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Business

Britain's May promises to listen on Brexit as queen presents government program

British Prime Minister Theresa May promised on Wednesday to listen more to businesses' concerns about Brexit as Queen Elizabeth formally opened parliament by announcing the government's program for the next two years, Reuters reported.

Business | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 16:26

Hristo Smolenov: Terror has led to hostage syndrome

Terror has succeeded in "infecting" European society and has led to a hostage syndrome, security expert Hristo Smolenov said in an interview for FOCUS News Agency with regard to the attempted attack in Brussels on Tuesday.

Business | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 16:24

Georgi Dimov: Dividing line between Brussels and Ankara remains deep despite attempt for support

The dividing line between Brussels and Ankara remains a deep one, Georgi Dimov, former consul general of Bulgaria in Edirne, told FOCUS Radio’ Good Morning Bulgaria.

Business | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 14:04

Bahrain bank exits investment in Bulgarian fertilizer giant

Bahrain-based First Energy Bank (FEB) has exited its investment in a Bulgarian producer and distributor of fertilizers, Arabian Business reported.

Business | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 09:50

Politics

Prof. Todor Galunov: No unity in ruling coalition on election law changes

It is clear that there is no unity in the ruling coalition at this stage regarding changes to the Election Code, political scientist Prof.

Politics | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 10:05

Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva: Common history must bring together two countries, not divide them

The common history must bring together two countries, not divide them, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva told Bulgarian National Television with regard to the visit of Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev to Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 14:01

Trump meets Ukraine's president, U.S. adds to Russia sanctions

President Donald Trump met with Ukraine's president on Tuesday and expressed support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine but said nothing about Russia's role, while the U.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 13:57

Society

Today is the Official Start of Astronomical Summer

The astronomical summer started at 7.

Society » Environment | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 14:51

World

Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Romania's prime minister and his government have been ousted in a no-confidence vote submitted by ruling party members.

World | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 16:16

Justice minister Francois Bayrou is quitting French government

France's justice minister Francois Bayrou, a key ally of President Emmanuel Macron, told AFP Wednesday he was quitting the government, as his party battles a funding scandal.

World | June 21, 2017, Wednesday // 09:55
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