ARCHIVE - 29 January 2012

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Business

Bulgaria Signs ACTA, Internet Users Cry Foul

The Bulgarian government has ratified the international ACTA agreement, vowing to make downloading content similar to forgery of brands.

Business | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 18:32

Politics

FM: EU Fiscal Compact Will Not Bind Bulgaria's Economy

The EU fiscal compact set to be negotiated at Monday's European Council will not harm Bulgaria's freedom to set its economic policy, said Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister Nikolay Mladenov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 19:06

Greece Says 'No' to German Fiscal Dependency Proposal

Greek political leaders have unified in rejecting a German proposal to place the fiscal policy of the country under the juristiction of a specially designated EU commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 17:11

PES President: Merkozy Sing Lullabies to Eurozone

Europe must urgently take up measures to enliven the economy and boost employment if it is to emerge from the crisis, said Party of European Socialists president Sergey Stanishev.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 13:33

Greek Leaders to React to German Protectorate Bid

Greek political leaders are gathering Sunday in a meeting chaired by PM Lucas Papademos to negotiate a response to Saturday's German proposal that the financial policy of Greece be placed under the authority of a specially designated EU commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 12:23

PM: Subpar Politicians Doom Bulgaria to No National Doctrine

Bulgaria is bound to have no implementable strategy for national development due to the low grade of its political class, reflected Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 17:42

Society

Syrians in Bulgaria Protest against Violent Assad Regime

Scores of Syrians gathered in front of the Syria embassy in Bulgarian capital Sofia to protest the on-going violence in their home country, which they see as instigated by President Bashar Al-Assad's embattled government.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 18:17

Bulgaria Degains 21 Illegal Migrants Crossing from Greece

Bulgarian border police detained 21 illegal migrants on a freight train entering at the Promachonas - Kulata checkpoint from Greece.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 16:05

Untainted Bulgarian Bishop: Church Will Come Out Stronger

The Bulgarian Orthodox Chruch will come out stronger from its ordeals after the announcing of a number of senior clergy's affiliation with ex-communist secret services, said Plovdiv biship Nikolay.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 15:37

Bulgarian State Revenue Go Green, Save Paper

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency has saved some 2.2 M sheets of paper over the course of the past two years, announced the state revenue Sunday.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 13:56

Bulgaria Braces for Code Orange Due to Harsh Cold

Code orange has been declared for almost the entire territory of Bulgaria Monday by the national weather service, due to especially cold weather setting in.

Society » Environment | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 19:48

Romania Still Battles with Heavy Snow

Five Romanians have perished in the wake of heavy snowfalll that has continued, chiefly in southern Romania, since Thursday.

Society » Environment | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 12:09

Bulgaria under Code Yellow for Severe Cold

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared over almost the entire territory of Bulgaria due to an incipient cold wave.

Society » Environment | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 10:09

6,000 Perform Ancient Rites to Drive Off Evil in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's largest Kukeri event, a tradition in which people gather in traditional costumes to drive off evil spirits, is underway in the western city of Pernik over the weekend.

Society » Culture | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 11:16

Sports

Sporting Coach: I Don't Care about Bojinov Any More

The fate of disgraced Bulgarian Sporting Lisbon forward Valeri Bojinov seems clearer, after manager Dominigos Paciencia said he has referred the case to the club's owners.

Sports | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 14:34

Bularian Jekova Grabs Snowboard Silver in Aspen

Bulgarian snowboarder Alexandra Jekova won the second place in the snowbord cross race at the extreme Winter X Games in Aspen, USA.

Sports | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 13:08

Crime

Latest Bulgarian Police Brutality Wasn't That Brutal

A CCTV record of the recent arrest that sparked accusations of police brutality in Bulgaria's capital Sofia was shown by the city police head Sunday.

Crime | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 16:37

Quotes

Today's Quote

"Regrettably it appears that while before, our criminals were frequently sick and did not go to court, now they seem to have become quite tender hearted.

Quotes | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 17:25

World

Police Beat, Gas Occupy Protesters in Oakland

Some 300 ralliers are reported arrested overnight in Oakland, CA, after protesters stormed a local building and clashed with police.

World | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 10:25
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