ARCHIVE - 11 May 2017

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Business

PM Borisov Expects Over 4,5% Economic Growth For 2018
Sofia Mayor Fandakova: The Construction of Third Subway Line Goes Within Timeframes
Average Social Security Income for Bulgaria is BGN 811.13 in March 2017
No change in EC Financial Forecast for Bulgaria
NSI: Number of Residential Buildings Put into Exploitation in Q1 of 2017 Totalled to 462

Politics

Hashim Thaci: 'I Will Set Election Date in Coming Days'
Ekaterina Zaharieva: Turkish Ambassador Has to Be Careful In His Spoke
38 Death Toll of Anti-Government Riots in Venezuela
Krasimir Karakachanov: 'We Should Work Together With Russia'
Andrey Botsev Participates at 11th Meeting of Balkan Chiefs of Defense and General Staff
Over 4000 People Are Not Enough In MIA System
Theresa May Congratulates Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov for Being Elected for a 3rd Mandate
President Rumen Radev Meets with Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winner Prof Dan Shechtman
Bulgaria to Attract Investments Worth Nearly EUR 560M Under Juncker Plan
Minister Moskovski: Concession of Transport Objects is Our Priority
Vice President Iliyana Yotova: Bulgaria to Coordinate Activities for Bulgarians Abroad
Volya Party Leader Veselin Mareshki Gives Up Parliamentary Immunity
Tsetska Tsacheva Officialy Took Over Presidency of Supreme Judicial Council
Borisov Released Deputy Minister of Health Stoil Apostolov
SANC And MIA Propose New Law Against Money Laundering
MPs Voting For Standing Delegations of National Assembly in International Organizations Today

Society

Bulgarian's Representative of Eurovision 2017 Hits The Stage Tonight
'Civil Liability' Rises For Violators By The End of 2017
Today It Will be Sunny with Maximal Temperatures of 20°-25°
Restrictions for Cars And Free Public Transport in Sofia Due to Polluted Air
Today We Mark Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
8-year-old Child Drown in Reservoir Near Village Strumyani
RNA: Almost 200 Buildings Ruined After Earthquake in West China

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Reaches 8th Finals in Madrid

Crime

Report of Explosive Device at the Supreme Administrative Court Discontinues Hearing on Referendum Case

World

52% of Macron Parliamentary Candidates New to Politics, 50% Women
EU Approves Visa-Free Travel for Ukrainians

Business

PM Borisov Expects Over 4,5% Economic Growth For 2018

The Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov claimed that Bulgaria has the potential to reach an 4,5% economic growth and even more, reported BNR.

Business | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 12:20

Sofia Mayor Fandakova: The Construction of Third Subway Line Goes Within Timeframes

"The construction of the third sуbway line in Sofia goes within the time frames.

Business | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 11:25

Average Social Security Income for Bulgaria is BGN 811.13 in March 2017

The average social security income for Bulgaria in March 2017 was BGN 811.

Business » Finance | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 16:34

No change in EC Financial Forecast for Bulgaria

In its spring report the European Commission has not altered its forecast regarding the growth rate of the Bulgarian economy for this and next year, quoted by BNR.

Business » Finance | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 14:37

NSI: Number of Residential Buildings Put into Exploitation in Q1 of 2017 Totalled to 462

According to preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), the number of residential buildings put into exploitation in the first quarter of 2017 totalled to 462, while newly constructed lodgings in them were 1,751.

Business » Industry | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 16:46

Politics

Hashim Thaci: 'I Will Set Election Date in Coming Days'

President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci said after meeting representatives of political parties that parliamentary elections will be held either on 11 or 18 June, Gazeta Express reported.

Politics | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 15:49

Ekaterina Zaharieva: Turkish Ambassador Has to Be Careful In His Spoke

The Prime Minister and Minister of the Internal Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva called on the Turkish Ambassador to mind his manners, reported Dnevnik.

Politics | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 10:41

38 Death Toll of Anti-Government Riots in Venezuela

On Wednesday, 27-year-old man died in the anti-government riots in the Venezuelan capital  Caracas, reported APF, according to Focus News Agency.

Politics | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 08:02

Krasimir Karakachanov: 'We Should Work Together With Russia'

‘’The world faces serious threats related to terrorism and radical Islam.

Politics » Defense | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 19:19

Andrey Botsev Participates at 11th Meeting of Balkan Chiefs of Defense and General Staff

 The Chief of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Lieutenant General Andrey Botsev took part at the 11th annual meeting of Balkan Chiefs of Defense announced, quoted by BNR.

Politics » Defense | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 17:23

Over 4000 People Are Not Enough In MIA System

The Minister of Internal Affairs (MIA) Valentin Radev announced on BNT that nearly 10% of the MIA System is not full, reported Dnevnik.

Politics » Defense | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 11:19

Theresa May Congratulates Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov for Being Elected for a 3rd Mandate

British Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov for being elected for a third mandate, the government information service announced.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 16:01

President Rumen Radev Meets with Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winner Prof Dan Shechtman

''Bulgaria will aim to deepen its relations with the Israeli State in the field of education, innovation, technology, and agriculture.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 20:23

Bulgaria to Attract Investments Worth Nearly EUR 560M Under Juncker Plan

'’Bulgaria is expected to attract investments to the tune of nearly EUR 560M under the Juncker Investment Plan’’, Bulgaria’s Minister of Finance Vladislav Goranov announced, quoted by BNR.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 17:36

Minister Moskovski: Concession of Transport Objects is Our Priority

‘’The use of concessions as mechanism for development of the country’s transport system is among out priorities’’, Bulgaria’s Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Ivaylo Moskovski said, quoted by BNR.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 17:01

Vice President Iliyana Yotova: Bulgaria to Coordinate Activities for Bulgarians Abroad

Bulgaria will attempt to create a coordination unit for activities concerning Bulgarians abroad, Vice President Iliyana Yotova said, according to FOCUS News Agency.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 15:23

Volya Party Leader Veselin Mareshki Gives Up Parliamentary Immunity

One day after the ad-hoc parliamentary committee made the decision to comply with the request of the prosecutor general for stripping Veselin Mareshki of his parliamentary immunity, the leader of Volya party announced he was giving up his immunity of his

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 13:45

Tsetska Tsacheva Officialy Took Over Presidency of Supreme Judicial Council

The Bulgarian Minister of Justice Tsetska Tsacheva officially took over the Presidency of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), reported BNR.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 12:01

Borisov Released Deputy Minister of Health Stoil Apostolov

The Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov released Stoil Apostolov from the duty of Deputy Minister of Health, announced the Government Press Center, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 10:24

SANC And MIA Propose New Law Against Money Laundering

The Bulgarian State Agency on National Security (SANC) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs propose a whole new law against the money laundering, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 10:11

MPs Voting For Standing Delegations of National Assembly in International Organizations Today

On the ordinary plenary sitting today, the Bulgarian deputies are going to vote for standing delegations of the National Assembly in the international organizations, reported Focus News Agency.

Politics » Domestic | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 08:35

Society

Bulgarian's Representative of Eurovision 2017 Hits The Stage Tonight

Kristian Kostov goes on the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 tonight, reported BNT.

Society | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 20:11

'Civil Liability' Rises For Violators By The End of 2017

The insurance "Civil Liability" is going to rise its price by the end of this year but only for the violators, reported Nova Tv.

Society | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 12:58

Today It Will be Sunny with Maximal Temperatures of 20°-25°

Today the weather will be sunny.

Society » Environment | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 14:57

Restrictions for Cars And Free Public Transport in Sofia Due to Polluted Air

The Transport Commission in Sofia Municipality accepted the quality management program for the polluted air yesterday, reported dnes.

Society » Environment | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 12:41

Today We Mark Saints Cyril and Methodius Day

On May 11th, is the church feast day of Holy brothers, Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius.

Society » Culture | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 08:04

8-year-old Child Drown in Reservoir Near Village Strumyani

An 8-year-old child drown in a reservoir near the Blagoevgrad village Strumyani last night, reported Darik News.

Society » Incidents | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 10:25

RNA: Almost 200 Buildings Ruined After Earthquake in West China

At least 180 buildings in Beijing, China are ruined after the 5.

Society » Incidents | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 07:49

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov Reaches 8th Finals in Madrid

Bulgaria’s top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov qualified for the eighth – finals at the Masters red clay court tournament in Madrid after defeating Croatia’s top see Ivo Karlovic 6-3, 7-5.

Sports | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 14:44

Crime

Report of Explosive Device at the Supreme Administrative Court Discontinues Hearing on Referendum Case

A report of an explosive device discontinued the hearing at the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) on the case regarding the referendum initiated by Slavi’s Show, states a press release of SAC.

Crime | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 15:21

World

52% of Macron Parliamentary Candidates New to Politics, 50% Women

Incoming French president Emmanuel Macron's centrist movement on Thursday unveiled 428 candidates for June's general election, 52% of whom are new to politics and half of whom are women, AFP reported.

World » EU | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 19:20

EU Approves Visa-Free Travel for Ukrainians

The European Union approved visa-free travel for Ukrainians on Thursday, fulfilling a key promise to cement ties with Kiev as it remains embroiled in a deadly conflict with pro-Russian insurgents, AFP reported.

World » Ukraine | May 11, 2017, Thursday // 16:25
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