ARCHIVE - 31 August 2013

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Business

Bulgaria, Greece to Open Makaza Border Point Sept 9

Bulgaria and Greece have agreed to open the new Makaza border crossing point on the Bulgarian-Greek border for vehicles weighting less than 3.5 metric tons.

Business | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 12:50

Politics

Bulgarian President: Chemical Weapons Use Must Be Punished

The use of chemical weapons in Syria against civilians is absolutely unacceptable, says Bulgarian President, Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Diplomacy | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 13:58

Bulgarian Ex-EU Commissioner's Party to Elect New Leaders in September

Bulgaria for Citizens, the party founded by former Bulgarian European Commissioner Meglena Kuneva, is to elect its new leadership on September 21, it has been announced.

Politics » Domestic | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 17:42

Ex Bulgarian President: Left Wing Needs Full Overhaul

Former, two-term Bulgarian President, Georgi Parvanov, is convinced the left-wing Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, is in dire need of a new leadership.

Politics » Domestic | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 14:34

Bulgarian Anti-Govt Protesters Rally for Day 78

About 100 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 31, 2013, Saturday // 11:51

Society

Bulgarians Mark 70 Y since Tsar Boris III's Death

A memorial service and liturgy are going to be held at the Rila Monastery in honor of 70 years since the death of Tsar Boris III The Unifier (r.

Society | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 11:38

International 'Love' Films Fest Begins in Bulgaria

The 21st edition of the International Film Festival "Love is Folly" began Friday evening in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna.

Society » Culture | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 15:16

Legendary Waters Fires Up Sofia with 'Resignation'

Legendary rock musician Roger Waters fired up the crowd at the Vasil Levski national stadium in the Bulgarian capital Sofia after his "Wall" displayed the shining caption "Resignation" in Bulgarian.

Society » Culture | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 10:27

Crime

54 Illegal Immigrants Detained on Bulgarian-Turkish Border in 24 H

Bulgarian Border Police have intercepted numerous cases of illegal immigrants crossing the Bulgarian-Turkish border in the last 24 hours, detaining a total of 54 foreign nationals, the Interior Ministry announced.

Crime | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 15:54

World

McCain Slams Obama, Demands Tougher Action on Assad

Senator John McCain has described US President Barack Obama’s planned military strike against Syria is "cosmetic,” stating the country’s failure to help Syrian rebels is "shameful.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 19:46

Syrian PM Says Army Ready to Respond to Strike

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has declared that his country’s army is ready for potential foreign strikes against it and has its "finger on the trigger,"

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 18:59

FBI Said to Increase Surveillance on Syrians in US

The FBI has increased its surveillance of Syrians inside the United States, according to current and former US officials.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 18:28

Russia Says It Is 'Working Hard' to Prevent Strike on Syria

A Kremlin official has declared that Russia is focused on preventing any use of force against Syria.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 16:59

Arab Foreign Ministers to Hold Meeting on Syria Sunday

The Arab League’s deputy chief has announced that Arab Foreign Ministers are to hold a meeting on Sunday on the situation in Syria.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 16:30

Putin Urges US to Present Evidence on Syria Chemical Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called upon the US to present to the UN evidence that Syria was responsible for chemical weapons attacks.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 15:12

Kerry: US Highly Confident Syrian Govt Used Chemical Weapons

The US government has assessed a number of sources and with high confidence has reached the conclusion that rulers in Syria have used chemical weapons against civilians.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 13:27

Russian MP: US Plans Weekend Strike against Syria

Russian lawmaker Alexei Pushkov has claimed the US is going launch a military operation against Syria by the end of the week.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 12:23

Obama Considers 'Narrow' Strike against Syria

US President Barack Obama has reiterated that he had not made a final decision on attacking Syria, adding he was considering limited and narrow action.

World | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 11:11
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