ARCHIVE - 12 June 2017

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Business

Bulgaria Climbs in World Economic Forum’s 2016-2017 Global Competitiveness Report

In its latest Global Competitiveness Report for 2016-2017 which World Economic Forum releases every other year, Bulgaria has climbed four notches up to 50th position, quoted by BNR.

Business » Finance | June 12, 2017, Monday // 13:22

Economic Expert: 'Bulgaria Should Make Some Vital Structural Reforms Before Joining the Eurozone'

The Eurozone will perhaps not receive new member states soon, but being an EU member Bulgaria has the obligation to prepare for membership in the country union'', economic expert Lachezar Bogdanov from Industry Watch told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Business » Finance | June 12, 2017, Monday // 11:04

Hotel Revenues up by Almost 17% YoY

In April 2017, 1 965 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country.

Business » Tourism | June 12, 2017, Monday // 12:18

Politics

Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Visits Bulgaria

President Rumen Radev met in Sofia with Mladen Ivanic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, reported BNR.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 12, 2017, Monday // 14:27

Bulgarian Teams Take Part in Aerial Medical Evacuation Exercises in Germany

Teams from the Bulgarian Military Medical Academy took part in aerial medical evacuation exercises at the US training area in Hohenfels, Germany, jointly with military formations from USA, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Great Britain and Albania, reported BN

Politics » Defense | June 12, 2017, Monday // 12:40

Bulgarian and Greek Special Forces Took Part in a Joint Anti-Terrorist Training Exercise

Bulgarian and Greek special forces took part in a joint anti-terrorist training exercise at the Ilinden border checkpoint, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry said, quoted by the Independent Balkan News Agency.

Politics » Defense | June 12, 2017, Monday // 10:25

Leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party: 'We Want the National Security Strategy to be Updated'

''We want the national security strategy to be updated'', said on Sunday Kornelia Ninova, leader of The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), FOCUS News Agency reports.

Politics » Defense | June 12, 2017, Monday // 09:32

Bulgaria's President Welcomes Trun Residents on Refendum Results on Gold Mining

On 12th of June, on Facebook, Bulgaria’s President Roumen Radev welcomed the residents of the town of Trun for their vote in a local referendum, reported BNT.

Politics » Domestic | June 12, 2017, Monday // 17:37

Society

NIMH: Temporarily Increased Clouds, Max Temperatures 24°-29°

Clouds will temporarily increase around noon and in the afternoon today, but there will be almost no rains.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2017, Monday // 13:26

Cyberknife is Now Operational at Hospital in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv

Cyberknife has been introduced for the first time in Bulgaria at Sveti Georgi (Saint George) university hospital in the city of Plovdiv.

Society » Health | June 12, 2017, Monday // 16:35

Abandoned Suitcase in Vazrazhdane Suare Was Empty

The suitcase abandoned in Vazrazhdane square was empty, the press office of the Interior Ministry announced.

Society » Incidents | June 12, 2017, Monday // 15:36

MIG Aircraft Crashes in Constanta County

A MIG 21 Lancer military aircraft crashed on Monday in Constanta County, official sources have informed, Agerpress reported.

Society » Incidents | June 12, 2017, Monday // 14:32

Sports

Bulgaria Scores Prestigious Victory Against Olympix Champion Brazil in World Volleyball League

Bulgaria men's national volleyball team scored a very prestigious victory against the Olympic champion Brazil in its 3rd and last match in Group E1 of the World Volleyball League played in Varna, reported BNR.

Sports | June 12, 2017, Monday // 10:08

Crime

Bulgarian Man Grievously Injured After He Was Hit by Car in Birkirkara

A Bulgarian man was seriously injured this morning when he was hit by a car in Birkirkara, the Maltese newspaper The Independent writes.

Crime | June 12, 2017, Monday // 17:07

4 Syrians Face Terrorism Charges in Germany

German authorities say they've arrested four Syrians on terrorism charges for allegedly fighting for an extremist group in their homeland, Voice of America reported.

Crime | June 12, 2017, Monday // 13:08

World

Trump to Visit Poland

US president Donald Trump will "almost certainly" visit Poland on July 6 and participate in TriSea Countries Forum held in Wroclaw on July 6-7, according to Gazeta Wyborcza sources' reports on the information shared with ambassadors of Central European co

World | June 12, 2017, Monday // 09:27

Merkel Lauds Macron's Election Victory as 'Strong Vote for Reforms'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the victory of French President Emmanuel Macron's party in the first round of parliamentary elections a "strong vote for reforms" and a senior official signaled Berlin's willingness to deepen cooperation, Reuters rep

World » EU | June 12, 2017, Monday // 12:57
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