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Business

Bulgaria Signs Cooperation Agreements with World Bank, EIB

Bulgaria signed Sunday memoranda for cooperation with the World Bank and the European Investment Bank on consultancy for major infrastructure projects.

Business | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 18:21

8 Day Strike at Bulgarian State Mines Ends

Talks between employers and trade unions at Bulgaria's Maritsa Iztok coal mines ended successfully, with the parties agreeing, putting an end to a major strike that started last Sunday.

Business » Energy | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 10:35

Politics

France Sorry for Death of Bulgarian Soldier in Afghanistan

The embassy of France in Sofia has issued a statement of regret for the Bulgarian member of the Foreign Legion, who was among the 4 French soldiers killed Thursday in Afghanistan.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 17:42

Commissioner Hahn: Few Can Boast Bulgaria's Success

The EU needs and supports the building of a stronger Bulgaria, said European Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn upon meeting new Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 17:13

Commissioner Georgieva: Bulgaria Can Count on EC

Bulgarian EU Commissioner on Humanitarian Aid Kristalina Georgieva met and congratulated new Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev on his inauguration day Sunday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 16:49

President Plevneliev: EU Needs Bulgaria

EU nations need to continue their work together for the building of a unified and prosperous Europe, said Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev Sunday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 16:28

Commissoners Georgieva, Hahn Honor New Bulgarian President

European Commissioners Kristalina Georgieva and Johannes Hahn are holding a meeting with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev just hours after his inauguration Sunday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 15:14

Croatia Votes in EU Accession Referendum

Croatian citizens are voting on a referendum whether to accept or decline EU membership, after Croatia officially received invitation to join December 2011.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 12:34

PES Chair Stanishev: I Hope New Bulgarian President Will Be Independent

Bulgaria's new President Rosen Plevneliev needs to be an independent figure to ensure a proper balance of powers in the country, said PES and Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Sergey Stanishev.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 19:48

New Bulgarian President Alludes to Party Allegiance

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has inadvertently insinuated his commitment to ruling GERB party at his second public appearance since assuming office Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 15:48

New Bulgarian President Plevneliev Officially Assumes Office

Rosen Plevneliev has assumed office as Bulgaria's new President after an official inauguration ceremony in Bulgarian capital Sofia Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 13:41

Bulgaria First Couple, VP Leave Office Cheered by Citizens

Bulgaria's outgoing President Georgi Parvanov, his wife Zorka Parvanova, and his VP Angel Marin have now officially left the Presidency Building in downtown Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 13:06

New Bulgarian President Plevneliev: Bulgarian Unity Has Deep Roots

Rosen Plevneliev gave his first speech as Bulgaria's President at an official inauguration ceremony at the Unknown Soldier monument Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 12:15

Parvanov: During My Terms, Bulgaria Established Itself Globally

There was a strong foreign policy moment in the farewell speech of outgoing Bulgarian President Georgi Plevneliev, who finishes Sunday two 5-year terms.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 11:48

President Parvanov: President Plevneliev Must Work for Justice

Outgoing Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov gave his farewell speech at the handing down ceremony Sunday, after serving two terms in office.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 11:28

New Bulgarian President Plevneliev Salutes Army

The official ceremony for handing down of Bulgaria's Presidency from outgoing President Georgi Parvanov to Rosen Plevneliev has started in central Sofia Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 11:08

Bulgarian President Parvanov Steps Down, Enter Plevneliev

Sunday, January 22 is the day Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov officially hands the Presidency to successor Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 10:11

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New Vice President Margarita Popova

Former Justice Minister Margarita Popova was nominated by the ruling centrist-right party GERB to run for Vice President of Bulgaria in the elections that took place on October 23 2011.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 09:42

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New President Rosen Plevneliev

Rosen Plevneliev, former Bulgarian Regional Development Minister, was elected President on the ticket of the ruling, center-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria part (GERB) on October 30 2011.

Politics » Domestic | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 09:36

Society

4 Bulgarians Killed, Dozens Injured in Turkey Bus Crash

Four Bulgarian citizens have perished, and their fellow passengers have been wounded when a bus slid off the icy road near the Turkish-Bulgarian border at Derekoy and Malko Tarnovo.

Society | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 10:55

Skiers, Environmentalists Protest Expansion of Bulgaria Ski Area

Skiers, snowboarders, hikers and environmentalists staged a new protest on the Vitosha Mountain nearby Bulgarian capital Sofia against proposed revisions of the country's Forestry Act.

Society » Environment | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:17

Sports

Sir Alex: Berbatov Stays with Manchester United!

Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dispelled the latest rumors that Bulgarian forward Dimitar Berbatov might quit the team.

Sports | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:36

Crime

Schoolmate of Murdered Bulgarian Girl Disappears

A Bulgarian teenager, Dimitar Dimitrov, from Pernik, has been declared missing and is being looked for by Bulgarian police.

Crime | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 19:37

Bulgarian Police Beat, Arrest Family of Anti-Govt Facebook Group Admin

A Bulgarian family has reported it has been brutally and with no sound motivation detained by police, who after that went on to violently break in and search their home.

Crime | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 12:58

World

Regretful Yemen President Saleh Calls It Quits

Yemeni President Ali Abullah Saleh has left the country and apparently his position, according to an official statement.

World | January 22, 2012, Sunday // 18:43
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