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Politics

Wikileaks: Borisov Cabinet Formation Genius, Opposition Anemic

A recently leaked diplomatic cable from the US embassy in Sofia has offered a balanced commentary of Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov's cabinet 6 months into its formation.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 18:42

Parliament Chair: Bulgarians Cherish Special Love for Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II was much loved in Orthodox Bulgaria for his learning, kindness and openness to all believers, stated Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Tsetska Tsacheva.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 18:11

'Raging' Bulgarian Socialists Chant 'Djankov, GERB Go Home!"

Around 7,000 supporters of the Bulgarian Socialist Party gathered on a rainy May Day in Sofia for their traditional rally, this year in protest of Bulgaria's center-right GERB cabinet.

Politics » Domestic | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 14:27

Bulgarian Socialist Leader Begets First Child on Labor Day

Leader of the Socialist Party and Bulgarian ex-PM Sergey Stanishev became a father Sunday, when in the small hours his daughter was born.

Politics » Domestic | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 12:50

Bulgarian Socialists Launch 'Day of Rage' from Plovdiv

Supporters of the Bulgarian Socialist Party have started their nationwide string of protests on occasion of the International Labor Day in Plovdiv.

Politics » Domestic | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 11:20

Society

Bulgaria Recreates Start of Historic April Uprising

The eruption of the 1876 April Uprising was given its traditional re-creation as part of official festivities in Koprivshtitsa, one of the uprising's centers.

Society | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 19:57

Russian Bikers Honor Bulgarian History

A group of bikers from the Russian Night Wolves club laid wreaths Sunday the Shipka Memorial of the 1877-8 Russo-Turkish War that resulted in Bulgaria's liberation from the Ottoman Empire.

Society | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 19:12

Bulgarian Catholics Celebrate John Paul II Beatification

Catholics across Bulgaria have gathered Sunday to celebrate the beatification of Pope John Paul II, which was carried out in Rome.

Society | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 17:14

Bulgaria Continues Commemoration of Historic April Uprising

The town of Panagyurishte in central Bulgaria will be the focal point Sunday of commemorations of the 135th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising for the liberation of Bulgaria.

Society | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 10:15

Bulgarians Celebrate International Labor Day

Bulgarians are celebrating Sunday May 1, the international Labor Day marking the struggle for dignified work and the feeling of solidarity amongst laborers.

Society | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 09:57

Prominent Bulgarian Athlete, Playboy Ivan Slavkov Dies at 70

Bulgarian athlete and highlife figure Ivan Slavkov, aka Bateto, who has gained colorful notoriety over the past decades, passed away in Sofia Sunday aged 70.

Society » Obituaries | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 15:15

Crime

Bulgarian Police Shoot Down Car Thief

A suspected car stealer has been shot dead by Bulgarian police in a shootout overnight around Pazardzhik.

Crime | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 15:57

Bulgarian Yacht Detained in France over Cocaine Shipping

A Bulgarian yacht has been detained along the French coast, upon which a shipment of 300 kg of cocaine was discovered onboard.

Crime | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 13:37

World

Italian Embassy in Tripoli Ablaze - Witnesses

A fire is seen in the Italian embassy in Tripoli, hours after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi vowed to retaliate to Italy for the killing of his youngest son Saif al-Arab.

World | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 17:31

Missiles Fall in Tunisia, as Libya Situation Intensifies

Libyan missiles have fallen on Tunisian territory near the town of Dehibat Sunday afternoon, as fighting within Libya has intensified.

World | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 16:54

Italy Tightens up Security after NATO Kills Gaddafi Son

Italian authorities have announced that they have upped security measures, after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi declared war when his youngest son was killed in a NATO bombing.

World | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 16:37

May 1 Rally in Warsaw Cancelled to Honor John Paul II Beatification

The traditional Labor Day rally on May 1 in Warsaw was called off Sunday in order to honor the beatification of Pope John Paul II on that same day.

World | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 16:18

Gaddafi Son Killed by NATO, Libya Declares War on Italy

A NATO bombing Saturday overnight killed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's youngest son Saif al-Arab, as well as others close to him.

World | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 12:08

Bulgarian Parliament Speaker in Rome for John Paul II Beatification

Pope John Paul II has been beatified Sunday by successor Benedict XVI at a solemn mass in front of many hundred thousand pilgrims gathered on the St. Peter Square in the Vatican.

World | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 10:53

Gaddafi's Son Killed in NATO Air Strike, Libyan Dictator Survives

Libyan dictator's Muammar Gaddafi's youngest son and three grandchildren aged below 12 were killed in a NATO air strike, and the dictator himself barely survived.

World | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 09:26

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old!

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From Novinite.

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old! » 10 Years Ago | May 1, 2011, Sunday // 02:50
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