ARCHIVE - 9 May 2019

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Business

Five Applicants will Participate at the Concession Procedure for Sofia Airport
Creditors of Bankrupt Corporate Commercial Bank can Receive Partial Compensation
The Gap between Lowest and Highest Salaries is Widening in Bulgaria
Less Tourists From Germany and Russia, More - From the UK and Ukraine

Politics

The Parliament Has Adopted the Final Amendments to the Energy Act
President Rumen Radev: Europe's Greatest Achievement is the European Union
Bulgaria and the United States Discussed Ideas For Helping the Orthodox Communities Around the World
PM Borissov: Only a United and Strong Europe Can Guarantee Peace and Justice
President Radev: The Greatest Achievement of the EU is the Preservation of Peace For 70 Years
Agricultural Minister Rumen Porozhanov is Ready to Resign
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov Was Welcomed in Sibiu by Romania's President Klaus Iohannis

Society

Bulgarian Living in Chicago Donates Money to Hospital in Sliven
Bulgarian Red Cross Continue to Work on Projects Focused on the most Vulnerable Social Groups
Cloudy Weather in Bulgaria with Highs between 17°C and 22°C
The IXth Sofia Festival of Science Began
Internationally Renowned Tenor José Carreras Arrives in Sofia for his Concert
Six New Cases of Measles Registered in Kyustendil Area for the Past Week

World

Federica Mogherini: The Future of the Balkans in the EU Must be a Priority
New Extraordinary Meeting of European Leaders is Expected on May 28
Erdogan: EU 'Doomed to Failure' Without Turkey's Full-Fledged Membership in the EU

Novinite Insider

EP Elections Campaign – difficult and controversial

Business

Five Applicants will Participate at the Concession Procedure for Sofia Airport

All five applicants were allowed to participate at the concession procedure for Sofia Airport, it became clear after the bids of the applicants were opened at the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport.

Business | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 12:49

Creditors of Bankrupt Corporate Commercial Bank can Receive Partial Compensation

Assignees of the bankrupt Corporate Commercial Bank will start paying EUR 391 million to the bank’s creditors.

Business | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 11:26

The Gap between Lowest and Highest Salaries is Widening in Bulgaria

According to data of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria, in the first quarter of 2019 the cost of living of a four-member Bulgarian family amounted to EUR 1,249 or EUR 312 per capita, which is EUR 16 more as compared to the same per

Business » Finance | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 12:52

Less Tourists From Germany and Russia, More - From the UK and Ukraine

Despite the decline in early booking of tourists from Germany and Russia for holiday on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, there are  are still countries which prefer to spend their holiday in Bulgaria.

Business » Tourism | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 23:20

Politics

The Parliament Has Adopted the Final Amendments to the Energy Act

The Parliament has adopted the final amendments to the Energy Act, Focus News Agency reports.

Politics | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 15:15

President Rumen Radev: Europe's Greatest Achievement is the European Union

Europe’s greatest achievement is the European Union, and the greatest achievement of the European Union has been the preservation of peace in Europe for more than seven decades, Bulgaria’s President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Rumen

Politics | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 11:39

Bulgaria and the United States Discussed Ideas For Helping the Orthodox Communities Around the World

Through its development aid, Bulgaria and the United States can support Orthodox communities in northern Iraq and Syria by participating in the restoration of temples.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 23:28

PM Borissov: Only a United and Strong Europe Can Guarantee Peace and Justice

"Only a united and strong Europe can guarantee peace and justice.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 15:46

President Radev: The Greatest Achievement of the EU is the Preservation of Peace For 70 Years

On the occasion of Europe Day, President Rumen Radev noted that the greatest achievement of the European Union has been the preservation of peace in Europe for more than seven decades.

Politics » Domestic | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 23:31

Agricultural Minister Rumen Porozhanov is Ready to Resign

Agricultural Minister Rumen Porozhanov is ready to resign, reported BTA.

Politics » Domestic | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 15:16

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov Was Welcomed in Sibiu by Romania's President Klaus Iohannis

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was welcomed in Sibiu by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis for the informal meeting of the heads of state and government of the EU member states.

Politics » Domestic | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 15:06

Society

Bulgarian Living in Chicago Donates Money to Hospital in Sliven

A Bulgarian who lives in Chicago donated USD 5,700 to the Neonatology Department of the District Hospital in Sliven.

Society | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 11:29

Bulgarian Red Cross Continue to Work on Projects Focused on the most Vulnerable Social Groups

We continue to work on projects focused on the most vulnerable social groups – children and the elderly, President of the Bulgarian Red Cross Hristo Grigorov told Focus Radio on the occasion of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

Society | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 08:44

Cloudy Weather in Bulgaria with Highs between 17°C and 22°C

The weather will be cloudy today with maximum temperatures between 17°C and 22°C, meteorologist Krasimir Stoev of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) told Focus News Agency.

Society » Environment | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 08:38

The IXth Sofia Festival of Science Began

Today begins the ninth Sofia Festival of Science.

Society » Education | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 23:11

Internationally Renowned Tenor José Carreras Arrives in Sofia for his Concert

The world famous Spanish tenor José Carreras arrived in Sofia on May 8 for his concert, which will take place on May 11 in Area Aremeec Hall.

Society » Culture | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 08:41

Six New Cases of Measles Registered in Kyustendil Area for the Past Week

Six new cases of measles have been registered on the territory of Kyustendil region for the past week, Surveillance of Contagious Diseases Directorate, Regional Health Inspection – Kyustendil, told Focus Radio, Kyustendil.

Society » Health | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 08:43

World

Federica Mogherini: The Future of the Balkans in the EU Must be a Priority

Federica Mogherini reminded the European public that support for European integration in the Balkans is enormous, reported NOVA TV.

World » EU | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 23:41

New Extraordinary Meeting of European Leaders is Expected on May 28

EU Council President Donald Tusk announced that a new extraordinary meeting of European leaders was convened on May 28th.

World » EU | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 23:14

Erdogan: EU 'Doomed to Failure' Without Turkey's Full-Fledged Membership in the EU

"Turkey will continue its efforts to join the EU," he said, quoted by NOVA TV.

World » Southeast Europe | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 23:37

Novinite Insider

EP Elections Campaign – difficult and controversial

We are half way through the European elections campaign.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | May 9, 2019, Thursday // 12:45
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