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Bulgaria Still Wants to Join Euro, Holds Debt Rules Sacred

Bulgaria still wants to join the euro zone provided the bloc's members obey its rules on limiting debt, Traicho Traikov, Bulgaria's Economy Minister, said in an interview for German media.

Business » Finance | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 16:01

France's Dalkia Eyes Sofia Ailing Heating Utility

France's Dalkia International has confirmed its interest in acquiring Sofia heating utility, which is in tatters after being drained to the brink of bankruptcy.

Business » Energy | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 15:29

Bulgaria MPs to Enjoy Higher Salaries after Stealthy Move

Bulgarian lawmakers, who are best known for their infamous habit of playing truant, have increased their salaries, rather on the sly.

Politics » Domestic | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 18:35

Marginal Bulgarian Conservatives Vow to Stop ACTA

Bulgaria's marginal conservative Law, Order and Justice (RZS) party has declared it will not support the potential ratification of the controversial ACTA trade agreement in the country's Parliament.

Politics » Domestic | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 14:42

Every 3rd Small Bulgarian Dam Has Flawed Safety Valve

One third of the small dams in Bulgaria have defective safety valves, the country's Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Traicho Traikov has revealed.

Society | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 12:29

Bulgarian Church Launches Donation Campaign for Flood-Distressed

Bulgaria's Orthodox Church has joined the efforts to help the distressed citizens in the aftermath of last week's disastrous floods in the country.

Society | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 11:55

Bulgaria Braces for More Snow, Cold

Bulgaria's exceptionally cold and snowy winter weather is expected to continue on Sunday, as a number of regions have been alarmed for potential danger.

Society » Environment | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 10:40

Pop Queen Whitney Houston Passes Away at 48

Prominent pop singer Whitney Houston has been found dead in the Beverly Hills Hotel, shocking the music industry on the eve of the 2012 Grammy Awards.

Society » Obituaries | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 10:08

Bulgaria Seeks Foreign Expert Help for New Jail Project

Bulgaria will invite foreign experts to help it create the project for its new jail, the country's Justice Minister Diana Kovacheva has announced.

Crime | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 13:15

Today's Quote

"The promises from Greece aren't enough for us anymore.

Quotes | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 19:06

Whitney Houston Killed by Deadly Xanax-Alcohol Mix - Report

Whitney Houston, whose death shocked music celebrities and fans around the world, may have died of a deadly combination between the sedative Xanax and lots of alcohol.

World | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 19:26

Stunned Celebrities Mourn Whitney Houston Sudden Death

The sudden death of singer Whitney Houston at age 48 shocked fans and musicians all over the world.

World | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 17:16

10 Killed by Avalanche in Kosovo, Child Saved

At least ten people died and another five are missing after an avalanche hit a mountain village in southern Kosovo.

World | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 15:39

Whitney Houston Found in Bath, Prescription Drugs Nearby - Report

Whitney Houston, the iconic American singer, whose death shocked the world on Sunday, have been found in the bathtub of the hotel room with prescription drugs nearby, celebrity website TMZ has reported.

World | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 15:00

Malev Pins Revival Hopes on Russian Bank

Hungary's Malev airlines that stopped flying last week expects a USD 120 M stabilizing credit from the Russian Vnesheconombank (Bank for Foreign Economic Activity).

World | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 13:52

Libya Demands Saadi Gaddafi Extradition from Niger

Libyan authorities have called for the extradition of Saadi Gaddafi, one of the sons of late strongman Muammar Gaddafi, after his comments that "an uprising" was comning in Libya.

World | February 12, 2012, Sunday // 11:18