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Bulgaria Finance Minister outlines Cabinet priorities for 'next 100 days'

Bulgaria Finance Minister outlines Cabinet priorities for 'next 100 days'

Nov 03 2009 17:33 CET by Alex Bivol

One hundred days into the term of Boiko Borissov's Cabinet, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Simeon Dyankov pinpointed 10 areas that the Government would focus on in "the next 100 days".

Bulgarian PM defends Cabinet's record after 100 days in office

Bulgarian PM defends Cabinet's record after 100 days in office

Nov 03 2009 16:28 CET by Alex Bivol

Prime Minister Boiko Borissov praises Cabinet's early achievements, spares no criticism for predecessors.

Roads in Bulgaria become dangerous as weather worsens

Roads in Bulgaria become dangerous as weather worsens

Nov 03 2009 16:06 CET by Nick Iliev 3 comments

Snow has obstructed roads nationwide, but are the authorities in Sofia ready to deal with it? Sofia mayor says yes, while companies entrusted with the operation claim otherwise.

Cancer drug expert visits Bulgaria

Cancer drug expert visits Bulgaria

Nov 03 2009 15:24 CET by Gabriel Hershman 1 comment

'The main problem is that when the drug is inserted into the body, often the cancer cells acquire resistance to the drug, so reducing its efficiency.'

Prosecutors to ask Parliament to strip former PM's immunity from prosecution

Prosecutors to ask Parliament to strip former PM's immunity from prosecution

Nov 03 2009 12:12 CET by Petar Kostadinov 6 comments

Sergei Stanishev could become the first former prime minister to have his immunity revoked

Volunteers needed for IWC Christmas bazaar on December 6

Volunteers needed for IWC Christmas bazaar on December 6

Nov 03 2009 10:45 CET by Gabriel Hershman 2 comments

Last year's event proved exceptionally popular and provided a unique culinary treat for all visitors

Policemen arrested for stealing motor vehicles

Policemen arrested for stealing motor vehicles

Nov 03 2009 10:27 CET by The Sofia Echo staff 3 comments

Besides the two policemen, a Defence Ministry employee was also part of the group suspected of stealing motor vehicles in Sofia

More than 100 000 Bulgarians down with influenza as H1N1 claims third death in the country

More than 100 000 Bulgarians down with influenza as H1N1 claims third death in the country

Nov 03 2009 10:18 CET by Nick Iliev 5 comments

11 municipalities have declared a pandemic state of emergency, as 100 000 are down with flu. Meanwhile a woman succumbs to the H1N1 strain in Stara Zagora

Prime Minister ready with his concept on security service

Prime Minister ready with his concept on security service

Nov 02 2009 15:55 CET by Petar Kostadinov

SANS employees must present their views on reform by November 6

Head of Bulgaria's state health insurance monopoly resigns

Head of Bulgaria's state health insurance monopoly resigns

Nov 02 2009 14:43 CET by Petar Kostadinov

Roumyana Todorova said that she had decided to resign after coming under political pressure to do so.

Mayor of Sozopol in Bulgaria caught allegedly poaching game

Mayor of Sozopol in Bulgaria caught allegedly poaching game

Nov 02 2009 13:59 CET by Nick Iliev 5 comments

Panayot Reizi's party was found with hunting gear near a dead hind, but denied shooting the animal, saying that they were out "picking mushrooms".

Shoumen worst hit by flu in Bulgaria

Shoumen worst hit by flu in Bulgaria

Nov 02 2009 12:34 CET by Nick Iliev

Bulgarian authorities plan to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation and will treat all flu cases as H1N1 cases and, using extreme precautionary measures.

Foreign Minister: Bulgaria vulnerable to gas deliveries crises

Foreign Minister: Bulgaria vulnerable to gas deliveries crises

Nov 02 2009 11:29 CET by Nick Iliev 6 comments

Bulgaria is still vulnerable to a suspension of natural gas deliveries in case of a new dispute between Russia and Ukraine, Foreign Minister says.

Kavarna joins list of H1N1 affected areas in Bulgaria

Nov 02 2009 11:01 CET by Nick Iliev

More than 40 per cent of students in a Kavarna school are said to be sick. Six establishments will be closed for a week by the authorities

Plovdiv police arrest 21 people at a Halloween party

Plovdiv police arrest 21 people at a Halloween party

Nov 02 2009 10:12 CET by Nick Iliev 2 comments

The 21 arrested were aged between 16 and 24 and were from Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Dimitrovgrad. They were found in possession of marijuana, ecstasy and hash.

H1N1 epidemic declared in two more Bulgarian cities

H1N1 epidemic declared in two more Bulgarian cities

Nov 02 2009 09:42 CET by Nick Iliev 4 comments

Bulgarian authorities are undertaking extreme measures as the influenza secures a greater stranglehold over the country

Sofia's deadly 'Russian road roulette'

Sofia's deadly 'Russian road roulette'

Oct 30 2009 16:51 CET by Gabriel Hershman 5 comments

As if Sofia's roads are not dangerous enough, police report a new and deadly craze among young drivers late at night

Four schools in Varna closed because of influenza

Four schools in Varna closed because of influenza

Oct 30 2009 16:40 CET by Nick Iliev 1 comment

Thirty-six-year-old pregnant woman in Bourgas is on a respirator and unconscious for the third day since being hospitalised with influenza.

Bulgarian town declares pandemic emergency

Bulgarian town declares pandemic emergency

Oct 30 2009 13:03 CET by Nick Iliev

Town of Nikopol declares war on swine flu as authorities launch unprecedented measures

Bulgaria has notified Nato and EU allies of classified information leaks

Bulgaria has notified Nato and EU allies of classified information leaks

Oct 30 2009 11:48 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

No threat was posed to Bulgaria’s national interest and the country's obligations to Nato, official says

Heroin hidden in sauerkraut in Bulgaria

Heroin hidden in sauerkraut in Bulgaria

Oct 30 2009 11:47 CET by Gabriel Hershman

Authorities are becoming concerned that Bulgaria, which is a key country on the main trafficking route and entry point between Asia and Europe, is seeing a large increase in heroin use.

Bulgaria's traffic police launching 'Operation Light'

Bulgaria's traffic police launching 'Operation Light'

Oct 30 2009 11:09 CET by Nick Iliev 5 comments

Motorists must have their headlights switched on at all times when driving, and winter tyres fitted to their vehicles. Fines will range from 20 to 40 leva.

National insecurity

National insecurity

Oct 30 2009 10:03 CET by Petar Kostadinov 2 comments

Bulgaria’s national security agency experiences serious blow to its credibility

Secret scenarios

Secret scenarios

Oct 30 2009 10:02 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Analyst Tihomir Bezlov comments on the possible scenarios behind the State Agency for National Security controversy

Ski season on Vitosha Mountain approaching its start - amid heated controversy

Ski season on Vitosha Mountain approaching its start - amid heated controversy

Oct 29 2009 16:29 CET by Nick Iliev 4 comments

The ski season is approaching its start but the controversy and discontent surrounding it, have reached unprecedented levels.

EC pursues infringement procedures against Bulgaria in law firms dispute

EC pursues infringement procedures against Bulgaria in law firms dispute

Oct 29 2009 15:51 CET by Alex Bivol

European Commission says Bulgaria's regulations infringe on free movement of services provided by lawyers and law firms

Bulgaria's prosecutors have to act like 'firefighters' -- Prosecutor-General

Bulgaria's prosecutors have to act like 'firefighters' -- Prosecutor-General

Oct 29 2009 14:05 CET by Petar Kostadinov 3 comments

Why are classified documents still hard copies and not password-protected CDs, Prosecutor-General Boris Velchev asks.

EC warns Bulgaria, Poland over nature protection shortcomings

EC warns Bulgaria, Poland over nature protection shortcomings

Oct 29 2009 14:00 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer

The European Commission is pursuing legal action against Poland and Bulgaria for failing to adequately assess the impact of construction projects on protected nature areas.

Swine flu claims second death in Bulgaria, while more schools close

Swine flu claims second death in Bulgaria, while more schools close

Oct 29 2009 13:27 CET by Nick Iliev 2 comments

In Tryavna 37 children were hospitalised, while a woman in Bourgas also fell ill with the H1N1 strain. Meanwhile, Sungurlare school joins the list of closed establishments because of the influenza

Palfreeman case postponed again

Palfreeman case postponed again

Oct 29 2009 13:04 CET by Gabriel Hershman 4 comments

Australian Paul "Jock" Palfreeman has been in prison in Sofia for two years, triggering extensive publicity in Australia about jail conditions and the treatment of Roma in Bulgaria

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