ARCHIVE - 23 September 2012

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Business

EBRD Successfully Exits Dynamic Bulgarian Outsourcing Co

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said it has successfully exited its investment in CallPoint New Europe after attracting Canadian telecommunications leader Telus.

Business | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 17:15

100 000 in Sofia Give up Cars for Metro 'Sake'

The number of Sofia residents and visitors who use the subway has increased by 40% after the opening of the second metro line.

Business | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 14:39

Bulgarian PM Cuts More Ribbons in Burgas

Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, is travelling Sunday to the Black Sea city of Burgas to officially open a new medical center and private hospital in the Meden Rudnik (Copper Mine) district.

Business | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 11:45

Bulgaria Picks US Firm for Arbitration Battle with Russia over Belene

White and Case, an international law firm based in New York, will represent Bulgaria as it is heading to arbitration over the cancelled Russian nuclear plant.

Business » Energy | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 15:18

Politics

Bulgarian Conservative Visits US to Back Republican Campaign

The leader of Bulgaria's marginal conservative Order, Law and Justice party, RZS, Yane Yanev, has left on a 10-day working trip to the US.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 14:20

Society

Sofia City Hall Demolishes Illegal Roma Slum

The Roma slum in the Bulgaria's capital Sofia "Lyulin" district has been demolished.

Society | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 13:34

Bulgaria's Disgruntled Police Stage 2-Day Protest Rallies

Bulgaria's police officers are staging Sunday two-day mass protests demanding a pay raise and legal amendments.

Society | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 11:13

Light Earthquake Registered in Bulgaria's Pernik

A light earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale was registered in the western Bulgarian region of Pernik late Saturday.

Society » Environment | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 10:15

Unknown Bulgarian Singer Dena Surfs Sudden Popularity Wave

A young Bulgarian female singer, who lives in Berlin and is a total unknown in her home country, is basking in popularity and many business proposals after her summer hit "Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming pools".

Society » Culture | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 18:30

Bulgaria Marks European Day of Jewish Culture

Bulgaria is marking Sunday the European Day of Jewish Culture, the Organization of Bulgarian Jews "Shalom" announced.

Society » Culture | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 10:35

Sports

Bulgaria's Berbatov Heaped with Praise after Second Fulham Game

Fulham manager Martin Jol and the British media were full of praise for striker Dimitar Berbatov as the Bulgarian played an instrumental role in the side's 2-1 win at Wigan.

Sports | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 16:36

Crime

Mastermind of Bulgarian-Roma Clashes Still Free Man - Victim's Dad

The father of the 19-year old teenager, who was struck and killed by a mini-bus driver linked to a controversial local Roma leader, believes that one year later justice has not been done.

Crime | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 16:01

Sofia Police Arrest Suspected Hotel Robber

A 22-year old Bulgarian man has been detained for the recent armed robbery of a central Sofia hotel.

Crime | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 15:03

German Youth Beaten by Sofia Fascist Followers - Report

A group of four German young people have become the victims of a brutal attack in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, attributed to political differences.

Crime | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 12:54

Views on BG

Land of Monks and Honey: Bewitched by Bulgaria's Rhodopes Mountains

Just before I left Britain I had the chance to listen to some beautiful harmonies sung by the London Bulgarian Choir. The traditional songs of love and tales of rural bliss proved an inspiring overture to my six-day guided visit there.

Views on BG | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 17:52

Bulgarian Governor against Accession to Banking Union

Ivan Iskrov expresses opposition to the idea of Bulgaria joining the proposed EU banking union; discusses protecting domestic economic interests

Views on BG | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 15:24

Quotes

Today's Quote

"My only hope for Bulgaria lies with the young people.

Quotes | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 15:23

World

Swiss Say No to Full Smoking Ban in Public Spaces

Voters in Switzerland appear to have rejected a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places at a referendum.

World | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 18:51

Avalanche Kills Climbers in Nepal

At least nine climbers are feared dead and six more are missing in Nepal after an avalanche swept away Europeans and others on a Himalayan peak.

World | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 16:49

Belarus Votes in 'Fixed' General Election

Voters in Belarus are going to the polls Sunday to elect the country's new parliament in what is seen by many an already decided outcome.

World | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 12:21
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