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Romania, Bulgaria Open New Danube Bridge
A new bridge over the River Danube between Romania and Bulgaria has been officially opened after a delay of more than two years caused by construction problems.
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Balkans Join World Dance Against Violence to Women
Activists in all the countries of the region are joining what some call the biggest demonstration in human history – the '1 Billion Rising' event - a dance aimed at raising awareness of violence against women.
Bulgaria Says Ties to Macedonia Are Improving
Bulgaria and Macedonia have made progress in improving relations, the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, says, months after his country blocked Macedonia’s EU bid.
Bulgaria Eases Citizenship for Foreign Investors
In a bid to boost the economy, Bulgaria has passed a law further easing the process of granting citizenship to foreign investors.
UK No 'Soft Touch' for Bulgarians, Romanians
UK Immigration Minister says Britain will not be a "soft touch" for migrants from Bulgaria and Romania once the remaining curbs on working in Britain expire.
Campaigners Sound Alarm over Attacks on Media
A south-east Europe press freedom group has raised concerns about political pressure and hate speech directed against media across the Balkans in recent months.
Bulgarians Protest over Electricity, Heating Bills
Demonstrators angry about escalating bills reportedly threw snowballs at Bulgaria’s economy and energy minister Delyan Dobrev.
Bulgaria ‘Will Pay Price’ For Accusing Hezbollah
Bulgarian nationalist party takes government to task for blaming pro-Iranian militants for last year’s terror attack in Burgas.
Israel Pledges to Hunt Down Bulgaria Bombers
Prime Minister says those responsible for last year’s terror attack on Israeli tourists in Burgas ‘will pay price’.
Bulgaria Bombing Report May Blame Australian
As Bulgaria prepares to issue its eport on the last year's terror attack in the Black Sea resort of Burgas, an Australian national has emerged as a suspect.
UK Govt Split on Romanian, Bulgarian Migrants
Official talk of restricting the rights of Bulgarians and Romanians to claim benefits in Britain next year has the governments junior party worried.
Bulgaria Govt Urged to Resign Over Gangland Shooting
Opposition Socialists urge Prime Minister Boyko Borisov to resign over Tuesday's gangster-style attempted assassination of a crime boss in Sofia.
Serbia Tops Press Freedom List in Balkans
A new report on media freedom by Reporters Without Borders has ranked Serbia best in the Balkans - though the outlook for the region generally remains cloudy.
Bulgarian Nuclear Power Plant Referendum Flops
Bulgarians voted in favour of building a new nuclear power station but the referendum failed to achieve a high enough turnout to make it valid.
Brussels Takes Bulgaria to Court over DTT Deals
The European Commission is referring Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice over the way it assigned its digital broadcast spectrum.
Bulgaria Remands Politician’s Pistol Attacker
A Sofia court ordered pre-trial detention for a man who aimed a gun at a top ethnic Turkish politician during a party conference on live television.
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Scandals Dominate Ill-tempered Election in Bulgaria
A slew of official investigations, accusations and counter-accusations have dominated a campaign in which the former ruling GERB party has maintained its poll lead.
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Bulgaria Backtracks on Reviving Belene N-Plant Project
No political decision has been made to revive the abandoned Belene nuclear power plant project, Bulgarian Economy and Energy Minister Dragomir Stoynev said on Monday.
Bulgarian Turmoil Deterring Investors
Fitch Urges Reforms in Romania, Bulgaria
Bulgaria to Review South Stream Project
Culture and Lifestyle
Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro Fail to Qualify for Eurosong
All Balkan contestants in the semi finals on Tuesday failed to qualify for Eurosong. Macedonia and Albania are still hoping they will qualify on Thursday show in Malmo.
Balkan Films Make Good Showing in Berlin
