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Bulgaria, India Ink Sci-tech Cooperation Program [Nov 29, 2011] Bulgaria and India agreed upon a two-year bilateral program for cooperation in science and technology on Tuesday in New Delhi. The document was signed by Bulgarian Education Minister Sergey Ignatov and his Indian counterpart Vilasrao Deshmukh, the Bulgarian Parliament's press office has announced. The newly signed program foresees a deepened cooperation between the two countries in the fields of ... [via YahooNews] More >>

India, Bulgaria to cooperate in health and medicines [Nov 28, 2011] New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): India and Bulgaria today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on health and medicines to usher in new era of cooperation between the two nations. [via YahooNews] More >>

India, Bulgaria ink healthcare deal [Nov 28, 2011] New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India and Bulgaria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on healthcare and medicine here Monday to increase cooperation in the sector, a statement said. [via YahooNews] More >>

India, Bulgaria sign MoU on Health & Medicines [Nov 28, 2011] New Delhi, Nov 28: India and Bulgaria on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Health & Medicines to usher in new era of cooperation in health and medicines between the two countries. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Worst in EU Media Freedom [May 03, 2011] Bulgaria, together with East Timor and India, has been ranked 77th out of 196 countries in Freedom House's media freedom index, which is the worst result for an EU country. The status of the Balkan country's media is considered to be "partly free", which makes it the only EU country in which the press is not labeled as "free". The number of people worldwide with access to free and independent ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Stays Out of Direct Military Action against Libyan Dictator Gaddafi [Mar 18, 2011] Bulgaria cannot commit to taking part in direct military action against the regime of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi authorized by the UN, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov announced. Late Thursday night the UN Security Council adopted by 10 votes in favor and five abstaining (Russia, China, Germany, India, and Brazil) a resolution co-sponsored by the USA, UK, France, and Lebanon ... [via YahooNews] More >>

100 years of memory and imagination in Bulgaria [Jan 30, 2011] One can only hope the world has taken a step forward when an author residing in India, after living in England, France, the United States, and Malaysia, sets a novel in Bulgaria. "Solo,'' previously published in Britain and winner of the 2010 Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book, is Rana Dasgupta's second work of fiction, after the critically acclaimed "Tokyo ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Possible Place of Origin of Chess [Nov 04, 2010] "This is one version. But do you know that ancient chess pieces have been found in Plovdiv ? And this is one of the oldest cities in Europe. There are still theories about which country is the birthplace of chess . We first talked about India , then - about Persia . Last year I was in Mongolia, and its president showed me chess pieces found found in the tomb of Genghis Khan and the excavated ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, India Plan Joint Hi-Tech Parks [Jun 16, 2010] The governments of Bulgaria and India are going to start working on an action plan for the setting up of joint hi-tech park projects. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria, India Plan Joint Hi-Tech Parks [Jun 16, 2010] The governments of Bulgaria and India are going to start working on an action plan for the setting up of joint hi-tech park projects. The decision was made at the fourth session of the Bulgarian- India n Informationa and Communications Technology Forum which took place in the Bulgarian capital on June 14-15. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Hopes for Swift Release as Somali Pirates Hijack 'Empty' Ship [May 12, 2010] The MV Panega was hijacked by pirates even though it was part of an internationally guarded convoy. Photo by EU Navfor The MV Panega, the first ever Bulgaria-flagged ship to be hijacked by Somali pirates, was traveling empty as it was en route to bring scrap from India. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Hopes for Swift Release as Somali Pirates Hijack 'Empty' Ship [May 12, 2010] The MV Panega, the first ever Bulgaria-flagged ship to be hijacked by Somali pirates, was traveling empty as it was en route to bring scrap from India. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Invited to Import Bangladesh Workers [May 11, 2010] President of Bangladesh Zillur Rahman has accepted the letter of credentials of the new Bulgarian Ambassador to the country, Borislav Kostov. Kostov, who is based in New Delhi, and is Bulgarias Ambassador to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, met with Rahman on Monday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Chess Champion Karpov Arrives in Bulgaria for Topalov -Anand Battle [May 02, 2010] The Russian Chess Champion, Anatoly Karpov arrived in Sofia Sunday for the next game of the World Chess Title Match between Bulgaria's Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand of India. [via YahooNews] More >>

Chess Champion Karpov Arrives in Bulgaria for Topalov -Anand Battle [May 02, 2010] Russian chess player, Anatoly Karpov (R), four times world champion of the International Federation of Chess is in Sofia for the 7th game between Bulgaria's Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand of India. [via YahooNews] More >>

'Euro Father' Mundell: Greek Issues Won't Hurt Bulgaria Eurozone Bid [Apr 30, 2010] "Father of the euro", Professor Robert Mundell (middle) makes the first move of the fifth game of the World Chess Title Match in Sofia between Bulgaria's Topalov (left) and India's Anand (right). [via YahooNews] More >>

Freedom House: Press Freedom under Fire in Bulgaria [Apr 29, 2010] Press freedom in Bulgaria remained under fire and lost ground in 2009, the non-governmental watchdog Freedom House said in a report on Thursday. The report covers 196 countries around the world, while Bulgaria ranks 76th together with India. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Growing Interest In Wind Power [Apr 29, 2010] Bulgaria is quickly moving to develop its wind energy potential. Novinte news agency reported Wednesday that India's wind turbine company Suzlon has formed a joint venture with Volkswind Bulgaria GmbH, a subsidiary of Volkswind GmbH. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria World Chess Title Organizers to Sue German Site [Apr 27, 2010] The organizers of the World Chess Title Match between Bulgaria's Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand of India, held in Sofia, threaten to sue the German site chessbase.com. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria World Chess Title Organizers to Sue German Site [Apr 27, 2010] The World Chess Title Match between Bulgaria's Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand of India is held at the Military Club in downtown Sofia. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>