ARCHIVE - 22 May 2017

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Business

Conference „Prevention of Problem Payments in Utility Sector“

Novinite Group organizes a conference dedicated to problem payments in the utility sector.

Business | May 22, 2017, Monday // 14:41

Romanian Media: Bulgaria Offers Very Good Tourist Services

The Romanian printed media write that Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece are the most preferred tourist destinations by the Romanians, when it comes to sea resorts, cited by the Bulgarian National Radio.

Business » Tourism | May 22, 2017, Monday // 13:05

Politics

Bulgaria is the Country with the Most Road Traffic Deaths

Bulgaria is once again on the first place with the biggest number of people who lost their lives in car accidents in the EU, reported the Union of the Bulgarian Automobilists, quoted by BGNES.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 22, 2017, Monday // 13:42

Tsvetan Tsvetanov: 'It is Possible for Bulgaria to Become Part of the Schengen Area After a Successful Presidency of the EU Council

''It is highly likely for Bulgaria to become part of the Schengen area after a successful presidency of the EU Council'', Tsvetan Tsvetanov, deputy chairman of Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party and MP, said, Focus News Agency repo

Politics » Domestic | May 22, 2017, Monday // 17:32

Number of Refugees in Bulgaria has Decreased Significantly

In the past six months, the number of refugees and migrants in Bulgaria has decreased significantly, according to Interior Ministry figures cited by the Independent Balkan News Agency.

Politics » Domestic | May 22, 2017, Monday // 17:05

President Rumen Radev: Only E-government Will Meet Public Expectations For Effectiveness, Transparency and Control'

E-government is a strategic priority for Bulgaria, an irreversible process and the only way to achieve effectiveness, transparency, success in the fight against corruption, accountability and control, President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with the manag

Politics » Domestic | May 22, 2017, Monday // 15:24

National Theater ''Ivan Vazov'' To Be Renovated

The  National Theater '' Ivan Vazov'' will welcome the new theater season in September after a refreshing renovation.

Politics » Domestic | May 22, 2017, Monday // 10:48

President Radev: ‘Bulgaria Must Have Long-Term Security Strategy’

‘’The first National Security Council meeting convened at the presidency will be on the topic of ‘’Risks and threats to the national strengthening’’, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev told the Bulgarian National Radio in an interview on Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | May 22, 2017, Monday // 10:29

Society

Stara Zagora, Best City For Living in Bulgaria For 2016

Stara Zagora is the best city for living in Bulgaria, according to the jury of Darik Radio, quoted by Focus News agency.

Society | May 22, 2017, Monday // 16:26

Checks into Quality of Imported Foodstuffs to Begin

By end-June, an analysis will be made of the ingredients in some foodstuffs which are on sale in Bulgaria, Austria and Germany, Dr.

Society | May 22, 2017, Monday // 16:05

Cosmonaut Georgi Ivanov Taken to Hospital in Serious Condition

76-year-old Bulgarian cosmonaut Georgi Ivanov was taken to hospital this morning, reported BNR.

Society | May 22, 2017, Monday // 15:23

NIMH: Short Rains with Thunders in the Afternoon

Today cloudiness will develop across the country.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2017, Monday // 12:55

Weak Earthquake Registered Nearby Devin

A 2 – magnitude earthquake is registered on the territory of Bulgaria, nearby Devin, reported BGNES.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2017, Monday // 11:55

NSI: Museum Visits in 2016 Have Increased by 9.8%

Visits to museums in Bulgaria totalled to 5,230,000 in 2016, going up by 9.

Society » Education | May 22, 2017, Monday // 14:22

Victor Bojinov Delves Into Bulgarian History in ‘’Heights’’

One of the most ambitious Bulgarian projects in recent years, Heights is an adaptation of Milen Ruskov’s novel of the same name, published in 2011.

Society » Culture | May 22, 2017, Monday // 13:29

Sports

Antoaneta Boneva Wins Silver Medal at ISSF World Cup in Munich

Bulgarian’s athlete Antoaneta Boneva won silver medal at 25 meter pistol women at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany, BNR reported.

Sports | May 22, 2017, Monday // 11:54

Kubrat Pulev to Fight For IBF Heavyweight title within 10 Months

Bulgaria’s boxer Kubrat Pulev is to face the current world heavyweight boxing champion Antony Joshua in a match for the IBF world title within the next five months, Pulev’s promoter and manager Kalle Sauerland told media, quoted by the Bulgarian National

Sports | May 22, 2017, Monday // 10:46

Crime

Record Amount of Heroin Seized at Bulgarian-Romanian Border

The narcotic substance was found in a cargo truck with terracotta tiles delivered to a warehouse in Bulgaria from Iran, according to Standart newspaper, cited by BNR.

Crime | May 22, 2017, Monday // 11:21

World

Theresa May: 'No time to Waste' as Brexit Talks Will Start Just 11 Days After the Election'

Britain has “no time to waste” in Brexit talks, Theresa May will warn as she says formal negotiations about leaving the European Union will start just 11 days after the election, writes The Telegraph.

World » EU | May 22, 2017, Monday // 09:10

Erdogan Elected Leader of Turkey's Ruling Party

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to fight Turkey's enemies at home and abroad on Sunday as he was re-elected leader of the ruling AK Party.

World » Southeast Europe | May 22, 2017, Monday // 11:09
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