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Bulgaria Unaware of Russia's Plans for Costlier Penalty over Belene [Oct 27, 2011] Bulgaria has not been officially notified of Russia's plans to more than double its EUR 58 M claim against Bulgarian state utility NEK, which it filed at an arbitration court in Paris in July. "Talking rubbish about a project is one of the many ways, in which you can make it collapse. I have always said that the relations between two companies, which implement a complicated project should be ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Sue Russia in Geneva over Belene N-Project [Aug 04, 2011] Bulgaria's state-run power grid operator has threatened to sue in Geneva Russia's state nuclear company Atomstroyexport over delayed payments on planned Belene nuclear plant. The government in Sofia however was quick to point out that this is not a counter-claim to Moscow's lawsuit at an arbitration court in Paris, which is again on due payments on the nuclear project. "The action was described ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Great Son Dimi Panitza [Aug 02, 2011] Friends, relatives, public figures and politicians filled Tuesday the St. Sofia Church to pay last respects and honor the memory of the great Bulgarian John-Dimitry Panitza. Panitza passed away on July 29 in Paris. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Ex Presidents: Dimi Panitza Had a Dream - Free Bulgaria [Aug 01, 2011] A day before solemn masses are served simultaneously in Sofia and Paris to commemorate the memory of the great Bulgarian John-Dimitry Panitza, numerous public figures, who played a key role in Bulgaria's transition, paid their respects. "Death did us part from Dimi Panitza, but regardless of how irreversible this is, in our hearts and souls there will remain the shining image of the man who gave ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Dimi Panitza to Be Buried in Bulgaria on His Wish [Jul 30, 2011] Dimi Panitza loved Bulgaria; his country was always in his thoughts, even when he could not express them, the prominent journalist's wife Ivonne says. In a phone call from Paris for the Bulgarian daily 24 Chassa (24 Hours), Ivonne further informs Mr. Panitza's explicit wish had been to be buried in Bulgaria, in the family tomb in Sofia.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Gets France to Pardon It from 3 Helicopters in Eurocopter Deal [Jun 21, 2011] Bulgaria's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov has managed to get the French government to agree to back its request that a deal for the purchase of three "Panther" helicopters for the Bulgarian Navy be cut in half. After meeting with French Defense Miniter Gerard Longuet in Paris on Tuesday, Angelov announced, as cited by BNR, that Bulgaria and France are ready to sign a new agreement providing for ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Introduces Agricultural Attaches [Mar 21, 2011] Bulgaria will send its first agricultural attache to Paris on April 1, the country's Agriculture Ministry has announced. Veselina Evdokimova, who was responsible for the Ministry's PR, has been appointed for the position. Her new tasks will include promoting the exports of Bulgarian agricultural and food products to France and improving Bulgaria's agricultural image, among others.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Lure French Partners with Roses, Wine & Cheese! [Feb 19, 2011] Bulgaria can attract French business partners with its capacities in the production of rose products, wines and cheeses, according to Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture Miroslav Naydenov. Saturday Naydenov is in Paris to open Bulgaria's first-time booth at the International Salon of Agriculture (Salon International de l'Agriculture 2011). Bulgaria's booth includes the country's strongest ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Uninvited Bulgaria Skeptic over Roma Summit in Paris [Sep 06, 2010] Bulgaria 's government has been keeping a low profile over France 's Roma crackdown, apparently fearing that tension with Paris might put at risk its Schengen accession. [via YahooNews] More >>

Justine Henin of Belgium celebrates defeating Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria at the French Open tennis tournament at ... [May 25, 2010] Justine Henin of Belgium celebrates defeating Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, May 25, 2010. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Top Diplomat Criticizes Predecessor's Staff Policy (Novinite.com) [Feb 18, 2010] Bulgaria's newly appointed Foreign Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, stressed Thursday the urgent need to appoint Ambassadors to Washington, Paris, Skopje and Ankara. [via YahooNews] More >>