ARCHIVE - 22 July 2012

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Business

Israel, Bulgaria Looking to Retain Tourism Ties in Wake of Terror Attack

Israeli Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov is to visit Bulgaria on Monday in an effort to retain tourism ties in the aftermath of the deadly terror attack that killed five Israelis in the Black Sea city of Burgas on Wednesday.

Business » Tourism | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 15:47

Politics

Netanyahu Reiterates: Iran behind Bulgaria Bus Bombing

The Israeli intelligence has gathered "rock solid evidence" that Hezbollah and the Iranian regime were behind last week's bombing of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, according to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Politics » Defense | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 18:14

Israel Denies Report of Olympic Games Terror Scare

Israel has denied reports that it is hunting a group of white Europeans who are thought to have converted to Islam and working with Iran plan to target Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games in London.

Politics » Defense | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 13:43

Israel Said to Fear Terror Attack at Olympics

Israel is seriously concerned that Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games in London may become the target of a terror strike, according to media reports.

Politics » Defense | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 08:50

Society

Bulgarian Driver Saved Lives in Terror Attack Aftermath - Report

Bulgarian bus driver Viktor Andonov may have saved dozens of lives in the immediate aftermath of Wednesday's terror attack in the Black Sea city of Burgas.

Society | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 17:33

Bulgarian Berry Pickers Stranded in Stockholm

Some 200 Bulgarian citizens have gathered outside the country's embassy in Stockholm, waiting to be supplied with tickets in order to return home.

Society | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 15:14

Water Rationing Nightmare Back in Broiling Bulgaria

Summer drought, lagging dam construction, leaks and failures in old pipes have brought about water rationing for one third of Bulgaria's population this summer, which will go down in history as one of the hottest ever.

Society | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:28

Bulgarian 'The Island' Hits Movie Theaters in France

"The Island", young Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev's famous movie, which premiered last year at the Cannes Film Festival, is being screened in movie theatres across France.

Society » Culture | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:46

Sports

Galatasaray in Talks with Berbatov - Report

Turkish giants Galatasaray are in talks with Manchester United's unsettled Dimitar Berbatov, according to media reports.

Sports | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 16:31

IOC President: No Minute Silence for Munich Olympic Massacre

IOC President Jacques Rogge has rejected calls for a minute's silence for the Israeli victims of the 1972 Munich massacre at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

Sports » London 2012 | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 12:59

Crime

Possible 2nd, 3rd Suspects in Bulgaria Bus Attack - Report

Bulgarian police is to be alerted to the possibility of a third suspect in a bomb attack that killed five Israeli tourists in Burgas, a local daily reported.

Crime | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 12:16

Bulgaria Bombing Glitch Saved Many Lives - Top Journalist

The victims of the deadly terror strike on Israeli tourists in Bugaria's Burgas would have more, were it not for a suspected mistake in the bomber's plot, a top journalist claims.

Crime | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 11:00

Bulgaria Terror Attack Accomplice Based in Varna - Report

The suicide bomber, who killed five Israelis and a local bus driver in Bulgaria's Burgas, received guidance by an accomplice based in the other major coastal city of Varna, media reports say.

Crime | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 09:37

Views on BG

Israelis Shun Burgas, at Least for Now

Wednesday's terror attack is keeping Israelis away from Burgas, Bulgaria, making this week important in determining whether the resort area remains popular among Israelis this summer.

Views on BG | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 16:46

Bulgarian MP Rushes to Help Burgas Victims

Three years ago, 27-year-old Kalina Krumova became youngest member of Bulgaria's parliament.

Views on BG | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 11:42

Quotes

Today's Quote

"There is definitely vigilance in terms of intelligence and operationally ahead of the Olympic Games.

Quotes | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:59

World

Emergency Arab League Meeting to Be Held on Syria

The Foreign Ministers of the Arab League Council will hold an emergency meeting on Syria in Doha on Sunday amid an escalating armed conflict between the government forces and rebels.

World | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 19:29

Syrian Rebels Seize 3rd Border Crossing with Turkey

Syrian rebels are said to have seized the Bab al-Salam border crossing with Turkey from President Bashar al-Assad's forces on Sunday.

World | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 18:50

Norway Marks Killings Anniversary

Norway is preparing to commemorate one year since 77 people were killed and 242 hurt in gun and bomb attacks in Oslo and on the island of Utoeya.

World | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 10:26

Letters to the Editor

Motoring Crimes Thrive in Bulgaria

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Letters to the Editor | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 10:19
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