News archive of January 2019

The Air in Sofia was Cleaner in 2018 Compared to 2017

Air quality in Sofia improved last year compared to 2017. Exceedances of fine particulate matter standards were 17% lower in 2018 compared to the previous year.

The Apartment Buildings in Sofia may have their own Recycling Bins

People living in apartment buildings in Sofia will be able to ask for separate waste collection containers to be used by them. This will be possible with the re-signing of the separate collection contracts between the Sofia Municipality and the recovery organizations Ecopack, EcoBulpack and Bulecopack.

Serbian president to travel to Davos

This includes EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn.

The president also told RTS that he would also have "many meetings about bringing in investors.

Factory for Ice Cream in Varna Closes Doors

The Swiss-British Froneri is closing its ice cream factory in Varna and will now import from Serbia, said Capital.

The company is charging Nestle freezers, and among the popular brands are BOSS, Magnum, Familia.

The factory, which has 72 employees, will stop production on March 1. Some of them will be offered the opportunity to move to other Froneri factories abroad.

ND MP Voultepsi says she was assaulted during Prespes rally

Conservative New Democracy MP Sofia Voultepsi said that she was assaulted during a rally protesting the Prespes name deal in Athens on Sunday. 

In comments to Parapolitiko radio station, Voultepsi described the attack as "murderous in intent" and "staged," referring to members of the "parastate." 

Bulgarian Businessman Spas Rusev Targets Telekom Romania after Albania

The Bulgarian entrepreneur Spas Rusev has confirmed he is in talks to buy Telekom Romania.

Speaking to Capital, he added that because of the size of the possible transaction he is undertaking it with a partner.

Furthermore, he will at a future date also enter into talks to buy the Macedonian incumbent.

Disgusting Food Museum is Now Open in Sweden

Quinoa and kale may now come with a side of fermented shark, reported CNN. 

The Disgusting Food Museum, which made headlines when it opened in Malmo, Sweden, in November 2018, is traveling somewhere warm for the winter -- specfically, to Los Angeles.

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