ARCHIVE - 21 July 2012

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Business

ECB President Draghi: Euro Is Indestructible

The euro is not in danger in spite of the worst-case scenarios of some analysts, stated European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.

Business » Finance | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 17:26

Politics

FM: Bulgarian Foreign Policy Didn't Provoke Terror Attack

Bulgaria's foreign policy has in no way provoked the murderous bomb attack that left 7 dead and dozens injured in Bulgarian city of Burgas, stated Foreign Affairs Minsiter Nikolay Mladenov.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 12:46

Bulgaria FM 'Refutes' Al Qaeda Responsibility for Burgas Attack

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted information from Israeli papers that the organization Qaedat al-Jihad has assumed responsibility for Wednesday's terrorist attack in Burgas.

Politics » Defense | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 21:10

Bulgarian Socialists Table Stanishev for PES Leader

The Bulgarian Socialist Party has formally approved interim PES leader Sergey Stanishev as its candidate for the European Socialists' permanent leader.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 19:47

Ireland Opens Job Market to Bulgarians

The Republic of Ireland has removed all restrictions for work in the country for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens, announced the Bulgarian Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 16:29

EP President: Spain Protests Signal 'Social Explosion' in Europe

The economic crisis in Spain can lead to a "social explosion" throughout Europe, warned European Parliament President Martin Schulz.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 13:49

Ex-Commissioner Kuneva: Bulgarians Perish from Incompetence

Bulgaria and Bulgarians are gradually perishing from the incompetence of those in key positions, stated former European Commissioner Meglena Kuneva.

Politics » Domestic | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 19:14

Bulgarian Socialists Need EUR 8 M to Restore 'Forget Your Past' Monument

The Bulgarian Socialist Party would need about BGN 15 M to repair the badly aged and abandoned Buzludzha Monument, announced leading socialist politician Yanaki Stoilov.

Politics » Domestic | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 18:07

Bulgarian Regional City Mayor Found to Be in Conflict of Interests

Zlatko Zhivkov, mayor of Bulgarian north-western regional center Montana, was found to be in conflict of interests by the official state body for the investigation of such instances.

Politics » Domestic | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 14:32

Society

Bulgarian Woman Unhurt after Car Capsizes in River

A woman has miraculously escaped without a scratch an accident in which her car fell head down into a river bed in southern Bulgarian city of Haskovo.

Society | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 15:18

Bulgarian Muslim Killed in Anti-Israeli Attack Laid to Rest

The Bulgarian driver who was killed in the bomb attack against a bus full of Israeli tourists was buried in his home village of Yurukovo.

Society | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 11:43

New Heat Wave Breaks 3 Temperature Records in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has fallen under a new hot spell, just after hellish summer heat subsided in the beginning of the week.

Society » Environment | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 15:47

5.8 Degree Earthquake Hits New Zealand

A strong earthquake was registered Saturday in the ocean off the eastern coast of New Zealand, with no reports of casualties and destruction.

Society » Environment | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 10:14

Sports

Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnasts Set High Hopes for London Olympics

Bulgaria's rhythmic gymnastics team hopes to win several medals, including at least one gold at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, said head coach Iliyana Raeva in an interview Saturday.

Sports » London 2012 | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 13:17

Crime

Suicide Bomber in Burgas Carried 3 Kg of TNT

The explosive that blasted a bus full of Israeli tourists in Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas is estimated to be 3 kg of trinitrotoluene, according to Bulgarian Minsiter of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Crime | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 11:12

Quotes

Today's Quote

"MP Dimitar Avramov has exercised his right to take advantage of something that is illegal.

Quotes | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 12:16

World

Probable Al Qaeda Unit Says Is behind Bulgaria Terror Blast

"Base of Jihad," the organization that assumed responsibility for the terrorist blast in Burgas, Bulgaria, is possibly a branch of the global Al Qaeda network.

World | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 19:23

'Base of Jihad' Assumes Responsibility for Burgas Attack

An organization called 'Base of Jihad' has assumed responsibility for a suicide bomber attack Wednesday that claimed the lives of 5 Israeli tourists and their Bulgarian driver in Burgas, Bulgaria.

World | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 19:02

US Citizen Suspected Accomplice in Burgas Terror Attack - Report

Bulgarian police are looking after a supposed accomplice of the suicide bomber who detonated an explosion in the Bulgarian city of Burgas Wednesday.

World | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 16:37

Barak: Israel Preparing to Hit Syria, if Needed

Israel is preparing for a possible military intervention in Syria in case the Syrian government gives rockets or chemical weapons to Hezbollah, stated Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak.

World | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 10:25
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