ARCHIVE - 23 May 2017

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Business

Bulgaria Will Work to Attract More Italian Investors

‘’We will work to strengthen and develop the trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Italy’’, said the Bulgarian Minister of Economy Emil Karanikolov during a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Bulgaria Stefano Baldi, BNR reported.

Business » Finance | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 16:24

Politics

No Increased Migratory Pressure on Bulgarian-Turkish Border

At this point, there is no increased migratory pressure on the Bulgarian-Turkish border’’, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, chairman of the parliamentary committee on internal security has said, according to BNR.

Politics » Defense | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 17:47

35 Contracts Have Been Signed Under the Bulgaria-Serbia Cross-border Cooperation Programme

''35 contracts for execution of projects have been signed under the Bulgaria–Serbia IPA Cross-Border Programme 2014-2020.

Politics » Defense | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 15:45

No Direct Threat For Bulgaria After the Attack in Manchester

A meeting was held at the Bulgarian Interior Ministry in Sofia of the National Operative Center for the evaluation of risks including the terrorist attack threat in the wake of the terrorist act in Manchester UK, and  based on a report of the security ser

Politics » Defense | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 12:38

Sofia, Athens Continue Exchange on Issues, Related to Future of EU and Migration

During the second Rhodes Conference for Security and Stability Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria and Greece Ekaterina Zaharieva and Nikos Kotzias confirmed the strategic feature of the bilateral relations, stating their will for the deepening of the latter.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 14:47

Angela Merkel Stands for Bulgaria in Front of the European Commission

In a letter addressed to the Bulgarian president, the German head of state Angela Merkel had announced that the effective defence of the Bulgarian state boarders are of crucial importance for the overall interest of the EU, reports the “Standart” newspape

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 13:11

Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva Takes Part In Rhodes Conference for Security and Stability

Deputy Prime Minister for Justice Reform and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva takes part in the second Conference for Security and Stability held yesterday and today in Rhodes, Greece, according to the Bulgarian National Radio.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 12:17

10km Queue of Cargo Vehicles at at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint

On the Bulgarian-Turkish border there is a 10km queue of cargo vehicles at exit from the country at Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, the press office of Chief Directorate Border Police said, cited by Focus News Agency.

Politics » Domestic | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 13:05

PM Boyko Borisov Expresses Condolences For Victims of Terrorist Attack in Manchester

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has expressed deep condolences to the relatives of the victims and injured in the terrorist attack last night in Manchester, Focus News Agency reported.

Politics » Domestic | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 12:13

Society

In First Quarter of 2017, 926 100 Bulgarians Made Tourist Trips

In the first quarter of 2017, 926 100 Bulgarians made tourist trips, up 68.

Society | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 15:04

68% of Bulgarians Аdmit to not Having Bought a Book in the Past Year

At least 68% of Bulgarians and their families have not bought a book in the past year, according to data published by Balkan British Social Surveys (BBSS).

Society | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 14:25

Intensive Rains in Some Areas, Hailstorms Possible

Atmospheric pressure is close to the average for May and will increase.

Society » Environment | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 11:01

Children From I to XII Grade in Bulgarian Schools Abroad Could be Taught in Bulgarian Language

''All children from I to XII grade in over 300 Bulgarian schools around the world could be taught in Bulgarian language and literature  and receive a certificate'', the Ministry of Education said, quoted by Focus news agency.

Society » Education | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 16:53

Spring Book Bazaar Opens at National Palace of Culture

On the eve of the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture, the biggest spring book fair in Bulgaria opens at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia: the Spring Book Bazaar.

Society » Culture | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 13:18

Sports

Additional Security Measures for Europa League Final in Stockholm Already in Place

Heightened security is on the cards for the forthcoming Europa League final between Manchester United and Ajax in Stockholm, but not as a consequence of the suicide blast in Manchester, UEFA has explained, quoted by the Local.

Sports | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 17:24

Crime

Minister Valentin Radev: Burgas Has Highest Criminality

''Burgas region has the highest criminality ratio of 17.

Crime | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 09:22

World

UK Police: 23-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Manchester Attack

British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a terror attack at a pop concert in Manchester which killed 22 people and injured dozens more, AFP reported.

World | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 16:25

Manchester Arena explosion: Children Among 22 Killed by Suicide Bomber After Ariana Grande Concert

A suicide bomber has killed 22 people - including children - in an explosion that tore through fans leaving an Ariana Grand pop concert in Manchester.

World | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 10:13

Ariana Grande Concert: Deaths After Reported Blast

A blast at an Ariana Grande concert in the northern English city of Manchester has killed an unknown number of people and wounded others, according to Aljazeera.

World | May 23, 2017, Tuesday // 03:03
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