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Business

Greece Proves Bulgarians' 2012 Top Short Break Destination

More than 85 000 Bulgarians visited Greece in search of more exciting holidays during the latest batch of off days preceding May 1, celebrated as international labor day.

Business » Tourism | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 19:18

Politics

Bulgarian PM: May 1 Is for Real Workers, Not Whiny Socialists

Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov slammed an anti-government rally carried out Tuesday, and at the same time honored May 1, International Labor day

Politics » Domestic | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 14:55

Socialists: GERB Makes Bulgaria Home to Ugly Records

Over 5,000 supporters of the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party have assembled on a Day of Rage rally against the cabinet of center-right GERB party Tuesday.

Politics » Domestic | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 12:45

Bulgarian Socialists Rally for 'Day of Rage' on May 1

People are assembling Tuesday in front of Parliament in Sofia for a protest rally against the center-right GERB cabinet organized by the main opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party.

Politics » Domestic | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 10:45

Society

Bulgaria Commemorates 136 Years of April Uprising

The town of Panagyurishte in central Bulgaria is the focal point Tuesday of commemorations of the 136th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising for the liberation of Bulgaria.

Society | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 13:29

Minimum Wage in Bulgaria Upped to BGN 290

A raise of the minimum wage in Bulgaria from BGN 270 to BGN 290 comes effective Tuesday, May 1.

Society | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 11:15

Bulgarians Celebrate International Labor Day

Bulgarians are celebrating Sunday May 1, the international Labor Day marking the struggle for dignified work and the feeling of solidarity amongst laborers.

Society | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 09:45

Pressure Group to Defend Scandalous Bulgaria Forestry Act

Bulgarian national coalition "Bulgaria for People and Regions" plans to stage a protest performance in support of amendments to the country's Forestry Act intended to liberalize development in protected areas.

Society » Environment | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 14:26

Bulgarian Film Grabs 1st Prize at Moscow Fest

Bulgarian crime thriller "Operation: Shmenti Capelli" won the first prize for best film at the film festival DetectiveFEST, which is taking place in Moscow.

Society » Culture | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 13:57

Norway's World Swimming Champion Dies at 26

Norway's world swimming champion Alexander Dale Oen, has died suddenly in the US, aged 26, the country's swimming federation announced.

Society » Obituaries | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 15:18

Sports

Bulgaria's Dimitrov on Serena Rumors: Just Go and Ask Her

Laughing off rumors over his relationship with Serena Williams, Grigor Dimitrov has made it clear he wants to hit the headlines because of his career, not because of his private life.

Sports | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 20:37

Aston Villa Name Bulgaria's Petrov Player of the Year

Aston Villa team have voted their skipper, Bulgarian Stiliyan Petrov, player of the year in recognition of his most successful season before being diagnosed with acute leukemia last month and sidelined.

Sports | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 16:16

Problematic Bojinov Gets into Fight with Lecce Teammate

Fiery Bulgarian forward Valeri Bojinov has gotten into trouble again, after getting into a fight with Manuel Giadonato during practice with their team, Italian Lecce.

Sports | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 11:57

Crime

UK-Nicked Bulgarian Butcher Doggedly Fights Extradition

A brutal Bulgarian gangster, who was caught in London in January on an alert from an investigation of The Sun, continues to build up his case in court against extradition, saying he will be tortured in his home country.

Crime | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 09:21

Views on BG

Greek Businesses Seek Greener Pastures in Cyprus, Bulgaria

For that small group of courageous young Greek entrepreneurs who have decided to start working for themselves, the big question is no longer the "how" but the "where," given the hostile environment for business in Greece and ever-increasing taxes.

Views on BG | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 16:55

Bulgaria Ambassador Visits New Jersey Folk Festival at Rutgers Day

Elena Poptodorova, Bulgaria's Ambassador to the United States, offered a heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to celebrate her nation's music and culture during a visit this afternoon to the New Jersey Folk Festival.

Views on BG | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 08:15

World

Skopje: Radical Islamists Detained over 5 Gruesome Murders

Twenty alleged radical Islamic militants have been arrested over the murder of five  fishermen in Macedonia last month, the worst case of mass murder in the tiny Balkan country since it gained independence 21 years ago.

World | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 17:22

Sarkozy: France Has Too Many Immigrants

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who will seek re-election on the second round of presidentials Saturday and Sunday, has made a new attempt at courting far-right voters.

World | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 12:58

100 Feared Dead in India Ferry Disaster

At least 100 people are feared dead after a ferry broke in two and sank in a remote part of northeastern India, CNN reported, citing officials.

World | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 08:09

Novinite Insider

Thanking Russian Patriarch Kirill for Recognizing Bulgaria

The visit of Russian Patriarch Kirill to Bulgaria has enjoyed surprisingly high public interest.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 08:53
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