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Bulgaria's Discredited Ex-Agriculture Fund CEO 'Improvised' Marks

Kalina Ilieva, the former Head of Bulgaria's Agriculture Fund has not only forged her Master's degree diploma, but has also made up her marks.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2010, Thursday // 11:33 | Viewed: 3100

Bulgarian MPs Fall in Media Trap

A total of 16 Bulgarian Members of Parliament succumbed to a trick designed by two media in order to expose their greediness and prevalence of personal interests over legislative responsibilities.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2010, Thursday // 09:52 | Viewed: 2315

Diploma-Forging Bulgarian Ex Agriculture Fund CEO Drags Down Father

The head of the Sofia Fire Department, Ivan Iliev, will be resigning amidst the scandal with his daughter Kalina Ilieva, the former head of Bulgaria's State Agriculture Fund who was found to have forged her diploma from a German university.

Politics » Domestic | December 1, 2010, Wednesday // 19:05 | Viewed: 7376

Bulgarian Ex Secret Agent to Run for President

An initiative committee will be created on January 1, 2011, which will put forth the presidential candidature of Bulgarian controversial businessman, ex-secret agent and alleged crime boss, Alexei Petrov, Bulgaria's Sofia Press has announced.

Politics » Domestic | December 1, 2010, Wednesday // 16:27 | Viewed: 3714

Over Half Million Bulgarians 'Want' New Constitution

The demand of the conservative Order, Law and Justice (RZS) party for a referendum on convening a Great General Assembly to pass a new Constitution has been signed by over half million of Bulgarians.

Politics » Domestic | December 1, 2010, Wednesday // 14:41 | Viewed: 1588

Bulgarian PM: Michelle Bonev's Looks Misled Culture Minister

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, is not at all considering the dismissal of Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, over the latter's trip to the Film Festival in Venice in September.

Politics » Domestic | December 1, 2010, Wednesday // 12:23 | Viewed: 3521

Bulgaria May Ban Medals, Orders for Former Secret Agents

Bulgarians, who were collaborators of the State Security, the intelligence and secret police during the communist regime, will be banned from receiving medals and orders.

Politics » Domestic | December 1, 2010, Wednesday // 12:02 | Viewed: 2705

Bulgarian PM 'Offended' by Ex Agriculture Fund CEO

The now dismissed Executive Director of Bulgaria's Agriculture Fund, Kalina Ilieva had excellent references from the EU anti-fraud office OLAF and this was the reason for her being selected for the post.

Politics » Domestic | December 1, 2010, Wednesday // 11:46 | Viewed: 2031

Bulgarian Opposition Demands Culture Minister Ousting over Italian Trip

The opposition Members of the Parliament from the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) are submitting a complaint with the Anti-corruption Committee against Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov.

Politics » Domestic | November 30, 2010, Tuesday // 18:08 | Viewed: 2221

Bulgaria's Ex Agriculture Fund CEO's Diploma Officially Forged

It has been officially announced that Former Executive Director of the Bulgarian Agriculture Fund, Kalina Ilieva, has forged her diploma.

Politics » Domestic | November 30, 2010, Tuesday // 17:31 | Viewed: 2602

Bulgarian Conservative Leader Calls for New Constitution

The Bulgarian conservative "Order, Law and Justice" (RZS) party will call a referendum for the convening of a Great National Assembly to prepare a new Constitution. .

Politics » Domestic | November 30, 2010, Tuesday // 12:34 | Viewed: 1293

Bulgarian President: ABV Won't Fully Compete at Local Elections

The goal of ABV is not to become the newest political party in Bulgaria, but rather to create a network of social activism and leadership, explained Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov.

Politics » Domestic | November 28, 2010, Sunday // 19:18 | Viewed: 1764

Bulgarian PM Fails to Condemn Nationalists' Anti-Serbia Action

Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov refused to comment Saturday's developments in which members of the Ataka nationalist party with leader Volen Siderov protested in front of the embassy of Serbia in Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | November 28, 2010, Sunday // 18:15 | Viewed: 2985

Bulgarian Court to Decide Dogan Case January

The Supreme Administrative Court will start proceedings on the appeal of its acquittal of ethnic Turkish political leader Ahmed Dogan on January 27, 2011.

Politics » Domestic | November 28, 2010, Sunday // 17:27 | Viewed: 1676

Bulgaria's Govt Guards Ex PM, Ethnic Turkish Leader against Threats

Bulgarian ethnic Turkish leader Ahmed Dogan, socialist party leader and former PM Sergey Stanishev and former Interior Minister Rumen Petkov have been guarded by the National Protection Service due to threat signals.

Politics » Domestic | November 26, 2010, Friday // 14:35 | Viewed: 1947

Ex Bulgarian Minister Claims Clean to US Embassy in Sofia

Former Bulgarian Interior Minister, Rumen Petkov, said he was planning to send to US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlick, official documents, stating that no pre-trial proceedings have been started against him.

Politics » Domestic | November 26, 2010, Friday // 11:39 | Viewed: 2330

1 Million Bulgarians Might Face Illegal Property Seizure

As many as 1 200 000 Bulgarians may be affected by the new amendments to the law on seizing illegal assets.

Politics » Domestic | November 24, 2010, Wednesday // 15:34 | Viewed: 2458

Rightist Govt Allies: Bulgaria Not Ready for Schengen

The Bulgarian rightist Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party has expressed its disbelief that the country will join the Schengen Zone soon.

Politics » Domestic | November 22, 2010, Monday // 17:05 | Viewed: 1842

Jurgen Roth: PM Borisov Failure to Spell Doom for Bulgaria, Europe

German top investigative journalist Jurgen Roth has voiced grave fears about the scenario that might unfold in Bulgaria and Europe, should the current center-right government of Boyko Borisov fail.

Politics » Domestic | November 21, 2010, Sunday // 20:27 | Viewed: 3780

Police Boss: Street Crime in Bulgaria Decreasing

Street crime in Bulgaria is decreasing, according to Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, Kalin Georgiev.

Politics » Domestic | November 20, 2010, Saturday // 15:38 | Viewed: 2929

Bulgaria's PM Sick, Absent from Parliamentary Sitting

Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov could not participate in Friday's parliamentary sitting due to health reasons, the Deputy Chair of the Parliament, Anastas Anastasov, has announced.

Politics » Domestic | November 19, 2010, Friday // 11:47 | Viewed: 1956
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