ARCHIVE - 2 May 2019

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Business

The Bulgarian National Lottery Enters the Moldovan Market in the Summer
Greek MLS Smartphones Come to Bulgaria with a Voice Assistant in Bulgarian
Electricity Exports Have Increased by 40% in the First Four Months of 2019
A Total of 3800 Flights Were Affected by SAS Pilots Strike

Politics

Bavaria’s Prime Minister: Bulgaria Should Receive More Funding from Brussels to Protect its Border
Maxim Behar appointed Chairman of the PR Committee of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC)
Bulgaria and Bavaria Sign Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Security and Fight Against Crime
The Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia Arrives in Bulgaria
Five Bulgarian Cities to Be Investigated for Fraud with European Funds
Two New Railway Stations Will be Built by the End of 2020
PM Borissov: Bulgaria Has Implemented the Three Measures that Ensure the Security of its Borders
The Repair of West Park in Sofia Will be Delayed Due to the Weather
Trucks over 12 Tonnes Banned from Highways in Bulgaria During Rush Hours on 3 and 6 May
Navigation for Public Transport on Google Maps Now Works in Sofia
PM Borisov: Bulgaria is First in Europe in Number of Arrested Traffickers
The Subway in Sofia Proved to be not Effective Enough
Possible Flight Delays at Sofia Airport

Society

Snow in May Surprised Drivers in Smolyan Area
Cloudy Weather Today in Bulgaria, Highs between 18°C and 23°C
New Tests Will Measure the Physical Capacity of Students in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Wins Emmy For Animation (VIDEO)
Seven Cases of Measles Confirmed in Burgas
Rare Medical Case: Health Professionals from Burgas Saved a Child with a Garden Scissor Blade in the Head

Crime

Chinese Tourists Neutralized Pickpocketer in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
The Serial Killer from Cyprus has Bulgarian Roots
A Мan is Detained in the UK Because of the Disappearance of a Bulgarian Citizen

World

The EC Gives a Chance to Another 20 000 Young People to Travel For Free in Europe

Business

The Bulgarian National Lottery Enters the Moldovan Market in the Summer

The Malta based betting company Kambi will support the Bulgarian "National Lottery" for its entry into the foreign market and specifically in Moldova.

Business | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 11:04

Greek MLS Smartphones Come to Bulgaria with a Voice Assistant in Bulgarian

Greek Technology Company MLS Innovation Inc.

Business | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 10:35

Electricity Exports Have Increased by 40% in the First Four Months of 2019

After June, sales of electricity  are expected to jump even further due to the removal of an export fees.

Business » Energy | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 20:31

A Total of 3800 Flights Were Affected by SAS Pilots Strike

 700 flights were canceled today, bringing the total number to 3800.

Business » Tourism | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 20:41

Politics

Bavaria’s Prime Minister: Bulgaria Should Receive More Funding from Brussels to Protect its Border

Bulgaria should receive more funding from Brussels to protect its border, Bavaria’s Minister President Markus Söder said at a round table on "Protection of the EU's external border and migration policies of the Republic of Bulgaria," Focus News Agency rep

Politics » Diplomacy | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 17:06

Maxim Behar appointed Chairman of the PR Committee of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC)

The Honorary Consuls Borislav Boyanov and Victor Melamed

Politics » Diplomacy | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 12:33

Bulgaria and Bavaria Sign Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Security and Fight Against Crime

Bulgaria and Bavaria have signed a joint declaration of intent on cooperation in the field of security and fight against crime, Focus News Agency reports.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 11:18

The Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia Arrives in Bulgaria

Croatia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Damir Krsticevic arrives on a two-day working visit to Bulgaria, the Defense Ministry (MO) said.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 09:55

Five Bulgarian Cities to Be Investigated for Fraud with European Funds

In five cities in the country, prosecutors, MoI and DANS have launched an investigation into fraud involving EU funds in the country.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 09:44

Two New Railway Stations Will be Built by the End of 2020

Modernization of 14 stations and 6 stops is planned, and those with national funding will be 25, reported NOVA TV.

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 20:56

PM Borissov: Bulgaria Has Implemented the Three Measures that Ensure the Security of its Borders

,,The political will of the governments, the agreements with third countries and the assistance that the European Commission has provided with EUR 150 million allocated to the European border guard are the three measures that give 100 per cent the result

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 20:36

The Repair of West Park in Sofia Will be Delayed Due to the Weather

The repairs of West Park in the capital will be delayed due to bad weather.

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 20:29

Trucks over 12 Tonnes Banned from Highways in Bulgaria During Rush Hours on 3 and 6 May

Trucks over 12 tonnes will be banned from motorways in the rush hours of 3 and 6 May, said the press office of the Road Infrastructure Agency.

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 17:05

Navigation for Public Transport on Google Maps Now Works in Sofia

Google is expanding one of the most interesting options of Google Maps - navigation using public transport.

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 12:47

PM Borisov: Bulgaria is First in Europe in Number of Arrested Traffickers

Bulgaria is Europe's first in detained and convicted traffickers, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said.

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 12:22

The Subway in Sofia Proved to be not Effective Enough

Not well and poorly serviced by Sofia's public transport are not only the areas on the periphery of the city but also those that are relatively close to the center.

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 11:09

Possible Flight Delays at Sofia Airport

Today is the general rehearsal for the military parade on May 6th.

Politics » Domestic | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 10:07

Society

Snow in May Surprised Drivers in Smolyan Area

Snow in May surprised the drivers in Smolyan area this morning, after falling into the Pamporovo area and the Preval Pass last night.

Society » Environment | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 11:16

Cloudy Weather Today in Bulgaria, Highs between 18°C and 23°C

Variable often considerable cloudiness expected today, with rain with thunder in some places, mainly in the eastern part of the country and mountainous areas.

Society » Environment | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 09:52

New Tests Will Measure the Physical Capacity of Students in Bulgaria

To assess the basic physical qualities they will perform five exercises, reported NOVA TV.

Society » Education | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 21:02

Bulgarian Wins Emmy For Animation (VIDEO)

Kaloyan Atanasov will receive the award for "Crow: The Legend", reported NOVA TV.

Society » Culture | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 20:45

Seven Cases of Measles Confirmed in Burgas

Seven were the measles cases found in Burgas, confirmed for Darik the health inspectorate.

Society » Health | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 14:41

Rare Medical Case: Health Professionals from Burgas Saved a Child with a Garden Scissor Blade in the Head

A 7-year-old boy with a scissor clipped in his head was rescued at the UMHAT-Burgas.

Society » Incidents | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 16:58

Crime

Chinese Tourists Neutralized Pickpocketer in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Chinese tourists neutralized pickpocketer in Veliko Tarnovo, NOVA reported.

Crime | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 12:25

The Serial Killer from Cyprus has Bulgarian Roots

People in Cyprus are in shock after the series of murders of women and girls by a 35-year-old man who has admitted committing the crimes.

Crime | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 10:41

A Мan is Detained in the UK Because of the Disappearance of a Bulgarian Citizen

A 22-year-old man was arrested in the course of an investigation about a missing Bulgarian in the UK, the BBC reported.

Crime | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 09:48

World

The EC Gives a Chance to Another 20 000 Young People to Travel For Free in Europe

The European Commission has announced that it is starting to accept applications for 20 000 "Know the EU" travel cards today, reported NOVA TV.

World » EU | May 2, 2019, Thursday // 21:07
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