ARCHIVE - 2 March 2017

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Business

Shell Kicks Off Oil, Gas Exploration in Silistar Block

Oil giant Shell has completed a stage of oil and gas exploration in the Silistar offshore block, in Bulgaria's Black Sea zone.

Business » Energy | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 08:32

Politics

Bulgarian President Appoints Soviet-Era Agent as Defense Counsellor

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has appointed a Cold War-era intelligence officer as his security and defense adviser.

Politics » Defense | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 09:57

Migrant Quotas: EU Commission Criticizes Bulgaria's Poor Record

Bulgaria has matched only 2% of the migrant relocation required under the EU-wide scheme, the European Commission says.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 16:34

Bulgaria's Govt in Talks over Accession to Eurozone Waiting Room

Bulgarian authorities are involved in talks to secure the country's accession into the ERM II mechanism, interim Prime Minister Ognyan Gerdzhikov said on Wednesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 10:02

Bulgaria Staunchly against Two-Tier Mode of Europe - Deputy PM

Interim Deputy Prime Minister Denitsa Zlateva said on Wednesday Bulgaria was staunchly against the notion of Europe divided into two tiers or multiple tiers.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 08:50

Bulgarian Businessman-Turned-Politician Admits go Giving Bribes

Varna-based businessman Veselin Mareshki has admitted to giving bribes in cases he "had no choice".

Politics » Domestic | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 13:15

New Heating Breakdown in Sofia's Mladost Neighbourhood

A new large technical breakdown with the heating system and hot water has taken place in Mladost neighbourhood in Sofia, less than month after several faults.

Politics » Domestic | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 13:12

Bulgaria's Ex-PM Vows to Stay in Opposition if GERB is Not First in Early Elections

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister and GERB leader Boyko Borisov has declared his party will remain in opposition unless it wins the upcoming parliamentary election.

Politics » Domestic | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 12:27

State Agency for Refugees: 7 Unaccompanied Minors Enter Bulgaria per Day

On average, 7 unaccompanied minor refugees are seeking protection in the country every day, shows the data of the State Agency for Refugees for 2016.

Politics » Domestic | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 11:16

US Ambassador to Work on Trump Visit to Bulgaria

US Ambassador to Bulgaria Eric Rubin has said he will do everything so that President Donald Trump visits the country, according to the Bulgarian National Radio.

Politics » Elections 2009 | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 16:34

Society

MTV Presents their First Major Event in Varna, Bulgaria

The first major international production, organized by the most famous music television channel MTV will be held in Varna on July, 15 this year.

Society | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 14:34

Crime

Three Bombs Explode in Central Sofia, Police Looking into Hooliganism

Three bombs went off in central Sofia in the night of Wednesday into Thursday, local media report.

Crime | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 11:30

Bulgaria's Ex-Ambassador to US Quits Warsaw Job after Cosmetics Incident - JTA

Former Bulgarian Ambassador to the US Elena Poptodorova has resigned as head of the American Jewish Committee's office in Warsaw, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

Crime | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 10:50

World

Macedonia's Zaev Accuses President of 'Coup d'Etat'

President Gjorge Ivanov has staged a coup d'etat by refusing to hand the government mandate to social-democrat SDSM party, its leader Zoran Zaev has said.

World » Southeast Europe | March 2, 2017, Thursday // 07:47
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