ARCHIVE - 23 May 2011

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Business

Sofia City Hall Plans Major Public Transportation Overhaul

The Sofia City Hall has applied with the Regional Development Program for EU funding for its "Integrated Project for Public Transportation.

Business | May 23, 2011, Monday // 11:36

Bulgaria to Sign on Nabucco Pipeline in Turkey on June 6

Bulgaria's Bulgargaz, a subsidiary of the Bulgarian Energy Holding, will participate in the official signing of an agreement on the Nabucco gas transit pipeline in Turkey on June 6, 2011.

Business » Energy | May 23, 2011, Monday // 15:19

Politics

Pope Benedict XVI, Parliamentary Chair Discuss Importance of Bulgarian Saints

The European dimensions and heritage of medieval scholars St Cyril and St Methodius were the main point of discussion between Pope Benedict XVI and Bulgarian Parliamentary Chair Tsetska Tsatseva, who is heading her country's delegation in the Vatican.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 23, 2011, Monday // 17:07

Turkish PM Condemns Xenophobic Assault on Muslims in Bulgaria

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized harshly the Bulgarian nationalist party Ataka's attack on Muslims during their prayer in Sofia last Friday.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 23, 2011, Monday // 16:19

Bulgarian Ethnic Turks Alarm EU over Nationalist Attack

The ethnic Turkish party, Movement for Rights and Freedom, DPS, is going to inform all European institutions about the actions of the far-right, nationalist Ataka party.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 23, 2011, Monday // 12:12

Bulgarian Helsinki Committee: Assault on Muslims 'Not Mere Hooliganism'

The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee criticized the decision made by the country's Prosecutor's office to press hooliganism charges  against supporters of the far right Ataka (Attack) party, who assaulted Muslims in Sofia during their Friday prayer.

Politics » Domestic | May 23, 2011, Monday // 19:04

Ethnic, Religious Controversy Flares in Bulgaria

Radical Islam does not exist in Bulgaria, Chief Mufti, Mustafa Alish Hadzi, told the Bulgarian National Radio, BNR, Monday.

Politics » Domestic | May 23, 2011, Monday // 14:15

Bulgarian Radio Host Blames Nationalist for Brawl on Air

The fist fight that broke Sunday during the popular political talk show Nedelya 150 of the Bulgarian National Radio, BNR, which is aired live, is a disgrace for Bulgarian politics.

Politics » Domestic | May 23, 2011, Monday // 10:31

Sports

Berbatov Pledges to Stay at Man Utd, Rubs Hands for 20th Title

Dimitar Berbatov, the Bulgarian Manchester star, has declared he will not leave Manchester United for anything during the upcoming transfer window, despite a growing number of reports saying his time at Old Trafford is over.

Sports | May 23, 2011, Monday // 18:17

Bulgaria's Berbatov Wins UK Premier League Golden Boot Title

Bulgarian football star and Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, ended Sunday his best season with the team and with the "golden boot" title.

Sports | May 23, 2011, Monday // 14:39

Crime

Bulgarian Customs Bust Heroin Valued at BGN 4 M

Bulgarian Customs officers, checking the ferry at the Danube port of Vidin, have detained 30.5 kilos of heroin in the gas tank of an automobile.

Crime | May 23, 2011, Monday // 13:16

Bulgarian Prosecutor Hints at Possible Nationalist Party Ban

If enough evidence is collected for provoking ethnic and religious hate, the Prosecutor's Office can press charges and even ban the far-right, nationalist Ataka party.

Crime | May 23, 2011, Monday // 12:43

Bulgaria's Customs Capture 30 kg Heroin on Danube Ferry

Bulgarian customs officers caught a shipment of 30.5 kg of heroin on the Danube river ferry between Bulgaria's Vidin and Romania's Calafat.

Crime | May 23, 2011, Monday // 00:24

Views on BG

Grigor Dimitrov: The New Tennis Heartthrob

by Lauren Lynch

Views on BG | May 23, 2011, Monday // 18:32

Smiles

Bulgarian Tank Unit

"You idiots! Why do you have this cat on top of the tank driving around with you?!" shouts the enraged major at the tank crew in a Bulgarian military base.

Smiles | May 23, 2011, Monday // 21:06

World

Bill Clinton in Montenegro: 'I'm Glad to Be in Macedonia!'

Bill Clinton confused Montenegro with Macedonia, stating he was "thrilled" to be in the latter while actually being in Montenegro.

World | May 23, 2011, Monday // 19:22

Iceland Volcanic Ash Said to Reach UK Tuesday

The plume of ash from Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano will reach the UK Tuesday and may cover Spain and France on Thursday, according to British experts.

World | May 23, 2011, Monday // 17:38

Nearly 100 Dead as Tornadoes Rip Through US Midwest

At least 89 people have been reported dead in Joplin, Missouri, as devastating storms ripped across several  US Midwestern states on Sunday.

World | May 23, 2011, Monday // 15:42

Center-Right Party Defeats Socialists in Spain

Spain's ruling Socialist party was defeated in local and regional elections by the center-right Popular Party (PP).

World | May 23, 2011, Monday // 15:09

US President Sets on Historic European Tour

US President Barack Obama took off Monday from Andrew's air force base in the company of First Lady, Michelle Obama, on their way to the Republic of Ireland.

World | May 23, 2011, Monday // 11:14

Taliban leader Killed in Pakistan - Report

Afghani-native Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has been killed in Pakistan, the Bulgarian news agency Focus informs Monday, citing the Chinese Xinhua.

World | May 23, 2011, Monday // 09:58

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old!

Conflict in Macedonia Causes Concerns*

From Novinite.

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old! » 10 Years Ago | May 23, 2011, Monday // 04:28
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