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Teenagers' Sun Beer

By Zlatka Velichkova As I was going to work today enjoying the sun an ugly view clouded my good mood.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | November 8, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1116

Land of (Stolen) Treasures

By Ivelina Puhaleva Yet another treasure from Bulgarian land hit the headlines - alas, not as a reason to be joyful.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | November 7, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1053

Change in the Air

By Petya Sabinova Bulgaria is still a country small and peaceful enough that any single instance of a violent death makes it to the news.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | November 6, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 904

The Voice of Unborn

By Ivelina Puhaleva An army of jars lined and flowered like soldiers will meet at the gates the officials of the National Health Fund at the start of the week.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | November 5, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 734

Winter Surprises

By Petya Sabinova November has come and snow and frost were quick to surprise us all.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | November 3, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1000

Switzerland? No, This is the Paradise of Smilyan!

Mention the village of Smilyan to a Bulgarian, and he will be quick to tell you the story of the gigantic kidney beans grown here. But it is as the only producer of yellow cheese in the country that the village is gaining popularity now.

Novinite Insider » Destinations | | Viewed: 4009

When Silence is No Good

By Ivelina Puhaleva Defending its own nationals abroad is the primary care of each country's Foreign Ministry.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | November 2, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 751

Enlightening the Unenlightened

By Petya Sabinova On the day when Bulgaria's President gathers youngsters from various organizations in a forum dedicated on preserving what's Bulgarian, a colleague came to work fuming because of what she saw on the bus the previous evening.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | November 1, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1000

Energy Hammer-Anvil

By Ivelina Puhaleva With thrills and emotions linked to presidential elections 2006 being over, life has quickly come back to its normal pace - probably too quickly.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 31, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 671

A Chasm Impossible to Close?

By Milena Hristova Second terms always pose a problem.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 30, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 684

Second Vote Thoughts

By Ivelina Puhaleva Bulgarians have elected their next President.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 29, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 592

How Free is Free Speech in Bulgaria?

By Milena Hristova More than 16 years after communism officially ended and amidst the increasing commercialisation of the media, Bulgarian journalists are learning how to come to grips with the manipulations that threaten free speech.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 27, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1105

Robert Hagemann: Corporate Tax Cut is Risky

Robert Hagemann is Chief of the IMF mission in Bulgaria. He was approached by Darik Radio to comment Bulgaria's draft budget for 2007.

Novinite Insider » Interview | October 27, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2541

Bulgaria: Traditions, Talents, Hi-Tech

The woman adroitly pushes the shuttle though the loom and a beautiful flower blooms before the eyes of the curious visitors. Even if you have already been acquainted with the traditional Bulgarian motley carpets, pots and icons they all seem to take on ad

Novinite Insider » Destinations | | Viewed: 2260

The Naughty Kid

By Petya Sabinova Bulgaria seems to be the naughty, and slightly retarded beggar kid knocking on heaven's door.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 26, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1399

Crumpled Rose-Leaves on Bulgaria's Route to EU

By Milena Hristova At first it seemed like the week has been all bad news for EU-aspiring Bulgaria - UK shut the door to its labour market, while Germany called for triggering safeguard clauses.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 960

Through the Dog Flap

By Petya Sabinova Some people use to say that when God closes a door, he opens a window.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1034

Last Rites for Bulgaria's Right-Wing

By Milena Hristova "What is left for right-wing supporters to do? May be vote for Socialist Parvanov!", a colleague of mine asked frustrated three months before the presidential elections.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 23, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1067

Nationalist Vice-President Runner: Ethnic Turks Secured Parvanov's Lead

Pavel Shopov is ultra-nationalist candidate for vice president, running together with his leader, firebrand Volen Siderov. The presidential candidate pair is nominated and supported by nationalist Ataka (Attack) party.

Novinite Insider » Interview | October 23, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1732

Elections 2006: The Good, The Bad and the Droll

By Milena Hristova If I have to repeat a metaphor, widely used in the election night, Bulgarians will have to decide by next Sunday in the hands of whose dog-keeper they would like to leave their pet (fate) - socialist Parvanov or nationalist Siderov.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 23, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 935

The Dark Side

By Petya Sabinova Over the past days some Bulgarians were shocked to find that the head of the commission created to hunt down people who lived beyond their means and laundered money or hid taxes had been appointed at a BGN 7,000 salary.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | October 20, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 922
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