ARCHIVE - 6 April 2013

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Business

Ex-FinMin Djankov: I Saved Bulgaria from Default 3 Times

Bulgaria faced "bankruptcy" 3 times in the last 3 years, but was rescued by the efforts of former Finance Minister Simeon Djankov, according to the latter's own assessment.

Business » Finance | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 11:58

Bulgaria Awaits 5-7% More Foreign Tourists in 2013

Bulgaria's tourist sector expects a 5 to 7% growth of the number of foreign tourists visiting the country in 2013 compared to 2012, according to reports.

Business » Tourism | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 19:52

Politics

Bulgaria's GERB Disown Disgraced Former Leading MP

Former Bulgarian ruling party GERB "have nothing to do" with their own former MP Emil Dimitrov, who was recently determined to have been in conflict of interest as MP, stated GERB vice-chair Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Politics » Domestic | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 19:10

Bulgaria VP: Wiretapping Scandal Erodes Trust

The wiretapping scandal roaring in Bulgaria will negatively affect trust in institutions, no matter what the truth turns out to be, said Bulgarian Vice-President Margarita Popova.

Politics » Domestic | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 17:32

Bulgaria Back on Track, after '60 Y Socialist Rule' - Ex-FinMin

The economic hardships suffered by Bulgarians are largely due to "60 years of socialist rule", according to former Bulgarian Minister of Finance Simeon Djankov.

Politics » Domestic | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 12:43

Society

Avalanche Swipes 4 Bulgarian Climbers Off Vihren North Wall

Four Bulgarian mountain climbers have been seriously injured, but their lives are out of danger, after a cornice fell onto them while they were climbing the Vihren peak in the Pirin Mountains.

Society | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 10:43

Bulgaria Declares Code Orange over Severe Downpours

Code orange has been declared for 8 regions in western, central and southern Bulgaria over heavy rains expected Sunday.

Society » Environment | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 16:11

Danube Expected to Reach Critically High Level in Bulgaria

The level of the river Danube is high in the Bulgarian section and is expected to increase still in the next few days, announced the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment.

Society » Environment | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 09:59

Crime

Currency Exchange Office Bombed in Bulgaria

A bomb has exploded in front of a currency exchange office in the southern Bulgarian city of Haskovo early Saturday morning.

Crime | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 11:38

World

North Korea to Boost Artillery Production

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered the army to increase the production of artillery guns and shells.

World | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 13:55
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