ARCHIVE - 27 February 2010

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Business

World Bank Offers Assistance for Bulgaria Road Infrastructure

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov and the Director of the World Bank for Central Europe and the Baltic countries, Peter Harold, held talks regarding road reconstruction and modernization.

Business | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 13:32

Bulgaria Energy Minister: Nuclear Plant Needs EU Investor

Bulgaria's Economy and Energy Minister, Traicho Traikov, declared that there aren't any disagreements between him and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov.

Business » Energy | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 12:09

UK Buyers No Longer Interested in Bulgarian Properties - Report

The number of Brits purchasing real estate property abroad is going down drastically according to a joint study conducted by the global real estate service provider Savills and HomeAway.

Business » Properties | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 12:51

Politics

Bulgaria EU Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Vows Help for Chile

The European Union is prepared to deliver immediate and coordinated help to the victims of the powerful 8,8 earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 16:26

EC to Extend Danube Bridge II Deadline

The European Commission intends to be flexible about the deadlines for the EU ISPA program, including those for the construction of Danube Bridge II.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 10:13

Incriminated Bulgaria Ex Minister Opens House for Media

Bulgaria's former Social Minister, Emiliya Maslarova, who was recently charged with abuse of power and embezzlement of BGN 11 M, let for the first time reporters visit her house.

Politics » Domestic | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 18:04

Bulgaria Socialists Criticize Cabinet Health Reform

The State failed to transfer the funds for medical procedures for January, former Deputy Health Minister, Emil Raynov, warned Saturday.

Politics » Domestic | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 14:45

Bulgaria Ex EU Commissioner: No Carriage before Horse

Bulgaria's former and first European Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, says there isn't a connection between her refusal to remain in Brussels and the country's presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 11:16

Society

Bulgaria Bigotry Watchdog Received 66 Claims against Media

Over 100 complaints have been filed with the Bulgarian Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CDP) in 2009 of which 66 were against various media.

Society | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 19:10

No Bulgarian Casualties Reported in Chile Earthquake

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry reports Saturday that they had not received any information about Bulgarian citizens being hurt in the massive 8,8 earthquake that hit Chile.

Society | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 17:21

Kidnapped Bulgarian Sailor Calls for Help - Report

One of the Bulgarian sailors on board of the "Saint James Park" ship that was kidnapped by Somali pirates has made a phone call asking for help.

Society | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 14:04

Views on BG

Business Week: Greek Crisis Dims Bulgaria's Euro Dreams

The government of EU member Bulgaria made adopting the euro a top priority, but then Greece hit the skids. Now membership in the common currency seems far off.

Views on BG | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 12:25

Europe: Learning Lessons from the Crisis

As Europe embarks on its projected recovery, wide differences in economic performance and financial stresses will persist, IMF officials say.

Views on BG | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 09:56

Quotes

Today's Quote

"One does not need expensive clothes to look good.

Quotes | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 18:12

World

Chile Quake Death Toll Reaches 147, Tsunami Hits Coast

Numerous tsunami waves have been reported in the Pacific, with one reaching as high as 7,7 feet in the central Chile coastal town of Talcahuan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reports, cited by CNN.

World | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 19:45

Tsunami Threatens Entire Pacific Coast after Chile Quake

Tsunami waves triggered by the powerful 8,8 earth quake in Chile are threatening Hawaii with devastation, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center informs Saturday.

World | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 15:57

2 Turkish Generals Charged with Coup Plotting

Two retired Turkish generals have been charged over an alleged plot in 2003 to overthrow the government, BBC reports Saturday.

World | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 15:06

Powerful 8,8 Earthquake Hits Chile, Death Toll Climbs

A powerful earthquake with an initial magnitude of 8,8 on the Richter scale has struck central Chile, BBC reports Saturday citing the US Geological Survey (USGS).

World | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 10:47
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