Top 10 for 2013

TOP 10 NEWS

Wall Street Legend Jim Rogers Mulls Investing in Bulgaria

Wall Street legend and highly successful international investor, author and commodities expert, Jim Rogers has said he is considering investing in Bulgaria.

January 21, 2013, Monday

Lack of Continuity Impedes Bulgaria's Judicial Reform – Minister

Justice Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Zinaida Zlatanova has argued that the lack of continuity has prevented Bulgaria from conducting judicial reform.

November 11, 2013, Monday

New Leaks Expose Bulgarian PM in Past 'Criminal Orientation'

The independent site for investigative journalism Bivol.bg published just before midnight Wednesday new documents from the Buddha police file of Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov.

February 7, 2013, Thursday

It's Official: Bulgarian Tennis Star Grigor Dimitrov Dates Sharapova

Tennis princess Maria Sharapova and Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov have finally revealed in public their romantic relationship.

May 9, 2013, Thursday

Mr. Farage, Come to Bulgaria to See You Are Wrong

Dear Mr. Farage, My name is Ralitsa Behar and I am a Bulgarian. I decided to write to you, because I was surprised by your comments on the BBC1's Question Time on January 17, 2013.

January 28, 2013, Monday

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.

November 10, 2013, Sunday

Ashton Witnesses Kiev Clashes, Impressed by Ukrainians' Firmness

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who witnessed a night of scuffles in Kiev as police tried to dislodge protesters, said she has been impressed by the protesters' determination.

December 11, 2013, Wednesday

Bulgarian Socialist MP Accuses GERB Party of Obstructing Election Code Changes

Socialist MP Maya Manolova said Wednesday that the only party interested in obstructing Election Code amendments was center-right party GERB because they had drafted the legislation and were willing to take advantage of it once again.

June 26, 2013, Wednesday

Cruelty behind Bulgaria's Rhythmic Gymnastics Past Glory - Champ

Bulgaria's dominance of rhythmic gymnastics during the communist regime was impressive, but the success came at a sickening price, a book by a former world champion has revealed.

January 23, 2013, Wednesday
TOP 10 COMMENTS

From Civil Guards to Civil Unrest - When the Law is on the Street

When citizens take the law into their own hands, it is a clear sign that the foundations of a democratic system are shaking.

November 22, 2013, Friday

Top 10 Photos for 2013 and the Stories Behind

We present 10 photos that capture key moments of 2013 in Bulgaria.

December 23, 2013, Monday

Bulgarians - Angry, but Faithless

As temperatures drop, it will be harder not to see them – the homeless and the poor.

November 18, 2013, Monday

IMF: Domestic, Global Turbulence With No Great Market Impact on Bulgaria

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Sofia during June 27–July 3, 2013, to discuss economic developments and government policies with the Bulgarian authorities.

July 4, 2013, Thursday

The Middle-Class Revolution

All over the world, argues Francis Fukuyama, today's political turmoil has a common theme: the failure of governments to meet the rising expectations of the newly prosperous and educated.

July 12, 2013, Friday

Human Rights Commissioner: Bulgaria Cannot Close Borders for Refugees

Nils Muiznieks is the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, since April 2012.

November 6, 2013, Wednesday

Why is Prime Minister Erdogan So Aggressive?

By Yusuf Kanli Hurriyet newspaper

June 12, 2013, Wednesday

Can Greece Bail Out Europe?

Those Greeks are driving down the Eurozone.

October 3, 2013, Thursday

Pillboxes Wanted in Bulgaria!

Bulgaria's efforts to guard its borders from invaders have degenerated into nothing short of a vendetta.

November 8, 2013, Friday

Nationalism is Dangerous, Dragons in Love Not

The chaos and division, which run deep in Bulgaria's society, bore a sad, but expected fruit - new nationalist formations.

November 11, 2013, Monday
TOP 10 INTERVIEWS

Journalist Momchil Indzhov on Boevski: Brazil Just Expels Foreign Drug Traffickers

Momchil Indzhov, a journalist from "24 Chassa" (24 Hours) daily, is an expert on Brazil. Commenting the release of former Olympic champion Galabin Boevski, he says expelling foreigners convicted for drug trafficking is part of a recent policy.

October 25, 2013, Friday

Pollster Aslanov: Bulgaria's New Parliament to Complete Term

Interview of Novinite.com and Novinite.bg with Yurij Aslanov, head of Aphis, a Bulgarian polling agency

May 21, 2013, Tuesday

Bulgarian Astronomer Tanyu Bonev: ISON Comet Could Provide Spectacular Display

Bulgaria's Rozhen observatory, the largest in Southeast Europe, survived 2012 despite the drastic budget cuts imposed by the country's centrist-right GERB government.

January 23, 2013, Wednesday

Nidal Algafari: Syrian Community in Bulgaria Want to Join Voluntary Guard Teams

Nidal Algafari is a Bulgarian director of Syrian descent – his father was a Syrian, his mother – Bulgarian.

November 19, 2013, Tuesday

Bulgarian MEP Slavi Binev: Political Battle Turned into Uncontrollable War

Slavi Binev is a Bulgarian politician, businessman and sports competitor.

May 7, 2013, Tuesday

Pollster Mira Radeva: New Elections Only Way Out for Bulgaria

Interview of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) and Novinite.bg with pollster Mira Radeva, head of MBMD agency

August 7, 2013, Wednesday

Bulgarian Banker Tsvetan Vassilev for DW: I Have Never Invested In Newspapers

Interview of Deutsche Welle with Tsvetan Vassilev, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bulgaria's Corporate Commercial Bank, KTB.

October 15, 2013, Tuesday

Mohamed Khalaf: Russia, US, Saudi Arabia Have a Deal over Syria

Interview of Novinite.com and Novinite.bg with Mohamed Khalaf, an Iraqi-born journalist and correspondent in Bulgaria of a Kuwaiti newspaper, on Syria's crisis.

August 30, 2013, Friday

Toshio Sugiura, Embassy of Japan Counselor: 'Smart Grids' will Boost Bulgaria's Energy Efficiency

Interview of Novinite.com with Mr. Toshio Sugiura, Counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria. He discusses the initiative „Smart Community 2020”, which will be presented on November 27 by guest lecturer Fumitoshi Emura from Hitachi.

November 26, 2013, Tuesday

Maxim Behar: Ukraine Should Neither Tease Russia Nor Snub EU

Maxim Behar, leading Bulgarian PR expert and former journalist, was in Kiev as Ukraine's refusal to sign the long-discussed association and free-trade agreements with the EU, triggered massive pro-European protests in the country.

November 27, 2013, Wednesday
TOP 10 JOKES

Higher Salary

A boss to a company's employees:

November 8, 2013, Friday

Oil Manipulations

A sign at a petrol station reads:“If you can find more expensive fuel locally, we will charge you the difference.

May 19, 2013, Sunday

Show Your True Self

A: What stops you from showing your true self? B: The Penal Code.

July 26, 2013, Friday

How many are protesting in Sofia?

Sofia, 7 pm, Council of Ministers headquarters.

July 12, 2013, Friday

Sizzling Bulgaria

Bulgaria saw record-high temperatures on Wednesday.

June 19, 2013, Wednesday

Bulgaria’s Political Scene

A: How would you describe the political situation in Bulgaria?B: When you look to your left – there is nothing right.

June 27, 2013, Thursday

Losing Your Wife at Poker

 

November 29, 2013, Friday

Combating Mafia Octopus

A: Bulgaria's interior minister has said that he has broken the spine of the mafia octopus.

February 4, 2013, Monday

Bulgaria PM’s Dream

“I have a dream,” said Bulgaria's prime minister in front of thousands of protesters in Sofia.

September 10, 2013, Tuesday

Syrian Language

Bulgaria’s Education Minister Aneliya Klisarova: Syrian language is the native language of Syrian children.

September 20, 2013, Friday
TOP 10 QUOTES

Today's Quote

"Refugees are malignant tumors.

October 9, 2013, Wednesday

Today's Quote

"The University as an institution should be above politics and should not conduct politics.

October 28, 2013, Monday

Today's Quote

"The timing of new EU migration from Romania and Bulgaria isn't popular and people have worries about the pressures it may cause - but they're not prejudiced.

December 17, 2013, Tuesday

Today's Quote

"The potential strike by the US against Syria could throw the entire system of international law and order out of balance"

September 12, 2013, Thursday

Today's Quote

“Delyan Peevski represents a very old and well-established image from the collective subconscious: the evil capitalist.

June 30, 2013, Sunday

Today's Quote

"The most important issue in the case against Oktay Enimehmedov is who contracted the murder of Ahmed Dogan.

October 21, 2013, Monday

Today's Quote

"We've lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this Earth.

December 6, 2013, Friday

Today's Quote

"We will do our best to represent Bulgaria with dignity and to be remembered as warriors of our time with free spirits and extraordinary zest and ambition.

February 10, 2013, Sunday

Today's Quote

“We are heading into a very difficult period because the criminal electoral system is still in place.

July 21, 2013, Sunday

Today's Quote

"You know, I get invited to be the best man of many couples and the godfather of many children.

January 8, 2013, Tuesday
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