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Illegal diplomatic barriers in Sofia » Only the Spanish embassy and the residency of the US ambassador had barriers that were set up in ful...
Public institutions fail to meet Public Information Act requirements » It is as if the 2008 amendments to the law mean nothing to public institutions, NGO experts say ...
More than 400 establishments in Sunny Beach operate illegally » Most of the aforementioned "establishments" have been erected with temporary construction permits, b...
Minister: Up to 20 000 drivers' licences are purchased in Bulgaria annually » Bulgarians can purchase their driving licences for as little as 300 leva and this crime "has gone co...
Bulgarian PM Borissov: Parliament, not me, is moving on President's impeachment » Instead of dropping the issue, President Georgi Purvanov had hardened resolve on his impeachment, P...
Public sector employees to pay their own social security and health care contrib... » This is not just a question of finding new source of revenue but also a matter of everyone being equ...
Towards a new passport » Those who want to hold on to an id document without biometric data have a few more days to apply for...
Illegal antiques export to The Netherlands intercepted » Police investigation was triggered after Sofia Airport customs officials found ancient and medieval ...
Health care contributions will not increase » The Government reneges on its highly criticised plan to raise health care contributions to 10 per ce...
Bulgaria's ruling party holds to decision to seek to impeach President Purvanov » After two hours of debate, GERB did not change its mind about wanting Purvanov impeached. ...
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 18:00   
Bulgaria Liberation Day Stirs Diplomatic Row in Kabul
The term "Turkish Yoke" stirred controversy between Bulgarian and Turkish servicemen from the NATO mission in Afghanistan, Darik radio reports Tuesday. Major Daniela Blagoeva, reportedly made a presentation dedicated to Bulgaria's Liberaton Day, which had been deemed offensive by Turkish army officers. Blagoeva had posted the presentation on the ISAF intranet in Kabul with text talking about the Turkish Yoke instead of the politically correct Ottoman Rule. ...

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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 18:31   
Bulgaria Reacts to Romanian Bird Flu Outbreak
Bulgaria's Minister of Agriculture has ordered the National Veterinary Service to monitor an outbreak of avian flu in neighboring Romania. Minister Miroslav Naydenov has announced that the National Veterinary & Medical Service (NVMS) will tighten controls at its regional centers, and will take all measures necessary to monitor and limit the spread of the virus. The veterinarians have also been alerted to the risk of transmission across to Bulgaria by migratory and wild birds. ...

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About Bulgaria

Bulgaria - The Economy

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Bulgaria, a former communist country, has experienced macroeconomic stability and strong growth since the major economic disaster ...

Bulgaria - The Geography

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 Bulgaria is part of the Balkan Peninsula in south-east Europe. It has borders with Greece and Turkey to the south, former Yugosl...

Bulgaria - A Short History

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There are reams of history books that give an in depth account of Bulgaria's history. What we have done is whittle this down to a ...

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Bulgarian History

The 2nd Empire (1185-1396)

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In 1185 Peter and Asen were two nobles who led a revolt against Byzantine rule.  Peter declared himself Tsar Peter II.  The foll...

World War II (1939-1945)

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World War II was well in progress and inevitably history tells that Bulgaria had to do what they felt was best for their country. ...

The People's Republic (1944-1989)

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  Russia was led by Stalin and the return to power in Bulgaria of Georgi Dimitrov (pictured left) who had been in exile in the S...

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Culture

The Coat of Arms

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  The coat of arms of Bulgaria is a state symbol of the sovereignty and independence of the Bulgarian people and the state. Follo...

Fine Wine

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It is an astounding fact that geographically the land that Bulgaria now sits on may well be the first region where vines were plan...

Rakia - A Proud Spirit

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 Rakia  is Bulgaria's national drink.   It is part and parcel of everyday life here, and somehow Bulgaria wouldn't be the same...

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Tourism

Golf

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Golf is a fairly new sport in Bulgaria, so even though current facilities are limited, what is here is very good and will improve in a very short space...

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The Regions

Plovdiv and Central Bulgaria

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Bulgarian regions are diverse in character.  Plovdiv and Central Bulgaria shows another beautiful face of the country. Plovdiv was first founded in 432 BC and is the second-largest city in...

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Cities, Towns & Villages

Varna Province

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Aksakovo with a population of around 19,000 the location encompasses Varna airport one of Bulgaria'a top three. The biggest greenhouse complex in this region of Bulgaria is in the...

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Education & Health Care

Getting Your Kids Into School

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 The Education system in Bulgaria is good for your children and well advised if long term stay or permanent is intended. If your children require schooling in Bulgaria it is...

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