ARCHIVE - 16 March 2017

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Business

Hong Kong - a Potential Investor in Bulgaria

Hong Kong has been exploring options for investments in Bulgaria in the area of infrastructure, the Deputy Representative for Economic and Trade Affairs of that Chinese region for the European Union Sam Hui told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Business | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:26

Politics

Bulgarian consumers still not active enough

In 2016 the Consumer Protection Commission was approached with over 21,000 complaints and reports for various sectors, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 14:37

Caretaker PM Ognyan Gerdzhikov Wants a Plan to Enter the Antechamber of the Eurozone

Bulgaria must give a clear signal that we want to enter the antechamber of the Eurozone – ERM2, said caretaker Prime Minister Gerdzhikov, calling the European exchange rate mechanism ‘’the most intimate circle of the EU’’, according to BTA.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 13:53

Bulgaria One of Top 8 of EU Countries With High Risk of Poverty

Bulgaria is among the eight countries of the European Union in which people live with a considerably higher risk of poverty compared to the bloc’s richer members, EU statistics suggest.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 11:58

Unemployed Bulgarians Fewer, Share of Active Ones Shrinks

The National Statistical Institute reports that in 2016 the unemployed in Bulgaria were by 19 percent fewer, but at the same time the share of economically active people shrank by 0.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 10:53

Decrease by 8% of State-Funded First-Year Students

In 2017 the number of state – funded first- year university students will decrease by 8% as compared to 2016, Bulgaria’s caretaker cabinet decided on Wednesday, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 09:41

Minister Teodor Sedlarski Presents the New Leadership of "Sofia Tech Park"

The Economy Minister Teodor Sedlarski will present to journalist today the new head of the state company Sofia Tech Park Asen Nenchev, as well as its new members of the Board of Directors – Vasil Karaivanov and Nathanael Stefanov.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:38

Possible Migration Pressure Towards Bulgaria

Caretaker PM Ognyan Gerdzhikov declared on Tuesday night the taking of additional security measures along the Bulgarian – Turkish border, as some influx of migrants is presumed over the next few days, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:10

Measures To Prevent Possible Risks Before the Parliamentary Elections in Bulgaria

The government and the Central Election Commission have mapped out scenarios for reaction to unforeseen situations surrounding the parliamentary elections on 26 March, Deputy PM Stefan Yanev said, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 07:33

Society

Look Into the Past with Exhibition ‘Sofia In the Dawn of Freedom’

What has been the centre of Sofia, what was the daily lives of people and how they feel in the times after the Liberation of Bulgaria? This shows the exhibition Sofia In the dawn of freedom.

Society » Culture | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 11:13

World

Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Revised Immigration Ban

The federal judge in Hawaii has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration’s revised travel ban from taking effect, according to The Washington Post, quoted by BNR.

World | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:19

France Issues Terror Warning After School Shooting

A manhunt is underway after a shooting at a secondary school in Grasse on the French Riviera, prompting the government to issue a terror warning.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 14:48

Jean-Claude Junker: Western Balkans Are Most Fragile Region of Europe

The Western Balkans are the most fragile region in Europe and the EU must give it its due attention, said the European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker at the European Parliament, quoted by BNR.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:43

Exit Poll: Mark Rutte Wins the Netherlands Parliament Elections

The center-right party of Prime Minister Mark Rutte won 31 seats in the 150-seat Dutch parliament.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:56

Turkey: Migrant Deal Has Ended

Turkey, in an escalating diplomatic crisis with Europe, threatened on Wednesday to unilaterally scrap a March 2016 deal that has substantially reduced the flow of migrants and refugees to the EU.

World » EU | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 08:21

Turkey: Holy Wars Will Soon Begin in Europe

A Turkish minister has claimed ‘’holy wars will soon begin’’ in Europe, in spite of the defeat of far-right leader Geert Wilders in the Netherlands elections.

World » Southeast Europe | March 16, 2017, Thursday // 12:01
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