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Kristian Krastev: Bulgaria Could Benefit from Russian Airspace Ban

Bulgaria would gain immediate profit from a potential decision of Moscow to keep Western carriers away from its airspace, a former Transport Minister has argued.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 9, 2014, Tuesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 1722

Nikolay Mihaylov: Bulgaria's Political System 'Vicious, Devoid of Sense'

Bulgaria's political idea is related to an outward loyalty and degradation of the internal public debate and of inter-party clashes, Nikolay Mihaylov, a psychiatrist, believes.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 8, 2014, Monday // 11:18 | Viewed: 4024

What's Right, What's Left In Bulgarian Politics

Political studies tend to describe parties and policies into two basic broad categories: left and right.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 5, 2014, Friday // 12:34 | Viewed: 1491

Is It for Money, Mr General... Is It for a Lot of Money?

It strikes one that, especially lately, more and more generals are taking part in politics - from the armed forces, from the police, from the fire brigade.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 4, 2014, Thursday // 21:44 | Viewed: 1402

Lech Walesa: EU Assistance to Ukraine Could Result in Nuclear War

A Russia-NATO nuclear conflict is possible if Europe provides military assistance to Ukraine, legendary Polish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa believes.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 3, 2014, Wednesday // 10:11 | Viewed: 2490

Georgi Parvanov: Bulgaria 'Cannot Be a Hawk' on Russia

Bulgarian cannot afford to be hawkish in its relations with Russia, President (2002-2011) Georgi Parvanov said on Monday.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | September 1, 2014, Monday // 18:56 | Viewed: 3306

Tusk and Mogherini – Good Lesson To Be Learned

Poland’s Donald Tusk is the new EU Council President and Italy’s Federica Mogherini is the new foreign policy chief of an increasingly variegated but still united Europe.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 31, 2014, Sunday // 12:38 | Viewed: 4940

About ‘the King's property’, economic freedom, our values and future

It says something, in fact rather a lot I should say, that after the end of the communist regime in Bulgaria the Bulgarian King and Royal Family, exiled from their Fatherland and expropriated by the very same soviet-installed communist regime, have been t

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 28, 2014, Thursday // 14:58 | Viewed: 2353

Maxim Behar: Ice Bucket Challenge Has Made Us Better

Maxim Behar’s idea to introduce a Bulgarian tone to the Ice Bucket Challenge has drawn an unexpectedly wide response, the leading Bulgarian PR expert has said for Sofia's daily newspaper 24 hours..

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 26, 2014, Tuesday // 13:44 | Viewed: 7201

Maya Manolova: Caretaker Gov't Reinstates GERB Cadres

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP)'s Maya Manolova has argued the interim government will fail to complete its most crucial task, which is the preparation of fair elections.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 24, 2014, Sunday // 15:11 | Viewed: 3189

Ognyan Minchev: We Need Political Programmes, Not Personal Squabbles

We should realize how deeply the Bulgarian democratic system has been eroded, Bulgarian political scientist Ognyan Minchev has opined.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 21, 2014, Thursday // 17:49 | Viewed: 5986

Tsvetozar Tomov: Surprising Turnout to Be Expected at Early Elections

The forthcoming snap poll on October 5 is likely to attract 3.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 21, 2014, Thursday // 09:21 | Viewed: 991

Ivan Ivanov: BEH Board of Directors Should be Fully Overhauled

Ivan Ivanov, energy expert, has suggested that the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) must be replaced.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 20, 2014, Wednesday // 12:01 | Viewed: 4964

Boyko Borisov's Behaviour Does Not Befit A European Politician

GERB leader Boyko Borisov, on Thursday told the BNT viewers that if GERB doesn't have an absolute majority in next parliament, there will be “nothing to eat in the winter.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 15, 2014, Friday // 09:34 | Viewed: 4218

Of Words and Bonds

“My word is my bond”, the motto in Latin on the coat of arms of London Stock Exchange, has long reflected the paramount importance of trust for any financial transaction.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 14, 2014, Thursday // 15:17 | Viewed: 873

Solomon Passy: Interim Cabinet Can Do Much in Foreign Policy Area

The caretaker cabinet could kickstart policies that could determine the country’s relationship with its EU partners in the years to come, Solomon Passy has said.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 8, 2014, Friday // 19:31 | Viewed: 1395

Bulgarian MPs' Last Day Presents: Secrets inside the Red Box

Outgoing Parliament Speaker and newly-elected socialist leader Mihail Mikov gave MPs these red boxes to mark their last day at work.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | August 5, 2014, Tuesday // 09:18 | Viewed: 1432

Tsvetan Raychinov: Healthcare 'in Total Chaos'

Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) head Tsvetan Raychinov has urged politicians to avoid infighting, as their actions are affecting the healthcare system.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | July 30, 2014, Wednesday // 14:42 | Viewed: 1411

Was DPS's Choice to Speed Up Government Resignation a Sacrifice?

"The DPS said to everyone that to be in power is not an end in itself, it's not a cliche," Lyutvi Mestan, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, said.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | July 24, 2014, Thursday // 13:14 | Viewed: 1718

Vladimir Karolev: Central Bank's Dependence on Politicians 'Evident'

Economist Vladimir Karolev said  the Bulgarian National Bank had made a mistake by not admitting that its actions were politically motivated.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | July 22, 2014, Tuesday // 15:31 | Viewed: 8801

Georgi Stoev: Changing Laws 'Creates Dangerous Precedent'

Economist Georgi Stoev told Novinite's Bulgarian-language website that the events around Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB) should not give ground to legal amendments.

Novinite Insider » Opinions | July 14, 2014, Monday // 17:19 | Viewed: 2818
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