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Concerns of domino effect in Cyprus after Russian tour operators go bust

August 5, 2014August 5, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Cyprus, Russia, tourism

Russian tourists have been left stranded in two hotels in Protaras area in Cyprus after two Russian tour operators went

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Perspectives 

Just when you thought it could not get weirder: meet Bulgaria’s Patriotic Front

August 4, 2014August 4, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency

In the auspicious presence of the heroes of Bulgarian history ancient and modern, or at least young men costumed to

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Bulgaria 

Protest Network alleges Barekov skirted laws in funding BWC

August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency

Bulgaria’s Protest Network, the group that arose out of protests demanding the resignation of the now-outgoing government, has alleged that

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Europe 

Romania braces for severe floods in the south-west

July 31, 2014July 31, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Romania

Two people have died so far and other four were missing after southwestern Romania was hit by severe flooding, with

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Bulgaria 

On the eve of August, Bulgaria’s 2014 summer holiday season appears troubled

July 31, 2014August 3, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency tourism

The summer tourist industry in Bulgaria is eyeing the 2014 season with concern, given the factors that could hamstring it

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Europe 

Cyprus and Greece included in new Israel defence doctrine

July 31, 2014July 31, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Cyprus, Greece

Cyprus and Greece are the countries with which Israel should promote alliances. This position is recorded in the new defense

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Europe 

Cyprus starts exploratory drilling

July 31, 2014July 31, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Cyprus, energy

Energy Minister of Cyprus George Lakkotrypis announced that before the end of summer, exploratory drilling will start in the Onasagoras

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Business 

Westinghouse still optimistic on nuclear deal with Bulgaria despite delay

July 30, 2014August 3, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, nuclear

US energy firm Westinghouse remains optimistic about the prospects of signing the contract to build a nuclear reactor in Bulgaria,

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Bulgaria 

Interior Ministry, Dossier Commission reject Barekov allegations against Borissov

July 29, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Boiko Borissov

Bulgarian populist politician Nikolai Barekov, amid the crumbling of his Bulgaria Without Censorship party, sought to claw back the initiative

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