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Business

Prayer Ceremony Held in Sofia Due to St. George’s Day

On the eve of May 6 – St.

Business | May 5, 2017, Friday // 16:53

Bulgarian Farmers Receive EUR 227M Euro Subsidies

The Agriculture Fund has paid EUR 227M in grants under the so-called green direct payments scheme, according to BNR.

Business » Industry | May 5, 2017, Friday // 12:26

St. George’s Day in Yakoruda – a Romantic Journey on the Narrow-Gauge Railway

In the early morning of St.

Business » Tourism | May 5, 2017, Friday // 14:57

Politics

Vice President Yotova Participates in Azerbaijan-Held World Forum

Vice President of Bulgaria Iliyana Yotova is on a working visit to Azerbaijan till May for participation in the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku, BNR reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 5, 2017, Friday // 16:24

Donald Tusk: ‘Bulgarian Government is Key Partner in Balkans’

In a telephone conversation with PM Boyko Borisov President of the European Council Donald Tusk stated that he relied on the Borisov 3 cabinet as a key partner for the stability in the Balkans, according to BNR.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 5, 2017, Friday // 14:25

The Greek Foreign Minister Congratulates Ekaterina Zaharieva on Taking Up Her Duties

Continuing the multidimensional and active foreign policy of Greece, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias had  telephone conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Sigmar Gabriel and Bulgaria,Ekaterina Zaharieva as well as the head of the FYROM SDSM p

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 5, 2017, Friday // 09:45

Government to discuss EU commissioner Candidacy on Wednesday

The governmental press service, quoted by BNR reports that in the course of today’s phone conversation with EC President Jean-Claude Juncker PM Boyko Borisov has promised that the candidate for a new Bulgarian EU commissioner will be proposed within a sho

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2017, Friday // 17:04

President Radev Calls For Attention to Urgent Issues in Sphere of Defense

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, Rumen Radev said that serious attention should be paid to urgent issues concerning the sphere of defense and the prospects for the development of the armed forces, BNR reported.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2017, Friday // 13:28

Jean-Claude Juncker Congratulates Boyko Borisov on His Election as Prime Minister

EC President Jean-Claude Juncker has send a congratulatory message to Boyko Borisov on his election as Bulgaria’s Prime Minister, in which he expects their close partnership to continue, BNR reported.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2017, Friday // 11:15

Parvan Simeonov, Gallup International: 'Bulgaria Has Received a Cabinet of Lessons Learned'

They day after the new Bulgarian government stepped into office in an interview with Standard newspaper, Parvan Simeonov from Gallup International agency, said that Bulgaria has received a ‘’cabinet of lessons learned’’, representing a ‘’soft Orban cockta

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2017, Friday // 10:28

Minister Valentin Radev: I have Chosen Mladen Marinov as Chief Secretary of the Interior Ministry

''I have already chosen the head of Sofia Directorate of the Ministry of Interior Mladen Marinov as Chief Secretary of the Interior Ministry'', said the new Interior Minister Valentin Radev in an interview for bTV.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2017, Friday // 08:19

Society

Rains in the Western Regions of the Country will Continue

Rains in the western regions of the country will continue, according to Georgi Tsekov of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, quoted by FOCUS News Agency.

Society » Environment | May 5, 2017, Friday // 15:54

Heavy Traffic and Rain During the Weekend

Due to another Bulgarian Holiday on May 8, police are expecting heavy traffic on the main roads exiting Sofia and other cities.

Society » Environment | May 5, 2017, Friday // 13:27

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Wins Tie Break Tens in Madrid

Bulgaria’s best tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has won the Tie Break Tens tournament in Madrid, defeating Feliziano Lopez 10:7 in the final, according to BNR.

Sports | May 5, 2017, Friday // 12:44

World

U.S. House Passes Healthcare Bill in Big Win for Trump

The U.

World | May 5, 2017, Friday // 16:25

N. Korea Accuses CIA of Plot to Assassinate Kim Jong-Un

North Korea on Friday accused the CIA of plotting with South Korea to assassinate the isolated country's leader Kim Jong-Un, amid soaring tensions in the flashpoint region, APF  reported.

World | May 5, 2017, Friday // 15:02

Britain Awaits Local Election Results in Test for PM

Results of Britain's local elections are due on Friday in what will serve as a key indicator of Prime Minister Theresa May's chances in next month's Brexit-dominated national election, reported AFP.

World » EU | May 5, 2017, Friday // 08:20

Turkey Court Rejects Wikipedia Appeal Over Blocking

A Turkish court on Friday rejected an appeal by the Wikimedia Foundation against the blocking of access in Turkey to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, AFP said.

World » Southeast Europe | May 5, 2017, Friday // 14:30
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