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Arrests, clashes as Athens among latest cities to see protests against ‘Innocence of Muslims’ video

September 24, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

More than 40 people were arrested in clashes between police and protesters in the Greek capitalAthensduring a demo against the

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Lukashenko warns opposition not to march against parliamentary vote

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012 VOANews

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is warning the opposition not to march against Sunday’s parliamentary elections, which opponents call a sham.

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Bulgaria News 

Bulgarian police protest for 25% pay increase, change in working conditions

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Hundreds of Bulgarian police, dressed in civilian clothes, gathered in central Sofia on September 23 2012 for the first of

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Bulgaria News 

Work starts on revamp of Bourgas’ Sarafovo – Sunny Beach road

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Liliana Pavlova presided over the symbolic start on September 24 2012 to

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European farmers work to boost global grain supplies

September 24, 2012May 22, 2013 Selah Hennessy VOANews

There’s no need for panic over global food prices, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Jose

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Bulgaria News 

Bulgarian border police catch 14 illegal immigrants in 24 hours

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian border police arrested a total of 14 would-be illegal immigrants in the space of 24 hours on September 22

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Bulgaria Business News 

Bulgarian Finance Ministry rejects reports of plan to tax deposit interest

September 21, 2012September 21, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry rejected as untrue Bulgarian-language media reports on September 21 2012 saying that the ministry was planning to

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Bulgaria News 

Sofia court overturns sentences in Sapard fraud suit

September 21, 2012September 21, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Sofia Court of Appeals ruled on September 21 to overturn the sentences handed to five people on charges of money-laundering

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We know who was behind Bourgas Airport terrorist attack, Bulgarian Interior Minister says

September 21, 2012September 21, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov said on September 21 2012 that the country’s intelligence and law enforcement services knew who

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