ARCHIVE - 13 May 2012

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Business

Bulgarian Transport Minister Vows Sale of Freight Railroads

Bulgaria's Transport Minister, Ivaylo Moskovski, declared that he would not allow anything to hurdle the privatization of the freight transport section of the country's State Railways company, BDZ Holding.

Business | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 14:00

IMF Upbeat about Bulgaria due to Euro Area Recovery in H2

Bulgaria's growth continues to slow, mostly reflecting external headwinds, but there is room for optimism due to the expected euro area recovery in the second half of the year, IMF mission chief for Bulgaria has said.

Business » Finance | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 15:32

Politics

Bulgarian Middle East Embassies Placed on Security Alert

All Bulgarian Embassies in the Middle East have been placed on security alert in the aftermath on the kidnap attempt of the country's Ambassador to Yemen.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 14:49

Top Bulgarian Diplomat Shocked by Yemen Attack on Envoy

Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, has issued an official statement in connection with the kidnap attempt of the country's Ambassador to Yemen.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 11:18

Bulgaria Right-Winger to PM Borisov: It's the Economy, Stupid!

Bulgarians' hype over Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will be last-lasting, but the country's economic woes will one day debunk the myth of his charisma, a psychologist and former right-wing member of parliament has forecast.

Politics » Domestic | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 16:37

Bulgaria's Kyustendil Votes for Local 'Parliament'

Bulgaria's western city of Kyustendil is holding Sunday elections for new municipal councilors.

Politics » Domestic | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 12:14

Anna Yaneva to Lead Bulgarian Socialists' Sofia Unit

Anna Yaneva is the new Chair of the Socialists' Sofia organization after the withdrawal of Rumen Ovcharov.

Politics » Domestic | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 10:20

Society

Non-Smokers Strike Back as Tobacco-Addicts Rally in Bulgaria

A Bulgarian non-governmental organization offered people to test their lungs to bring attention to the dangers of tobacco use and the harm smokers pose to others.

Society » Health | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 17:24

Bulgarians Hold Rally, Concert against Full Smoking Ban

Tobacco-addicted Bulgarians protested on Sunday against the ban on smoking in all enclosed public spaces, due to be enforced as of June 1, with a concert.

Society » Health | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 15:05

Popular Bulgarian Pop Singer Katya Filipova Dies at 63

The popular Bulgarian pop singer, Katya Filipova, passed away Sunday at the age of 63 from pulmonary embolism.

Society » Obituaries | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 14:22

Sports

Bulgaria Volleyball Team Coach Radostin Stoychev Kicked Out

Radostin Stoychev, Bulgaria's volleyball team coach, was dismissed on Sunday, a day after the heavy favorites for the 2012 Olympic Games-European Qualification Tournament were defeated by Germany in the second semifinal.

Sports | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 20:44

Bulgaria's Berbatov Eyed by Liverpool – Report

Troubled Bulgarian Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov may be offered a lifeline by arch rival Liverpool, according to media reports.

Sports | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 19:02

Crime

Bulgarian Police Bust 'Veterans' Car Theft Gang

Police in the Bulgarian capital Sofia and in the western city of Pernik have arrested seven individuals, most of whom have extensive rap sheets, in a special police operation codenamed "The Veterans.

Crime | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 13:29

Ex Bulgarian Mayor: Mobster Pair Vanishing Is 'Staged Circus'

The former Mayor of Bulgaria's western town of Dupnitsa, Plamen Sokolov, labeled the disappearance of the notorious alleged mobster pair Angel Hristov and Plamen Galev, better known as the Galevi brothers, "an organized circus.

Crime | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 12:43

'Mystery' ATM Robbery Reported at Bulgarian Town Hall

A large amount of money has been stolen in a brazen ATM robbery from the lobby of the Bulgaria's Sozopol Town Hall building.

Crime | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 11:48

Attacked Bulgarian Diplomat in Yemen Is Safe, Feels Well

Boris Borisov, who is Bulgaria's Charge d'Affaires in Yemen, is feeling well after sustaining injuries in a kidnap attempt against him in Sana.

Crime | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 10:52

Bulgarian Ambassador to Yemen Injured in Kidnap Attempt

The Bulgarian Ambassador to Yemen has been slightly injured after masked gunmen opened fire at his vehicle in an attempt to kidnap him.

Crime | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 09:22

Lifestyle

Sleepless Selena Gomez Moves Hotels over Noisy Bulgarians

Bulgaria's teens have gone crazy with excitement over the stay of US starlet Selena Gomez, which unfortunately drove her crazy and unable to get any sleep at the no-longer secret hotel.

Lifestyle | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 17:47

Views on BG

Not Quite Mom's Day for York Couple due to Adopt Bulgarian

Josh and Michelle Seitzer decided now is the right time, and are planning to adopt their first child from Bulgaria.

Views on BG | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 18:35

Smiles

Eduardo Saverin, Come to Bulgaria!

A: Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, who now lives in Singapore, has given up his US citizenship.

Smiles | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 16:12

Quotes

Today's Quote

"Words are powerless against Boyko Borisov, even his own verbal monstrosities can do him no harm.

Quotes | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 16:38

World

Der Spiegel Calls on Greece to Exit Euro for Its Own Good

Germany's most influential magazine Der Spiegel has joined a chorus of voices, claiming Greece's exit from the euro zone is the best solution to the current dead-end.

World | May 13, 2012, Sunday // 19:50
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