ARCHIVE - 29 July 2012

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Business

Half of Bulgaria's SMEs Fear Bankruptcy - Survey

More than 50% of Bulgarian small and medium-sized companies fear bankruptcy, a survey has shown, fueling concerns that the economy's backbone will break as the crisis bites.

Business | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 15:41

Politics

German Diplomat: Bulgaria Unprepared for EU, Bad Old Habits Fester

Since joining the European Union Bulgaria has remained reform-weary, riddled with crime and corruption and wholly unready for membership, a German diplomat argues.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 16:24

Notorious Bulgarian Vitosha Ski Co Takes Forestry Act to EC

The controversial Bulgarian Vitosha Ski Company is threatening to alert the European Commission of irregularities in amendment to the Forestry Act, limiting its construction rights in the Vitosha Mountain near the capital Sofia.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 13:53

Society

Coach Bus Burns in Bulgaria, Tractor Trailers Banned

A bus transporting 50 tourists from Romania caught fire while moving and fully burned down Sunday.

Society | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 15:02

No Injuries in Bus Incident with Polish Children in Bulgaria

A bus transporting children from Poland has been involved in a traffic incident in Bulgaria Sunday morning.

Society | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 12:20

Bulgarians Promised Respite from Scorching Heat on Monday

Bulgaria sweltered through one of its hottest day on Sunday as the heat wave that has baked it for weeks sizzled relentlessly on, but a respite is just round the corner, weathermen say.

Society » Environment | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 15:29

Wildfire in Bulgaria's Sakar Mountain Fully Tamed

The wildfire in the Sakar Mountain in southeastern Bulgaria has been extinguished in full after blazing for more than three days.

Society » Environment | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 13:18

Heat Wave Brings Code Orange in Bulgaria

Code Orange alert for dangerous heat is declared for 9 Bulgarian regions Sunday.

Society » Environment | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 11:06

Sports

Bulgaria's Grozdeva Shoots Way Off Target at Olympics

Two-time Olympic shooting champion and five-time medalist Maria Grozdeva staged a disappointing performance on the second day of the Olympics in the 10-meter air pistol competition.

Sports » London 2012 | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 17:46

Empty Olympic Seats Stoke Public Anger

A row has mounted over unfilled seats in several Olympic venues.

Sports » London 2012 | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 17:13

Rangelova Sets Bulgarian Record in 400m Freestyle in London

Bulgaria's swimmer Nina Rangelova finished first in 400m Freestyle Heat 2 at the London Olympic Games, but did not make it to the finals.

Sports » London 2012 | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 16:05

Bulgarian Men Volley Team Defeats Hosts at London Olympics

The Bulgarian national men volleyball team started its 2012 London Olympics performance with an expected victory against the hosts from Great Britain.

Sports » London 2012 | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 14:27

Boxer Dalakliev Ends Bulgaria's Successful Olympic Start

One of Bulgaria's biggest hopes for medals at the 2012 London Olympics, boxer Detelin Dalakliev, advanced to the second round of the bantamweight tournament (56 kg).

Sports » London 2012 | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 12:54

Legendary Bulgarian Gymnast Yovchev Makes Olympic Finals

The living legend of Bulgarian sport, male gymnast Yordan Yovchev, has performed in a great manner his rings combination at the 2012 London Olympics qualifier, making it to the finals.

Sports » London 2012 | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 10:06

Crime

Bulgarian Police Admit Authenticity of Terrorist Photos

Stayko Manev, Police Chief in the Black Sea town of Nessebar has confirmed the authenticity of the photos of the head of the alleged suicide bomber and perpetrator of the July 18 terrorist attack in Bulgaria's Burgas.

Crime | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 11:50

Views on BG

Blur's Alex James Finds the Ideal Base in Bulgaria

Almost everyone I mentioned it to looked at me with disbelief and said: 'Bulgaria? Why?'

Views on BG | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 17:02

Why is EU Refusing to Label Hezbollah as Terrorists?

Dutch appear ready for ban on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, while Germany, France have showed no appetite for one.

Views on BG | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 15:29

World

Romney Backs Israel on Iran

US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney would respect an Israeli decision to use military force to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, one of his aides has said.

World | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 19:15

No Room for Concessions for Greece - Germany FinMin

No further concessions can be made to Greece, Germany's Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Sunday, amid widespread concern that Greece is way off meeting its bailout conditions.

World | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 18:19

Romania Holds Referendum on Basescu Impeachment

Romanians are voting in a referendum on whether to impeach suspended center-right President Traian Basescu.

World | July 29, 2012, Sunday // 10:38
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