ARCHIVE - 12 August 2012

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Business

CEO Voices Hope for Salvaging Troubled Bulgarian Railways

There is some hope that the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) Holding can be salvaged, says Vladimir Vladimirov, Chair of the BDZ Managing Board.

Business | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 13:15

Basic Bulgarian Food Staples Register Price Hike

In the last week, prices of basic food stables in Bulgaria went up even further with their wholesale price index reaching 1.

Business | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 11:40

Society

Bulgaria Proudly Presents Its First Currency Exchange ATM

A month after Bulgaria announced amendments to an ordinance authorizing currency exchange outside banks and currency exchange offices, the country presented its first currency exchange machine.

Society | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 19:15

Bulgaria MPs to Vote on Loud TV Ads in Autumn

Bulgaria's parliament is scheduled to vote in the autumn on recently tabled rules on television adverts, which often appear louder than the preceding programs.

Society | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 17:28

Latest Passenger Bus Fire Reported in Bulgaria

A bus transporting passengers caught fire Sunday while moving on one of Bulgaria's main roads, in a string of similar incidents.

Society | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 15:00

Skygazers in Bulgaria Too Hope for Spectacular Show

Say a wish because the annual Perseid meteors are set to put on a spectacular sky show this weekend, one of the most popular events in the astronomical calendar.

Society » Environment | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 19:46

Bulgarian Teams Help Taming Greece's Holy Mountain Blaze

The huge wildfire in Aton, Greece, threatening the historical monasteries has been extinguished after overnight torrential rains, the authorities report Sunday morning.

Society » Environment | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 12:10

Lady Gaga Arrives in Bulgaria

The megastar performer and Quinn of provocations Lady Gaga has landed in the Bulgarian capital Sofia late Saturday evening.

Society » Culture | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 12:27

Sports

Grand Closing Ceremony Ends 2012 London Olympics

A spectacular closing ceremony showcasing British people, music and culture drew the curtain on the 2012 London Olympics, hailed as "fabulous" by Games chiefs.

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 23:09

Russia Stuns Brazil in Men's Volleyball Olympic Final

Russia defeated Brazil to win the Olympic men's volleyball gold medal in an extremely difficult and neck-to-neck match on Sunday

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 18:20

Bulgaria's Golden Girls End Up without Olympic Medals in London

Bulgaria's team in rhythmic gymnastics, who had set high hopes on wining medals at the Olympic Games in London, finished sixth in the group event Sunday.

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 17:53

Bulgaria Volleyball Captain Quits after 'Close to Miracle' Feat

Bulgaria men's volleyball captain dropped the curtain on his career on a sad note after failing to grab an Olympic bronze medal.

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 16:31

Bulgaria's Last Olympic Wrestler Defeated at Very Start

Bulgaria's Olympic contester in the men's freestyle wrestling, 66kg, suffered an unexpected and dramatic defeat in his very first match on Sunday.

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 15:43

Bulgarian Volley Team Loses London Olympics Bronze to Italy

The Bulgarian national men volleyball team suffered a dramatic loss against Italy in a battle for the bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 13:38

Bulgaria in Final Day of 2012 London Olympics

Bulgarian athletes will compete in three finals during the last day of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 11:04

Splendid Show to Close 2012 London Olympic Games

People from all over the world are anticipating Sunday evening a splendid closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics even though organizers are keeping details secret.

Sports » London 2012 | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 10:05

Crime

Burgas Terrorist Proven to Be Suicide Bomber - Report

The probe has decisively proven that the alleged perpetrator of the terrorist act in Bulgaria's Burgas was a suicide bomber.

Crime | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 14:31

Bulgarian Police Bust Kosovo Citizen with INTERPOL Notice

A citizen of Kosovo with an international arrest warrant has been detained in Bulgaria, the Interior Ministry reported Sunday.

Crime | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 14:05

Last Bulgarian 'Cocaine King' Extradited to Italy

The last of the Bulgarian "Cocaine Kings" has been extradited to Italy, the Interior Ministry's press center informs Sunday.

Crime | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 12:45

Quotes

Today's Quote

"The pressure was huge and we just could not cope with it.

Quotes | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 20:27

World

Search for Iran Quake Survivors Called Off, 250 Killed

Rescue operations have ended in Iran after two strong earthquakes that killed at least 250 people, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Sunday.

World | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 17:08

2 Devastating Earthquakes Hit Iran

The two strong earthquakes which hit Iran Saturday have left at least 250 people dead and the death toll is expected to rise.

World | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 10:36
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