ARCHIVE - 15 March 2017

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Business

Prosecutors Search Audi Offices in Germany

German prosecutors have started searching the premises of the headquarters of Audi in Ingolstadt and its factory in Neckarsulm, announced a spokesperson of the luxury cars maker, reported Reuters.

Business | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 12:19

Politics

Bulgaria With Proposals To Supply Fighter Jets to Air Force

According to the Bulgarian Defence Ministry, Bulgaria has received three proposals to supply the country’s Air Force with fighter jets.

Politics » Defense | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 08:27

Expenses for Bulgaria's EU Presidency To Exceed BGN 50 M for 2017

The expenditures for the preparation of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will exceed the limit of BGN 50 M allocated for this year and the amount will be altered, announced Yana Doncheva, director of the National Centre for Pr

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 10:38

EU To Send Experts to Sofia To Help With Presidency Organisation

The EU will send its own experts to Sofia in order to help with the organisation of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, stated on bTV Deputy PM Denitsa Zlateva who is responsible for the presidency.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 10:07

3-Magnitude Earthquake Felt Near Bulgaria's Blagoevgrad

A 3-magnitude earthquake has been registered on the territory of Bulgaria, near Blagoevgrad, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 16:18

Bulgaria's Deputy PM: Crowding of Buses at Border Expected for Elections

The government and the Central Election Commission are developing options in order to react to emergency situations during the preparation and holding of the snap elections on March 26.

Politics » Domestic | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 15:56

Society

MERCER: Quality of Life in Sofia- Тhe Worst in EU

Sofia is the worst to live in capital in the European Union, shows the annual ranking of consulting firm (Mercer), showing the quality of life in major cities worldwide.

Society | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 08:47

Sports

Bulgaria's Dimitrov Squanders 4 Match Balls at Indian Wells

Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has ended his participation in the Indian Wells ATP tournament.

Sports | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 09:08

World

Orban: We Are Not Servants. We Will Defend Hungary. We Will Stop Brussels

Hungary must defend its independence and its national sovereignty again.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 15:16

EU Leaders Support Holland in Diplomatic Scandal With Turkey

The chairmen of the European Parliament, the European Council and the European Commission have defended Holland in a statement related to the attacks of the Turkish government against authorities in the Hague.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 14:32

Support for Independence High in Scotland, EU Popularity Plummets

When answering a question whether they prefer independence, self-government within the framework of the United Kingdom or not to have a Scottish Parliament at all, 46% of the Scottish people said independence.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 13:44

Data of All Persons Travelling Through Greece To Be Kept by Special Commission

The data of all persons who travel through Greece will be kept by a special commission including prosecutors, policemen and airline employees.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 12:39

Germany Threatens Social Networks With Fines of EUR 50 M for Hate Speech

The German government has threatened companies like Facebook and Twitter with fines of up to EUR 50 M unless they take certain measures against the publication of incinatory materials and slander, reported DPA.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 11:52

Theresa May to visit Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Before Triggering Article 50

Theresa May is planning a national tour to build a consensus for Brexit ahead of the start of EU departure negotiations, it emerged today, according to Reuters.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 08:17

Netherlands to Vote in Parliamentary Elections Today

The seats will be contested by 28 parties, but the proportionate representation allows even the smallest ones play a certain role within the parliament.

World » EU | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 08:05

Erdogan: We Are Treated Like Jews Under Nazism

President Recep Erdogan has launched yet another attack at the peak of the conflict between Ankara and other European countries in relation to cancelled events of Turkish ministers.

World » Southeast Europe | March 15, 2017, Wednesday // 16:51
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