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Bulgaria Broke Arms Embargo during Yugoslavia Wars - Report [Dec 02, 2011] Bulgaria was one of the countries breaking the UN arms embargo during the wars in the former Yugoslavia, according to the investigation of Slovenian journalists presented in Ljubljana. "Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria participated actively in the violation of the arms embargo on Yugoslavia making millions of dollars," the three-year investigation has concluded, as cited by BGNES. According to the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Macedonia to Finally Have Railroad Connection [Dec 02, 2011] Macedonia will launch the construction of a railroad track leading to the country's border with Bulgaria in 2013, Macedonian Transport Minister Mile Janakieski has announced. The reconstruction of the railroad track will be launched at the beginning of 2013, the Bulgarian BGNES informs. "All research has been carried out...... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Environment Minister Proposes Tax Relief for Eco Cars [Jan 15, 2011] Bulgaria's Eco Minister, Nona Karadzova. Photo by BGNES In Karadzhova's words, almost all municipalities in Bulgaria are developing programs to reduce pollution, but there is a delay because the plans for these programs were scheduled to be presented in Brussels at the beginning of 2009. [via YahooNews] More >>

PM: Bulgaria's External Borders Are Safer than Greece's [Jan 08, 2011] Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's external borders are much safer than the Greek ones, stated PM Boyko Borisov regarding his country's preparedness to enter the Schengen Zone. [via YahooNews] More >>

The Bulgaria 2010 Review: Finance [Jan 07, 2011] Bulgaria's Finance Minister Simeon Djankov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's center-right government revived its plans to apply to join the bloc's exchange-rate mechanism, the so-called Eurozone waiting room, after it was forced to drop the euro bid in April this year over a larger than expected 2009 deficit. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Launches Smoking Ban Checks [Jan 03, 2011] Owners of coffee shops and restaurants with less than 50 square meters have the right to decide whether smoking would be allowed. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Brazil See IT Cooperation Opportunities [Jan 01, 2011] Bulgaria's Transport Minister Alexander Tsvetkov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's Transport and IT Minister Alexander Tsvetkov has met with his Brazilian counterpart Paulo Sergio Passos on Saturday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Rural Areas to Benefit with BGN 136 M [Dec 29, 2010] Bulgaria's rural areas are to be modernized. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's special Agriculture Fund has affirmed 311 EU Rural Development projects , which will cost a total of BGN 136.6 M. [via YahooNews] More >>

Barroso Devastatingly Critical of Bulgaria's Failure to Absorb EU Funds [Dec 23, 2010] EC President Barroso has stressed Bulgaria's total failture to absorb EU money for crucial infrastructure projects. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Valeri Bojinov Might Leave Parma [Dec 21, 2010] According to reports, Bulgarian striker Valeri Bojinov might leave the Italian Parma. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Labor Minister: Rise of Employment to Continue [Dec 20, 2010] Bulgaria's Labor Minister, Totyu Mladenov. Photo by BGNES In an interview for the Bulgarian News Agency on Monday, the minister said that his expectation for next year is for employment to increase by 0,6-0,7%, which is equal to 22,000 people, and for incomes to increase. [via YahooNews] More >>

Interior Minister: Ex Agents Should Not Represent Bulgaria [Dec 17, 2010] Bulgaria's Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov has expressed his opinion that people who have collaborated with the former State Security should not represent the country abroad and be involved in foreign policy. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria?s Economy Minister to Check Dangerous Items in Sofia [Dec 13, 2010] Bulgaria's Economy Minister, Traicho Traikov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria?s Economy Minister Traicho Traikov is set to make a check on dangerous items in stores in Sofia on Monday, the Economy Ministry has announced. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Enjoys Record-High Temperatures, Europe Freezes [Dec 03, 2010] The golden dome of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral is seen backdropped with a rainbow during rain over Sofia, Bulgaria. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Among Top Countries in Internet Piracy [Nov 30, 2010] In 2009, 67% of the software used in Bulgaria was illegal. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria is among the countries with the highest level of Internet piracy in Central and Eastern Europe, it was announced at the BAIT Week 2.10 forum, organized in Sofia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria?s Bojinov Scores Only Goal for Parma [Nov 12, 2010] Bulgaria's Valeri Bojinov scored the only goal for Parma and managed to save the job of the coach Pasquale Marino. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Defense Minister Pays Surprise Visit to Afghanistan [Nov 10, 2010] At present, the Bulgarian contingents in Afghanistan, numbering 600 troops, are based in three locations ? Kabul, Kandahar and Herat. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Cease Mass Roma Migration [Nov 10, 2010] Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria is to take measures concerning the mass migration of its Roma minority citizens to other EU countries, Internal Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov declared . [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Seduce Tourists on London World Travel Market [Nov 08, 2010] Bulgaria's pavilion at World Travel Market. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria is among the nations presented at the World Travel Market expo which takes place in London, UK November 8 - 11. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria PM Urges Serbia, Croatia to Respond about Belene NPP by Week End [Nov 08, 2010] Bulgarian PM Borisov has invited Serbia and Croatia to have stakes in Belene. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>