ARCHIVE - 5 December 2010

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Business

Heirs Eye Shares in Bulgaria's Kamenitza Brewery after Win in Strasbourg

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of three Bulgarian nationals, who brought a case against Bulgaria, claiming to be successors to shareholders of a brewery in Plovdiv, which was nationalized in 1947.

Business | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 15:52

Bulgarian Transport Minister Declares War on Taxi Rip-offs

Sofia will have a new bus line, just on time for the winter holidays, to connect directly the airport with the metro station in the "Mladost" district.

Business | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 14:46

EBRD, UniCredit Bulbank Support Bulgaria's Chelopech Mine

The EBRD and UniCredit Bulbank announced they will support a modernisation programme and energy efficiency improvements at Bulgaria's Chelopech mine, the largest gold deposit in Europe that is still in production.

Business » Finance | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 16:10

Politics

Filipino, Syrian Captains Charged in Bulgaria after Shipwreck

The captains of two ships, who were charged in Bulgaria following a deadly collision in the Black Sea this week, are a Syrian and a Filipino.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 17:04

Bulgarian Interior Minister Heads for US

Bulgaria's Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, left Sunday on a week-long work trip to the US, the Interior Ministry press center informs.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 13:42

Kristalina Georgieva's Bid for Bulgaria President to 'Breach Constitution'

A small opposition party with links to shady figures from Bulgaria's transition has risen against the prospect of Kristalina Georgieva, the EU's humanitarian aid commissioner, running for president of the country.

Politics » Domestic | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 19:39

Germany Set to Arrest Disgraced Bulgarian Official with Fake Diploma - Report

Berlin prosecutors are about to issue a European arrest warrant against the former head of a Bulgarian agency overseeing hundreds of millions of euros in EU farm aid, who got the job using a faked German university diploma, reports say.

Politics » Domestic | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 15:26

Society

Bulgarian Prosecutor Obtains Partial Ohrid Tragedy Docs

The Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office has been able to obtain part of the requested documents from the case of the sinking of Macedonian tour boat Ilinden.

Society | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 11:56

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox Honor Saint Sava

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark Sunday the Day of Saint Sava or Sabbas.

Society | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 09:46

7 Bulgarians Safe and Sound after Rescue from Flooded Cave

The rescue operation to free four adults and three teenagers who have been stranded in the Duhlata cave in western Bulgaria for two days ended successfully late on Sunday.

Society » Environment | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 21:17

Long-Term Traffic Disruption Looms along Sofia-Kulata Road

A section of the E-79 road, the international road running from Bulgaria's Sofia to Kulata and Thessaloniki in Greece, may remain impassable for a whole month following a landslide, caused by the rising of the Struma River.

Society » Environment | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 17:46

Flood Situation in Bulgaria 'Under Control'

The flood situation in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, caused by torrential rains on Saturday, is under control and returning to normal, Mayor Yordanka Fandakova, reports.

Society » Environment | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 13:17

Mass Rescue Effort to Free Cave-Stranded Bulgarian Adults, Teens

The rescue operation to free four adults and three teenagers who have been stranded in the Duhlata cave in western Bulgaria for 24 hours now is continuing, Civil Defense informed Sunday.

Society » Environment | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 10:45

Parts of Bulgaria Still Under Emergency over Torrential Rains

Torrential rains falling in the last twenty four hours in Bulgaria have triggered major problems in several regions, especially in the western and southwestern parts of the country.

Society » Environment | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 10:18

Main Bulgaria-Greece Road Collapses, River Devours Truck, Driver

A truck and its driver have disappeared with no trace into the raging Struma River in Southwestern Bulgaria during efforts to reinforce one of the lanes of the E-79 road leading from Sofia to Greece.

Society » Environment | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 06:58

Flood, Landslide Destroy Lane of Main Bulgaria-Greece Road

One of the two lanes of the E-79 road, the international road running from Bulgaria's Sofia to Kulata and Thessaloniki in Greece, has been destroyed by a landslide caused by the rising of the Struma River.

Society » Environment | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 03:42

Sports

Bulgaria's Berbatov to Drop the Curtain Down at Man United - Agent

Dimitar Berbatov's agent has claimed the popular Bulgarian striker wants to play for Manchester United until the end of his career.

Sports | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 16:30

Mali Striker Apologizes to Bulgaria after Drink-Drive Probe

Malian striker and Levski Sofia player Garra Dembele, who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of drink-driving, has appealed for forgiveness in an open letter to the Bulgarian society, fans and the club.

Sports | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 15:35

Crime

Bulgarian Police Bust Illegal Antique Trade

The Bulgarian police was able to halt illegal antique trade and illegal archeological digs in the area of the ancient city of Nove, the Interior Ministry reports Sunday.

Crime | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 14:11

Views on BG

A Member of the Family of Nations

International help received during Israel's time of need was indeed an example of the spirit of the global community in practice.

Views on BG | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 15:48

Quotes

Today's Quote

"There are certain professions, which distort the psyche.

Quotes | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 19:06

World

Pilot Mistake Deemed Cause of Deadly Crash in Russia

Two people were killed and more than 80 others injured when a passenger plane rolled off the runway after making an emergency landing at a Moscow airport, BBC reports, citing Russian officials.

World | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 12:33

WikiLeaks: Chinese Government Hacked Google

Senior Chinese figures were behind the hacking of Google earlier this year, BBC reports Sunday, citing one the latest US diplomatic cables released by the whistle-blowing site WikiLeaks.

World | December 5, 2010, Sunday // 11:25
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