Bulgarian prime minister says country could accept 1 prisoner from Guantanamo
Bulgaria could take in a Guantanamo prisoner Poll reveals generation gap on democracy, capitalism in ex-communist European countries
Poll: generation gap in Eastern Europe on politics US voices concern over Turkmenistan’s bid to stop students traveling to foreign universitiesALMATY, Kazakhstan — The United States expressed its concern Monday over efforts by Turkmenistan to prevent students from traveling to U.S.-linked universities. A glance at Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, next leader of the UN’s cultural armA look at Bulgarian Irina Bokova, elected Tuesday to head the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO. Bulgarian diplomat defeats controversial Egyptian in race to lead UNESCOPARIS — A Bulgarian diplomat on Tuesday became the first woman to lead the U.N.’s agency for culture and education, beating out a controversial Egyptian candidate whose one-time threat to burn Israeli books had galvanized opposition. Fraud allegations rise as last 2 candidates face off in UNESCO leadership racePARIS — The U.N.’s cultural agency braced for an unusually suspenseful final round of voting to select its new chief — a race so tight it may come down to a random drawing between a controversial Egyptian and his low-profile Bulgarian rival. Bulgarian and controversial Egyptian are neck-and-neck in UNESCO racePARIS — An Egyptian culture minister who once threatened to burn Israeli books will face off against a career diplomat from Bulgaria in the race to lead the U.N.’s agency for learning and culture. Bulgaria probe clears lottery after winning numbers repeatedSOFIA, Bulgaria — Investigators said Thursday they found no wrongdoing at Bulgaria’s national lottery after the same winning numbers were picked in two consecutive draws. Bulgaria launches probe as winning lottery numbers repeatedSOFIA, Bulgaria — Authorities have launched an investigation after the same winning numbers were produced on two consecutive draws of Bulgaria’s national lottery. Police: Skipper detained in boat sinking that killed 15 Bulgarian touristsSKOPJE, Macedonia — The skipper of an overloaded sightseeing boat that sank in a western Macedonian lake was detained on suspicion of causing the deaths of 15 Bulgarian tourists, police said Sunday. Sightseeing boat sinks in lake on Macedonia’s western border, 15 drownOHRID, Macedonia — An overloaded sightseeing boat carrying dozens of Bulgarian tourists sank Saturday in a lake on Macedonia’s western border, and 15 people drowned, officials said. Sightseeing boat sinks in Macedonia lake, at least 15 drown, 3 missingOHRID, Macedonia — An overloaded sightseeing boat carrying dozens of Bulgarian tourists sank Saturday in a lake on Macedonia’s western border, and at least 15 people drowned and four others were in serious condition, officials said. Sightseeing boat sinks in lake on Macedonia’s western border, at least 15 drownOHRID, Macedonia — An overloaded sightseeing boat carrying dozens of Bulgarian tourists sank Saturday in a lake on Macedonia’s western border, and at least 15 people drowned, officials said. Archaeologists discover relics of medieval saint in Bulgarian fortressSOFIA - A team of archaeologists has discovered the relics of a medieval saint at the fortress of Perperikon in the Rhodoppe Mountains in Bulgaria. Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church protests planned concert by “disrespectful” MadonnaSOFIA, Bulgaria — Orthodox Church officials are urging Bulgarians to keep away from a planned Madonna concert this weekend, accusing the pop singer of showing disrespect to Christianity. Unique 10th century Byzantine seal discovered in BulgariaSOFIA - Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered a unique medieval Byzantine seal at the site of the Princely Monastery near the Eastern city of Varna, dating back to the 10th century. Archaeologists discover over 7,500 fragments of ancient frescos in BulgariaSOFIA - A team of archaeologists has discovered over 7,500 fragments of frescos during excavations in the church of the monastery complex in the Karaach Tepe area near the town of Varna in north-western Bulgaria. Russia gets Turkish support for South Stream gas pipeline during Putin visit to AnkaraANKARA, Turkey — Russia on Thursday secured Turkish support for a pipeline project that challenges European efforts to reduce energy dependence on Moscow, but predicted that Europe would ultimately benefit from the deal. Archaeologists discover tomb of Bulgarian princessSOFIA - A team of archaeologists has discovered the tomb of a Bulgarian princess in the northern Bulgarian town of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria’s medieval capital. Archaeologists start excavation of medieval fortress in BulgariaSOFIA - The second archaeological expedition to excavate the Bulgarian medieval fortress Krakra near the western city of Pernik has begun. Parliament approves Bulgaria’s new center-right governmentSOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s parliament has formally approved the country’s new center-right government. Archaeologists discover nymph sanctuary in Central BulgariaSOFIA - A team of archaeologists has found a sanctuary in Central Bulgaria where the nymph cult used to be celebrated in ancient times. Italian co-driver dies after rally car slams into tree during race in BulgariaSOFIA, Bulgaria — Rally organizers say an Italian co-driver has died after a race car he was in went off the road and slammed into a tree. Bulgaria, Greece agree to link pipelines for delivery of Caspian gasSOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria and Greece agreed on the construction of a pipeline that will allow Bulgaria to import natural gas from the Caspian Sea region, energy officials said Tuesday. Turkey, EU countries sign deal for pipeline to carry gas from Caspian, MideastANKARA, Turkey — European countries on Monday sealed an important agreement aimed at diversifying the continent’s energy sources — but their pipeline project to bring natural gas from Central Asia and the Middle East to Europe can’t entirely break Russia’s dominance. Bulgaria’s conservative opposition wins election on anti-corruption ticketSOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s conservative opposition won elections by a wide margin as voters punished the governing Socialists for failing to crack down on corruption, according to final results released Monday. Bulgaria’s right-wing opposition party wins parliamentary election by wide marginSOFIA, Bulgaria — Official results confirm Bulgaria’s conservative opposition has won parliamentary elections by a wide margin. Exit polls: Bulgaria’s right-wing opposition party wins the nation’s parliamentary electionSOFIA, Bulgaria — A right-wing opposition party appeared to win Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a wide margin on Sunday, and Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev conceded defeat. Exit poll: Bulgaria’s right-wing opposition party wins parliamentary electionsSOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s right-wing opposition party has won Sunday’s parliamentary election by a wide margin over the corruption-tainted governing Socialist coalition, an exit poll reported. Bulgarian voters expected to punish corruption-tainted government in parliamentary electionsSOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgarians voted Sunday in parliamentary elections expected to deal a blow to the corruption-tainted governing coalition, which many blame for failing to protect the Balkan country from the global economic downturn. |