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Bulgaria Hopes for 'Partial' Schengen Entry Despite 'Unfair' Dutch Veto - Parliament Chair [Sep 17, 2011] In spite of the declared Dutch veto on Bulgaria's Schengen Area accession, Bulgaria could still be allowed to join "partially", according to Bulgarian Parliament Chair Tsetska Tsacheva. Tsacheva spoke to reporters Saturday afternoon in the town of Koynare, Pleven District, after Friday night the government of the Netherlands made it clear it will veto Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen entry, which ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Enraged by Dutch Schengen Veto, Prepares Counter-Measures [Sep 17, 2011] Bulgaria will reconsider its support for the reforms of the Schengen Agreement if it decides it is getting unfair treatment over its application for the visa-free area, Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov announced in Sofia. The reaction of the Bulgarian government came after Friday night the Dutch government decided that the Netherlands will veto Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Romania's Schengen Bid Falls Prey to Domestic Politics in EU - MP [Sep 17, 2011] Key Western European states are toying with the rejection of Bulgaria and Romania aspirations to join the visa-free Schengen Area for domestic political purposes, according to Dobroslav Dimitrov, head of the Foreign Policy Committee in the Bulgarian Parliament. Dimitrov spoke to the Bulgarian National Radio Saturday, after late Friday night the Dutch government decided it will veto Bulgaria and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Gravely Concerned about Unabating Kosovo-Serbia Tensions [Sep 16, 2011] Bulgaria is deeply about the continuing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia over the situation in the northern part of the new republic, according to Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov. Mladenov's statement came Friday night after earlier on Friday theEuropean Union's law-enforcing mission in Kosovo EULEX assumed control of the two contested border crossings amidst escalating tensions in the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Russia Extend Belene NPP Deal by 3 Months, Russian Funding Mulled [Jul 02, 2011] Bulgaria's National Electric Company NEK and Russia's Atomstroyexport, a subsidiary of Rosatom, have signed an annex extending by 3 months their contract for the construction of the Belene NPP, which should become the second Bulgarian nuclear power plant. The new "Annex No. 13" to the 2006 contract between the two state companies was inked late Friday night, the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Rattled by 3 Earthquakes in 15 Minutes [Jun 24, 2011] Three mild earthquakes were felt in Bulgaria Friday night within just a quarter of an hour. The epicenters of all three earthquakes were in Southeastern Bulgaria near the city of Haskovo. The first earthquake was registered at 8:32 pm local time, it had a magnitude of 2.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Mubarak Never Made It to Bulgaria But Helped Bulgarian-Egyptian Ties [Feb 11, 2011] Hosni Mubarak, who on Friday night resigned as President of Egypt, never made a state visit to Bulgaria in spite of several invitations, the last one dating from 2008. 82-year-old Hosni Mubarak has resigned as President of Egypt under popular pressure after 18 days of massive street protests. Hosni Mubarak was the President of Egypt for almost 30 years - from October 1981 till February 2011. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Built 10 km of Long-Neglected Northern Highway [Nov 06, 2010] A local woman greets Bulgarian Finance Minister Djankov in Shumen Friday night. Djankov is generally unpopular because of harsh budget cuts and some controversial statements. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, Serbia Agree on South Stream Gas Line Route [Aug 07, 2010] Bulgarian PM Borisov (right) welcomed Serbian President Tadic (left) in Varna Friday night. Photo by BGNES The Russian South Stream gas pipeline will pass through the town of Dimitrovgrad , Bulgarias Prime Minister , Boyko Borisov , announced Saturday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Volleyball Team Out of World League after Loss from Brazil [Jul 10, 2010] Bulgaria's national volleyball team has lost its last match in the qualifications for the World League Final. The Bulgarians lost 2:3 games from Brazil in Varna Friday night after putting up a tough fight. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Policeman Thrashed by Mafia Bosses Bodyguards [May 15, 2010] Two security guards of Bulgarias notorious Galevi Brothers are alleged to have severely beaten a policeman from the southern city of Blagoevgrad Friday night. [via YahooNews] More >>

Legendary AC/DC Rock Bulgaria's Capital [May 15, 2010] The legendary rock band AC/DC rocked Sofia Friday night with a 2-hour long performance before an audience of 60 000. The concert was held at the National Stadium Vasil Levski in downtown Sofia with many fans joking May 14 must be now declared a national holiday in Bulgaria. [via YahooNews] More >>

Legendary AC/DC Rock Bulgaria's Capital [May 15, 2010] Legendary rock musicians AC/DC had their first ever concert in Bulgaria Friday night. File photo [via YahooNews] More >>

England face Bulgaria first (Independent) [Mar 26, 2010] England have been handed a favourable fixture list in their Euro 2012 qualification campaign, beginning with the first competitive Friday night kick-off at the new Wembley against Bulgaria on 3 September. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Doesn't Give up on Impeaching President (Novinite.com) [Mar 12, 2010] The meeting of the leadership of Bulgaria?s ruling party GERB ended late Friday night without any decision on whether to give up attempting to impeach President Georgi Parvanov. [via YahooNews] More >>