ARCHIVE - 16 April 2012

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Business

Fire Signal for Bulgaria's Mall of Sofia Was Fake

A signal for fire broken out in one of the central malls of Bulgaria's capital Sofia Monday turned out to be fake.

Business | April 16, 2012, Monday // 14:35

EconMin: Bulgaria's Top Thracian Treasure Will Boost Investment

High-ranking Bulgarian statespersons attended Monday the first-ever display of the world famous Panagyurishte Thracian Treasure in the town near which it was found.

Business » Tourism | April 16, 2012, Monday // 19:15

Politics

VP: Bulgarian Minority is Bridge between Bulgaria, Serbia

Unity is vital for the preservation of the cultural roots and traditions of Bulgarians in Serbia, stated Bulgarian VP Margarita Popova Monday

Politics » Diplomacy | April 16, 2012, Monday // 16:15

Bulgarian ex-FM Passy: NATO Should Rid Syria of Assad

NATO should intervene in the conflict in Syria in the wake of the incursion by Syrian government forces in Turkish territory, stated former Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minsiter Solomon Passy.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 16, 2012, Monday // 11:44

Bulgaria Condemns Taliban Attacks in Afghanistan

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement Monday condemning the upsurge of violent Taliban activity in Afghanistan's capital Kabul.

Politics » Defense | April 16, 2012, Monday // 18:32

Afghan Soldier Dead After Attacking Bulgaria NATO Rangers

An Afghan soldier opened fire Monday upon Bulgarian NATO soldiers serving in Afghanistan, upon which he was killed by them.

Politics » Defense | April 16, 2012, Monday // 16:27

Afghan Soldier Attacks Bulgarian NATO Rangers in Afghanistan

An Afghan soldier opened fire Monday upon Bulgarian NATO soldiers serving in Afghanistan, upon which he was killed by them.

Politics » Defense | April 16, 2012, Monday // 14:40

Bulgarian President Salutes Lawyers on Constitution Day

Bulgarian President Rosen Pleveneliev issued an official statement Monday on occasion of April 16, Bulgaria's Constitution Day.

Politics » Domestic | April 16, 2012, Monday // 15:37

Society

Heavy Traffic in Bulgaria after Easter Break

The traffic on all major roads in Bulgaria is heavy, after the 4 days off for the celebration of Easter.

Society | April 16, 2012, Monday // 17:52

Traditional Easter Procession Held at Bulgaria's Bachkovo

Hundreds of believers flocked to Bulgaria's Bachkovo Monastery in the Rhodope Mountains to take part in the traditional church procession on the second day of Easter.

Society | April 16, 2012, Monday // 13:19

Bulgarians Celebrate 2nd Day of Easter

Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and Armenian Apostolic Christians in Bulgaria mark Monday the second day of Easter.

Society | April 16, 2012, Monday // 10:19

Bulgaria's Top Archaeology Treasure Returns to Hometown

Bulgaria's prized Thracian Panagyurishte gold treasure is on display Monday in its hometown Panagyurishte, in central Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | April 16, 2012, Monday // 12:47

Crime

Dismembered Body Uncovered in Bulgarian Capital

A dismembered body has been discovered in a plastic bag in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, annouced the Bulgarian police.

Crime | April 16, 2012, Monday // 18:19

Bulgarian, Macedonian Police Join Forces to Free Hostages

Four illegally held immigrants were freed by Macedonian police, after they received a tip off from their Bulgarian counterparts.

Crime | April 16, 2012, Monday // 15:58

World

UN Observers Arrive in Syria, Fighting Reported

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon requested the Syrian government to grant full access to the international observers who arrived in Syria Monday.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 19:54

Christian Extremist Breivik Moved to Tears by Own Video

Norwegian Christian rightist mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, whose trial started Monday, pleaded innocent in front of the Oslo District Court.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 14:18

Breivik Makes Nazi Salute, Rejects Court at Start of Trial

The trial against Norwegian rightist Christian extremist Anders Behring Breivik for the mass murder of 77 on July 22, 2011 has started in Oslo Monday.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 11:11

Fighting in Afghanistan's Capital Kabul 'Over'

Fighting between Taliban militants and security forces in the Afghan capital of Kabul ended on Monday, after more than 18 hours of intense gunfire and rocket attacks.

World | April 16, 2012, Monday // 10:03
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