Sofia taxis under increased scrutiny
Bulgarian traffic inspectors and Sofia’s centre for urban mobility have started a three-day inspection of taxicabs in the Bulgarian capital
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Month: January 2013
New Brand Bulgaria tourism promotional logo and slogans unveiled
The new brand for Bulgaria as a tourist destination was unveiled at a news conference in Sofia on January 17
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Global warming trend ‘unmistakable’ UN says
The United Nations’ chief science body is meeting in Tasmania as climate scientists urge Australia to prepare for rising sea
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New mechanism for assistance to Bulgarians abroad proposed by Foreign Ministry
Bulgaria”s Foreign Ministry unveiled on January 16 2013 a draft bill on consular services for Bulgarians travelling and living in
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Russian court rejects Pussy Riot member appeal
A Russian court has rejected a request to release an imprisoned member of the Pussy Riot band. Maria Alyokhina asked
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Global economy remains fragile, World Bank says in outlook for 2013
The World Bank says four years after the start of the financial crisis, the global economy remains fragile. Growth in
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Wake me when it’s over: Bulgaria holds second ‘live’ debate in nuclear referendum
The foremost problem in Bulgaria’s national debate ahead of the country’s January 27 2013 national referendum on the future of
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Brit handed four-year sentence for paedophilia in Bulgaria
A 63-year-old British citizen has been sentenced to four years in jail by the Veliko Turnovo District Court on charges
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Dossier Commission identifies former State Security agents working in Bulgaria’s prisons
An investigation by the Dossier Commission, the body empowered by law to scrutinise official records and identify agents and collaborators
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