ARCHIVE - 10 April 2017

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Business

Sweden Observes Minute's Silence For Truck Attack Victims

Sweden on Monday observed a minute of silence for the victims of last week's truck attack by a Uzbek man whom police believe was a jihadist sympathiser, AFP reported.

Business | April 10, 2017, Monday // 14:10

Former Energy Minister: Bulgaria Should Not Miss Deadline For Negotiations with Gazprom

Bulgaria  must not miss the deadline set by the European Commission to present its demands in negotiations with Gazpom, former Minister of Energy Traycho Traykov said in an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio.

Business | April 10, 2017, Monday // 08:17

Serious Growth of Bulgaria’s Foreign Turnover

Goods to the overall tune of EUR 3.

Business » Finance | April 10, 2017, Monday // 13:55

National Statistical Institute: Industrial Production Index up 3.7% in February Compared to Previous Month

According to preliminary data, in February 2017 the industrial production index of Bulgaria went up 3.

Business » Industry | April 10, 2017, Monday // 15:44

Politics

EU Commissioner Věra Jourová: Bulgaria and Romania on Right Track and Not Any Worse than Other Member States

EU Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality  Věra Jourová stated that according to the latest EC report on the systems of justice within the community, Bulgaria and Romania are on right track in the sphere and they are not worse than the ot

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 10, 2017, Monday // 16:50

GERB, The Patriots Reach Consensus in 4 Spheres

After another phase of negotiations at parliament for forming of the new Bulgarian cabinet, on Monday Deputy Chair of GERB Tsvetan Tsvetanov commented that till the moment consensus was reached with the United Patriots coalition in the spheres of security

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 21:24

5km Long Queue of Trucks Formed at the Exit of Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint, 4km at Lesovo Checkpoint

On the Bulgarian-Turkish border at Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, a queue of about 5km of cargo vehicles formed at the exit.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 16:24

Education Minister Unveils Anti-Aggression Plan

Education and Science Minister Nikolay Denkov on Monday unveiled an interdepatmental Plan for Agression Prevention and Better Security at the education institutions.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 16:10

Negotiation Teams of GERB and United Patriots Hold Meeting at National Assembly

The negotiation teams of Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) and United Patriots – NFSB, Ataka, and VMRO are holding a meeting at the National Assembly building in relation to forming a government, according to Focus News.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 13:56

8km Long Queue of Trucks Formed at the Exit of Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint

An 8km long queue of cargo vehicles formed at the exit on the Bulgarian – Turkish border at Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, the press centre of Chief Directorate Border Police announced.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 12:00

Illegal Migrants Discovered in Cargo Vehicle

14 illegal migrants were discovered during an inspection of a cargo vehicle in Burgas.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 11:59

An Important Political Week Begins

It is expected that during the next few days Boyko Borisov to meet with the leaders of the Bulgarian Socialist Party and  Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) at the National Assembly building.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 10:58

Caretaker Social Minister: No Capsulation of Foreigners Should be Allowed

In the process of integration, any capsulation of foreigners should be avoided, caretaker Social Minister Galab Donev told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 09:20

President Rumen Radev: Geopolitical Security Environment is Very Volatile

President Rumen Radev will detail the reasoning behind his proposal to curb the electoral rights of expat Bulgarians in an address to the nation.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2017, Monday // 09:03

Society

Orthodox Christians Mark Start of Holy Week

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria and around the world mark on April 10 Holy Monday – the first day of the most important week in the church calendar, the Holy Week leading to Easter.

Society | April 10, 2017, Monday // 10:35

120 People Join Blood Donation Caompaign

On Palm Sunday 120 people took part in the blood donation campaign, organized by the Bulgarian Red Cross, according to BNR.

Society | April 10, 2017, Monday // 09:12

Sports

Bulgarian Athlete Becomes Silver Medalist in EU Weightlifting

Bulgaria’s Vasil Gospodinov won a silver medal at the European Weightlifting Championships underway in Split, Croatia, according to BNR.

Sports | April 10, 2017, Monday // 15:01

Bulgarian Tennis Player Viktoriya Tomova Reaches Istanbul Tennis Tournament Final

Bulgarian tennis player Viktoriya Tomova has qualified for final of the hard court tennis tournament in Istanbul with a prize fund worth USD 25 000, according to BNR.

Sports | April 10, 2017, Monday // 14:59

Crime

Man and Woman Detained For the Murder of the Taxi Driver in Varna

In just a few hours, criminologist from Varna Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior announced that they found the perpetrators of a serious criminal offence.

Crime | April 10, 2017, Monday // 15:43

Taxi Driver Found Dead In His car in the Region of Varna

A taxi driver was discovered dead in his car in the region of Kamenar village near Varna, the press centre of Varna Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior announced.

Crime | April 10, 2017, Monday // 14:18

World

G7 Foreign Ministers Seek U.S. Clarity Over Syria

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major industrialized nations meet on Monday for an annual gathering, with Europe and Japan seeking clarity from the United States on an array of issues, especially Syria, Reuters reports.

World | April 10, 2017, Monday // 08:15
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