ARCHIVE - 19 June 2017

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Business

PM Boyko Borisov Refuses to Мeet with Russian Deputy

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has refused to meet with Russian chess player and deputy Anatoly Karpov for his statement that the Cyrillic alphabet comes from Byzantium, the government’s press office confirmed, according to FOCUS News Agency.

Business | June 19, 2017, Monday // 16:52

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Business » Tourism | June 19, 2017, Monday // 15:20

Politics

Trade Union in Interior Ministry to Consider Protests Against Low Wages

The Trade Union Federation of Employees at the Interior Ministry disagrees with the minister and will discuss and decide on protests in Sofia and the country at a meeting on June 24 and 25, the federation said.

Politics » Domestic | June 19, 2017, Monday // 15:50

Trial of Burgas Airport Terrorist Attack Fails to Start for 5th Time

For the fifth time, Bulgaria’s specialized court failed to proceed with the case of the terrorist attack at Burgas airport (Sarafovo).

Politics » Domestic | June 19, 2017, Monday // 15:11

6 from Judges’ Quota Elected for Bulgaria’s Next Supreme Judicial Council

Five Supreme Judges and one Chairperson of a District Court have been elected members of the next Supreme Judicial Council from the judges’ quota.

Politics » Domestic | June 19, 2017, Monday // 11:50

The Bulgarian Justice Minister is on a Working Visit to Brussels on 19 and 20 June

The Bulgarian Justice Minister Tsetska Tsacheva will make a working visit to the Belgian capital Brussels on June 19 and 20, the press center of the ministry said.

Politics » Domestic | June 19, 2017, Monday // 10:09

Society

SpaceX delays Bulgaria Satellite Again, Plans 'Doubleheader'

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that the rocket launch company could be in line for a twin bill this weekend.

Society | June 19, 2017, Monday // 12:07

NIMH: Yellow Code for Strong Wind in 8 Regions

A yellow code for strong wind is valid for 8 regions of the country today, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) said.

Society » Environment | June 19, 2017, Monday // 14:03

World

Theresa May: 'London Van Incident is Potential Terrorist Attack'

British Prime Minister Theresa May said an incident in which a van ploughed through pedestrians near a mosque in north London overnight was being treated "as a potential terrorist attack", AFP reported.

World | June 19, 2017, Monday // 10:05

London Van Crash: Casualties as Vehicle Collides with Pedestrians

Several people have been injured after a van struck a crowd of pedestrians near a north London mosque in what police have called a "major incident", reported BBC.

World | June 19, 2017, Monday // 05:21

Bulgarian Ambassador to London: 'Attack at Finsbury Park Mosque is Defined as Potential Terrorist Attack'

''The attack near the mosque in Finsbury Park in London is defined as a potential terrorist attack'', the Bulgarian ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland, Konstantin Dimitrov, said, according to  FOCUS News Agency.

World » EU | June 19, 2017, Monday // 14:07

Britain, EU to Start Historic Brexit Talks

Britain starts formal talks to leave the EU on Monday, seeking a deal "like no other in history" despite entering fiendishly difficult negotiations with a badly weakened government, reported AFP.

World » EU | June 19, 2017, Monday // 12:02
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