News: Bulgaria

We have started to collect the most important news related to Bulgaria in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Bulgaria – overview

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• May 19th 2013 – March 13th 2013
• March 13th 2013 – February 5th 2013
• February 5th 2013 – October 2nd 2012
• August 8th 2012 – January 19th 2012
• January 10th 2012 – July 18th 2011
• July 15th 2011 – September 11th 2010
• September 4th 2010 – January 7th 2010
• January 5th 2010 – August 23rd 2009
• July 25th 2009 – January 14th 2009
• January 8th 2009 – April 22nd 2008
• April 13th 2008 – July 24th 2007
• July 23rd 2007 – February 2nd 2007
• January 29th 2007 – September 27th 2006
• September 26th 2006 – January 6th 2006
• December 23rd 2005 – December 12th 2005

Bulgaria: news

Bulgarian minister steps down

Sunday, April 13th 2008, 15:29

Bulgaria's Interior Minister resigns amid criticism over the government's failure to curb corruption.
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EU warns Bulgaria after killings

Tuesday, April 8th 2008, 16:33

The EU calls on Bulgaria to take "urgent action" to fight organised crime after two high-profile killings.
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'Slaves' saved from Italy circus

Wednesday, March 26th 2008, 10:30
related countries: Italy

Police in Italy rescue Bulgarian sisters from a circus where they were forced to endure piranhas and snakes.
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Serbia's neighbours accept Kosovo

Wednesday, March 19th 2008, 15:57
related countries: Hungary, Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Kosovo

Croatia and Hungary recognise Kosovo's independence, with Bulgaria expected to do the same on Thursday.
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Serbia's neighbours accept Kosovo

Wednesday, March 19th 2008, 11:07
related countries: Hungary, Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Kosovo

Three of Serbia's neighbours - Bulgaria, Croatia and Hungary - have announced they will recognise Kosovo.
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Deadly fire sweeps Bulgaria train

Friday, February 29th 2008, 6:58

Fire sweeps through an overnight train in Bulgaria leaving at least three dead and another nine injured.
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Balkan boost for Russian gas plan

Friday, January 18th 2008, 16:44
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

Bulgaria backs a gas pipeline deal with Russia that is set to strengthen Moscow's grip on energy exports to Europe.
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Libya 'tortured' Bulgarian medics

Thursday, August 9th 2007, 16:59
related countries: Libya

Muammar Gaddafi's son says Libya tortured six Bulgarian medics accused of infecting children with HIV.
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Bulgaria 'to waive Libyan debt'

Thursday, August 2nd 2007, 13:32
related countries: Libya

Bulgaria is to divert $57m of debt owed by Libya to a fund for the families of Libyan children infected with HIV.
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BBC exposes Bulgaria baby trade

Thursday, July 26th 2007, 17:07

Babies are being illegally offered for sale in Bulgaria with the promise of smuggling them abroad, the BBC learns.
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Libya protests at medic pardons

Thursday, July 26th 2007, 15:02
related countries: Libya

Libya lodges a complaint over Bulgaria's decision to pardon six medics released from life sentences in the Arab nation.
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Sarkozy signs deals with Gaddafi

Wednesday, July 25th 2007, 22:08
related countries: France, Libya
related places: Eu

The French president signs energy and security deals with Libya after the release of six Bulgarian medics.
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Libya and EU seek improved ties

Wednesday, July 25th 2007, 2:18
related countries: France, Libya
related places: Eu

Libya and the EU say relations can improve after the release of six Bulgarian medics, as the French head prepares to visit.
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Freed HIV medics in Bulgaria

Tuesday, July 24th 2007, 14:29
related countries: France, Libya

Six medics jailed in Libya for infecting children with HIV arrive in Bulgaria and are pardoned by the president.
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