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02 Feb 10

EU 'Agreeing to Disagree' on Balkans Holds Dangers

The uneven policies of EU countries towards enlargement in the Western Balkans and Turkey are sending the wrong message to the region.

25 Jan 10

Bulgaria Tries to Save Face With Cabinet Reshuffle

Premier acts fast to limit damage to reputation caused by the row over Rumyana Jeleva’s failed European Commission bid.

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14 Jan 10

Journalist's Killing Sparks Soul-Searching in Bulgarian Media

Shooting of Bobi Tsankov raises fresh questions about the dangers awaiting people who become part of the same phenomenon that they claim to be investigating.

22 Dec 09

Bulgaria Claims Success in Anti-Kidnapping Dragnet

Roundup of men behind many recent abductions raises hope that Bulgaria is getting serious with the organised crime wave that has plagued the country.

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16 Dec 09

Shakeup To End Scandal Over Bulgaria's Sickest Children

Sweeping reforms of malfunctioning fund, which finances treatment of sick children abroad, aim to end disgrace of children dying before their applications are approved.

17 Nov 09

Nuclear Travails Delay Bulgaria's Energy Export Ambitions

German partner’s withdrawal from proposed plant at Belene puts Sofia’s hopes of reviving its role as power exporter on hold.
23 Sep 09

Shattered Dreams of Cheap Properties in Bulgaria

Enticed by developers offering high returns, foreign owners of Bulgarian holiday homes face tough times and some owners are being forced into ‘fire sales’.

30 Jul 09

Bulgaria's New Hoteliers Go from Boom to Bust

Hard pressed by bank loan repayments and a fall in tourist numbers, many who ventured into the tourist industry are going to the wall.

01 Jul 09

Bulgaria's Maverick Mayor Set For National Office

Former wrestler will have many problems to wrestle with – starting with the economy and coalition partners – if, as expected, he wins next week’s general election.

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30 Jun 09

South Stream Holds Promise of Energy Security

The pipeline deal between Russia, Italy, Bulgaria, Serbia and Greece envisages completion of the project by 2015.
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22 Jun 09

Global Recession Hitting East and Central Europe Hard

Region’s economies likely to remain in doldrums longer than most, a World Bank report has warned.
23 Apr 09

Bulgaria Resists Strasbourg Ruling On Divided Church

Sofia looks set to ignore court order for authorities to compensate rival synod that rejects communist-appointed patriarch.

09 Feb 09

Help in Sight for Bulgaria's Childless Couples

After years of feeling ignored by governments, infertile couples can soon apply to a state fund that will enable women to undergo up to three in-vitro fertilisation attempts.

29 Jan 09

Bulgaria Coalition Adrift in Run-up To Elections

As the three-party coalition falls apart over the vexed issue of closed nuclear reactors and over constitutional changes, the country seems gripped by paralysis.

20 Jan 09

Cautionary Tales From EU's Bulgarian 'Toilet'

A controversial Czech art installation in Brussels has come as an unwelcome reminder to Bulgarians of their poor image in the European club.