ARCHIVE - 27 May 2012

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Business

President Plevneliev for CNN: Bulgaria Better Off than Greece

Bulgaria's president has told CNN his country is stable and in better financial shape than neighboring Greece despite high unemployment.

Business » Finance | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 16:57

Bulgaria's Nabucco Consortium Representative Dispels Unfeasibility Claims

Dimitar Abadzhiev, Bulgaria's representative in Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH, has sought to dispel claims that the EU-backed energy diversification project is unfeasible.

Business » Energy | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 12:36

Bulgaria Forces a Smile amid Global House Price Downturn

Bulgaria registered the world's sixth-biggest fall in residential property prices during the first quarter of the year in an unnoticeable and feeble sign of optimism, a survey has shown.

Business » Properties | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 19:08

Politics

16 Schoolchildren from Quake-Stricken Japan to Visit Bulgaria

Japanese children from the Japanese city of Higashimatsushima will visit Bulgaria in the period May 27 - June 3 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 10:44

Stray Dogs Attack German Citizen in Sofia's Lyulin Quarter

A pack of stray dogs has attacked a German citizen of Turkish origin in Sofia's Lyulin residential district.

Politics » Domestic | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 14:38

Bulgaria Detains 2 Afghans Hidden in Double-Bottom Trailer

Bulgarian border police have detained a Greek citizen and two Afghan nationals hidden in a freight truck.

Politics » Domestic | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 11:29

Society

Bulgarian Roads Again Under Heavy Traffic After Holidays

Heavy traffic has been reported Sunday afternoon at the entry routes to major Bulgarian cities in the wake of the latest batch of non-working days that celebrated Slavic script and culture.

Society | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 15:16

3 Jolts Detected Sunday after Bulgaria Strong Quake

Three light tremors have been registered in Bulgaria on Sunday, adding to the hundreds of jolts in the wake of the massive 5.9-degree earthquake that hit the western parts of the country in the wee hours on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 18:24

2-Magnitude Aftershock Registered near Sofia

A light earthquake was registered southwest of Sofia early on Sunday, according to reports of Bulgaria's Interior Ministry.

Society » Environment | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 10:05

Most Beautiful Bulgarian Lady in US Crowned First Time Ever

The first most beautiful Bulgarian woman in America pageant, entitled "Miss Bulgarka 2012", was held over the weekend in Chicago, hopefully setting the beginning of a long tradition.

Society » Culture | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 15:48

Sweden's Loreen Wins Eurovision 2012 with 'Euphoria'

Sweden's representative Loreen has won the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, with her song "Euphoria".

Society » Culture | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 01:16

Crime

Foe of Bulgaria Missing Mafia Bosses Sees Son's Car in Flames

The car of the son of a journalist from a Bulgarian newspaper, who has exposed the criminal activities of a pair of mafia bosses and benefactors at the small and impoverished town of Dupnitsa, has been put on fire.

Crime | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 20:07

Views on BG

Greenleaf Teen's Music Recorded in Bulgaria

It took musicians from Sofia, Bulgaria, to perform and record the music of a young composer from Greenleaf.

Views on BG | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 17:48

World

Syria Massacre Draws International Condemnation

The massacre of 92 civilians, including 32 children younger than 10, by government forces in Syria has drawn international condemnation.

World | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 13:59
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