Destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons begins
Officials say international inspectors have begun destroying Syria’s stockpile of chemical weapons. Authorities say Sunday is the first day of
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Year: 2013
Bulgaria’s Muslims gathering tons of donations to help Syrian refugees
Bulgaria’s Muslim community in joining in a campaign organised by the office of the Chief Mufti, spiritual leader of the
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President Plevneliev pledges to veto backtrack on Dossier Commission exposure of State Security agents
Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev has said that if Parliament approves proposed legislative amendments that would prevent the Dossier Commission disclosing
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Bulgarian leaders hail endorsement of Bokova for second term as UNESCO head
Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev is among leaders who have congratulated Irina Bokova on emerging from an October 4 meeting of
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Balkan Express 2013 luxury train touring Bulgaria
The Balkan Express 2013 luxury train, carrying 200 tourists from all over the world, was due to arrive in Bulgaria’s
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5.5 Richter scale earthquake in Romania’s Vrancea felt in Bulgarian towns
The earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale that hit Vrancea in Romania early in the morning on October 6
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Romanian president slams France for unsubstantiated opposition to Schengen accession
Romanian president Traian Basescu has asked France to substantiate its accusations against Romania’s alleged precarious security at the borders after
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Sofia – London ‘Freedom Challenge’ bike ride to combat people trafficking
The Freedom Challenge bicycle ride started in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia on October 6 2013, headed for London in
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Kasparov makes move for chess presidency
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov announced in Budapest on Sunday that he would run for president of the World
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