ARCHIVE - 21 February 2017

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Politics

Interim Govt Not To Nominate Bulgarian EU Commissioner

At present, the caretaker government will not nominate a candidate for Bulgarian European Commissioner, announced interim PM Ognyan Gerdzhikov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 12:13

270 Refugees Evacuated in Harmanli Centre Due To Fire

270 refugees from the centre in Harmanli have been evacuated because of a fire.

Politics » Domestic | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 13:27

Bulgarians Wishing To Vote Abroad Have One Week Left To Apply

Bulgarians living abroad have one week left to file applications in order to participate in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections on March 26.

Politics » Domestic | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:08

Trakia Highway Closed Due To Cistern Crash

There are no injured persons and no gas leaks after a cistern turned over along the Stara Zagora - Nova Zagora road on Tuesday morning, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:48

Inspections To Be Launched of Tunnels Along Lyulin, Hemus Highways

An inspection of all tunnels along the Lyulin and Hemus highways is about to be launched.

Politics » Domestic | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:28

Society

Introduction of Fingerprint Identification in Outpatient Sector Postponed

Bulgaria's Health Ministry has postponed the introduction of fingerprint identification in the outpatient sector.

Society » Health | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 11:57

World

EU To Put End To Tax Avoidance by MNCs

The Finance Ministers of EU member-states have agreed to close loopholes in tax legislation allowing multinational companies to avoid paying taxes on dividends, reported Reuters.

World » EU | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 16:41

Juncker: Great Britain Will Pay Stiff Price for Brexit

Great Britain will pay a stiff price for leaving the European Union, warned in a speech to the Belgian Federal Parliament the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker.

World » EU | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:57

3 EU Countries Demand That Lower-Quality Foods Not Be Sold in Eastern Europe

The Czech Republic has joined the initiative supported by Hungary and Slovakia calling on the European Commission to adopt a law banning food and beverages companies from selling products of different content and quality under the same label and brand.

World » EU | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 14:41

EC Threatens To Sue 5 Countries Over Air Pollution

The European Commission has warned for the final time Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK about systematic violation of the restrictions of the European Union regarding air pollution, announced the press centre of the commission.

World » EU | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 13:45

First Express Train from Istanbul Arrives in Sofia

The first express train from the Turkish city of Istanbul arrived in Sofia on Tuesday after a nine-and-a-half-hour trip, reported Anadolu Agency.

World » Southeast Europe | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 15:14

Greece May Rely On New Rescue Programme

Greece may rely on a new rescue programme.

World » Southeast Europe | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 10:32

Novinite Insider

Ilham Ahmed: Sudan Wants to Revive Ties with Bulgaria at All Levels

 Novinite has met with Sudan’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Ilham Ahmed, whose country is marking 61 years of independence – but also the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Khartoum and Sofia.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | February 21, 2017, Tuesday // 09:30
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