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Special Report: In eastern Europe, people pine for socialism
In the dense forests of the idyllic Danube island of Persin, home to the endangered sea eagle and the pygmy cormorant, lie the ghastly remains of a communist-era death camp.
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Bulgarian PM Borisov Stopped Playing Sports after Taking Office
Bulgaria's PM, Boyko Borisov, checking out a toilet at the opening of a new kindergarten in the Lyulin Quarter in Sofia, October 31, 2009.
Bulgaria declares national flu epidemic
6, Xinhua reported. "At this moment, 210 per 10,000 Bulgarians have flu infections," said the Ministry's press office.
Bulgaria Ex-Labor Minister Faces 20 Years in Jail over Embezzlement
Bulgaria's ex-Labor Minister Maslarova is expected to be charged with the embezzlement of BGN 10 M. Photo by BGNES Bulgaria's former Labor Minister and current Socialist Party MP, Emiliya Maslarova, is under the investigation for the embezzlement of BGN 10 M of state money.
Cops Shoot Drunk Driver in Police Action in Bulgaria's Varna
A BMW driver was wounded by the traffic police in Varna after trying to run over police officers.
Bulgaria, Ukraine Turn to EU for Aid over Swine Flu
A man and a child wear a protective mask to prevent the spread of the swine flu virus as they walk in downtown Sofia.
Influenza update: sixth death in Bulgaria, Sofia schools face suspended classes
Swine flu claimed the sixth death in Bulgaria. The deceased, whose name or age have not been disclosed, succumbed to the strain, which was "severely exacerbated by other ailments and the fact that the patient had opted for self-administered treatment rather than seek professional help", Angel Kounchev, head of the contagious diseases department of ...
Former cabinet minister investigated for alleged embezzlement, malfeasance
Former labour minister Emilia Maslarova has asked Parliament to strip her from her MP's immunity from prosecution, Bulgarian news agency BTA said on November 6 2009.
Bulgaria Initiates Charges Against Ex Minister
Sofia Emiliya Maslarova Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor, Boris Velchev, has initiated a procedure bringing charges against the former labor minister, Emiliya Maslarova.
Bulgaria Businessman Speaks out about Bribing Corrupt Prosecutor
Businessman Illyan Mihaylov and Presecutor Georgi Velkov have been released on a BGN 10 000 bail each.
Bulgarian football hooligan gets eights months prison
Magistrates in Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second biggest city, have sentenced a 20-year-old male to serve eight months prison following violence that marred the town's derby between Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Botev Plovdiv on October 31, Bulgarian news agency reported on November 4 2009.
Influenza update: more regions fall to the strain as one area recovers
Pleven municipality is the latest region in Bulgaria to be invaded by the influenza, reaching 304 infected for every 10 000 people, thus prompting authorities to declare an all-out state of emergency.
5 New Magistrates Exposed in Bulgaria Judicial Corruption Scandal
Tsoni Tsonev, the Chairman of the corruption commission at VSS, stated late Wednesday that the total number of magistrates who have liaised with a Krasioa had now been confirmed as 18.
Bulgaria Ex Security Agency Head to Face Court over Leak Scandal
Petko Sertov is very likely to be one of the officials charged for the leak of a top secret report, though observers are sceptical that convictions will follow.
Health Minister: Bulgaria faces nationwide pandemic emergency in days
The swine flu epidemic is expected to be declared a national one as early as next week, medical authorities told the Bulgarian National Television on the afternoon of November 4 2009.
Bulgaria Delays Trial against CSKA Ex-President Tomov
Previously, in May, the Sofia City Court also postponed proceedings against Tomov, that time because he was officially registered by to run at the parliamentary elections.
Sreten Josic Masterminded Murders in Bulgaria - " Police
Croatian authorities have firm evidence to link Sreten Josic and Robert Matanic to murder and kidnapping in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Former PM Denies Wrongdoing in Leak Scandal
Bulgaria's former Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev was interrogated by prosecutors on Wednesday for the leak of a classified report on organized crime, which has shattered the state.
2 Million Bulgarians Likely to Get Swine Flu This Winter
According to estimates 30% of Bulgariaa s population will become sick from the virus during the winter months.
Bulgaria's FDI Set to Drop in 2009
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