ARCHIVE - 13 February 2017

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Business

Bulgargaz Demands 32.44% Increase in Gas Prices

Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier has announced the prices of natural gas will have to go up by nearly a third as of April this year.

Business » Energy | February 13, 2017, Monday // 09:25

Politics

EU Commission: Talks with Bulgaria on Funding Cuts 'Confidential'

The European Commission has neither confirmed nor denied information from Bulgarian officials about a pending freeze of payments under a science and education program.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 13, 2017, Monday // 16:44

Bulgaria's GDP to Grow 2.9% in 2017, but Election May Delay Investment

The Bulgarian economy will grow by 2.9% this year, according to a winter forecast of the European Union, the European Commission says in its winter forecast.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 13, 2017, Monday // 15:11

Bulgaria to Lose EU Money over 'Irregularities' in Education OP

Bulgaria's Education Ministry has said the country will certainly be imposed a "financial correction" by the European Commission over the way Operational Program Science and Education for Smart Growth (SESG) has been managed so far.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 13, 2017, Monday // 14:09

Reformist Bloc Co-Chair Not Running for Office in Bulgaria's Early Election

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Meglena Kuneva has said she will not be running to become a lawmaker in the snap vote on March 26.

Politics » Domestic | February 13, 2017, Monday // 13:31

GERB Leading on BSP If Bulgaria Held Elections Today - Poll

Five parties would make it to the Bulgarian Parliament in the event of a hypothetical election, a survey shows less than six weeks out of a parliamentary vote due in March.

Politics » Domestic | February 13, 2017, Monday // 11:20

Bulgaria's Election Officials Rule Out Machine Voting Could Fall Through

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bulgaria is not considering the option that there will be no machine voting in the early election due in less than six weeks.

Politics » Domestic | February 13, 2017, Monday // 09:16

Society

Novinite's Personalities in the News: One Week to Go

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

Society | February 13, 2017, Monday // 16:50

Mayor of Bulgarian Town Seeks to Expel Syrian Family

The mayor of Elin Pelin, not far from the Bulgarian capital Sofia, has told a Syrian family of three to leave the municipality despite the fact they have been granted humanitarian status.

Society | February 13, 2017, Monday // 10:03

Key Bulgarian Tunnel Reopening after Tragic Incident

The Echemishka tunnel is reopening to traffic after a lamp fell off the ceiling, hit a car and killed a woman on Sunday, authorities say.

Society | February 13, 2017, Monday // 07:52

World

Romanian Protesters Create Live Romanian Flag in Bucharest

Tens of thousands of Romanian demonstrators formed the flag of their country, gathering on the main square of capital Bucharest on Sunday evening.

World » Southeast Europe | February 13, 2017, Monday // 10:49
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