6, 2017, Monday // 12:15

Heating Supply Renewed in Several Sofia Neighborhoods

Heating utility company Toplofikatsiya says it has restored heating supply to all Mladost neighborhoods (1-4) and Darvenitsa in Sofia after a breakdown disrupted services in part of the Bulgarian capital.

Society | February 6, 2017, Monday // 09:53

Novinite's Personalities in the News Poll Closes in Two Weeks

Nearly a fortnight remains for readers of Bulgaria's largest English-language news website Novinite.

Society | February 6, 2017, Monday // 09:20

Sports

'I Lost My Way to Success' Last Year, Bulgaria's Dimitrov Admits

When one is a strong player all the time, 20% of their victory comes before the game begins, Bulgaria's highest-ranking tennis player, Grigor Dimitrov, has said.

Sports | February 6, 2017, Monday // 15:26

World

Romania Gives Up Criminal Code Changes Draft to Prepare Better One

Romania's Justice Ministry wants to "draft a more complex" bill amending the country's Criminal Code, state-run Agerpres agency says, citing a spokesperson for the institution.

World » Southeast Europe | February 6, 2017, Monday // 15:46

Romania MPs to Vote on No-Confidence Motion on Wednesday

Romanian lawmakers will hold a debate and vote on the motion of no confidence filed by the Romanian opposition on Wednesday, an official has said.

World » Southeast Europe | February 6, 2017, Monday // 13:06

No Confidence Vote Due against Romania's Govt after 6th Night of Protests

Parliament in Romania will deal with both a no-confidence motion against the government and a state budget on Monday, after days of protests against the government.

World » Southeast Europe | February 6, 2017, Monday // 11:35

Novinite Insider

Atanas Raykov: Viber Planning to Increase Customer Base in CEE by 25-30%

It is quite challenging to deliver truly glocal experience to millions of customers in Central and Eastern Europe when it comes to communication, Atanas Raykov, Viber's General Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, has told Novinite.

Novinite Insider | February 6, 2017, Monday // 07:40

Roland Hauser: There Is Still Room to Improve Bulgaria's Business Environment

There are practically no areas where we don’t enjoy dense and excellent cooperation, but this does not mean there is no room for deepening relations, Austria's Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | February 6, 2017, Monday // 10:22

Letters to the Editor

Snow on Epiphany Morning in a Soviet Era Sofia Apartment

We are publishing a poem submitted by Arthur Martinson which, he says, has been impacted by "the distressing news from America, Romania (fraud), and Bulgaria (ceiling collapse, indictment charge of government minister), and Ukraine.

Letters to the Editor | February 6, 2017, Monday // 14:30
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