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Deputy PM: Cabinet Overcame International Isolation in First 100 Days

Published by Novinite on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:46

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva stated on Friday that in its first three months the government has managed to overcome the international isolation.

Kuneva announced this during the press conference at which the deputy prime ministers gave account of the government's first 100 days in power, daily Sega reports.

Bulgarian MPs, President Will Receive Higher Wages

Published by Novinite on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 09:51

Calculations based on the latest data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), which was released on Thursday, shows that Bulgarian MPs, ministers and president will all receive higher wages.

The remuneration of the MPs will become BGN 2886, which is an increase of 186 BGN compared to their present wage, Darik radio reports.

Turkey Determined to Build TANAP Gas Pipeline

Published by Novinite on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 09:26

Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz has described the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) as a priority project for the country.

Bulgaria Needs BGN 870 M for Reinforcing Landslide-Prone Areas

Published by Novinite on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 08:57

Bulgaria's Ministry of Regional Development estimated that BGN 870 M will be needed for reinforcing areas prone to landslides.

This was announced by Regional Minister Lilyana Pavlova at a sitting of the parliamentary Regional Committee on Thursday, daily Dnevnik reports.

Bulgaria's PM Voices 'Moderate Optimism' over Ukraine Ceasefire

Published by Novinite on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 07:54

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has expressed 'moderate optimism' about the Ukraine ceasefire.

Speaking during Thursday's EU summit in Brussels, he expressed appreciation for the huge efforts of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini in the marathon 17-hour talks preceding the Minsk agreement.

Bulgaria, Austria Hope Minsk Peace Deal Will Be Honoured

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 20:43

The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Austria on Thursday welcomed the new Ukraine ceasefire agreement and said they hoped it will be honoured by all sides in the conflict.

Bulgaria Drops Four Positions in FIFA World Ranking

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 16:49

The Bulgarian national football team dropped four positions in the latest FIFA world ranking, which was released on Thursday.

At present Bulgaria occupies the 70th position with 506 points, being one place behind Norway, which is one of its direct opponents in the qualifications for EURO 2016.

Bulgaria, Greece agree to speed up work on gas link

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 16:13

SOFIA - Bulgaria and Greece have agreed to take a final investment decision by the end of May to pave the way for a gas pipeline aimed at reducing Sofia's dependence on Russian gas, Bulgaria's energy minister said on Thursday.

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Welcomes Ukraine Ceasefire Deal

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:55

The Ukraine ceasefire agreement reached overnight by the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine is "the first and most important step towards stopping the bloodshed", Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said on Thursday.

"I welcome the agreement between the leaders in Minsk," Mitov said in a statement.

Bosnia abandons sales of ammunition to Ukraine

Published by B92 on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:53

Bosnia abandons sales of ammunition to Ukraine

BELGRADE -- Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday "banned arms and ammunition exports to Ukraine," Reuters has reported.

The agency said this came "following pressure from Bosnian Serbs," while Bosnian authorities said the conflict in Ukraine "should be resolved by peaceful means."

Sofia Mayor Refuses Permit for Torch-Lit Lukov March

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:13

Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova has refused to issue permission for the holding of a torchlight procession in honour of a Bulgarian army general known for his pro-Nazi and anti-Semitic activities during WWII.

Bulgarian Films Screened At Berlinale Film Festival

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:08

Nobody Wants the Night is a Spanish-French-Bulgarian co-production recently opened the 65th edition of the Berlinale Film Festival.

The movie tells the story of adventurous young men and women are trying to find their place in history through the winter frost of Greenland, as reported by Film New Europe.

Gas Interconnector with Greece Expected to be Launched by 2018

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 15:00

Bulgarian Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said on Thursday that the planned gas interconnection grid with Greece is expected to become fully operational by 2018.

Petkova announced this following a bilateral meeting with her Greek counterpart Panagiotis Lafazanis, daily Dnevnik reports.

Protest over announced pulling down of Orthodox church

Published by Tanjug on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 14:56

BELGRADE - The participants of an international conference titled Human Dignity, Freedom and Rights: Christian Dimension, held in Slovenia, have sent an appeal to Pristina city authorities to abandon a scheduled demolition of the temple of Christ the Savior in downtown Pristina.

Sofia Hosts Holiday & SPA International Tourist Fair

Published by Novinite on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 13:32

Over 300 tour operators, hotels, municipalities and other tourism-oriented organisations will participate at the 32nd edition of the international tourist fair "Holiday and SPA Expo".

The fair, which starts on Thursday and will last until Saturday, will be held in the Inter Expo Center in Sofia.

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