ARCHIVE - 1 April 2017

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Business

UK Police arrest 12 at London Protest, Block Clashes

British police have arrested 12 people and are taking steps to prevent clashes between far-right groups and anti-fascist demonstrators in London, FOX News reported.

Business | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 19:41

BNB: Lending To Households Up in February

Lending to households has increased in February, the Bulgarian National Bank has announced.

Business » Finance | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 17:55

Finance Ministry Says Budget Surplus Will Exceed BGN 1B at End of March

The budget surplus will, once again, exceed BGN 1B (approximately EUR 500M) at the end of March, the Ministry of Finance forecasts.

Business » Finance | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 13:53

Price of Natural Gas up by Almost 30% as of Today

Over the next three months one thousand cubic meters of gas will cost BGN 363, exclusive of VAT, excise duty and transmission fees.

Business » Industry | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 10:26

Decision to Abolish Koprivshtitsa’s Architectural and Historical Reserve Status Rescinded

An extraordinary session of the municipal council of Koprivshtitsa has rescinded the decision to abolish the town’ status of architectural and historical reserve, according to BNR.

Business » Tourism | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 08:20

Politics

Refuse Collection tax to Increase by up to 20% in Next Few Years

Refuse collection tax will increase by up to 20% in the coming years, as stipulated by the draft amendments to the Local Taxes and Fees Act made public last night, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 12:27

National Framework Agreement of the National Health Insurance Fund Comes into Effect Today

The national framework agreement of the National Health Insurance Fund is in effect as of today, reinstating the contract basis between the National Health Insurance Fund and the organisations in the sector, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 10:12

Socialist Party Leadership Gives Vote of Confidence to Its Chairperson

In an unanymous vote, the National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), vowed its confidence in its leader Kornelia Ninova Friday, according to BTA.

Politics » Domestic | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 08:23

Society

Widespread Illegal Fishing Inspections Across the Country

The Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture has launched widespread inspections for illegal fishing, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced.

Society » Environment | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 16:21

Antique Artifacts and their Stories on Sozopol’s Past

Artifacts from the Apollonia Pontica antique necropolis in the Budjaka area of the Black Sea port town of Sozopol were among the most impressive findings at the 10th national exhibition named Bulgarian Archaeology.

Society » Archaeology | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 10:23

World

EPP President Joseph Daul Criticizes Repeal of Ordinance on Integration of Refugees

European People’s Party President Joseph Daul has levelled criticism at the Bulgarian government for repealing ordinance No.

World » EU | April 1, 2017, Saturday // 16:20
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