ARCHIVE - 8 May 2011

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Business

Bulgaria Set to Privatize Diplomatic Real Estate Agency

Bulgaria plans to privatize the ADIS real estate agency that manages the properties of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within the country.

Business | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 12:29

Politics

US Embassy: Bulgarian President Bad for Army - Wikileaks

A recently leaked cable from former US ambassador to Sofia Nancy McEldowney has revealed her poor opinion of Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov's cadre choices for top army commanders.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 16:10

Kristalina Georgieva: Arab World Writes History

Bulgaria's EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva addressed compatriots in Sofia Sunday on the eve of Europe Day, stressing that the EU is going ever stronger and more united.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 19:49

MEP: Europol Report Will Delay Bulgaria Schengen Entry

The recent Europol report pinpointing Bulgaria as an entry points of drugs to Europe will delay the country's entry in the Schengen Area, according to Bulgarian socialist MEP Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 14:51

Commissioner Georgieva to Greet Bulgarians on Europe Day Eve

Bulgarian EU commissioner Kristalina Georgieva will travel to her home country to take part Sunday evening in festivities marking May 9, Europe Day.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 13:05

Italian Border Guard Rescue 500 Castaway Refugees

The Italian border guard rescued 500 refugees from Libya whose boat hit underwater rocks and was on its way to sinking.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 11:41

Croatians Grow in Euroscepticism - Study

Croatians are ever more reluctant to join the European Union, with a recent study showing that 41.8% of them are actually against accession.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 10:41

Bulgarian VP Intends to Withdraw from Politics End of Term

Bulgaria's Vice President Angel Marin gave an overview of his ten years in office in an interview for bTV Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 18:39

Bulgarian PM: It's Normal That I Don't Run for President

Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov stepped up the intrigue on whether he'll run for president in the fall by arguing that his current office might excuse him from doing so.

Politics » Domestic | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 14:28

Bulgarian Socialists Press on Using Europol Report as Political Tool

The opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party has continued arguing that the recently published Europol report on organized crime undermines the Bulgarian government's claims to have succeeded in curbing crime.

Politics » Domestic | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 11:17

Society

Bulgaria's EU Commissioner Goes to School for Europe Day

Bulgarian EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva will discuss volunteer work and European values with school students during Europe Day.

Society | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 19:34

Bulgarian Roads Again Under Heavy Traffic After Holidays

Heavy traffic is registered Sunday evening at the entry routes to major Bulgarian cities in the wake of the three non-working days after St. George's on Friday.

Society | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 18:01

Bulgarian Skinheads Stage Pathetic Anti-Roma Protest

Just 30 persons attented a self-styled protest against "Roma privileges" in front of the Bulgarian Parliament Sunday afternoon, out of some 14,000 who had stated their attendance on Facebook.

Society | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 16:46

Climate Change Brings Fall to Bulgaria

Fall came to Bulgaria Saturday overnight and is expected to stay some days, with temperatures in the low 10s and heavy rainfall.

Society » Environment | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 10:12

Sports

Bulgarian Bodybuilders Grab Balkan Crown

The representatives of Bulgaria won sweeping victories at the Balkan Bodybuilding Champonship in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, winning 8 gold medals.

Sports | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 15:33

Lifestyle

Ex Brigitte Bardot Husband Sachs Commits Suicide

German multi-millionaire photographer and astrologist afficionado Gunter Sachs, former husband of French star Brigitte Bardot, has committed suicide Saturday, at the age of 78.

Lifestyle | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 17:21

Smiles

Is Santa a Bad Influence?

"Who taught you to swear like that?!?!!!!" the outraged mother asks her 6-year-old son.

Smiles | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 22:34

World

Swiss Defense Min: Obama's Words Made Osama Great Warrior-Martyr

Barack Obama's address announcing the death of Osama bin Laden actually elevated the terrorist, according to Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer, who voiced sharp disagreement with the way the US President handled the news.

World | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 13:46

Egypt Army Vows to Defend All Citizens as Religious Violence Erupts

The Egyptian Army stated that it will not let any group of society impose upon others, after inter-religious clashes overnight caused the deaths of 9 persons.

World | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 12:46

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old!

Bulgarian Tanker Blown Up in Black Sea*

From Novinite.

Novinite.com: 10 Years Old! » 10 Years Ago | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 01:37
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