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Bulgaria ex-PM Borisov: PES's Schulz Is among EU's Best

Martin Schult, European Parliament president and Party of European Socialists nominee for chair of the European Commission, met Saturday with Bulgaria's former rightist PM Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 16:33

PM Ponta: Romania, Bulgaria Lost from Competing with Each Other

Romania and Bulgaria must scrap a stance of competition between each other and really start working together, stressed Romanian PM Victor Ponta upon meeting Bulgarian counterpart Plamen Oresharski.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 16:04

Bulgaria, Romania Agree to Work Together on Schengen

Bulgarian PM Plamen Oresharski met Saturday in Sofia with Romanian counterpart Victor Ponta to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 15:17

PES Nominate EP President Schulz to Lead EC

The President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, has been nominated by the Party of European Socialists, PES, for the post President of the European Commission.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 14:15

PES' Swoboda Backs Embattled Bulgarian Socialist Chief

Sergey Stanishev's alternatives are people like former Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, Italy's Silvio Berlusconi, and Hungary's Victor Orban.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 13:45

Bulgarian PES Chief: Only Socialists Can Tackle Crisis

The Socialists have a precise way to bring an end to the crisis, according to Sergey Stanishev, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, and the Party of European Socialists, PES.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 12:38

Sofia Hosts Party of European Socialists amidst Mass Protests

The entire leadership of the Party of European Socialists, PES, is in the Bulgarian capital Sofia Saturday for a sitting of its Council.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 09:58

Bulgaria's Former Rulers Ready to Return to Parliament if Socialists Say 'Sorry'

Bulgarian former ruling party GERB's parliamentary group is ready to stop boycotting parliamentary sittings if it gets adequate treatment from political rivals, stated GERB chair and former PM Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Domestic | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 18:37

Leaders of Minor Bulgarian Liberal Party Resign

Hristina Hristova resigned from the position of chair of liberal Bulgarian party National Movement for Stability and Prosperity, together with the other members of the party's leadership.

Politics » Domestic | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 17:50

Bulgarian ex-PM Borisov: Ahmed Dogan Rules Bulgaria Yet Again

Former Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov has alleged that former Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Ahmed Dogan has once more emerged as the puppetmaster of Bulgarian political life.

Politics » Domestic | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 17:21

Bulgaria's Ex Golden Girls Coach Becomes Party Leader

Bulgaria's former rhythmic gymnastics champion and coach, Iliyana Raeva, who set off on a political career earlier this year, officially established her party on Saturday.

Politics » Domestic | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 14:51

Outraged Bulgarians Blockade Shipka Mountain Pass

Protesting Bulgarians from the central city of Gabrovo and the town of Tryavna staged a blockade Saturday at the Shipka mountain pass in the Stara Planina range.

Politics » Domestic | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 13:10

Govt Supporters Stir Tensions at Bulgaria Occupy NDK Rally

A small group of supporters of the government of Prime Minister, Plamen Oresharski, elected on the mandate of the Socialist Party, have stirred tensions at the protest rally held Saturday near the National Palace of Culture, NDK, in downtown Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 11:58

Occupy NDK Rally Starts, Bulgaria Protests for Day 8

Thousands of Bulgarians have signed the "Occupy NDK" Facebook page for a rally to parallel the sitting of the Party of European Socialists, PES.

Politics » Domestic | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 11:06

Society

Sofia Rises on 9th Day of Protest as PES Round Up Council

Thousands have gathered in front of the Council of Ministers in the center of Bulgarian capital Sofia Saturday evening for the latest of a string of anti-governmental protests.

Society | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 19:17

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Mark Cherry All Souls' Day

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox honor Saturday the All Souls' Day before Pentecost or the so-called Cherry All Souls' Day.

Society | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 11:25

Scorching Summer Heat Breaks Records in Bulgaria

7 temperature records have been broken and one equalled Saturday as a heat wave that has gripped Bulgaria for the past week intensified.

Society » Environment | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 19:40

Sports

Stoichkov Buys, Plans to Restructure Legendary Bulgarian Football Team CSKA

Former football star Hristo Stoichkov has announced he has acquired all shares of top Bulgarian football team CSKA Sofia and that the side will have a new identity from now on.

Sports | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 20:00
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