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Bulgarian Journalist Feels 'Threatened' by Ethnic Turks' Leader

Bulgarian journalist Valeria Veleva has urged Ahmed Dogan, leader of the ethnic Turkish party DPS, to prove the brown-envelope journalism claims he made in an open letter.

Society | March 26, 2010, Friday // 15:04 | Viewed: 1366

Bulgaria Sentenced by Strasbourg Court over Police Brutality

The European Human Rights Court (EHRC) in Strasbourg ruled in favor of 2 Bulgarian citizens in their case against the country's police.

Society | March 25, 2010, Thursday // 18:00 | Viewed: 2388

Head of Sofia Appellate Court Implicated with Octopus Gang

The Head of the Sofia Appellate Court, Veselin Pengezov, is on paid leave over a probe of his alleged ties with the organized crime.

Society | March 25, 2010, Thursday // 15:59 | Viewed: 2399

Bulgaria Ethnic Turks Leader Attacks Leading Journalist in Letter

Ahmed Dogan, leader of Bulgaria's ethnic Turkish party DPS, has released an open letter slamming journalist Valeria Veleva in response to an article she wrote.

Society | March 25, 2010, Thursday // 14:43 | Viewed: 983

Orthodox Bulgaria Celebrates Annunciation

Bulgarian Christians celebrate Thursday one of the most important Christian holidays - Annunciation.

Society | March 25, 2010, Thursday // 13:15 | Viewed: 3037

Civic Organizations to Monitor Bulgaria Capital Pothole Repairs

Civic organizations will be included in the monitoring and control of road repairs in the Bulgarian capital, the Sofia Deputy Mayor for Transport, Lyubomir Hristov, informs.

Society | March 24, 2010, Wednesday // 17:58 | Viewed: 2192

Bulgarian Tractor Trailer Kills 1 on Romanian Highway

A Bulgarian tractor trailer caused a serious traffic accident with 1 fatality on the Romanian highway between Bucharest and Pitesti Wednesday morning.

Society | March 24, 2010, Wednesday // 17:02 | Viewed: 2643

Ambulances in Bulgaria's Capital Arrive Late in 94% of Calls

The emergency ambulances in the Bulgarian capital Sofia have arrived late in 94% of the cases or 14 500 times in 2008, according to a report of the National Audit Office.

Society | March 24, 2010, Wednesday // 15:59 | Viewed: 5865

Bulgaria Justice Minister: Judicial Reform Plan Is Ready

The strategy to reform the judicial system in Bulgaria is ready to be submitted with the Council of Ministers, Justice Minister, Margarita Popova, informs.

Society | March 24, 2010, Wednesday // 13:42 | Viewed: 1872

Bulgaria's Population Shows Slow Stabilization

A total of 7 563 710 people lived in Bulgaria at the end of 2009, according to data of the National Statistical Institute released Wednesday.

Society | March 24, 2010, Wednesday // 12:04 | Viewed: 3119

Bulgaria Culture Minister Promises Support for Musical Theater

Bulgaria Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov has praised the work of artists and staff at the "Stefan Makedonski" National Musical Theater in central Sofia.

Society » Culture | March 23, 2010, Tuesday // 19:52 | Viewed: 1961

Chief Architect of Bulgaria's Plovdiv Loses License over DUI

The drivers license of the Chief Architect of the Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv, Rumen Rusev, has been suspended over DUI.

Society | March 23, 2010, Tuesday // 16:15 | Viewed: 2278

Bulgaria Court Slaps Hefty Fee on Ex Tsar in Restitution Case

Bulgaria's former Tsar, and former Prime Minister, Simeon Saxe-Coburg, and his sister Maria Luisa must pay a BGN 10 650 court fee in order for the magistrates to move their claim forward.

Society | March 23, 2010, Tuesday // 13:57 | Viewed: 2102

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Will Elect New Institute Bosses

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has confirmed that it will soon mount elections for new heads of all its institutes.

Society » Education | March 23, 2010, Tuesday // 13:55 | Viewed: 1664

Bulgarians Refrain from Medical Malpractice Suits

Bulgaria's judicial system is hostile to patients who are seeking the protection of the courts over medical malpractice with fees amounting to 4% of the claim.

Society | March 23, 2010, Tuesday // 12:58 | Viewed: 2375

Bulgaria Govt Plane Brings Sick Policeman from India

Bulgaria's government Falcon airplane has brought from India Filip Filev, an Interior Ministry official, who fell ill while on training.

Society | March 23, 2010, Tuesday // 11:23 | Viewed: 3286

Notorious Bulgaria Brothers to Set up OTOMAN Party on Good Friday

Notorious brothers Ali Yuzeirov and Yuzeir Yuzeirov intend to set up their "OTOMAN" party on April 2, which is Good Friday for Bulgarian Orthodox Christians.

Society | March 22, 2010, Monday // 20:53 | Viewed: 2488

Bulgaria NRA Chief Proposes High School Tax Lessons

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency Executive Director, Krasimir Stefanov, has proposed for 'tax literacy' lessons to be introduced into Bulgarian high schools.

Society » Education | March 22, 2010, Monday // 17:50 | Viewed: 1838

Bulgaria Joins European Severe Weather Alert System

Bulgaria is going to be included in the European system for extreme weather alerts "Meteoalarm," beginning Tuesday, March 23.

Society » Environment | March 22, 2010, Monday // 14:51 | Viewed: 2920

Top Bulgaria Criminal Boss Appears before Supreme Magistrates

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) will examine the cell phone invoices of Angel Hristov and judge Panayot Genkov, Tsoni Tsonev, Head of the VSS Ethics Commission informed Monday.

Society | March 22, 2010, Monday // 14:09 | Viewed: 4146

Bulgaria Drivers Shout No to Potholes

Bulgaria's disgruntled drivers have staged rallies across the country in protest against the country's potholed streets.

Society | March 22, 2010, Monday // 14:04 | Viewed: 3695
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