ARCHIVE - 7 May 2011

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Business

Ryaniar Carries Out First Milano-Plovdiv Flight

As Ryaniar's first flight from Milano to the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv arrived on Saturday, its 140 passengers were welcomed with bread and salt, according to an old Bulgarian tradition.

Business » Tourism | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 17:13

Politics

Greece Denies Planned Exit from Euro Zone

Greek officials have denied a report in Germany's Spiegel Online magazine that the government is considering the possibility of leaving the euro zone and reintroducing its own currency.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 11:06

Bulgaria Ex Commissioner Firm over Presidency Bid - Report

Meglena Kuneva, former EU Commissioner for consumer protection, has already agreed to run for Bulgaria's president in the autumn despite speculations over her eligibility, insiders say.

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 18:29

Bulgaria's Ruling GERB Vows to Win 10 Key Cities in Local Elections

Bulgaria's ruling centrist-right GERB party aims at winning 10 regional centers in the upcoming local elections in the fall.

Politics » Domestic | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 15:25

Society

Bulgarian NGOs Rise Against Anti-Roma Protest

Bulgarian NGOs have expressed their concerns over mass anti-Roma protests in the country organized in the Internet for May 8.

Society | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 16:39

Bulgaria Marks Radio, Television Day

Bulgaria marks the Radio and Television Day on Saturday as a commemoration of May 7, 1895 when Russian Alexander Popov successfully demonstrated his invention.

Society | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 14:52

Spanish Golf Legend Severiano Ballesteros Dies at 54

Golfing legend Severiano Ballesteros died early on Saturday at his home in northern Spain following a long-term brain tumour illness.

Society » Obituaries | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 10:19

Sports

Brighton Says Good-Buy to Bulgaria's Kishishev

Former Bulgarian international and Brighton midfielder Radostin Kishishev has not received an invitation to renew his contract and will leave the League One championship winning squad, the club announced.

Sports | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 11:59

Crime

Bulgarian Jailed in Ireland over ATM-Skimming Equipment

A Bulgarian man has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison in Ireland after attempting to bring ATM skimming equipment into the country through Dublin Airport, local media reported.

Crime | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 13:15

Lifestyle

Michelle Bonev's Mama Says Daughter Is ' Prostitute'

Nadezhda Yaneva, mother of scandalous Bulgarian-born actress Michelle Bonev, has revealed she is outraged by her daughter's behavior.

Lifestyle | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 19:20

Paul McCartney to Tie the Knot for Third Time

Paul McCartney is to marry for the third time, his publicist has announced, confirming earlier reports.

Lifestyle | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 12:33

Quotes

Today's Quote

"When I am in Bulgaria, I am really impressed how often people from the ruling party cut the ribbon at the inauguration of highways.

Quotes | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 18:59

World

Scotland May Leave UK

As the Scottish National Party scored an impressive win in the UK local elections, a referendum on the country's possible independence to the Kingdom is expected to be initiated.

World | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 18:03

Taliban Confirms Bin Laden Dead

The Taliban, one of Osama bin Laden's closest allies, confirmed late Friday that the al Qaeda founder had been killed by US commandos during a raid in Pakistan.

World | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 17:35

Osama Resided in Pakistan for over 7 years - Report

Al Qaeda head Osama bin Laden may have lived in Pakistan for over seven years before being hunted down in a US assassination raid, according to senior Pakistani security officials

World | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 15:54

Up to 25 Dead in Indonesia Plane Crash

Some 25 people are believed to be dead after an Indonesian passenger plane crashed into the sea in the eastern part of the country Saturday.

World | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 14:32

AP Takes Legal Actions to Get Dead Osama Photos

The Associated Press has filed a legal request for the photos of Osama Bin Laden's dead body, citing the Freedom of Information Act.

World | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 13:56

Obama Awards bin Laden Raiders, Vows Victory over Al Qaeda

US President Barack Obama has met and awarded members of the military team responsible for conducting the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, promising a victory over al Qaeda.

World | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 10:03

Letters to the Editor

The King is Dead. Long Live the King!

Boyko Borisov (aka) Batman has just woken up to the fact that his flegling policical party and ego boosting brain-child may not win the up and coming Presidential elections in October, as their own candidates are very weak and the opposition ones are now

Letters to the Editor | May 7, 2011, Saturday // 16:50
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