ARCHIVE - 19 March 2017

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Politics

Interior Minister: Migration pressure on Bulgarian-Turkish Border has been Declining

Bulgarian Interior Minister Plamen Uzunov has prepared a proposal to the government calling for inspection of the facilities at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, as well as the finances absorbed for their construction.

Politics » Defense | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 13:10

Gallup International: Whether BSP or GERB Will Win the Snap Elections In Bulgaria

Whether the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) or GERB will win the elections depends on the last days of the campaign.

Politics » Domestic | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 20:09

Two Weak Earthquakes Were Registered in the Pazardzhik Region

Two weak earthquakes with 2,2 and 2,6 magnitude were registered during the night in the Pazardzhik region, reported National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography.

Politics » Domestic | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 15:04

Vice-President Iliana Yotova: It is Time For EU to Revise The Agreement with Turkey

It is time for European Union to revise the agreement with Turkey, said Bulgarian Vice-President Iliana Iotova, reported Focus News.

Politics » Domestic | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 12:59

Bulgaria's Defence Minister Stefan Yanev: Bulgaria is Ready to Protect Border with Turkey

Bulgaria's Defence Minister Stefan Yanev said on Saturday that he is ready to boost patrols and finish a fence along its southeastern frontier with Turkey in an effort to hold off any new influx of migrants.

Politics » Domestic | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 11:03

7-Kilometer Truck Queue at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint

The truck queue at the  Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Turkish border has reached 7 kilometers, the Bulgarian Border Police reported, quoted by BNR.

Politics » Domestic | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 09:34

Society

Malyovitsa Hut Awarded Best Tourist Chalet of 2016

Rila is one of the most popular and accessible mountains in Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 10:49

Bulgaria's Weather Service Warns of Strong Winds in All Regions

A Code Yellow alert has been issued across Bulgaria for the weekend, with heavy winds expected in all of the country's 28 regions, except Pernik, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad and Smolyan.

Society » Environment | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 10:00

Glenn Miller Orchestra With Concert in Sofia

About 20 new compositions will present the famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to  Bulgarian audience during his concert in Sofia on 22 March in Hall 1 of NDK.

Society » Culture | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 10:37

Sports

Daniel Ivanov-Aoiyama With 3rd Consecutive Victory in Osaka

Daniel Ivanov-Aoiyama has earned a third victory running during the big spring sumo tournament for the Emperor’s Cup in Osaka,according to BNR.

Sports | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 13:02

World

Turkish Referendum Threatens Formal Divorce With EU

Turkey's EU accession process may be temporarily suspended if Erdogan is granted sweeping powers next month.

World » EU | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 13:22

Emmanuel Macron Urges France to Restore Military Service

Presidential favourite Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he wanted to restore military service to France for some 600,000 young people each year as part of efforts to face a world entering an era of "turbulence" comparable to the Cold War.

World » EU | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 10:13

Brussels 'Gas' Explosion Kills One, Injures Seven

A man was killed and seven injured - including three seriously - in an explosion Saturday at a home in Brussels, most likely due to a gas leak, an official said, cited by AFP.

World » EU | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 07:58

Erdoğan Accuses Merkel of Using 'Nazi easures'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday accused German Chancellor Angela Merkel of employing ‘’Nazi’’ measures as new rows erupted between Ankara and Berlin over a pro-Kurdish rally and the July 15 coup attempt.

World » Southeast Europe | March 19, 2017, Sunday // 20:13
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