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WTO cuts 2013 trade growth forecast

April 10, 2013May 22, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on April 10 2013 that it was cutting its trade growth forecast for 2013

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Book of condolences to be opened at UK embassy in Sofia after Margaret Thatcher’s death

April 8, 2013April 8, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

A book of condolences would be opened at the British embassy in Bulgaria’s capital city, Sofia, after the death of

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Of Thatcher and time

April 8, 2013 Hector Poole

Tributes/criticism to Mrs Thatcher have been lined up for many years. Many initially opposed her but time has perhaps been

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Former British PM Thatcher dead

April 8, 2013April 8, 2013 VOANews

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died at the age of 87, following a stroke. Family spokesman Lord Tim

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Leaks site to name Bulgarians with offshore companies

April 8, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

An investigative site will within days name Bulgarians who have offshore companies and accounts but it is not yet known

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Leaked records reveal vast wealth in offshore tax havens

April 5, 2013April 5, 2013 VOANews

An enormous cache of secret financial records obtained by a team of international journalists shows that some of the world’s

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Russia Watch: Russia loses Cyprus

March 31, 2013May 27, 2013 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief Cyprus, Russia

Russia suffered a major defeat last week. And no one noticed. But the setback was so striking that President Vladimir

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Some Bank of Cyprus savers could lose 60 per cent

March 31, 2013May 27, 2013 VOANews Cyprus

Officials in Cyprus say customers at the country’s largest bank may lose up to 60 percent of whatever savings they

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Europe News World 

Protestants and Roman Catholics worldwide prepare for Easter on March 31

March 31, 2013May 22, 2013 Zlatica Hoke of VOANews

Many Christians around the world are preparing to celebrate Easter this Sunday.  It is the central holiday of the Christian

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