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Day: June 17, 2013

Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Orthodox Church calls for cancellation of Sofia Pride 2013 parade

June 17, 2013June 20, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgarian Orthodox Church

In what has become an annual ritual since the first Sofia Pride in 2008, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church’s governing body,

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President, Prime Minister speak out – and other talking points as protests set to continue

June 17, 2013June 19, 2013 Alex Bivol Peevski protests, Plamen Oresharski, Rossen Plevneliev, Volen Siderov

As protest rallies in Bulgaria are set to continue for a fourth consecutive day on June 17, Prime Minister Plamen

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Europe 

Turkey warns it may use army to quell protests

June 17, 2013June 18, 2013 VOANews Turkey

The Turkish government says it may use the army to help quell anti-government protests after nearly three weeks of violent

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Europe 

Czech PM Necas to resign following corruption row

June 17, 2013June 18, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff Czech Republic

Czech prime minister Petr Necas said he would resign as prime minister and leader of the ruling Civic Democrats party

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Business 

Groundbreaking ceremony held at Sofia – Bozhurishte Economic Zone

June 17, 2013June 17, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff Rossen Plevneliev

Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev was among VIPs who attended a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sofia – Bozhurishte Economic Zone project

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