ARCHIVE - 14 May 2011

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Business

Bulgarian Railroads Launch Business Class Cars

The Bulgarian State Railroads, BDZ, are launching for the first time in the summer business class cars.

Business | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 16:26

Shell VP in Sofia: Transport's Energy Efficiency Future Lies with 3 'S'-s

Smart consumption, smart machines, and smart infrastructure is the future of energy efficiency, according to Hans van der Loo, Vice President of Shell International and head of the company's EU Liaison Office.

Business » Energy | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 09:17

EC to Finally Give Green Light to Sofia Waste Plant

The European Commission's approval of the first stage of the construction of the waste plant near Sofia is expected in just weeks, according to the Head of the Regional Policy Directorate, Dirk Ahner.

Business » Industry | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 17:35

Politics

Bulgaria, China Seek to Boost Bilateral Relations

Bulgaria's Vice President Angel Marin and  member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, declared they will put efforts into boosting the ties between the two nations.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 10:12

Europol Head Expected in Bulgaria Again

Europol Director Rob Wainwright arrives on a visit to Bulgaria Sunday, according to Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 17:59

Bulgarian Interior Minister: Schengen Has Future

The Schengen free movement agreement is alive and kicking, despite recent pressure from member states to increase border control, assured Bulgarian Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 11:30

New Bidder Emerges in Bulgaria's Election Race

A National Union for New Bulgaria, led by prominent Bulgarian economist, Dimitar Ivanov, was founded Saturday with the goal to take Bulgaria out of the crisis.

Politics » Domestic | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 19:52

Right-Wing Malinov Officially Enters Bulgaria's Presidential Race

The general national assembly of the Bulgarian right-wing Democrats for Strong Bulgaria, DSB, party unanimously elected Saturday, Svetoslav Malinov, as their presidential candidate.

Politics » Domestic | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 18:34

Bulgarian Top Cop Slams Nationalist Leader for Clash with US Ambassador

Accusations, coming from the leader of the far-right, nationalist Ataka party, Volen Siderov that US Ambassador, James Warlick, has threatened him are tarnishing the image of Bulgarian politicians, says Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Domestic | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 15:56

Bulgarian Socialist Leader Hints He Might Run for President

The leader of the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, and former, Prime Minister, Sergey Stanishev, hinted for the first time Saturday, he might run for president in the fall.

Politics » Domestic | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 15:16

Bulgarian President: US Is Dear Ally, Nationalist Leader Should Shut Up

Bulgaria is a staunch ally of NATO and the US, an allegiance give her much more than financial benefit, stated Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov Saturday.

Politics » Domestic | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 14:40

Bulgarian PM Vows to Be 'Merciless' on 'Communists'

Communists and their progeny need to be mercilessly persecuted, stated Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov Saturaday at a meeting of people repressed from the communist regime.

Politics » Domestic | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 12:29

Society

Neighbors Blame Loud Party for Fatal Sofia Balcony Incident

There has been a laud party in the apartment which became the scene of a tragedy overnight when three people fell from a balcony in downtown Sofia after the railing collapsed.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 20:15

Bulgarian Victim of Balcony Incident Placed on Respirator

The 19-year-old girl, M.P., who was listed in a critical condition after falling from a balcony overnight, has been placed on a respirator.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 19:01

Sofia Mayor Vows Probe in 'Deadly Balcony' Case

The Mayor of Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova, vowed a thorough probe in the incident with the fallen balcony railing in downtown Sofia overnight, killing one and sending two to the hospital with severe injuries.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 17:01

Amnesty: Discrimination, Police Brutality, Nazis Rage in Bulgaria

Amnesty International's 2010 report on human rights in Bulgaria slams the country's record, criticizing authorities for allowing excessive police violence and closing eyes to discrimnation.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 14:10

Girl Fighting for Life in Fatal Sofia Balcony Accident

One of the two young women who fell from the third floor when their balcony railing gave in has sustained very severe injuries and is in a life-threatening condition.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 13:31

Balcony Collapses, Kills Czech Man in Sofia

A 25-year-old Czech man died and two Bulgarian women were injured when a balcony collapsed in Sofia early Saturday morning.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 07:16

Bulgaria to Celebrate Night of Museums

The Europe-wide Night of Museums is marked Saturday, with its staging in Bulgaria being the most extensive this far.

Society » Culture | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 09:51

Crime

Spanish Police Identify Bulgarian Man in UK Woman Decapitating

Bulgarian Deyan Valentinov, 28, has been arrested by Spanish police on suspicion of stabbing and decapitating a British woman in a Tenerife (Spain) supermarket Friday.

Crime | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 19:19

Bulgarian Police Crack Fake Euro Network

Bulgarian police have broken a network for printing fake Euros and confiscated fake notes with the nominal value of EUR 0.2 M.

Crime | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 10:51

Lifestyle

Fans, Critics, Bewail Dropout of Bulgarian Eurovision Song

Internet forums are teeming with frustration at the fact the Bulgarian entry in Eurovision 2011, Polly Genova's "Na Inat", did not make it to the finals.

Lifestyle | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 11:09

World

Gaddafi: I Live in Hearts of Millions, Nothing Can Harm Me

Libya's embattled leader Muammar Gaddafi has made a radio address to the nation saying he is in no worry about his life, a day after it was reported he is wounded and fled Tripoli.

World | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 12:57

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old!

EU Ambassadors Back Prime Minister*

From Novinite.

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old! » 10 Years Ago | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 04:32
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