ARCHIVE - 12 October 2014

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Politics

Greece 'in Talks' with Bulgaria over F-16 Fighters

Athens and Sofia are in talks about Bulgaria's possible purchase of second-hand F-16, a Greek media outlet argues.

Politics » Defense | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 16:49

Bulgaria PM Supports Coalition between GERB, Reformist Bloc, Patriotic Front

Bulgaria should have either a center-right alliance or a grand coalition, interim Prime Minister Georgi Bliznashki believes.

Politics » Early Elections 2014 | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 15:08

Rejection of Borisov as Bulgaria PM 'Wrong' - Reformist Bloc

Radan Kanev, one of the Reformist Bloc's leaders, admitted that its attempt to set out conditions about who will be Prime Minister in the next government was a mistake.

Politics » Early Elections 2014 | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 10:46

Society

Future of 38 Midzhur Plant Workers Uncertain after Blast Prompts Layoffs

At least 38 employees of the Mizdhur explosives factory leveled to the ground by a huge blast last week will be laid off after the incident, authorities say.

Society » Incidents | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 15:21

Sports

Kenyan, Ethiopian Win Sofia Marathon

Kenyan Athlete Edwin Kipchumba and Ethiopia's Zerife Boku were the fastest contenders at Maraton Sofia's 31st edition held on Sunday, October 12.

Sports | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 16:06

Severe Traffic Disruptions on Sunday due to Sofia Marathon

The 31st edition of the Sofia Marathon is taking place in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Sunday.

Sports | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 11:11

Views on BG

Bulgaria 'Is Mafia with Democracy on the Inside' - Italian journalist

Italy is a democracy with a mafia on the inside, while Bulgaria is mafia with democracy on the inside, journalist and writer Roberto Saviano believes.

Views on BG | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 12:06

World

Bosnia Votes for Parliament, President amid Rising Tensions

Voters in Bosnia-Herzegovina are heading to the polls on Sunday in a period of growing social tensions, ethnic disputes and corruption thwarting any EU accession effort.

World » Southeast Europe | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 11:34

Civilian Deaths in Ukraine's Donetsk Despite 'Silence Mode'

Up to twelve people could have died in the city of Donetsk in Ukraine's east since Saturday, according to various reports.

World » Ukraine | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 16:28

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's Boyko Borisov Facing Huge Test as 'Political Animal'

Renowned Greek philosopher Aristotle has described the human species as a "political animal" (zoon politikon). But, to paraphrase an iconic book by George Orwell, some people are more of a "political animal" than others.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | October 12, 2014, Sunday // 22:46
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