ARCHIVE - 1 June 2017

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Business

Court Upholds Detention of Border Police Officers from Sofia Airport

The Specialised Court of Appeal has confirmed the detention measures imposed at first instance against two border police officers from Sofia airport and two citizens of Bangladesh, arrested in an operation on May 25, the Specialised Appeal Prosecutor’s Of

Business | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 19:08

PM Borisov Hails Determination For Reforms in Macedonia

PM Boyko Borisov greeted Zoran Zaev on his election as a primier of the Republic of Macedonia and expressed his expectations for the strengthening of the good neighborly relations between the two states and also for Macedonia's approximination to the EU a

Business | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 14:12

Minister Nikolina Angelkova: 'Government Expects 10% Increase in the Number of Foreign Tourists in Bulgaria this Summer'

The government expects an up to 10% increase in the number of foreign tourists in Bulgaria this summer, Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova told FOCUS Radio’s Good Morning Bulgaria.

Business » Tourism | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 09:10

Politics

Foreign Affairs Ministry of Bulgaria Strongly Condemns the Terrorist Act in Kabul

The Foreign Affairs Ministry said it strongly condemns yesterday's terrorist act in Kabul and expresses its deep sympathy for the suffering of the relatives of the dead and injured in the attack.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 10:19

British Soldiers Enter Bulgaria en Route to Romania for Exercis

Over 280 British soldiers with nearly 170 military and auxiliary vehicles entered Bulgaria on Wednesday  via Kapitan Petko Voyvoda checkpoint at the country's southeastern border with Greece while en route to Romania, officials said, Xinhua agency reporte

Politics » Defense | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 14:13

Western Balkans Integration Among Bulgaria EU Presidency Priorities

The Bulgarian government has adopted the regulations of the newly constitute Ministry for the Bulgarian Presidency of the European Union in 2018, reported BNR.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 10:27

Parliament Approves at 1st Reading Clear Criteria in Heat Use For Agriculture

The Parliament approved at first reading changes to the energy law introducing clear criteria in the use of thermal energy for agriculture, FOCUS News Agency reported.

Politics » Domestic | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 15:23

Border Police: 5km Queue of Cargo Vehicles at Kapitan Andreevo Checkpoint

On the Bulgarian-Turkish border, there is a 5km queue of cargo vehicles at Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint at exit from the country, while at Lesovo checkpoint the queue stretches 2km, Chief Directorate Border Police said.

Politics » Domestic | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 14:53

MPs Rejected the Requested Resignation of Dimitar Glavchev

At the end of today's parliametary debate MPs voted the resignation of  Dimitar Glavchev as  chairman of the National Assembly, BGNES reported.

Politics » Domestic | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 11:58

Society

Trump Аdministration Аpproves Тougher Visa Vetting, Including Social Media Checks

The Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for US visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical information going back 15 years, according to Inews.

Society | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 14:34

We Celebrate Interational Children's Day

Bulgaria marks Thursday the International Children's Day, established in 1925 during the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland.

Society | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 11:28

NIMH: Sunny Weather Today. Short Rains with Thunders in Many Places

Today the weather will be mostly sunny.

Society » Environment | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 13:10

New Grape Varieties Released by a Bulgarian Institute in Rousse

Two new wine grape varieties were developed and released by the “Obraztsov Chiflik” Institute of Agriculture and Seeds in Bulgarian city of Rousse (on the Danube river) in the past year.

Society » Environment | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 12:04

Rock Legend Sting to Perform in Bulgaria in September 16, 2017

Rock legend Sting will perform in the Bulgarian capital on September, 16 2017 as part of the music Tour 57th & 9th, ViewSofia has announced.

Society » Culture | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 14:55

Beaches in Varna and Nearby Resorts Already have Medical Teams

The beaches in Varna city and nearby resorts already have medical teams, a reporter of FOCUS Radio - Varna said.

Society » Health | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 16:35

Sports

Bulgaria’s Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov Advances to French Open Third Round

The 11th seeded Bulagrian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov made his way to the third round of the French Open after defeating veteran Spanish player Tommy Robredo on 31st of May.

Sports | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 11:35

World

Trump to Announce Paris Climate Deal Decision at Thursday

President Donald Trump said Wednesday night he will announce his decision on the United States's participation in the Paris climate deal at 1900 GMT on Thursday, AFP reports.

World | June 1, 2017, Thursday // 09:14
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