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Czech Man Beaten, Arrested during Anti-Govt Rally in Sofia

A Czech citizen has been beaten and arrested in downtown Bulgarian capital Sofia during the Tuesday antigovernment protest rally near the Parliament.

Society | November 13, 2013, Wednesday // 12:19 | Viewed: 3396

Bulgarian Students Vow to Lock Up Parliament in Anti-Govt Protest

Protesting students from across Bulgaria have threteaned to chain the doors of the country's parliamentary building as anti-government unrest continues.

Society | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 08:29 | Viewed: 2910

Greenpeace: Bulgaria 1st in Europe by Air Pollution

The highest in Europe air pollution with sulfur dioxide and fine dust particles per produced kWh of electricity has been registered in Bulgaria, according to the Bulgarian office of the international eco-organization Greenpeace.

Society » Environment | November 11, 2013, Monday // 17:47 | Viewed: 8396

Residents of Bulgaria’s Bansko Stage Blockade Of International Road

Residents of Bansko, Razlog and Dobrinishte southwestern resorts have staged a blockade of E 79 in support of a proposed construction of a new ski lift in Pirin National Park.

Society | November 11, 2013, Monday // 17:18 | Viewed: 2487

Students to Occupy Bulgaria's Parliament in Anti-Govt Rally

Protesting students from all over the country plan to occupy the Parliament building in Sofia, demanding the resignation of the socialist-led government.

Society | November 11, 2013, Monday // 17:06 | Viewed: 2336

Bulgarian Police Warns of More Refugee Waves

Bulgaria should expect a few more immigration waves in the coming months, says the Deputy Director of the Interior Ministry's Directorate "Migration," Commissar Yotko Andreev.

Society | November 11, 2013, Monday // 16:58 | Viewed: 1923

Popular Bulgarian Director Moskov Joins 'Occupy' Supporters

Popular Bulgarian theater director Stefan (Tedi) Moskov has voiced strong support for university occupations which are staged with demands for the resignation of the Socialist-led government.

Society | November 11, 2013, Monday // 12:32 | Viewed: 20046

Residents of Bulgaria’s Bansko To Block Main International Road

Residents of Bansko, Razlog and Dobrinishte, southwestern Bulgarian resorts plan to block E 79 on Monday to protest over Govt delayed decision over construction of new ski lift.

Society » Environment | November 11, 2013, Monday // 12:15 | Viewed: 2849

Boxing Champ, Billionaire Launch Refugee Housing Campaign in Bulgaria

Four-time world boxing champion Evander Holyfield and billionaire Yank Barry have started a campaign for support of refugees in Bulgaria.

Society | November 11, 2013, Monday // 11:48 | Viewed: 10871

Sofia University Campus Totally Blocked in Anti-Govt Protest

The elite Sofia University campus woke up fully occupied on Monday morning, its doors locked with padlocks and chains, in anti-governmental protest.

Society | November 11, 2013, Monday // 08:41 | Viewed: 3036

Sofia Heating Utility Enters Winter Mode

The heating utility in Bulgaria's capital Sofia announced it is about to start providing heat on November 11.

Society | November 11, 2013, Monday // 07:56 | Viewed: 1892

Thousands of Bulgarians Rise on Anti-Cabinet 'March of Justice'

At least 3 people were detained Sunday as thousands marched in the streets of Bulgarian capital Sofia to request the resignation of Bulgarian PM Plamen Oresharski.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 20:47 | Viewed: 2396

Bulgarian Anti-Govt Rally Shows Distaste for Nationalist Party

Anti-goverment protesters marching in Bulgarian capital Sofia Sunday have destroyed several billboards for far-right nationalist party Ataka.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 17:23 | Viewed: 5431

Protesters Burn Effigies of Bulgaria PM, Violence Feared

It is highly probable that Sunday's massive anti-goverment rally will escalate tensions and will lead to violence, according to Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Chief Secretary Svetlozar Lazarov.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 15:15 | Viewed: 3213

Sofia Road Artery Blocked as Bulgarian Students Lead Anti-Cabinet Rally

Anti-cabinet protesters in Bulgarian capital Sofia have blocked traffic on Sofia's main Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd Sunday.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 14:58 | Viewed: 2293

Divided Bulgaria Marks 24 Y since Communism Collapse

Bulgarians mark on November 10 the 24th anniversary of the overthrow of the communist regime amidst 150 days of protests against the Socialist-led government.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 14:40 | Viewed: 45243

Store Clerk Stabbed in Sofia: Attack Should Not Incite Xenophobia

The 20-year-old girl who was stabbed by an Algerian immigrant in downtown Sofia on November 2 said that the incident was not supposed to incite xenophobic attitudes.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 14:11 | Viewed: 20103

Residents of Bulgaria's Telish Stage Protest against Refugee Center

Residents of the northern Bulgarian village of Telish staged a peaceful protest rally on Sunday to oppose plans to set up a refugee center at the former military barracks.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 13:03 | Viewed: 2026

Bulgarian Students Start National Anti-Govt 'March Of Justice'

A nationwide protest under the motto "March of Justice" starts at 11 am on Sunday in front of the main building of the Sofia University "St.

Society | November 10, 2013, Sunday // 11:38 | Viewed: 2157

Bulgarian Student Protesters Demand Educational Reforms

The Bulgarian Student Occupation movement has issued a declaration with which it proposes new policies in the education sector.

Society » Education | November 9, 2013, Saturday // 18:29 | Viewed: 2230

Bulgarian Town Rallies against Mosque Being Returned to Mufti

Hundreds of Bulgarian gathered Saturday in the town of Karlovo in civil protest against the return of the local mosque to the Chief Mufti and turning it into active religious place.

Society | November 9, 2013, Saturday // 13:26 | Viewed: 3539
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