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Bulgarian Ex President Hailed as 'Top European' at Tunisia's 1st Democratic Elections

Bulgaria's first democratically elected President Zhelyu Zhelev has been hailed as "the most important European in Tunisia" at the time of the North African country's first ever democratic elections.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 24, 2011, Monday // 17:25 | Viewed: 2862

7 Distressed Bulgarian Workers Rescued from Iraq

The seven Bulgarian construction workers who were reported in distress in Iraq's capital Baghdad without exit visas and salaries were able to leave along with 15 Ukrainian colleagues.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 22, 2011, Saturday // 11:38 | Viewed: 2361

Bulgaria, Montenegro Mull Breakthrough on Italy's Energy Market

Bulgaria and Montenegro are planning to establish a joint company which will enter the Italian energy market.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 21, 2011, Friday // 19:21 | Viewed: 2582

WikiLeaks: Bulgarian President Runners Seen by US Diplomats

The site for investigative journalism bivol.bg, which is the official partner for Bulgaria of the whistle-blowing WikiLeaks, published in the eve of the October 23 elections exerpts from US diplomatic cables portraying some of the contenders for the Bulga

Politics » Diplomacy | October 21, 2011, Friday // 13:38 | Viewed: 4764

Amnesty: Bulgaria Violates Weapons Embargo

Bulgaria has been selling weapons to Libya in the last five years in violation of the weapons embargo, according to Amnesty International's Helen Hughes.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 21, 2011, Friday // 10:35 | Viewed: 3287

Montenegro PM Arrives in Bulgaria for Economy Talks

The Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Luksic is arriving in Bulgaria Friday on a one-day official visit.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 21, 2011, Friday // 09:05 | Viewed: 2347

Bulgarian Govt: Gaddafi's Death Means New Era for Libya

The death of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has signaled a new era in the history of Libya, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov declared in a statement.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 20, 2011, Thursday // 18:12 | Viewed: 1876

PM Borisov, Secret Service Head Laud Bulgaria's Progress in Combating Currency Counterfeiting

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov met Thursday with Mark Sullivan, Director of the United States Secret Service, who arrived in Sofia to attend a conference on cyber security and cyber crime.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 20, 2011, Thursday // 17:25 | Viewed: 2263

God's Justice Served on Gaddafi - Bulgarian Medic Formerly Jailed in Libya

Zdravko Georgiev, one of the Bulgarian medics formerly jailed in Libya over the notorious Libyan HIV Trial, has said that God's justice has been served on Muammar Gaddafi.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 20, 2011, Thursday // 16:11 | Viewed: 2385

Bulgaria Sends Turkey Condolences for Soldiers Killed by PKK

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov has addressed his "sincere condolences" to the families of the Turkish soldiers killed in Wednesday's attacks on military posts along the border with Iraq, the Foreign Ministry announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 19, 2011, Wednesday // 16:01 | Viewed: 2645

Amnesty Lists Bulgaria among Top Weapon Suppliers to Middle East Dictators

The USA, Russia and many European countries have supplied large amounts of arms to repressive regimes in the Middle East and North Africa in 2011 used against demonstrators, according to the latest report of Amnesty International.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 19, 2011, Wednesday // 10:27 | Viewed: 5340

Bulgarian FM Commends Egypt, Germany on Freeing of Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit

Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Mladenov has expressed his strong joy at the Tuesday release of Israeli soldier Gilat Shalit, who was held by Hamas more than 5 years.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 18, 2011, Tuesday // 20:04 | Viewed: 1832

'God-Like' Stoichkov Officially Bulgaria's Consul in Barcelona

Legendary Bulgarian striker Hristo Stoichkov will receive on Friday the letters patent of a consul in Barcelona, issued by the foreign minister.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 14, 2011, Friday // 10:39 | Viewed: 2581

Barroso, Buzek Arrive in Sofia for EPP Group Bureau Meeting

President of the European Commission Jos? Manuel Barroso and European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek are to arrive in Sofia Thursday to attend an open session of the Political Bureau of the European People's Party (EPP).

Politics » Diplomacy | October 13, 2011, Thursday // 10:04 | Viewed: 2017

Bulgaria, Romania Set Up High-Level Cooperation Council

The Cabinets of Bulgaria and Romania have set up a High-Level Cooperation Council at their first ever joint sitting held Wednesday in Bucharest.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 12, 2011, Wednesday // 15:42 | Viewed: 2333

PM Borisov in Brussels: Bulgaria Is Safest EU Schengen Border

Bulgaria is a stable country and the safest border of Europe and of the Schengen Zone, according to Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 12, 2011, Wednesday // 09:21 | Viewed: 2782

Bulgarian, Romanian Govts Set for First Ever Joint Sitting

The Cabinets of Bulgaria and Romania are to hold their first ever joint sitting on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government press service announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 11, 2011, Tuesday // 20:11 | Viewed: 2023

US Ambassador Reiterates Flaws of Bulgaria's Judiciary

The case in the Bulgarian village of Katunitsa is a demonstration that Bulgaria's justice system must become more effective, according to US Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 11, 2011, Tuesday // 12:35 | Viewed: 2400

NGO Urges Bulgarians in Macedonia to Declare Their Identity during Census

The Bulgarian Cultural Club in Skopje, an NGO, has started a campaign encouraging Macedonians with Bulgarian self-consciousness to declare themselves as Bulgarians during Macedonia's current census.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 9, 2011, Sunday // 19:16 | Viewed: 8291

Council of Europe: Some Bulgarians Tend to Demonize Roma

The Council of Europe is really worried about the wave of anti-Roma attitudes in Bulgaria, stated Jeroen Schokkenbroek, Special Representative of the Council of Europe Secretary General for Roma Issues.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 8, 2011, Saturday // 11:27 | Viewed: 2762

9 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh Busted at Bulgarian-Greek Border

Nine illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been caught on a freight train at a Bulgarian crossing on the Greek border.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 7, 2011, Friday // 18:36 | Viewed: 3102
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