Latest News from Bulgaria
Lidl Bulgaria to Build Its Largest Logistical Center near Kabile
Lidl Bulgaria EOOD plans to build its largest logistical center in the country near the southeastern village of Kabile on an area of 188 decares.
The construction works are expected to begin in early September, according to reports of gradat.bg.
A construction permit for the site has been issued and a procedure for the selection of a contractor is underway.
Concession Procedures for Airports in Sofia, Plovdiv to Be Launched by end-2015
Bulgaria's Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski has informed that concession procedures for the airports in Sofia and Plovdiv are be opened by end-2015.
Moskovski, as cited by Sega daily, reminded Tuesday that an attempt to award a concession contract for the cargo terminal of Plovdiv Airport had been launched before but no candidates had applied for the procedure.
EU to Allocate Funding to Two Energy Infrastructure Projects in Bulgaria
EU member states approved on Tuesday the proposal of the European Commission (EC) to allocate EUR 150 M to twenty key trans-European energy infrastructure projects.
Among the projects selected for receiving financial assistance under the first Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy 2015 call for proposals are two Bulgarian ones.
Bulgaria Receives BGN 60 M under Operational Program Environment 2014-2020
Bulgaria has received BGN 60 M in advance payment from the European Commission to launch operational program Environment 2014-2020, according to Environment Minister Ivelina Vasileva.
Vasileva made clear Tuesday that the investments under the operational program were of strategic importance for the country and that they would give a boost to businesses.
Bulgarian MPs to Discuss Creation of Electricity System Security Fund
The first reading of Energy Act amendments envisaging the establishment of an Electricity System Security Fund is to take place on Tuesday.
The changes were proposed by Bulgaria's Energy Ministry in a bid to curb the deficit at the National Electric Company (NEK), according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.
Greeks Protest against New Bailout Plan
The news that Greece has agreed upon the demands of its major creditors has caused a wave of unrest in Athens and all across the country.
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the capital's Parliament on Monday evening in order to express their disappointment and disapproval. They waved the Greek flag, as well as posters saying ''no'' in Greek.
OSCE Urges Bulgarian Authorities to Halt Evictions of Roma
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has called on Bulgaria to immediately stop evictions of Roma and address the problem of anti-Roma rhetoric.
The media statement of the OSCE was issued several days after the European Court of Human Rights demanded the suspension of the demolition of two illegal buildings in the village of Garmen.
Bavarian Investors Increasingly Interested in Bulgaria - Minister Ilse Aigner
Bulgaria is attracting increased investor interest from Bavarian companies due to the political stability and the clear reform efforts by the government regarding the spheres of judiciary and public administration, according to Ilse Aigner, Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Media, Energy and Technology.