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E.coli outbreak threatens Bulgarian agriculture

E.coli outbreak threatens Bulgarian agriculture

Jun 03 2011 17:10 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Bulgarian agriculture suffers economic losses after some countries closed their vegetable markets to EU produce.

Counterfeiting in Bulgaria becoming problem for financial stability of EU - minister

Counterfeiting in Bulgaria becoming problem for financial stability of EU - minister

Jun 03 2011 12:46 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov says that Bulgaria is becoming a concern for the financial security of the euro because of counterfeit money flooding the market.

Drunk British tourist claims he was kidnapped on Bulgarian Black Sea

Drunk British tourist claims he was kidnapped on Bulgarian Black Sea

Jun 03 2011 12:22 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

British tourists are renowned for their drinking habits when on holiday, but one man visiting the Bulgarian Black Sea completely lost the plot after a particularly heavy drinking session.

AES set to launch operations of Bulgarian thermal plant subsidiary

AES set to launch operations of Bulgarian thermal plant subsidiary

Jun 03 2011 11:41 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

US firm AES set to officially inaugurate thermal power plant at Gulubovo following $1.2 billion investment.

Cabinet  to allocate 16.6M leva for Bulgarian cinema in 2012

Cabinet to allocate 16.6M leva for Bulgarian cinema in 2012

Jun 03 2011 12:39 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Bulgarian Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov promised 16.6M leva for film production next year.

French chanson trio Sentimental Swingers to perform in Varna

French chanson trio Sentimental Swingers to perform in Varna

Jun 03 2011 13:27 CET by The Sofia Echo staff

Sentimental Swingers and Mihail Yossifov Sextet will perform in Varna on June 9 2011.

On the verge

On the verge

Jun 03 2011 09:00 CET by Alex Bivol

Novak Djokovic could grab the world number one spot with Roland Garros win against Federer.

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Blown fuse

Blown fuse

Jun 03 2011 09:04 CET by Alex Bivol 1 comment

As Belene contract deadline passes, leaked audit report claims 117.4 million euro unaccounted for.

Serbia’s Mladić card

Serbia’s Mladić card

Jun 03 2011 09:03 CET by Clive Leviev-Sawyer 1 comment

Enough on its own to get EU candidate status?

The crimes of Ratko Mladić

The crimes of Ratko Mladić

Jun 03 2011 09:02 CET by Ian Buruma

Is it really wise to charge Ratko Mladić with genocide, as well as crimes against humanity and war crimes?

Chelsea tales

Chelsea tales

Jun 03 2011 09:00 CET by Gabriel Hershman 2 comments

Winter in the UK capital, unless you are a Dickensian romantic or really into pre-Christmas lights, is a big anti-climax.

On the verge

On the verge

Jun 03 2011 09:00 CET by Alex Bivol

Novak Djokovic could grab the world number one spot with Roland Garros win against Federer.

This week's The Sofia Echo

Blown fuse

As Belene contract deadline passes, leaked audit report claims 117.4 million euro unaccounted for.

Storm in a teacup?

Unflattering US diplomatic cables on Boiko Borissov met with indifferent shrugs in Sofia

Etched in stone

Bulgarian Cabinet's draft constitutional amendments to set strict ceilings on Budget deficit, spending.

Serbia’s Mladić card

Enough on its own to get EU candidate status?

Petrol saga

About 42 per cent of the shares in fuel retailer sold to a company funded by Corporate Commercial Bank.

Wanted: labour migrants

Growth industries depend on attracting skilled workers from abroad.

The crimes of Ratko Mladić

Is it really wise to charge Ratko Mladić with genocide, as well as crimes against humanity and war crimes?

Peaceful Pécs

Beautiful legacy to behold in one of the European Capital of Culture cities for 2010.

Amouliani, a singular island

Among Greece’s vast collection of islands, Amouliani – otherwise spelt without the "u" – has a certain uniqueness.

Chelsea tales

Winter in the UK capital, unless you are a Dickensian romantic or really into pre-Christmas lights, is a big anti-climax.

Krakow: Daytrips by car

A trip by motorcar past the city limits can connect you to the richness of Poland in a way that buses or rail cars never will.

A short walk around Arnea

In September, they tell us, they celebrate their mushrooms and their wine; in November, the harvesting of their Christmas trees.

Taller tales

Babies' growth spurts tied to longer periods of sleep.

Plovdiv Archaeological Museum

Restored, and something to treasure.

On the verge

Novak Djokovic could grab the world number one spot with Roland Garros win against Federer.

Editorial: Beyond pleasantries

Two recent leaked reports by Wikileaks affiliate BalkanLeaks give what may seem a rather unflattering insight into the perceptions of two former US ambassadors regarding current Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov.

Africa Day

On May 25, Africa Day, the ambassadors, heads of mission and honorary consuls of the African countries in Bulgaria hosted a well-attended reception at the Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan.

The Blue Zone

So, here we are, nearly nine months of waiting. May has come and gone and we are still denied the right to park our car near our home. How can this be right?

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