US ambassador requests $50 000 USAID for Bulgarian flood victims
We hope this donation can assist those communities which are suffering, and especially those who have lost their homes, James Warlick says.
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* Saint Theodor Stratilat. Theodor lived in the beginning of fourth century, during the reign of the emperors Constantine and Licinius. He was famous for his virtues, beauty and bravery. He was chosen to be a stratilat (meaning “military general”) in the town of Heraclia near the Black Sea. He was a wise man, but Licinius, who persecuted Christians, wanted to destroy him. Theodor decided to accept his martyrdom with dignity and, thus, to help the Christian faith establish itself.
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Italy, Poland among first EU states to offer Bulgaria aid in coping with flood disaster
about 3 hours ago
by The Sofia Echo staff
European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva says that it is ‘impressive’ that the support offered comes at a time when Italy and Poland themselves as struggling with the effects of the severe winter.
Cold spell should ease its grip on Europe next week, World Meteorological Organisation says
about 5 hours ago
by The Sofia Echo staff
The current ‘negative Arctic Oscillation’ – a weather phenomenon which leads to cold conditions in Europe and relatively warmer conditions in the Arctic – should shift into a more neutral pattern within the next two to three weeks.
‘Stronger action’ needed by Bulgaria to implement EC recommendations against crime, corruption
about 2 hours ago
by The Sofia Echo staff
February 8 EC report notes a number of developments in Bulgaria’s progress in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organised crime, but points to need for stronger action in a number of areas.
Winter weather crisis: Bulgaria closes all schools for three days
Feb 07 2012 17:24 CET
by The Sofia Echo staff
Education Minister decrees that from February 8 to 10 inclusive, all schools in Bulgaria will be closed.
Polish PM, digitalisation minister hold public debates on ACTA ratification
Feb 07 2012 14:40 CET
by The Warsaw Voice
PM Donald Tusk invited authors, NGOs, experts and bloggers to a debate on the ACTA copyright agreement, but several key organisations, including the Helsinki Foundation, rejected the invitation claiming that the talks will likely offer no opportunity to discuss concrete issues.
Turkey debates its role in possible Syria intervention
Feb 07 2012 21:21 CET
by Dorian Jones, VOANews
Turkey hardens stance against Syria, its Western allies increasingly looking to Ankara for help to unseat Assad
Bulgarian Red Cross, mobile operators, BNT start fund-raising to help people hit by floods
Feb 07 2012 15:03 CET
by The Sofia Echo staff
February 8 is a national day of mourning for flood victims in the village of Bisser in Bulgaria’s Haskovo Region.
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Murky digital future
The switch to digital television broadcasting in Bulgaria cannot progress before a transition plan is approved
Tight circle
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CVM update urges Romania to continue judiciary reform
Interirm report praised Romania for continuing to pursue high-profile corruption cases and new legislation, but urged more action on reforming the judicial system and the confiscation of assets acquired through illegal means.
‘Stronger action’ needed by Bulgaria to implement EC recommendations against crime, corruption
February 8 EC report notes a number of developments in Bulgaria’s progress in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organised crime, but points to need for stronger action in a number of areas.
Italy, Poland among first EU states to offer Bulgaria aid in coping with flood disaster
European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva says that it is ‘impressive’ that the support offered comes at a time when Italy and Poland themselves as struggling with the effects of the severe winter.
Raiffeisen Real Estate: Prices of Sofia homes returned to 2007 levels
Average market prices of homes in Sofia fell by one per cent in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, according to the Raiffeisen Real Estate Index, as quoted by Klasa daily.
Cold spell should ease its grip on Europe next week, World Meteorological Organisation says
The current ‘negative Arctic Oscillation’ – a weather phenomenon which leads to cold conditions in Europe and relatively warmer conditions in the Arctic – should shift into a more neutral pattern within the next two to three weeks.
New states of emergency declared in places in Bulgaria amid winter weather crisis
Bulgaria has requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva said that Bulgaria would most probably receive European aid but that it was also true that most of Europe was suffering from severe weather.
Turkey debates its role in possible Syria intervention
Turkey hardens stance against Syria, its Western allies increasingly looking to Ankara for help to unseat Assad
Cold snap hits Europe; thaw a threat
The extreme cold has been blamed for almost 400 deaths across Europe. In Ukraine, where temperatures have fallen below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the cold is blamed for at least 122 deaths. Many of the victims were homeless.
Winter weather crisis: Bulgaria closes all schools for three days
Education Minister decrees that from February 8 to 10 inclusive, all schools in Bulgaria will be closed.
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Burns Night
The British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce hosted a well-attended Burns Night at the Sofia Hilton on January 27.
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