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Bulgaria reiterates support for Georgia's sovereignty

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:30:52 GMT

The Republic of Bulgaria reiterated its unconditional support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia in its internationally recognized borders, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Dimiter ...

Overkill, Exodus Interviewed At Bulgaria's Thrash Till Death Festival; Video Available

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:04:28 GMT

OVERKILL, EXODUS Interviewed At Bulgaria's THRASH TILL DEATH Festival; Video Available - Aug.

Foreign advisers to monitor distribution of EU funds in Bulgaria

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:21:07 GMT

SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Foreign experts will advise key institutions on the distribution of EU funds, Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Plugchieva announced on Sunday .

Size of grey economy remains high in Bulgaria, Romania

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:05:08 GMT

Analysts have urged policy makers in Bulgaria and Romania to take measures that will encourage more people in their countries to join the formal economy.

Monument of Bulgarian Volunteers in Liberation War Opened in Sofia

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:45:11 GMT

Photo by Yuliana Nikolova A monument of the "opulchentsi" - the Bulgarian volunteer units who fought with the Russian Army against Ottoman Turkey in the Liberation War of 1877-78 - was opened in downtown Sofia ...

Fake Cops Commit Highway Robbery in Southern Bulgaria

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:25:13 GMT

A highway robbery was committed close to the town of Purvomay in southern Bulgaria on Saturday.

Bulgaria Police Arrest Seven Transsexual Prostitutes in Downtown Sofia

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:24:14 GMT

The Sofia Police arrested Friday 21 prostitutes at the Macedonia Square in downtown Sofia including seven transsexuals.

Bulgarian farmers block roads to protest delayed state subsidies

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:19:38 GMT

SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Hundreds of farmers blocked one of the main roads in the country Thursday to protest the delayed payment of state subsidies.

My Bulgaria: Sound attack

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:59:13 GMT

In case you've wondered why the small road right in front of the Presidency has been closed by police recently and why loud music is played in the area every couple of hours, wonder no more.

No sister of mine, says K rklareli

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:42:53 GMT

Authorities in the Kyrklareli province in Thrace announced yesterday they have broken ties with Dobrich and Burgas after the two Bulgarian municipalities decided to recognize the so-called Armenian genocide.

Bulgarian lead, zinc mines face shutdown

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:27:48 GMT

Some of Bulgaria's zinc and lead mines may have to be shut down temporarily if the price of the two metals on global markets continues to fall, the executive secretary of the Bulgarian mining and geology ...

New Shields release push

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:26:40 GMT

A new legal move is being launched in a bid to secure the early release of Michael Shields.

Bulgaria to Close Over 350 Schools by School Year' Start

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:53:57 GMT

Yanka Takeva, leader of the Bulgarian Teachers Trade Union warned that many Bulgarian schools would become insolvent while 350 schools are going to be closed by September 15.

Bulgaria to Have First Certified Guide Dog Instructors

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:38:24 GMT

This puppy is one of the first dogs in Bulgaria to be certified as a guide dog for the blind.

Georgia open to peace talks hosted by Bulgaria

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:21:14 GMT

SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Georgia views Bulgaria's proposal to host future peace talks with Russia on the situation in South Ossetia as a positive one, Deputy Foreign Minister Milen Keremedchiev told Bulgarian ...

Archaeologists discover 2,500 yr old gold earrings

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:42:33 GMT

An archaeologist has discovered gold earrings, a ring, and other funeral gifts that date back to the 5th century B.C., roughly 2,500 years ago, while excavating a Thracian tomb near the village of Kushare, ...

BULGARIA: Small Farmers Strike for Survival

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:20:47 GMT

Calls to reform CAP in the direction of more liberalisation came after decades when governments in the EU offered significant aid to their farmers, and facilitated the cheap entry of European products to ...

Mickleburgh: The Bulgarian Expos fan

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:20:07 GMT

Out the door this morning, heading to the ballpark, wearing my de rigueur Montreal Expos T-shirt. I snared the last available seat on the media bus to the Main Press Centre.

Bulgaria offers use of Bourgas port for Georgian aid

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:17:48 GMT

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin plans to offer the use of the port of Bourgas at the emergency meeting of European Union top diplomats that will, on August 13, discuss the conflict in South Ossetia, ...

Bulgaria Socialist Party Accuses Sofia Mayor of Mismanagement

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:14:47 GMT

The management methods used by Sofia's Mayor Boyko Borisov and his team are leading the city to a disaster in all areas, according to Municipal Councilmen from the Sofia fraction of the Bulgarian Socialist ...

German national TV Ard shoots three films in Bulgaria

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:56:39 GMT

In the period of August 11 to 14, the German national television channel ARD and the federation of nature conservation non-governmental organisations Green Balkans will together be making three documentaries in ...

3 Killed in Bulgaria War on Wheels Overnight

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:25:40 GMT

A total of 21 heavy traffic accidents have occurred in Bulgaria over the last 24 hours claiming the lives of three people and sending 24 to the hospitals with injuries, according to the Interior Ministry's ...

The Caucasus - Washington Risks nuclear war

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:51:32 GMT

The dramatic military attack by the military of the Republic of Georgia on South Ossetia in the last days has brought the world one major step closer to the ultimate horror of the Cold War era-a thermonuclear ...

Bulgaria Pays Respect to Hiroshima Victims

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:05:01 GMT

Japanese Ambassador to Bulgaria Tsuneharu Takeda participated Wednesday in a memorial ceremony in Sofia marking the 63rd anniversary of the US nuclear bomb attack on Hiroshima Photo by Kamliya Atanasova The ...

500 Citizens of Bulgaria's Plovdiv Evacuated over Sulphur Dioxide Pollution

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:50:28 GMT

A total of 500 people from Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv were evacuated Sunday evening after a monitoring station detected levels of sulphur dioxide several times exceeding the permitted threshold.

Bulgaria with Record Production of Wheat and Barley in 16 Years

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:28:38 GMT

Bulgaria has produced over 4,4 million tons of wheat in 2008, which means the country might export up to 2 million tons in the coming months.

Bulgaria Police Arrests Two Men for Fake Train Bomb Threats

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:20:52 GMT

The Bulgarian police has arrested the two men responsible for fake bomb threats against the Central Railway Station in Sofia, and the Varna-Sofia express train.

Obama, Bulgaria's Boyko Borissov and Dog Shelters

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:28:58 GMT

When we talk about dog shelters, we accept that they are dedicated to help every pet animal in disaster, including the lost and leaved ones.

Bulgaria Economy Minister Predicts 6,5% Economic Growth in 2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:11:30 GMT

Bulgaria's Economy Ministry Dimitrov predicted Friday an economic growth of well over 6%. Photo by Yuliana Nikolova buy photo Bulgaria's Minister of Energy and Economy Petar Dimitrov predicted Friday the ...

N.J. amusement parks say safety no laughing matter

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:00:33 GMT

Although amusement parks go to considerable lengths to protect their guests, they also make extensive efforts to increase the safety of ride operators.

Bulgarian archaeologists discover ancient chariot - AP

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:21:31 GMT

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,900-year-old well-preserved chariot at an ancient Thracian tomb in southeastern Bulgaria, the head of the excavation said Thursday.

Bulgaria Milk Producers' Protests Lead to Confrontations and Arrests

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:20:57 GMT

Seven of the protesting milk producers have been arrested Wednesday near the village of Altimir in the area of the city of Vratsa and have been taken to the police precinct in Biyala Slatina.

Bulgaria mulls ways to reduce lawsuits for human rights violations

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:20:33 GMT

Bulgaria is paying hundreds of thousands of euros yearly in damages awarded by the European Court of Human Rights.

Bulgaria Chair of National Milk Producers Association Has Been Arrested

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:15:42 GMT

The Police have arrested the Chair of the National Association of Milk Producers in Bulgaria, Adrian Tsakonski along with three other farmers on Wednesday citing as reason the failure to stop the public ...

Chinese students arrive in Sofia

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:04:42 GMT

Forty-three 43 Chinese students from the quake-hit area of Chongqing arrived Monday night at 22:15 local time at Sofia airport, Bulgaria.

World's First In Vitro Conceived Girl Arrives in Bulgaria

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:45:58 GMT

Louise Joy Brown, the world's first baby to be conceived by in vitro fertilisation, is to arrive to Sofia on Sunday to take part in a series of events, organized on the occasion of her 30th anniversary.

Abbot arrested in monastery fire

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:41:51 GMT

An Eastern Orthodox abbot was hospitalized after his arrest for allegedly shooting at laymen and setting fire twice to a Bulgarian monastery, officials said.

Metallica Jamming Iron Maiden's 'Remember Tomorrow' In Bulgaria; Video Available

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:24:59 GMT

Video footage of METALLICA playing/jamming a cover version of the IRON MAIDEN classic "Remember Tomorrow" backstage in Sofia, Bulgaria on July 25, 2008 can be viewed below.

Released Bulgarian Medics to File Complaints against Libya with UN

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:11:41 GMT

The Bulgarian Medics, who were released one year ago from Libyan prison met with Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev Tuesday Photo by Yuliana Nikolova All Bulgarian Medics who were jailed in Libya were ...

Bulgarians' Financial Wealth Up by 23%

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:09:57 GMT

The total financial wealth of the households in Bulgaria has gone up with 23% during the last year, according to a report published by the analyst's section of the consulting company Industry Watch.

Bulgaria Nationalists Demand Dismissal of Policemen over MEP Arrest

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:55:17 GMT

The leader of Bulgaria's nationalist Ataka party, Volen Siderov , said Thursday the police officers, who arrested his stepson and MEP Dimitar Stoyanov , should be dismissed and put on trial.

My son's 'death' in Bulgaria

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:44:43 GMT

I WILL like to plead for necessary assistance as an aggrieved father in Nigeria to unravel the mystery behind the news of the demise of my son named Golden Bamidele Olutobi Akinremi, a Nigerian youth who was ...

Bulgarian MEP Released Minutes after Arrest over Insulting Police Officers

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:19:26 GMT

The leader of the nationalist Ataka party Volen Siderov tried to bar the way of the police patrol his stepson and MEP Dimitar Stoyanov was taken with after his arrest.

Man shot dead in Kazanluk

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:44:41 GMT

A man, identified as Totyo Totev, aka Boretsa , was found dead in the town of Kazanluk, in central Bulgaria on the morning of July 29.

International organization appeals to Bulgarian President to deprive racist journalist of award

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:27:01 GMT

The Simon Wiesenthal Center , an international Jewish human rights organization, appealed to the Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov to depirve a journalist, author of racist articles against Roma people, of an ...

Foreign Investments in Bulgaria down EUR 500 in January-June 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:37:35 GMT

Bulgaria's Economy Minister Dimitrov said the country's foreign investments might drop as a result of the critical EC Reports.