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Bulgaria Shocked as Nationalist Leader Triggers Brawl On Air [May 22, 2011] The anchor of a popular Bulgarian radio broadcast was forced to interrupt it after a nationalist leader and an ethnic Turkish politician went for a fight while on air. "The physical clash was provoked by Volen Siderov, there is no point in beating about the bush or lying," the anchor Velichko Konakchiev explained from his studio later, referring to the leader of the nationalist party Ataka. "The ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Nationalist Counts on GERB for Presidential Bid [Apr 03, 2011] Bulgaria nationalist leader Volen Siderov, who lost the run-off in the 2006 presidential elections, is determined to attract this time the support of the ruling party GERB for winning the high, though largely ceremonial, office. "It is absolutely possible that my bid for the presidency gains the support of the ruling GERB party," Siderov said in a broadcast for TV 7. The nationalist, whose party ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Nationalists Demand Support from Ruling Party GERB on Serbia's Border Issue [Dec 04, 2010] Nationalist leader Volen Siderov (M) is pictured in this file photo with supporters and party members. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Nationalists against Unconditional Support for Serbia [Jul 16, 2010] Bulgaria's nationalist leader Volen Siderov has urged the government to set some conditions before giving its support for Serbia's EU entry. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Nationalist Firebrand Eyes Presidential Office Again [Jun 18, 2010] Bulgaria nationalist leader Volen Siderov, who lost the run-off in the last presidential elections four years ago, is determined to run again for the high, though largely ceremonial, office. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Nationalist: Arrested Secret Agent Brainchild of Right-Wingers (Novinite.com) [Feb 14, 2010] Bulgaria?s nationalist leader has accused the right-wing government from the end-90s for promoting a former secret agent, who made headlines this week after his arrest on charges of money laundering, racketeering, drug trafficking, bribery and tax fraud. [via YahooNews] More >>