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Business

Bulgaria to Continue to Rely on Energy from its Coal-fired Power Plants

Bulgaria will continue to rely on energy from its coal-fired power plants, Minister of Energy Temenuzhka Petkova said at the opening of the eighth energy conference dedicated to the development prospects of the sector in Southeastern Europe, organised by

Business » Energy | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 10:02

Politics

Germany's Foreign Minister Arrives in Sofia

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas arrives on an official visit to Sofia at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva, the press center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 09:25

Bulgarian PM Borisov Inspected Construction of Section of Hemus Motorway

Yesterday Prime Minister Boyko Boriassov inspected the construction of the Buhovtsi - Belokopitovo section of the Hemus Motorway, Focus Radio – Shumen reported.

Politics » Domestic | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 10:03

Construction on the Expansion of the Southern Arc of the Ring Road in Sofia can Start at end of 2019.

Construction on the expansion of the Southern arc of the ring road of the capital between Mladost and Trakia highway could begin by the end of the year, announced Regional Development Minister Petya Avramova during Friday's parliamentary oversight.

Politics » Domestic | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 09:15

Society

Today Is The Tax Freedom Day, From Now On Bulgarians Will Work Only For Themselves

Today is the day of tax freedom, according to economists from the Institute for Market Economics.

Society | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 12:44

17,000 Elderly Bulgarians will Receive Health-care Services under a Patronage Care Project

The Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Biser Petkov, announced during the parliamentary scrutiny that 80 projects under the Human Resources Development Operational Program (OPHRD) have already been approved "Patronage for the elderly and the disabled".

Society | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 12:36

Australian Prisoner in Hunger Strike in Bulgaria

An Australian man locked up in a Bulgarian prison risks starvation as his desperate hunger strike approaches its 30th day, his worried family says, reports news.

Society | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 09:44

Saharan Dust In The Air

According to data from the Greek meteorological office for several days the atmosphere over Bulgaria is saturated with dust from the deserts of North Africa, Nova TV reported.

Society » Environment | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 13:38

Mild Earthquake in the Region of Blagoevgrad

An earthquake measuring 2.

Society » Environment | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 09:42

The Warm Spring Days are Coming Back to Bulgaria

Warming will begin on Saturday.

Society » Environment | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 09:20

Bulgaria is Setting up a Permanent Fund for Cultural Cooperation in South East Europe

We are setting up a permanent fund for cultural cooperation in Southeast Europe, Minister of Culture Boil Banov said at a press conference after a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Culture of South East Europe, Focus News Agencyreported.

Society » Culture | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 10:01

Sofia Celebrates the European Museum Night

"Mystery in a box" is the challenge of the National Museum of Military History to its visitors at the Night of Museums, which will take place on Saturday night.

Society » Culture | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 09:35

Only Half of Asthmatics in Bulgaria are Diagnosed According to an Allergist

Only 50% of asthmatics are diagnosed in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 12:44

Crime

Bulgarian Customs Officers Detained 30,000 kg of Unregistered Hookah Tobacco

A total of 30 000 kg of hookah tobacco had been detained by officers of the General Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (DG MRR) in the area of ​​Danube Bridge 2 at Vidin and in a warehouse in Sofia without documents under the Excise and

Crime | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 12:40

Regional Court of Plovdiv Left in Custody Conductor who Molest Teenage Girl

The serious criminal act was committed on 2 May, and for this crime the law provides for a sentence of imprisonment of one to six years.

Crime | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 09:09

World

Austria's Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache Investigated For Ibiza Meeting Video

Austria's Supreme Prosecution Office has begun to investigate the secrecy funding of the ruling coalition of the Austrian Party of Freedom (APS) from abroad in exchange for access to state treaties.

World | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 12:24

Venezuela Is Ready To Start Negotiations With U.S.

Venezuelan authorities are ready to start negotiations with U.

World | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 11:49

Novinite Insider

Why the "most Bulgarian" Village in Spain Elects the Far Right

In the "most immigrant municipality" in Spain, the Bulgarian community, which does not intend to vote in the European elections, can bring victory to the far-right "Vox".

Novinite Insider » Opinions | May 18, 2019, Saturday // 12:50
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