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Business

Default Loans in Bulgaria Reach BGN 10 B

The number of default loans in Bulgaria has reached BGN 9.

Business » Finance | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 12:30

Bulgaria 4th in EU by Winter Tourism Growth

Bulgaria has EU's fourth largest increase (+4.7%) in the number of nights spent at hotels and similar accommodations, winter season 2012-13 compared with the previous year, according to Eurostat.

Business » Tourism | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 15:50

Politics

Bulgarian Ex-EconMin Vows More Reforms if Party Returns to Power

Former Bulgarian Economy and Energy Minister Delyan Dobrev has promised that his center-right GERB party would carry out "more reforms" if it returns to power.

Politics » Domestic | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 18:29

Bulgarian Ex-PM Urges Unity amid Political Turmoil

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (2001-2005) has expressed his concern over the growing political tensions in the country, urging the nation to unite instead of dividing.

Politics » Domestic | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 16:32

Nationalist Chief: Bulgaria, Russia Are Like Father and Son

The relationship between Bulgaria and Russia must be like the one between a father and a son in which Bulgaria is the father, says nationalist leader, Volen Siderov.

Politics » Domestic | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 15:00

Bulgarian Anti-Govt Rally: Days of Anger Are Looming

About 300 Bulgarians have taken once again to the streets of the capital Sofia Friday evening to demand the resignation of the country's government.

Politics » Domestic | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 10:32

Society

President: Bulgarians Must Be True to National Ideals

Bulgaria's current and future generations must know the ideals that inspired their ancestors in dark times of our history, says President, Rosen Plevneliev.

Society | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 13:54

Bulgarian Police Still with Hefty Donors despite Ban

The Bulgarian Interior Ministry has received donations in the amount of BGN 3.3 M in the first six months of 2013 only.

Society | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 13:09

Bulgaria Marks 136th Anniversary of Heroic Shipka Pass Battle

Bulgaria launches Saturday celebrations to mark the 136th anniversary of the heroic Shipka Pass Battle during the 1877-1878 Liberation War.

Society | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 10:07

Dangerous Wildfire in S Bulgaria Tamed

The dangerous and large wildfire burning near Bulgaria's southern town of Svilengrad has been localized overnight and is no longer spreading.

Society » Environment | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 11:29

Sports

Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev Crushes Thompson in IBF Eliminator

Bulgarian professional boxer Kubrat Pulev has made it to the IBF world heavyweight final after beating American Tony Thompson at the eliminator game Saturday night.

Sports | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 23:32

Bulgaria's Pulev to Face Thompson in Final Title Eliminator

Bulgarian heavyweight boxing star Kubrat Pulev is about to face the toughest opponent in his professional career so far - experienced American Tony Thompson - on Saturday.

Sports | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 15:16

Crime

6 Suspected Bulgarian Contract Killers Kept in Jail

The Sofia Appellate Courts has reversed a rule of the lower instance and decided to keep behind bars six people from the recently busted contract-murder group.

Crime | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 14:28

Bulgarian Boxer Arrested in Spain for Battery

Spanish police in the island of Majorca have arrested a professional Bulgarian boxer on suspicions of battery.

Crime | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 12:03

Tragedy Delays Snooping Case against Ex Bulgarian Top Cop

An expert's sudden dead has delayed the "illegal snooping" case against former Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Crime | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 11:03

World

MSF Confirms 'Chemical Deaths' in Syria

Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres says it has treated about 3,600 patients with "neurotoxic symptoms" in Syria, of whom 355 have died.

World | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 19:41

Resilient Mandela 'Unstable at Times' - Presidency

South Africa's ailing former leader, Nelson Mandela, is said to be showing great resilience though his condition becomes unstable at times.

World | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 17:38

Iranian President Says Chemical Weapons Were Used in Syria

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has publicly acknowledged for the first time that chemical weapons killed and injured people in Syria.

World | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 17:02
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