ARCHIVE - 7 May 2019

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Business

The Arctic Council Foreign Ministers Ended Their Meeting in Finland Without a Joint Statement
Seatbelt enforcement checks starting sais Ministry of Interior
GDP Growth is 3.1% in 2018, According to the Institute of Economics Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
EU Funds and Infrastructure Push Bulgaria Construction

Politics

Negotiations between Bulgaria and USA for acquisition of F-16 fighter aircraft begin
Bulgarian Orthodox Church comments on Pope’s visit to Bulgaria
Pope Francis Travels to North Macedonia
Erik Rubin: Bulgaria will Get the most Advanced Aircraft at the best Possible Price
European Auditors will Check how Money is Spent on Roads in Bulgaria and 3 More Countries
The EU Commission May Sanction Bulgaria For Domestic Waste
Europe Inspection in Bulgaria For Financing Roads with EU Money
Europe is Not on the Verge of Collapse and Under no Circumstances We Are Not Witnessing the Beginning of the Rnd of the Union, said Herman Van Rompuy
The Bulgarian State will Allocate BGN 27 Million for Completion of the Hospital in Yambol
Bulgaria’s PM Boyko Borissov Sees Pope Francis off at the Airport
Bulgarian PM Borisov Ordered not to Permit Construction of a Park near the Center of Plovdiv

Society

Prime Minister Borisov Congratulated the Muslims on the Arrival of Ramadan
European Students’ Union in Sofia
More than Half of Bulgarians are in Favor for a Ban for Business in Natura 2000 Areas
Today we Celebrate the International Day of Radio and Television
Three Bears Released in Central Balkan Park
Windy, with Light Rain in Some Places in Bulgaria
Yellow Code for Strong Wind in 18 Bulgarian Districts on May 7
Europe's Largest Student Event to be Launched in Sofia University
Nearly 153,000 Bulgarians Suffer From Cardiovascular Diseases

Sports

Newcomer Bulgaria Looks To Make Some Noise In First VNL

Crime

Armed Man has Taken Five Hostages in a Tobacco Shop in Southwestern France

World

Jean-Claude Juncker Presents the Program at the EU Summit in Sibiu
Britain Will Have to Take Part in the European Parliament Elections on May 23rd
Britain will have to Participate in the EP Elections on May 23rd
Pope Francis: Northern Macedonia is Example of Being a Bridge Between the East and the West

Business

The Arctic Council Foreign Ministers Ended Their Meeting in Finland Without a Joint Statement

Foreign ministers from the eight Arctic council countries, including Russia and the United States, ended today's meeting in northern Finland without accepting a joint declaration, BTA reported.

Business | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 22:16

Seatbelt enforcement checks starting sais Ministry of Interior

A special police operation for the use of safety systems by motor vehicle drivers and passengers begins today, said the press office of the Ministry of the Interior.

Business | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 15:34

EU Funds and Infrastructure Push Bulgaria Construction

Bulgaria’s construction industry growth decelerated to 3.

Business » Industry | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 08:04

Politics

Negotiations between Bulgaria and USA for acquisition of F-16 fighter aircraft begin

Bulgarian delegation composedof representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economy and experts from the Bulgarian Air Forces begin negotiations in the USA for the acquisition of 8 multi-role F-16 fighter jets.

Politics | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 13:17

Pope Francis Travels to North Macedonia

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will send Pope Francis to Sofia Airport today (7 May), which marks the end of the apostolic journey of the Holy Father in Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 07:34

Erik Rubin: Bulgaria will Get the most Advanced Aircraft at the best Possible Price

Bulgaria will receive the most advanced combat aircraft at the best possible price.

Politics » Defense | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 19:16

European Auditors will Check how Money is Spent on Roads in Bulgaria and 3 More Countries

The European Court of Auditors has announced that it is starting to audit the EU funding of the road network connecting the Member States and their regions.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 08:30

The EU Commission May Sanction Bulgaria For Domestic Waste

The European Commission has commissioned a study on the application of the ''polluter pays'' principle in all EU Member States, including Bulgaria, reported Econ.

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 21:59

Europe Inspection in Bulgaria For Financing Roads with EU Money

It will be inspected the construction of the main road network in the EU, its condition and whether the deadlines are being met.

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 21:54

Europe is Not on the Verge of Collapse and Under no Circumstances We Are Not Witnessing the Beginning of the Rnd of the Union, said Herman Van Rompuy

,,Europe is not on the verge of collapse and we are not witnessing the beginning of the end of the Union, in any case'', said former Belgian Prime Minister and former President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy during the conference "Bulgarian Pol

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 21:43

The Bulgarian State will Allocate BGN 27 Million for Completion of the Hospital in Yambol

The state will allocate BGN 27 mln for the completion of the building of the new hospital in Yambol, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced during his visit to the city.

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 19:13

Bulgaria’s PM Boyko Borissov Sees Pope Francis off at the Airport

Pope Francis was seen off by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at a farewell ceremony at the Government terminal at Sofia airport, Focus News Agency reports.

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 13:16

Bulgarian PM Borisov Ordered not to Permit Construction of a Park near the Center of Plovdiv

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov personally went to calm down the organisers of a three-month protest by the residents of Plovdiv's Karshiyaka district against the intention of a private investor to build on 16 decares of green space behind the St.

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 08:18

Society

Prime Minister Borisov Congratulated the Muslims on the Arrival of Ramadan

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov congratulated all Muslims with the arrival of Ramadan.

Society | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 19:23

European Students’ Union in Sofia

From May 7 until 12 the Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski hosts the sitting of the European Students’ Union’s board.

Society | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 13:19

More than Half of Bulgarians are in Favor for a Ban for Business in Natura 2000 Areas

More than half of Bulgarians believe that economic development should not harm nature in protected areas such as Natura 2000.

Society | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 08:24

Today we Celebrate the International Day of Radio and Television

On 7 May, we celebrate the International Radio and Television Day.

Society | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 07:51

Three Bears Released in Central Balkan Park

Three brown bears were released in Central Balkan Park at a joint action of the eco-ministry and Four Paws Foundation.

Society » Environment | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 22:11

Windy, with Light Rain in Some Places in Bulgaria

Today, it will be windy and cloudy, with light rain in some places, meteorologist Hristo Hristov of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) told Focus News Agency.

Society » Environment | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 08:07

Yellow Code for Strong Wind in 18 Bulgarian Districts on May 7

Windy weather with considerable clouds awaits us on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 07:44

Europe's Largest Student Event to be Launched in Sofia University

In the aula of Sofia University St.

Society » Education | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 07:47

Nearly 153,000 Bulgarians Suffer From Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases are leading to mortality in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 22:07

Sports

Newcomer Bulgaria Looks To Make Some Noise In First VNL

Bulgaria’s women’s national team is the rookie for 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.

Sports | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 08:02

Crime

Armed Man has Taken Five Hostages in a Tobacco Shop in Southwestern France

An armed man has taken five hostages in a tobacco shop in Blagnac near Toulouse in southwest France, radio France enfo said, quoted by TASS.

Crime | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 19:06

World

Jean-Claude Juncker Presents the Program at the EU Summit in Sibiu

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will present in Brussels the program of the extraordinary summit of European leaders.

World » EU | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 22:05

Britain Will Have to Take Part in the European Parliament Elections on May 23rd

That was said by Minister David Lidington, quoted by NOVA TV.

World » EU | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 21:51

Britain will have to Participate in the EP Elections on May 23rd

Britain will have to participate in the European Parliament (EP) elections on May 23 because it will not be able to approve the deal for Brexit before that, said British Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister David Lidington, quoted by AFP and Reuters.

World » EU | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 19:11

Pope Francis: Northern Macedonia is Example of Being a Bridge Between the East and the West

During his first visit to Northern Macedonia, Pope Francis tried to encourage their efforts to integrate into the European institutions after the name change decides the decades-long dispute with Greece, BTA reported.

World » Southeast Europe | May 7, 2019, Tuesday // 21:34
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