ARCHIVE - 28 January 2012

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Business

EC Rejects German Call for Protectorate over Greek Budget

The European Commission has rejected Germany’s demand that Greece  give up control over its budget policy to a special powerful EU Commissioner.

Business » Finance | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 19:40

Germany Wants EU Protectorate over Greek Budget - Report

Germany is pushing for Greece to give up control over its budget policy to EU institutions, according to EU sources.

Business » Finance | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 07:21

Bulgaria Has Resumed Export of Electric Power

Bulgaria has resumed exporting electric power at 1 am Saturday, January 28, on the order Economy and Energy Minister, Traicho Traikov.

Business » Energy | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 12:26

Politics

US State Secretary Clinton to Meet Bulgarian President, PM in Sofia

During her official visit to Bulgaria, US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, will meet with Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, and President, Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 13:37

France Announces Early Withdrawal from Afghanistan

The French contingent is going to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of 2013, which is one year ahead of NATO's schedule.

Politics » Defense | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 11:34

French Legion Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Buried in Bulgaria

Bulgarian Chief Sergeant, Svilen Simeonov, 34, who was killed in Afghanistan, is being buried Saturday in his native village of Rakovski, near the northeastern city of Razgrad.

Politics » Defense | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 10:14

Denmark Throws Weight behind Bulgaria, Romania Schengen Entry

Bulgaria and Romania should be allowed to join the Schengen Agreement, Danish Justice Minister Morten Boedskov has declared.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 16:43

Key Bulgarian Judge Still Mulls Suing Top Cop for Libel

Miroslava Todorova, Chair of the Bulgarian Judges Association, still considers filing a lawsuit against the country's Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov, whom she has accused of libel.

Politics » Domestic | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 18:16

Bulgarian Vice President: Pardons Must Be Granted by Experts

Bulgaria's new Vice President and former Justice Minister, Margarita Popova, proposes for payroll experts to lead the commission for pardon granting at the institution.

Politics » Domestic | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 13:08

Society

Bulgarian Roma Don't Live on Social Security - Open Society

Only a small part of Bulgaria's Roma population lives on social security, according to a survey conducted by Open Society.

Society | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 17:23

Syrians to Rally in Bulgaria against Genocide in Their Home Country

The Syrian community in Bulgaria has organized a protest against the massacres committed by their home country's regime.

Society | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 15:15

Code Red on Freight Traffic Lifted for Entire Bulgaria

The ban on tractor trailers of over 10 tons on the roads of four Bulgarian regions – Varna, Burgas, Silistra and Dobrich has been lifted effective 2 pm Saturday.

Society » Environment | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 14:41

Bulgaria under Code Yellow over Snow, Cold

Twenty six Bulgarian regions are under code yellow Saturday over snow and freezing cold, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) announced.

Society » Environment | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 10:49

Bulgaria's Largest Kukeri Festival Kicks off in Pernik

The 21st edition of Bulgaria's largest and most impressive "Kukeri" event – the Surva Festival – kicked off in the western city of Pernik on Saturday.

Society » Culture | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 11:55

Sports

Bulgaria's Bojinov Now Linked with Santander, Dynamo Kyiv

Valeri Bojinov, Sporting Lisbon's troubled Bulgarian striker, may move to Spanish side Santander or Ukrainian Dynamo Kyiv, according to the latest transfer rumors.

Sports | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 16:11

Crime

Greece Alarmed over Smuggled Bulgarian Bread

Thorough inspections have been launched in Greece due to the smuggling of Bulgarian bread in the country.

Crime | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 15:41

New Malfeasance Acquittal for Ex Bulgarian Defense Minister

The Sofia Appellate Court has acquitted former Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev accused of malfeasance in office carried out some ten years ago.

Crime | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 14:52

Latest Case of Alleged Police Brutality Reported in Sofia

Relatives of a Bulgarian man, sought by Europol, have complained of police brutality during his arrest in a shopping mall.

Crime | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 14:18

Smiles

Police Brutality in Bulgaria

Bulgarian cops are having a conversation:

Smiles | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 20:10

World

Topless Ukrainian Protesters Detained in Davos

Three topless Ukrainian female protesters, members of the growingly popular FEMEN, were arrested by police authorities in the Swiss resort of Davos where the World Economic Forum is taking place.

World | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 18:45
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