ARCHIVE - 9 February 2017

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Business

Bulgaria's Trade with Non-EU Countries Dipped in 2016

Exports to third countries shrank by 5.9% in 2016 compared to the previous year, national statistics show.

Business | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 12:36

No Risk of Nuclear Pollution After Blast at French NPP

French authorities have announced that there is no danger of nuclear pollution after the explosion which took place at the nuclear power plant in northwestern France before noon on Thursday.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 15:41

EU Commission Questions Bulgaria's Move to Halt Electricity Exports in January

The European Commission will review a decision of Bulgaria to stop exporting electricity on January 13, an official has said.

Business » Energy | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 10:53

Politics

CEZ: No Fault of Our Equipment Caused Trouble With Toplofikatsiya

There has been no technical fault in the facilities owned by CEZ charging the pump station of Toplofikatsiya.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 21:23

Bulgaria’s PM Gerdzhikov Meets Diplomatic Corps

Interim Foreign Minister Radi Naydenov has assured the leaders of diplomatic missions that there will be continuity and stability in the political course with respect to the foreign policy priorities of Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 17:02

18 Migrants, Three Traffickers Detained by Bulgarian Police

18 migrants have been detained by the police near the Kalotina border cross checkpoint.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 16:19

Bulgarian MEP Nikolay Barekov's Party Barred from Running in Early Election

Nikolay Barekov's Reload Bulgaria party will be unable to run with its new name as its leader demands, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has said.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 13:50

Bulgarian Municipalities' Debt Reached BGN 200 M Last Year

The debt piled up by Bulgarian municipalities has peaked to BGN 200 M over the course of 2016, according to preliminary estimates.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 11:24

Technical Issues Halt Truck Traffic at Bulgaria-Turkey Border

Problems with the border system on the Turkish side have stopped the movement of trucks leaving Bulgaria through the Kapitan Andreevo-Kapikule border crossing, the Road Infrastructure Agency says.

Politics » Domestic | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 07:31

Society

Heating Crisis Continues in Some Sofia Neighborhoods

A number of neighborhoods remain cut off the heating grid for days in Bulgaria, capital after technical faults, amid controversy over what caused the breakdown.

Society | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 12:03

Free Public Transport Options to Be Discussed in Days - Sofia Mayor

Mayor Yordanka Fandakova has said the steps to fight air pollution in Sofia, including making public transport free as an emergency measure will be submitted to Sofia Municipality in a few days.

Society » Environment | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 12:17

Sports

Bulgaria's Dimitrov Wins in Sofia Open 1st Match

Bulgaria’s tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has won in a spirited match against Polish Jerzy Janowicz (267th) (6:4, 6:3, 7:5) in the Sofia Open Tournament.

Sports | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 20:15

Grigor Dimitrov to Play 1st ATP Match in Bulgaria Thursday

Bulgaria's highest-ranking tennis player Grigor Dimitrov will face Jerzy Janowich of Poland on Thursday, in the first match of an ATP tournament he is playing in his homeland.

Sports | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 09:42

World

Russian Fighter Aircraft Kill 3 Turkish Soldiers in Syria

Russian fighter aircraft have carried out a rocket strike against Turkish military personnel in Syria, reported the Turkish military headquarters.

World | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 17:48

British House of Commons Approves Start of Brexit

With a majority of 372 votes, the House of Commons have started the process of Great Britain leaving the EU.

World » EU | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 19:06

Survey: Emmanuel Macron Could Be Next French President

Independent candidate Emmanuel Macron has every chance of becoming the next president of France, showed data from a sociological survey, cited by Reuters.

World » EU | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 18:30

Germany’s Schäuble: Greece Needs To Reform Or Leave Euro Zone

German Finance Minister and ideologue of the rescue programme for Greece Wolfgang Schäuble has stated that the country needs more reforms.

World » EU | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 15:15

Romania's Justice Minister Resigns

Romania’s Justice Minister Florin Iordache has resigned after the wave of mass protests caused by the government’s decree on reducing the penalties for corruption and an amnesty for prisoners, reported news agencies.

World » Southeast Europe | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 16:09

Macedonia Should Split as Czechoslovakia Did, US Congressman Says

Macedonian people should draw on Czechs and Slovaks' example if they can't get along and split into two countries, US congressman Dana Rohrabacher has said.

World » Southeast Europe | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 14:43

Novinite Insider

Vesela Ilieva: Property Purchases for Investment Purposes Increased in Bulgaria in 2016

The last year was interesting, rich in trends, dynamic when it comes to the Bulgarian property market, Vesela Ilieva, Еxecutive Director of Unique Estates, has told Novinite.

Novinite Insider | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 08:10

Rajesh Kumar Sachdeva: Bulgaria Emerging as Destination for Indian Film Industry

 It is heartening to learn that some Bulgarian and Indian companies in the IT field are exploring cooperation through joint ventures/technology transfer and investment, India’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Rajesh Kumar Sachdeva, has told Novinite.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | February 9, 2017, Thursday // 08:39
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