Ukraine named world No. 1 copyright pirate, faces economic sanctions
For the second time in its history, Ukraine has been called world’s No. 1 copyright pirate. The International Intellectual Property
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Month: February 2013
Burning Bush: A key moment in Czech history is brought back to life by Oscar-nominated director
The three-part HBO miniseries Hořící keř (Burning Bush), which tells the story of the events following Jan Palach’s self-immolation in
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Israeli diplomats step up calls to EU to declare Hezbollah a terrorist organisation
Israel’s diplomats, including the ambassadors in Bulgaria, Romania and to the United Nations, have stepped up concerted calls to the
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Horsemeat scandal: EU calls on all member states to test meat for a month, says no current reason to suspect health risk
A meeting of agriculture ministers of several European Union countries to discuss the horsemeat scandal has produced a call to
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AmCham Bulgaria announces board of directors election results
Seven American Chamber of Commerce board of directors members were elected on February 12 2013 at the General Assembly, held
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Bulgarian Parliament approves revised law on citizenship for foreign investors
Bulgaria’s Parliament voted on February 13 2013 to amend anew the Investment Promotion Act in response to a veto by
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Dutch may be easing opposition to Bulgaria and Romania joining Schengen visa zone
Bulgaria and Romania may be a step closer on their long and winding road towards membership of the European Union’s
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Bulgaria to start three-month advertising campaign to lure foreign investments
Bulgaria is to conduct a three-month advertising campaign, from March to May 2013, in foreign print, online and broadcast media
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Bulgaria appoints new chief of energy regulator as electricity price drama continues
Yuliana Ivanova, an engineer by training, is being appointed as the new head of the State Energy and Water Regulatory
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