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Will Bulgaria Become Europe’s Next Gas Hub?

German support for Russia’s plans to double the capacity of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea has, in turn, encouraged Bulgaria’s aspirations to develop a regional gas hub with Russian help.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | July 15, 2018, Sunday // 13:08 | Viewed: 6145

Eastern Europe Experiencing Deep Demographic Crisis

Author : Dmitriy Dobrov

Novinite Insider » Opinions | July 5, 2018, Thursday // 11:21 | Viewed: 48021

Bloomberg: Bulgaria Blames ‘Constantly Changing' Demands for Euro Delay

Bulgaria blamed the imposition of new requirements by the European Union and the European Central Bank for holding up its euro-adoption bid.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | June 28, 2018, Thursday // 10:15 | Viewed: 9213

The GDPR Chaos in Bulgaria

Although the EU Data Protection Regulation is already in place the chaos around it is getting worse every day, the institutions are not yet ready to clarify who and what personal data they can collect and when they need to ask for permission.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | May 30, 2018, Wednesday // 14:42 | Viewed: 68686

Reuters: Bulgaria will take at least Three more Years to Join Euro Zone - EU's Dombrovskis

BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuters) - Bulgaria will need at least three more years to join the euro zone, the vice president of the European Commission said on Tuesday.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | May 15, 2018, Tuesday // 16:06 | Viewed: 8682

Industry Watch: Although Investments in Bulgaria are Increasing, after 2009 the Investment Activity is Weak

Inflation measured by the consumer price index accelerated to over 2% on average in Bulgaria in 2017 after it was negative in 2014-2016.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | May 4, 2018, Friday // 14:30 | Viewed: 14608

Amid Brexit and Rising Populism — There’s a European Country that’s Still Desperate to Join the Euro

The eastern European nation of Bulgaria has provided the EU with some much-needed confidence, forging ahead with more integration despite rising anti-euro sentiment across the continent.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | April 24, 2018, Tuesday // 15:36 | Viewed: 14536

What is the Origin of the Weirdest Bulgarian Expressions

Folk wisdom has been remembered and applied for decades through hundreds of weird phrases.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | April 20, 2018, Friday // 16:36 | Viewed: 17608

Die Welt: The Italian Mafia Returns to Bulgaria and Romania

" 'Ndràngheta has been active in Eastern Europe for 20 years.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | April 10, 2018, Tuesday // 15:43 | Viewed: 21860

Politico: Europe fakes Turkish delight

Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast offers everything Europe’s political elite expect from a good summit: an exotic location, breathtaking views and (most important) casks of fine wine.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | March 27, 2018, Tuesday // 10:46 | Viewed: 18273

Politico: Europe’s Digital Single Market Hits the Bulgarian Rocks

When Mariya Gabriel became the EU’s digital czar last July, tech insiders gritted their teeth and hoped for the best.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | March 16, 2018, Friday // 11:08 | Viewed: 19920

Rositsa Kratunkova: Bulgaria (not) only for Bulgarians

At this year’s summit of G20, the newly elected French president Emanuel Macron stated that the problem with the slow economic development of Africa was civilizational.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | March 9, 2018, Friday // 14:20 | Viewed: 16299

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Bulgaria Should not Enter the Eurozone

"Better without Sofia" - under this title the German "Süddeutsche Zeitung" published an article on Bulgaria's ambitions to join the eurozone.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | March 2, 2018, Friday // 14:39 | Viewed: 15169

The Economist: The Difficulties of Exchanging Territory in the Balkans

TEN years ago Kosovo declared independence from Serbia.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | February 21, 2018, Wednesday // 10:39 | Viewed: 16111

Tomislav Donchev: In the Istanbul Convention, Society Saw a Great Deal of its Fears

Part of society has seen a great deal of its fears in the Istanbul Convention but not without outside help, the vice-premier Tomislav Donchev told BNT.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | February 15, 2018, Thursday // 12:54 | Viewed: 15968

For How Long will Housing Prices in Bulgaria Continue to Increase?

Last year housing prices in major cities in Bulgaria rose by nearly 10% - at least according to official statistics.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | February 13, 2018, Tuesday // 12:56 | Viewed: 18847

The West and Russia Stabbed the Kurdish People in the Back

While Turkey is unfolding its offensive in the area of ​​Afrin, Kurdish representatives, both in Syria and abroad, are increasingly talking about betrayal.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | February 6, 2018, Tuesday // 16:55 | Viewed: 16501

Deutsche Welle: Why the EU does not Want to Hurry with Bulgaria's Entry into Schengen

Bulgaria is not ready yet: the Bavarian Interior Minister is against the rapid adoption of the country in Schengen.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | February 1, 2018, Thursday // 14:07 | Viewed: 13210

Ski Resort Construction Causing Irreversible Damage to Pirin

Roadmap for developing the mountain sustainably outlined

Novinite Insider » Opinions | January 29, 2018, Monday // 14:00 | Viewed: 12405

Forbes: A 'Climate-Skeptic' Just Took Charge Of EU Environment Policy

Neno Dimov, the man who took over as the president of the EU's Environment Council on January 1st, got an earful yesterday when he appeared before members of the European Parliament.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | January 25, 2018, Thursday // 20:47 | Viewed: 7401

Greens in the EP: The Foggy Fight Against Corruption in Bulgaria is Confusing and Ineffective

The Greens in the European Parliament today presented a report on the issue of corruption in the EU and Bulgaria, the agencies said.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | January 24, 2018, Wednesday // 13:15 | Viewed: 7673
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