ARCHIVE - 16 January 2010

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Politics

Bulgarian Crew of Hijacked Ships Remain in 'Good Health'

The UK Zodiac company, which operates "The Asian Glory" and the chemical tanker "St James Park", which were hijacked by Somali pirates, has confirmed that the Bulgarian crew on board both ships are in good health.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 18:08

Spaska Mitrova Supporters Rally at Macedonia Embassy in Sofia

Around 70 people gathered outside the Macedonian Embassy in Sofia Saturday in support of Spaska Mitrova, the Bulgarian mother who sparked a diplomatic scandal in 2009.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 14:16

UK Liberal MEP: Bulgaria's Jeleva Should Withdraw EU Bid

UK Liberal MEP, Andrew Duff, has stated that it is not possible for a majority of the European Parliament to approve the new EU Commission if Bulgaria's EU Commissioner-Designate Rumiana Jeleva is part of it.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 17:28

EPP Chair Slams Political, Media Attack on Bulgaria's Jeleva

The European People's Party Chair, Joseph Daul, has called on the "authors of the political and media campaign" against Bulgaria's EU Commissioner-Designate Rumiana Jeleva to apologize.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 16:37

Bulgaria Socialist Party Tells PM Borisov to Sack Minister Jeleva

Bulgarian Socialist Party International Secretary, Denitza Zlateva, has called on Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov to sack EU Comissioner-Designate Rumiana Jeleva as Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 15:10

Bulgaria Parliament Speaker: Jeleva Will Be EU Commissioner

Bulgaria Parliament Speaker, Tsetska Tsacheva, has stated that she has "never doubted" that Rumiana Jeleva will be the new Bulgarian EU Commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 12:51

Bulgaria EU Hearing Argument Halts Vienna VIP Charity Event

The argument between Bulgaria's European Commissioner-Designate Rumiana Jeleva and liberal MEP Antoniya Parvanova at Jeleva's hearing earlier this week has led to a charity ball being cancelled in Vienna late Friday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 11:20

Russia Ratifies European Human Rights Court Reforms

Russia's lower house of parliament has backed a long-delayed reform to the European Court of Human Rights.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 10:39

Society

Greek Farmers Set to Block Bulgaria Border for 10 Days

Protesting Greek farmers are set to block the Bulgarian border for 10 days from Monday, it became clear after a meeting between local government officials from Greece and Bulgaria.

Society | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 14:48

Health Minister Urges Bulgarians to Attend Yearly Check-Ups

Bulgaria Health Minister, Bozhidar Nanev, has confirmed that everyone who travels abroad must carry their European Health Insurance Card and called for changes in the law to stop people leaving the country if they do not.

Society | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 12:30

Bulgaria Red Cross Calls for Haiti Quake Donations

The Chair of the Bulgarian Red Cross, Hristo Grigorov, has called on Bulgarians to help raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Society | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 12:01

Crime

Bulgaria Kidnap Gang Grabbed BGN 15 M in Ransom Money

Deputy Sofia City Prosecutor, Roman Vasilev, has informed that the high-profile kidnapping gang that was arrested in December made BGN 15 M in ransom money from a total of 13 kidnappings.

Crime | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 16:06

Bulgaria Journalist Murdered for Providing Witness to Mafia Trial

Deputy Sofia City Prosecutor, Roman Vasilev, has reported that controversial journalist Bobi Tsankov was murdered to stop him for providing a witness to the trial on January 13 of the alleged top criminal bosses - the Marguin brothers.

Crime | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 13:27

Views on BG

FT: Bulgaria Nominee Jeleva Worst Performer at EU Hearings

Rumiana Jeleva has been rated as the worst performer of the 20 EU Commissioner-Designate hearings that have been held so far in Brussels, the Financial Times stated.

Views on BG | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 10:30

Barroso Backs Bulgarian Commission Candidate

EUROPEAN COMMISSION president Jos? Manuel Barroso has backed the nomination to his incoming executive of Bulgaria’s foreign minister, Rumiana Jeleva

Views on BG | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 10:16

World

UN Launches Haiti Quake Aid Appeal, 200 000 Feared Dead

The UN has launched an appeal for USD 562 M to help victims of Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Haiti.

World | January 16, 2010, Saturday // 11:43
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