ARCHIVE - 10 June 2013
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Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski and his Romanian counterpart Viktor Ponta will be among the officials present at the launching ceremony of the second bridge over the river Danube between Bulgaria and Romania on Friday, June 14.
Business | June 10, 2013, Monday // 14:30
Chinese airliners are interested in launching direct flights between Beijing and Sofia, according to Viktor Azmanov, chair of the Bulgarian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Business | June 10, 2013, Monday // 13:45
Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski will launch a series of meetings in an effort to improve the business climate in the country.
Business | June 10, 2013, Monday // 11:18
The privatization procedure for Greek gas company DEPA has failed, after all potential buyers retracted their offers Monday.
Chief Bulgarian home natural gas distributor Bulgargaz has filed an application for a 0.15% decrease of the prices of natural gas with the national energy regulator.
Bulgarian renewable electricity producers have requested a meeting with Minister of Economy and Energy Dragomir Stoynev to present him with their side of the story of a standing controversy in Bulgaria.
The power generation facilities of Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant will continue running at half load for an indefinite period of time, thereby incurring a loss of around BGN 25.
No political decision has been made to revive the abandoned Belene nuclear power plant project, Bulgarian Economy and Energy Minister Dragomir Stoynev declared on Monday.
State-run power utility NEK has spent nearly BGN 1.3 B on the site of Belene nuclear power plant since the start of the troubled and controversial project based on Russian technology, а former high-ranking official claims.
In May 2013, Sofia Airport serviced a total of 316 975 passengers, up by 1.8% on the year, according to statistics of the company.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense is currently operating under a BGN 140 М deficit in the funds it needs, according to new Defense Minister Angel Naydenov.
The new Bulgarian cabinet, led by PM Plamen Oresharski, has chosen a route that can falsify society's real agenda, according to Bulgaria's Greens party.
The parliamentary group of Bulgaria's former ruling party GERB might reconsider their practice of boycotting the sittings of the Bulgarian Parliament, stated a GERB representative Monday.
The center-right former-ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, GERB, party has argued it has fallen victim to a smear campaign.
Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov has filed an official request for the lifting of Movement for Rights and Freedom MP Petar Angelov's immunity against prosecution.
Rightist Bulgarian party Democrats for Strong Bulgaria have given a press conference critizing the moves of Bulgarian Socialist Party-led new cabinet of PM Plamen Oresharski.
The Bulgarian cabinet is starting a procedure to change the current Law on Public Procurement, stated Bulgarian PM Plamen Oresharski.
Bulgaria's former rhythmic gymnastics coach Iliyana Raeva, who set off on a political career earlier this year, says her newly minted party is getting support from Bulgarian communities all over the world.
Norway will grant EUR 12 M for strengthening civil society in Bulgaria, according to Norway's Ambassador to Bulgaria Guro Katharina Vikor.
Society | June 10, 2013, Monday // 16:33
Homelessness and the threat of homelessness are two of the most serious conditions affecting refugees and asylum-seekers living in Bulgaria, according to a report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Society | June 10, 2013, Monday // 09:27
Bulgaria’s National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology has put a total of 9 regions under “Code Orange” on Tuesday, as heavy downpours and thunderstorms can be expected.
Bulgarian center-right opposition party GERB has reiterated its support for the existing full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces in the country.
Renowned snooker player John Higgins defeated Australian Neil Robertson 4-1 in the final of the Bulgarian Open, the first European Tour event of the season.
Sports | June 10, 2013, Monday // 12:56
The Bulgarian Men's Volleyball Team scored a second victory over France in a game of the 2013 FIVB Volleyball World League.
Sports | June 10, 2013, Monday // 12:35
Svetlana Angelova, MP of the center-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria, GERB, party, has suggested that Parliament should approve the criminalization of attacks on social workers and labor inspectors.
Crime | June 10, 2013, Monday // 17:00
A mass brawl between Bulgarians and Roma in the northern Bulgarian village of Karlukovo has left five injured.
Crime | June 10, 2013, Monday // 14:42
Mario Lyubenov, charged with kidnapping and murdering 17-year-old Miroslava Nikolova from the western Bulgarian town of Pernik, has pleaded guilty to all counts on the indictment.
Crime | June 10, 2013, Monday // 11:54
A Bulgarian district court will give on Monday the go-ahead to a keenly expected trial over the abduction and brutal murder of a teen girl in the town of Pernik two years ago.
Crime | June 10, 2013, Monday // 08:12
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“The era of dirty politics in Bulgaria is coming to an end.
Quotes | June 10, 2013, Monday // 14:16
Six Turkish policemen have committed suicide since the start of widespread protests in the last week of May, according to information held by a Turkish police trade union.
World | June 10, 2013, Monday // 19:48
Six British Muslims have been jailed for up to 19-and-a-half years each for planning to bomb an English Defence League rally.
World | June 10, 2013, Monday // 17:45
Former South African leader Nelson Mandela remained in intensive care Monday, two days after he was hospitalized with a recurring lung infection.
World | June 10, 2013, Monday // 15:13
A series of bombings in a market north of Baghdad has killed at least 12 people and injured dozens, officials say.
World | June 10, 2013, Monday // 12:32
Officials from North and South Korea have agreed to hold their first high-level meeting since 2007, BBC reported, citing separate statements of both sides.
World | June 10, 2013, Monday // 07:26
What sparked the protests in Turkey were plans to cut down trees in Taksim Square.
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