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Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor Optimistic on Capturing of Vanished Mobsters [May 10, 2012] Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor Boris Velchev has expressed his certainty that the notorious mobster pair known as the "Galevi brothers" will be found and apprehended. Angel Hristov and Plamen Galev aka the "Galevi brothers" disappeared after the Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassation finally confirmed their organized crime sentences last week, and the two were supposed to be sent to jail for 5 and 4 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Through to Semifinal in Olympic Volleyball Qualifier [May 10, 2012] Bulgaria's male national volleyball team defeated Serbia in straight sets on Wednesday, booking its spot in the semifinals of the European Olympic qualifier in Sofia. The Bulgarian team delighted a massive crowd by beating traditional rival Serbia 3:0 3:0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-23) in the capital's Arena Armeets sports hall. On Tuesday, the home boys downed Slovenia, also in straight sets. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Sign Consultancy Contracts Worth EUR 7 M with World Bank [May 09, 2012] Bulgaria will pay slightly above EUR 7 M to the World Bank (WB) for consultancy services on the preparation of several strategic documents in three sectors. The sum of EUR 7 M will be provided from the money earmarked for technical assistance under a number of operational programs. The step was approved by the government on Wednesday. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Exports to EU Down by 8.1% in Jan-Feb 2012 [May 09, 2012] In the first two months of 2012, Bulgaria's exports to the EU exceeded BGN 3.3 B, decreasing by 8.1% from the same period in 2011. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Professional Boxer, Reservist Pulev Gets Defense Ministry Award [May 09, 2012] Bulgaria's professional boxer Kubrat Pulev, aka "The Cobra", who is a reserve sergeant from the Bulgarian Army, has been awarded by Bulgarian Defense Minister Anyu Angelov for landing the EBU European heavyweight title. Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev won on Saturday the EBU European heavyweight title as he battered and stopped Alexander "Sascha" Dimitrenko of Germany (a Ukrainian native) in a face ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Ex-EU Commissioner Finds New Party on Europe Day [May 09, 2012] Former European Commissioner and former Bulgarian Presidential runner Meglena Kuneva announced officially the transformation of her civic movement to a political party on Europe Day, May 9. "Bulgaria for Citizens" will provide solutions for Bulgarians, so that they may have an alternative other than Terminal 2," said Meglena Kuneva at the event in the Danube town of Ruse, referring to the large ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Should Prioritize Investing in Job Creation - Commissioner Georgieva [May 09, 2012] Bulgaria is among the EU countries that can afford to spend a little bit more in the conditions of the crisis, according to EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva Georgieva arrived in Sofia to attend will festivities marking May 9, Europe Day. "Our country has a very low external debt amounting to 16% of the GDP, which is why I believe that if we have a reserve we should inject it in employment ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Faces Powerful Serbia after Downing Slovenia [May 09, 2012] Bulgaria's volleyball team will clash against European champions Serbia on Wednesday, a day after making a successful start of its campaign at the 2012 Olympic Games - European Qualification for men in Sofia with a victory over Slovenia. Bulgaria defeated Slovenia 3:0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-22), enthusiastically supported by the hundreds of fans in the Arena Armeec hall in Sofia. Bulgarian star Matey ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria?s Commissioner in Sofia: Is EU Project Exhausted? [May 09, 2012] Bulgarian EU commissioner Kristalina Georgieva is in her home country to take part Wednesday in festivities marking May 9, Europe Day. Together with President Rosen Pleveneliev, Georgieva will take part in the opening of a public debate "Bulgaria - Five Years in the EU. Let's Transfer European Ideas to the University.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Salutes Europe Day, Marks 5 Years in EU [May 09, 2012] Just as the rest of Europe, Bulgaria will mark on Wednesday, May 9th, the Day of Europe, and 67 years since the end of World War II. Celebrations will take place in the capital Sofia and numerous cities and towns all across Bulgaria, focused on the fifth anniversary since the country's accession to the European Union. On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Invites Israeli Companies to Invest in Infrastructure [May 08, 2012] Bulgaria's Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski has invited companies from Israel to take part in tenders for the construction of transport infrastructure in the country. Moskovski has also invited Israeli firms to participate in tenders for the concession of Bulgarian ports and airports. On Tuesday, Moskovski met with his Israely counterpart Yisrael Katz in Israel.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Industrial Production in Bulgaria Stalls in March [May 08, 2012] Bulgaria's industrial production has grown with a marginal 1% in March 2012 with respect to February, but dropped 3.2% with respect to March 2011. According to data by Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute, the stall is due largely to the energy sector which in March dropped by 9.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Villages Continue to Die Off [May 08, 2012] The number of Bulgarian villages with no inhabitants has grown by 2 during the last 10 months of 2011, strengthening the picture of a pervasive depopulation of Bulgaria's rural areas. According to Bulgaria's latest census, completed February 2011, there were 181 villages with no inhabitants, but according to current official statistics, by end of December 2011 that number grew to 183. A curious ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Ambassadors Laud Bulgaria's New Illegal Assets Bill [May 07, 2012] Six ambassadors to Bulgaria lauded Monday the newly passed illegal assets confiscation bill, cautioning that the next step was to ensure its smooth implementation by an independent and strong commission. The diplomats shared their views on the new law during Monday's morning broadcast of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT). The ambassadors vowed to follow closely the formation of the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Full Smoking Ban to Fuel Smuggling - Analyst [May 07, 2012] Bulgaria's organized crime will see their old favorite - illegal cigarette sales - boom after smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces as of June 1, an expert has warned. The smoking ban will come into force in Bulgaria as of June 1 2012 and will be applied also in cafes, bars and restaurants, regardless of size. "The ban on smoking in all enclosed public places will lead to an even ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's 2011 FDI to Reach EUR 1.6 B - Agency Chief [May 07, 2012] Bulgaria's final foreign direct investment for 2011 will probably amount to EUR 1.6 B, according to Borislav Stefanov, head of the InvestBulgaria Agency. "Foreign direct investment for 2011 has already surpassed EUR 1 B.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Public Pension System Anchor in Dire Straits [May 07, 2012] Since the beginning of the year, no money has been transferred to Bulgaria's Silver Fund, set up to anchor the public pension system, its balance sheet, published online by the finance ministry, shows. Under local legislation the money in the Silver Fund comes from privatization deals, concessions, and budget surpluses (if any). The money the Bulgarian state got from the sale of its dominant ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Picks BNP Paribas, HSBC and Raiffeisen to Manage Eurobond Float [May 07, 2012] Bulgaria's finance ministry has selected BNP Paribas, HSBC and Raiffeisen as mediators for the eurobond issue that the country plans to float this year. The three banks have been appointed to advise the Bulgarian state as well as manage the sale of the bond. The authorities evaluated bids submitted by 17 financial institutions.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Looming Recession to Deal Heaviest Blow to Exports [May 07, 2012] As Bulgaria's economy hovers on the brink of its second recession in three years, analysts have warned the slump will take the biggest bite out of exports. Bulgarian export oriented companies are already feeling the chill from euro zone, but they are likely to suffering an even more painful contraction in orders as two-thirds of their production targets European markets. Exports, which used to ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Celebrates Army Valor on St. George's Day [May 06, 2012] Bulgaria celebrates Friday, May 6, the Day of Saint George the Victorious, and the Day of the Bulgarian Army. May 6 was officially pronounced as the Day of the Bulgarian Army on January 9, 1880, shortly after the establishment of the country's military with a decree of Knyaz Alexander Battenberg. After the Communist regime came to power, in 1946, the holiday was banned to be reinstated on ... [via YahooNews] More >>

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