European Union launches initiative to fight organised crime and human trafficking at EU borders
A new 1.5 million euro project that will boost the fight against organised crime and human trafficking in Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
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Year: 2013
Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Dyankov sacked
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov will ask Parliament to release Finance Minister Simeon Dyankov from his duties and confirm EU
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Bulgaria’s electricity protests continue in major cities
The series of protests against electricity companies and high bills that brought a reported 100 000 people on to the
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LOT Polish airlines will be sold this year – CEO
The troubled Polish flag carrier PLL LOT will be sold still this year, after a restructuring involving mass layoffs, newly
Read moreHorsemeat scandal spreads across Europe
A horse meat scandal that started in Britain and Ireland is now unnerving consumers around Europe. DNA tests have revealed
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South Africa hands credentials to honorary consul in Varna
South African ambassador to Bulgaria Sheila Camerer handed credentials to the country’s new honorary consul in the Black Sea city
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Shock as Bulgaria’s government faces tens of thousands in electricity bill revolt
Bulgaria’s centre-right government, elected in 2009 and pursuing re-election in 2013, faced its largest challenge yet as tens of thousands
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After a short, rocky campaign, Armenians vote on February 18 for president
Armenians are voting for president on February 18 2013. In a rarity for the former Soviet Union, Armenia will have
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Kosovo marks five years since secession, vows to join EU, Nato
Kosovo has marked the fifth anniversary of its secession from Serbia with a festive military parade in the capital and
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