ARCHIVE - 5 April 2017

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Business

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance Lifts 2017 Economic Forecast

According to the spring macroeconomic forecast of Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance, the country’s economy is expected to see a 3% increase in 2017.

Business » Finance | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 09:45

Politics

Tighter Security Measures Remain in Place at Russian Missions in Bulgaria

Tighter security measures continue to be in effect around the Russian diplomatic missions in Bulgaria, BNR said.

Politics » Defense | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 07:22

Government Approves Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of EU costs

At a regular meeting Bulgaria’s caretaker government approved a cost estimate for the country’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 15:59

Working Group at Final Stage of Drafting Criteria about New Regulation on Aliens' Integration

The working group in charge of drafting the criteria for a new Regulation on the integration of aliens granted a refugee status or national protection is at the final stage of its task, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister in charge of preparing Bulgaria's EU

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 15:00

Bulgaria’s Caretaker Cabinet Suspends Sofia Airport Concession Procedure

Bulgaria’s caretaker cabinet has suspended the Sofia Airport concession procedure, the spokesperson of the Council of Ministers has announced.

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 12:58

Supreme Judicial Council's College of Judges Revises Workload Assessment Rules

The Supreme Judicial Council's (SJC) college of judges revised on Tuesday the rules for assessing judges' workload, the SJC said, quoted by BTA.

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 12:14

Draft Amendments Could Limit Right of Bulgarians Living Abroad to Vote

Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry has made public draft legislative amendments that could effectively limit the right of Bulgarians living abroad to vote, by introducing a domicile requirement for voting in parliamentary and presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 12:09

16,789 Road Violations Established in Bulgaria Between March 27 and April 2

According to data provided by Chief Directorate National Police, there were 16,789 road violations established in the period March 27 – April 2, the press centre of the Ministry of Interior announced.

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 11:07

2km Long Queue of Trucks Formed at Lesovo Border Checkpoint, 1.5km at Kapitan Andreevo Checkpoint

Traffic is intense at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, the press centre of Chief Directorate Border Police announced.

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 10:36

Energy Regulator to Decide on Heat Energy Price on April 7

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) will take a final decision on whether to increase the heat energy price at a closed-door meeting on April 7, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 09:39

Boyko Borisov Satisfied After the Negotiations with the United Patriots

GERB leader Boyko Borisov stated he was satisfied with the way the negotiations on the formation of a cabinet with the United Patriots coalition were being conducted, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 07:25

Society

European Court of Justice Sentences Bulgaria Over Poor Air Quality

The European Court of Justice has published its decision related to the lawsuit against Bulgaria on violation of Directive 2008/50 on ambient air quality and cleaner air in Europe.

Society » Environment | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 13:52

Crime

Bulgaria’s Border Police Breakes Up Criminal Group Manufacturing Counterfeit Identification Documents

Bulgaria’s Border Police broke up a criminal group manufacturing counterfeit identification documents during a specialized operation in Sofia and Silistra district, according to BNR.

Crime | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 12:29

World

72 dead in Suspected Syria Chemical Attack

The death toll from a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held Syrian town has risen to 72, 20 of them children, a monitoring group said on Wednesday, cited by AFP.

World | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 09:53

Moldova, Montenegro Agree on Cooperation within European Integration

Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Galbur, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Montenegro, Srđan Darmanović, who pays a working visit to Chisinau, Moldpres has reported.

World » EU | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 13:48

Novinite Insider

ICCO President Maxim Behar: PR business Needs People With “Sparks in the Eyes”

The Holmes Report CEO Arun Sudhaman talks to Maxim Behar on modern PR, old school, building teams, social media, ethics and fake news

Novinite Insider » Opinions | April 5, 2017, Wednesday // 10:24
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