Monstrous queues and half a billion worth of costs caused by the new IDs
Sofia. A civil initiative called “Justice” has filed a collective claim with the Sofia City Court against the new IDs and the issuing procedures. The claim demands a BGN 1, 000 in damages to each of the distressed people, which represents a fraction of the overall claim of BGN 50, 000 for immaterial damages.

Unknown number of missing after boat capsizes in Congo
Washington. A cargo vessel caught fire and capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving an unknown number of people missing, a government spokesman said Sunday, CNN informs.

Germany to extend life of nuclear reactors: minister
Berlin. Germany will extend the life of its 17 nuclear reactors by 12 years on average, Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen announced Monday after marathon talks on the thorny issue, AFP informs.