Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry under fire over role regarding protests
Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry has come under fire from various anti-government quarters, with the main opposition party alleging that it is
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Day: November 18, 2013
Shortlisted candidate withdraws from controversy-hit election of Varna Metropolitan
Bulgarian Orthodox Church Bishop Ignatii, one of two candidates shortlisted in a disputed election on November 17 for the new
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Anti-government ‘occupy’ protest at Sofia University continues, but way open for classes
The anti-government “Early Rising Students” group at Sofia University is continuing its protest but easing back on the space occupied
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Court backs local councils’ decisions to deny shale gas exploration in Romania
The Vaslui county court ruled as valid the decisions passed by three local councils that banned shale gas exploration within
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Serbia-EU accession talks depend on Kosovo, Füle says
The framework for Serbia-EU accession negotiations would be “definitely adopted” within a month, with the talks starting at that point,
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Greek government hoping to bridge difference with troika within week
Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras will meet with troika officials in Athens Monday as inspection of the country’s adjustment effort
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