ARCHIVE - 17 January 2010

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Business

Bulgaria Tobacco Growers to Receive BGN 116 M EU Subsidy

The European Commission has authorized the payment of BGN 116 M to Bulgaria's tobacco producers for the 2009 crop.

Business | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 19:24

EBRD Announces Loan to Support Bulgaria Wind Farm Project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a loan of EUR 60 M to support the development of renewable energy in Bulgaria.

Business » Energy | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 11:18

Politics

Bulgaria Rightist Leader: Jeleva Affair Will Teach PM about Socialists

The troubled EC Commissioner bid of Bulgaria's Rumiana Jeleva is going to teach GERB and PM Boyko Borisov about how the Socialists act, according to rightist leader Ivan Kostov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 19:21

Liberal MEP: Bulgaria Needs to 'Wash Its Face'

Liberal MEP Antoniya Parvanova has stated that it would be a classic example of political game-playing, should Rumiana Jeleva be chosen as an EU Commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 17:14

Barroso Letter Ensures Commissioner Drama Will Continue

Following a week of drama in the European Parliament, when Bulgaria’s Commissioner-Designate found herself at the center of a storm regarding both her apparent professional competence and personal conflict of interests, the saga is set to continue on Mond

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 11:45

Conservative Leader Wants New Bulgarian Constitution

Yane Yanev, leader of the Bulgarian conservative "Order, Law and Justice" party (RZS) has stated that they want to convene the Great National Assembly* for the elaboration of a new Bulgarian constitution.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 16:36

Bulgaria Socialist Leader Slams Government 'Gross Incompetence'

Bulgarian socialist leader Sergey Stanishev has launched another attack on the competence of Rumiana Jeleva and the government.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 15:51

Interior Minister: Bulgaria Ready to Enter Schengen March 2011

Bulgaria will be ready to enter the Schengen Area by March 2011, according to the Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 14:47

Society

Sofia Traffic Poised for Extended Disruption near Lion's Bridge

A comprehensive reorganization of traffic movements around the Lion's Bridge is to take effect from 8 pm on Monday, January 18.

Society | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 19:00

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates Antonovden

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church On Sunday honors the memory of the Venerable Anthony the Great, on the holiday called Antonovden.

Society | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 12:31

Sports

Bulgarian Club CSKA Sofia Appoint Romanian Coach

Bulgarian football team CSKA Sofia have appointed a new head coach - Romanian Ioan Andone.

Sports | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 17:55

Crime

Sofia Court Releases Alleged Bulgarian Top Mafia Boss

The Sofia City Court decided Sunday to release on bail alleged Bulgarian crime boss Krasimir Marinov, aka "The Big Marguin".

Crime | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 18:06

Would-be Papal Assassin Agca May Be Conscripted on Jail Release

Mehmet Ali Agca, the Turkish national who tried to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981, may have to carry out his military service after his release from prison Monday.

Crime | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 14:01

Views on BG

Daily Mail: Melrose in Line for Big Boost as Fields Begin Gas Production

Many companies are worried about 2010. They are nervous about the direction of the economy and the impact of higher taxes and unemployment on consumer and business confidence

Views on BG | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 12:05

World

Yanukovich to Face Tymoshenko in Ukraine Presidential Elections Runoff

Viktor Yanukovich and acting Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko will be facing each other in the runoff of the Ukrainian Presidential Elections after the first round on Sunday.

World | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 21:01

Pro-Russian Viktor Yanukovich Leads in Ukraine Elections - Exit Poll

Viktor Yanukovich, generally known as a pro-Russian candidate, is in the lead in Ukraine's Presidential Elections taking place Sunday, according to an exit poll carried out by the Russian news agency Interfax.

World | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 18:37

Istanbul Begins Celebrations as European Capital of Culture 2010

Istanbul marked the official start of its year as one of the European Capitals of Culture 2010 with a spectacular celebration relayed throughout the city.

World | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 13:10

Ukraine Presidential Elections Lack Color

Ukrainians are voting Sunday in presidential elections, the first since 2004, when the so-called Orange Revolution occurred.

World | January 17, 2010, Sunday // 10:52
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