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Bulgaria Scraps Armenian Genocide Declaration Once Again [Jan 11, 2012] Bulgaria's Parliament did not support the fifth consecutive attempt on behalf of the far-right Ataka (Attack) party to pass a declaration recognizing the Ottoman Empire's genocide against Armenians (1915-1922). On Wednesday, Ataka leader Volen Siderov pointed out that it was completely normal for "a patriotic party like his" to support the recognition of the Armenian genocide. "To hide certain ... [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'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's Central Bank Snubs Nationalists' over Interest Rates Cap [May 31, 2010] The Governor of the BNB Ivan Iskrov and his three deputies met Monday with the leader of Ataka Volen Siderov to discuss the nationalists ideas for a new mechanism for bank regulation. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Nationalists Hope for Coalition with Ruling GERB [Apr 17, 2010] Bulgarias far-right, nationalist Ataka party has no other alternative but to firmly support the cabinet of the ruling GERB party, Ataka leader, Volen Siderov, declares. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Nationalist Leader Escapes Insult Proceedings (Novinite.com) [Mar 29, 2010] Bulgaria nationalist party leader Volen Siderov has had all legal proceedings for insulting behavior dropped. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>