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Bulgaria: Border guards against cherry thieves [Jun 25, 2011] In this Thursday, June 23 , 2011 photo cherries are stored at the cherry orchards near the village of Konyovo. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Wins European Masters of Poker Bulgaria [Jun 06, 2011] DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwire - 06/06/11) - Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. Abdul Atila Seiar from Romania has won the third European Masters of Poker season III title after beating 276 opponents in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria at the weekend. He took down EUR65,100 for his victory in the EUR1,100 buy-in event at the Crystal Crown casino. Seiar started heads up against ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's black market in blood is flourishing [May 24, 2011] In this April 26, 2011 photo blood "traders", people, often from the Gypsy minority who offer a paid blood donor service, wait near the National Center for Hematology and Transfusion in Sofia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Environment Minister Proposes Tax Relief for Eco Cars [Jan 15, 2011] Bulgaria's Eco Minister, Nona Karadzova. Photo by BGNES In Karadzhova's words, almost all municipalities in Bulgaria are developing programs to reduce pollution, but there is a delay because the plans for these programs were scheduled to be presented in Brussels at the beginning of 2009. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Ex EU Commissioner Warns of 'Spying' Sanctions [Jan 13, 2011] Bulgaria's first EU Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, informs the EC can probe and sanction the illegal use of special surveillance devices. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor Refuses Comment on 'Tanovgate' [Jan 13, 2011] Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor, Boris Velchev, said Thursday he will not comment on the results of the investigation before they are completed. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Top Diplomat: 2011 Will Be the Year of Eastern Europe in EU [Jan 12, 2011] Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Mladenov with Hunagarian Ambassador in Sofia Judit Lang on Wednesday. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's 'Tanovgate' Spying Scandal Expands [Jan 10, 2011] Bulgaria's Conservatives leader, Yane Yanev, launched a nation-wide campaign under the motto "Stop the Spying! You Can!" Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's 'Octopus' Launches Presidential Bid [Jan 10, 2011] Former special agent of Bulgaria's DANS and controversial businessman, Aleksei Petrov, is confirming his political ambitions and presidential bid. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Ruling Party GERB Loses Support - Poll [Jan 09, 2011] Bulgaria's ruling party GERB has lost supporters, but the rating of PM Boyko Borisov remains high. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

PM: Bulgaria's External Borders Are Safer than Greece's [Jan 08, 2011] Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's external borders are much safer than the Greek ones, stated PM Boyko Borisov regarding his country's preparedness to enter the Schengen Zone. [via YahooNews] More >>

The Bulgaria 2010 Review: Finance [Jan 07, 2011] Bulgaria's Finance Minister Simeon Djankov. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's center-right government revived its plans to apply to join the bloc's exchange-rate mechanism, the so-called Eurozone waiting room, after it was forced to drop the euro bid in April this year over a larger than expected 2009 deficit. [via YahooNews] More >>

The Bulgaria 2010 Review: Energy [Jan 07, 2011] Bulgarian Energy Minister Traikov (right) with Rosatom head Sergey Kiriyenko. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

The Bulgaria 2010 Review: Crime and Courts [Jan 07, 2011] The two alleged mafia bosses - Plamen Galev and Angel Hristov - are believed to hold the citizens of Dupnitsa on a leash. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Blue Rightists Slam Govt over Surveillance [Jan 06, 2011] Rightist Blue Coalition co-leader Martin Dimitrov. Photo by BGNES The Blue Coalition has been supportive of the center-right GERB cabinet which has a large minority of 117 MPs out of 240, but has been recently progressively distancing itself from the government. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Registers First Case of FMD in 12 Years [Jan 05, 2011] Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has already spoken about the case. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria ti Invest BGN 370 M in Army Reform [Jan 05, 2011] Bulgaria's Defense Minister Anyu Angelov. Photo by BGNES The ongoing reform in Bulgaria's Army will cost the taxpayers some BGN 369 M over the course of the next four years. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Appoint New Ambassador in Brazil [Jan 05, 2011] Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov was positive that all discredited Bulgarian diplomats have to go. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian Firms Lured by Bulgaria's Business Climate - Ambassador [Jan 04, 2011] Bulgaria's Ambassador to Romania Valentin Radomirski. Photo by bgembassy-romania.org [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Sofia Marks Liberation Anniversary [Jan 04, 2011] A solemn service will take place at 10:00 am at the "Sveta Nedelya" church. File photo On January 4, 1878, Russian army forces, lead by General Gurko liberated Sofia from the Ottoman rule. [via YahooNews] More >>