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US Ambassador Inspects Bulgaria's NPP after Radiation Incident

US Ambassador to Bulgaria James Warlick has visited the only Bulgarian nuclear power plant Kozloduy a day after a minor radiation incident was reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 28, 2011, Thursday // 16:28 | Viewed: 2723

Expert Warns Russian Influence Affects Bulgaria's 'Strategic Orientation'

Unlike other Eastern European states, Bulgaria is still subject to strong Russian influence, according to Boyko Noev, former Defense Minister and ex Bulgarian Ambassador to NATO.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 28, 2011, Thursday // 15:48 | Viewed: 3243

Bulgarian Parliamentary Chair to Attend John Paul II Beatification

Parliamentary chair Tsetska Tsacheva will be Bulgaria's official representative at the beatification ceremony of Pope John-Paul II.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 28, 2011, Thursday // 14:11 | Viewed: 1930

Bulgarian PM in Croatia: We Are Much Better Than You!

Bulgaria is much better-off than Croatia, according to its Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, who is on a visit to the Western Balkan country.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 27, 2011, Wednesday // 16:08 | Viewed: 3991

Bulgarians Warned against Traveling to Syria

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry has warned the country's citizens not to travel to Syria unless there is an emergency.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 26, 2011, Tuesday // 16:52 | Viewed: 2143

Ex-Bulgarian Tsar Invited to Prince William's Wedding

Bulgaria's former Tsar and Prime Minister, Simeon Saxe-Coburg, has been invited to the British Royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, which is to take place on April 29, it was revealed Saturday.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 23, 2011, Saturday // 15:50 | Viewed: 3697

US Ambassador Banned from Bulgarian High School Event - Report

The US Ambassador to Sofia, James Warlick, had not been allowed to participate in a high school event in the Bulgarian town of Asenovgrad, according to the Bulgarian daily Tryd (Labor).

Politics » Diplomacy | April 23, 2011, Saturday // 12:22 | Viewed: 3284

CIA 'Framed' Bulgaria for Pope John Paul II Assassination Attempt - Report

Bulgaria had nothing to do with the attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II in 1981 by Turk Mehmet Ali Agca, according to a new book.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 21, 2011, Thursday // 18:22 | Viewed: 12280

Bulgaria, Macedonia Honor Common Revolutionary Hero

Bulgarian and Macedonian officials commemorated Yane Sandanski, a revolutionary of importance for both countries, on the occasion of the 96-th anniversary of his death.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 21, 2011, Thursday // 16:20 | Viewed: 4013

Bulgaria's Japanese Embassy Returns to Tokyo

Bulgaria's Japanese Embassy returned to Tokyo on Thursday, after having been temporarily evacuated on March 22.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 21, 2011, Thursday // 15:43 | Viewed: 2645

OSCE: Bulgaria's Media Freedom Threatened

Amendments to Bulgaria's Penal Code can threaten media freedom, the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE) Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, said Thursday.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 21, 2011, Thursday // 13:57 | Viewed: 2363

Parvanov Relies on Russia to Send 3rd Bulgarian Cosmonaut in Space

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov has welcomed a delegation of Bulgarian and Russian cosmonauts stressing the possibilities for bilateral space cooperation.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 18:51 | Viewed: 3704

Translation Blunder Tangles Bulgarian President in Scandal with US Ambassador

A translation blunder has led Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov to slam US Ambassador in Sofia James Warlick in a Facebook post comparing him to a notorious envoy of the Russian Emperor in Sofia in the late 19th century.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 16:26 | Viewed: 4453

Bulgaria to Provide Japan with BGN 216 000 in Humanitarian Aid

Bulgaria will give Japan BGN 216 000 in humanitarian aid after the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that hit the Asian country last month.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 15:46 | Viewed: 2410

Bulgarian Officers to Police Resorts in Northern Greece

Bulgarian police officers will be patrolling resorts on the Halkidiki Peninsula in Northern Greece, according to the latest arrangement between the two country's Interior Ministries.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 15:24 | Viewed: 2730

Bulgaria Officially Pardons 77% of Zambia's Debt

Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, and his Zambian counterpart, Situmbeko Mosokotwane, signed an agreement waiving USD 6.3 M or 77% of Zambian debt, which has not been serviced in the past 20 years.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 13:17 | Viewed: 2015

Bulgaria to Restore Cold War Fence with Turkey over FMD

Bulgaria will restore the fence on its Turkish border, which existed in the Cold War period, to prevent animals with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from entering it, the Bulgarian Council of Ministers has decided.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 12:54 | Viewed: 16716

Bulgaria to Rescue Sudanese Refugees from Tunisia

The Bulgarian government will carry out an evacuation of Sudanese refugees from the Tunisian-Libyan border, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry has announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 12:05 | Viewed: 2383

Ambassador Autie: France's G-20 Chairmanship Set on Global Currency Reform

The French Chairmanship of the G-20 is focused on reforming the global currency system, including by making it more flexible, France's Ambassador to Bulgaria Philippe Autie said in Sofia Tuesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 19, 2011, Tuesday // 14:11 | Viewed: 1961

US Envoy to Bulgaria: American Judiciary Not Perfect

The US judicial system is not perfect either, said American ambassador to Sofia James Warlick, commenting his earlier criticisms of the Bulgarian judiciary.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 16, 2011, Saturday // 12:03 | Viewed: 2300

Bulgaria's Varna Offers to Host 150 Japanese Children over Earthquake

The Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna is ready to accommodate 150 Japanese children and offer them recreation, tourist attraction tours, health care and protection, Kiril Yordanov, Mayor of the city, said.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 15, 2011, Friday // 16:22 | Viewed: 2518
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