ARCHIVE - 30 January 2010

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Business

Tensions Mount at Bulgaria-Greece Border over Farmers Blockade

The protesting Greek farmers continued Saturday the blockade at cross border points between Bulgaria and Greece, despite earlier promises they will be lifted during the weekend.

Business | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 19:27

Istanbul to Help Sofia with Road Infrastructure, Traffic Congestion

Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov and the Istanbul Mayor, Kadir Topbas, agreed in principle to sign a collaboration memorandum between Istanbul and Sofia.

Business | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 18:51

Greek Farmers Renew Bulgaria Border Blockade

Over 150 tractor-trailers are waiting in line at the Kulata-Promahon border cross point between Bulgaria and Greece.

Business | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 12:52

Bulgaria, Turkey Ready to Become Nabucco Engines

Bulgaria and Turkey will turn into the moving engines of the "Nabucco" project, Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, says.

Business » Energy | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 19:08

Politics

Ecumenical Patriarch Asks Bulgarian Support for Turkey EU Entry

Ecumenical Patriarch Vartolomei had asked Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, to support Turkey's accession to the European Union.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 18:20

Bulgaria PM Presents Istanbul with Copy of Thracian Treasure

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, gave to the Mayor of Istanbul, Kadir Topba?, as gift a copy of the Gold Thracian Treasure.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 14:49

Bulgaria Socialists Boast Increased Support

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) managed to increase their support among the Bulgarian population, according to BSP Secretary, Anton Kutev.

Politics » Domestic | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 20:08

Bulgaria PM Backs off from Latest Cabinet Reshuffle Plan

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, stated Saturday he currently did not see any need to appoint another Deputy PM.

Politics » Domestic | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 17:05

Bulgaria PM Hires Communist Security Agent as Economic Advisor

Kolio Paramov is the new economic advisor of Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Domestic | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 11:43

Society

Bulgaria Mountain Top Lift Running again to Rescue Skiers

The ski lift on the Mechi Chal mountain top in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountain is running again, Darik radio informs.

Society | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 17:35

Power Outage Strands Scores on Bulgaria Mountain Peak

Scores of skiers and tourists have been stranded for hours Saturday on the Mechi Chal mountain top in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountain.

Society | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 16:43

Methane Gas Station Blast Kills 1 in Bulgaria's Targovishte

A 20-year-old man died Saturday after an explosion of an automobile methane installation.

Society | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 15:26

Bulgaria Bows to Stefan Stambolov - Founder of Modern State

Bulgaria marks over the weekend the 156 anniversary since the birth of one of the country's most important political figures, Stefan Stambolov.

Society | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 14:10

New Avalanche Injures 1 in Bulgaria Bansko Resort

A new avalanche happened Saturday morning in Bulgaria's most popular winter resort Bansko.

Society | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 11:01

Crime

Dominican Authorities Bust 2 Bulgarians with Ton of Cocaine

The National Agency for Drugs Control (DNCD) of the Dominican Republic announced Friday that they have seized over a ton of liquid cocaine from two Bulgarian nationals.

Crime | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 10:13

Quotes

Today's Quote

"The dialogue between Bulgaria and Turkey for solving issues from the agenda of the two states in being conducted in a spirit of good neighborliness and respect for the arguments of the two sides.

Quotes | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 11:46

World

Togo Football Team Kicked out of 2 Africa Cup Tournaments

Togo's national football team has been penalized to not take part in the next two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

World | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 16:06

Taiwan Weapons Deal Strains US China Relations

The Chinese officials announced Saturday they will suspend military exchanges with the US over the proposed weapons sale to Taiwan, BBC reports.

World | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 12:14

UNESCO's Bokova Calls for Ban on Pillage of Haiti Cultural Treasure

UNESCO is launching a campaign to protect Haiti's moveable heritage, per the initiative of its Director General, Irina Bokova.

World | January 30, 2010, Saturday // 09:55
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