ARCHIVE - 11 March 2012

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Business

Russia Determined to Build Trans-Balkan Pipe

The Russian side is still bent on constructing the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline, in spite of Bulgaria's withdrawal from the project.

Business » Energy | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 19:15

Politics

Brazil Helps Reconstruct Flood-Hit Bulgarian Village

The government of Brazil has pledged to donate funds for the reconstruction of southern Bulgarian village of Biser, which was devastated by a flood early February.

Politics » Diplomacy | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 10:52

US Soldier Murders 16 Civilians in Afghanistan, Detained

An American soldier has been detained by international forces in Afghanistan Sunday morning, in an incident involving opening fire on civilians.

Politics » Defense | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 13:52

Sarkozy: France Could Leave Schengen

France might consider leaving the Schengen free movement area over fear of rising migration, said French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 17:12

Crisis-Stricken Greece to Hold Snap Elections after Apr 15

Greece will convene early parliamentary elections soon after April 15, announced Greek rightist party "New Democracy" leader Antonis Samaras.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 12:54

Socialist Leader: Bulgaria Ex-President Would Push Party Backward

A possible return of former Bulgarian president Georgi Parvanov to the leader's seat of the Bulgarian Socialist Party would bring the party back in its development, according to current chair Sergey Stanishev.

Politics » Domestic | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 13:38

Ex-Commissioner Kuneva Leaves Liberal Party, Moves On

Bulgaria's former European Commissioner Meglena Kuneva has discontinued membership in her party, the liberal National Movement for Stability and Prosperity.

Politics » Domestic | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 12:02

Society

Bulgarians Rally for Safe Street Traffic

Rallies under the banner "Safe Streets" took place in six Bulgarian cities Sunday to call for more responsible driving and greater safety for pedestrians.

Society | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 19:50

Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) Turns 11!

Bulgaria's largest English-language media Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) has become 11 years old as of 00:00 CET on Sunday, March 11, 2012!

Society | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 10:34

Harsh Winter Creates Extreme Avalanche Danger in Bulgarian Mountains

Avalanche danger in the Bulgarian mountains is unusually high due to the excessive snowfall combined with stints of warm days, warned Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Service director Kiril Rusev.

Society » Environment | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 15:16

Sports

Bulgaria's Lalova Ranks 8th at World Sprint Championship

Bulgaria's star sprint runner finished 8th at the 60 m women's final of the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics in Istanbul Sunday.

Sports | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 18:13

Bulgaria's Lalova Makes It to World Athletics Cup Final

Bulgarian sprint runner Ivet Lalova qualified for the 60 m women's final at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics in Istanbul Sunday.

Sports | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 16:28

World

UN Envoy 'Optimistic' about Peace in Syria

A swift resolution of the conflict in Syria will be hard, but there are reasons to be optimistic, said UN and Arab League special envoy to the country Kofi Annan.

World | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 18:32

Tunisia, Egypt Oppose Federal Libya

Tunisia and Egypt support the territorial integrity of their neighbor Libya and are against its federalization, said Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister Rafik Ben Abdessalem.

World | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 16:52

Slovak Socialist Opposition Win Absolute Majority on Snap Elections

Slovak opposition Smer Social Democracy party has won some 45% of the vote in early parliamentary election, giving it absolute majority in Parliament, according to preliminary counts.

World | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 14:23

Annan to Resume Talks with Assad in Syria

Special UN and Arab League to Syria Kofi Annan is to hold a second round of talks with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Sunday.

World | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 11:39

Japan, World Remember Fukushima Disaster 1 Year After

The people of Japan solemnly commemorated Sunday the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan's north-west a year ago.

World | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 10:07
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