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Bulgarian nationalists in border protests against ‘election tourism’

Bulgarian nationalists in border protests against ‘election tourism’

Jul 04 2009 16:25 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer 3 comments

Ataka and Order Law and Justice parties stage symbolic blockades at Bulgaria’s borders with Turkey on eve of July 5 2009 parliamentary election, while reports record influx of would-be voters and, it is claimed, flights are being chartered from Turkey.

Bulgaria busts vote-buying operation

Bulgaria busts vote-buying operation

Jul 03 2009 18:32 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

In a blow against a problem that has been plaguing Bulgaria’s elections, State Agency for National Security and Interior Ministry say several people in a ‘major criminal organisation’ have been arrested for vote-buying, on the eve of the July 5 vote.

Borissov’s party, socialists both make slight gains – new polls

Borissov’s party, socialists both make slight gains – new polls

Jul 03 2009 18:08 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

Barometer Info survey on July 3 2009, just ahead of the eve of Bulgaria’s national parliamentary elections, gives GERB 27.05 per cent and Sergei Stanishev’s Coalition for Bulgaria 19.09 per cent.

Cosmote Romania buys rival operator for 3G licence

Cosmote Romania buys rival operator for 3G licence

Jul 03 2009 17:39 CET by Alex Bivol

Mobile operator Cosmote Romania agreed the acquisition of smaller local rival Zapp Mobile for 207 million euro on June 30, after months of negotiations.

Nabucco deal to be signed July 13

Nabucco deal to be signed July 13

Jul 03 2009 16:36 CET by Alex Bivol

The intergovernmental agreement for the Nabucco natural gas pipeline will be signed in Ankara on July 13, it emerged on July 3.

Foreign press ridicules Bulgaria's electoral process

Foreign press ridicules Bulgaria's electoral process

Jul 03 2009 15:36 CET by Gabriel Hershman 6 comments

Foreign press remark on corruption in Bulgaria and note the absurdity of alleged criminals running for high office.

Rousse Shipyards sack workers following strike

Rousse Shipyards sack workers following strike

Jul 03 2009 15:18 CET by Nick Iliev

The exact number of people sacked from duty out of the 600 who refused to go to work on Monday is undisclosed, although reports claim that as of June 3 at least four people were told they were surplus to requirements.

Policy Brief: Bulgaria’s July 5 parliamentary elections

Policy Brief: Bulgaria’s July 5 parliamentary elections

Jul 03 2009 14:45 CET by Marin Lessenski

Open your mind and face the unknown: the 2009 general elections in Bulgaria.

Ban on the sale of liquor takes effect on election day July 5

Ban on the sale of liquor takes effect on election day July 5

Jul 03 2009 14:39 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

City halls have the power to decide the time frame of the ban on alcohol in stores, bars and restaurants

Weekend blog: Is anonymity failure in the UK today?

Weekend blog: Is anonymity failure in the UK today?

Jul 03 2009 14:19 CET by Gabriel Hershman 1 comment

Hard-working, anonymous people no longer count to our greedy, celebrity-obsessed establishment in the UK.

Bulgaria awaiting Formula One calendar decision

Bulgaria awaiting Formula One calendar decision

Jul 03 2009 12:29 CET by Nick Iliev

Bernie Ecclestone will meet with a Bulgarian Motorcycling Federation (BMF) delegation on July 10-12 in what Bulgarian organisers hope would translate in adding Bulgaria to the Formula One calendar.

Michael Owen close on joining Manchester United

Michael Owen close on joining Manchester United

Jul 03 2009 11:37 CET by Nick Iliev 10 comments

Michael Owen joining Manchester United would be the equivalent of the Pope becoming Protestant.

Borissov rejects ‘expert’ cabinet

Borissov rejects ‘expert’ cabinet

Jul 03 2009 10:05 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

GERB wants a victory in Bulgaria’s July 5 2009 elections that will enable it to rule alone, and will decline to form a government unless it achieves this or cannot make a coalition deal with the Blue Coalition, Boiko Borissov says.

The election puzzle

The election puzzle

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Petar Kostadinov 2 comments

Five parties certain to make it to Parliament, with three others waiting in line, surveys say.

Biometric passports at last

Biometric passports at last

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Rene Beekman 3 comments

Along with Bulgarians, foreign residents in Bulgaria will be given identity documents containing biometric data.

Emotions, no ideas

Emotions, no ideas

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Petar Kostadinov

The campaign for the July 5 elections was dominated by angry rhetoric but few ideas on how to run the country.

Serbian signals

Serbian signals

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer 3 comments

Ahead of a visit by the Dutch foreign minister and the July EU ministerial, Belgrade insists it is co-operating with The Hague tribunal. The Dutch are not persuaded.

Slippery slope

Slippery slope

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Alex Bivol

Bankruptcies are on the rise, but the worst is yet to come, employer associations warn.

Europe’s outlook

Europe’s outlook

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

The euro area economy remains deep in recession, but business and consumer sentiment and financial markets are showing improvements.

Sunken ship

Sunken ship

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Alex Bivol 1 comment

Kremikovtzi rescue plan envisions boosting processing capacity, but features no financial details.

In neutral gear

In neutral gear

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Boicho Popov

Bulgarian car parts manufacturers have been affected by the recession, but are optimistic about their future.

Editorial: Parliamentary elections 2009

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

This newspaper has a tradition of not declaring for any political party in a Bulgarian election, and we are holding to that tradition in the national parliamentary elections on July 5.

Why no arrest of Croatian journalist’s attackers?

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Oliver Vujovic, SEEMO Secretary General

More than one year after the brutal assault on Dusan Miljus, an investigative reporter for the Croatian daily newspaper Jutarnji List, his attackers are yet to be arrested.

Partnership, not pessimism

Partnership, not pessimism

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

US ambassador Nancy McEldowney, interviewed by The Sofia Echo on the occasion of July 4, US Independence Day.

Interview transcript: Nancy McEldowney

Interview transcript: Nancy McEldowney

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

US ambassador Nancy McEldowney speaks to The Sofia Echo Editor-in-Chief, Clive Leviev-Sawyer

City University of Seattle’s Commencement Ceremony

City University of Seattle’s Commencement Ceremony

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Microsoft Bulgaria general manager Ognyan Kiryakov delivered an encouraging message to graduating students at the June 28 Commencement Ceremony of the City University of Seattle

Partners in progress

Partners in progress

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Gabriel Hershman

Outsiders beaver away in Bulgarian communities intent on radical change

Creating a future in IT

Creating a future in IT

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Rene Beekman

On June 5 2009, US ambassador Nancy McEldowney launched the first US-Bulgarian partnership dedicated to Information Technology and Innovation.

Harnessing the wind

Harnessing the wind

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Alex Bivol 2 comments

Bulgaria has low taxes, low labour costs and a lot of wind – a good combination for any company seeking to develop wind parks.

Seeing stars

Seeing stars

Jul 03 2009 10:00 CET by Gabriel Hershman

Literary events, art exhibitions and performances by talented musicians mark the summer calendar

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