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Liverpool were denied the summit of the Premiership by a dramatic last-minute effort by Tim Cahill, a late equaliser which came as a massive blow to Liverpool's title bid. Two more points spilled at home to in-form Everton means Liverpool are level with Manchester United on points, but their rivals have a superior goal difference and a game in hand.
Ukraine has signed the trilateral deal agreed by Russia and the European Union on a restoration of natural gas supplies on the basis of EU monitoring of transit operations through Ukraine, but it remains unclear when countries such as Bulgaria will have a significant supply again.
The Hungarian Cultural Institute of Sofia has organised 10-days' worth of cultural activities in Bulgaria's Black Sea town of Sozopol under the devise Hungarian Wave, to take place from July 30 to August 10 2008. Art exhibitions, jazz and Hungarian folk music concerts and book presentations will give visitors the opportunity to understand a bit more of the culture of the Magyar people.
With a bright blue sky, a blazing sun and a light breeze, but under the patronage of Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev, the first race in the fifth international windsailing regatta in Bulgaria's Black Sea town of Sveti Vlas launched on the afternoon of July 18 2008. Participating in the races, which will continue until Sunday July 20, are over 25 teams from Bulgaria and abroad, including Italy and the UK. Races are held in four classes. These classes include the Conrad 25R, Melges 24, yachts under 29 feet and cruisers over 29 feet. Registration would be kept open as long as possible to enable as more teams to take part, organisers said.
On a pleasant evening, eight people almost casually recline on the green and red benches scattered in the garden of the Art Hostel at 21A Angel Kunchev street in Sofia. Some of them are sipping beer; others are drinking mineral water. Everybody smokes. Hollow coconut shells serve as ashtrays. From the speakers hidden in the basement where the Art café is, singer Anouk angrily proclaims, "I'll never be nobody's wife." Sadly, amid the light chatter coming from the benches, the only confidant to this revelation appears to be a gray cat with white paws that resemble tiny boots. She listens with some uncanny curiosity.
The imbroglio between Macedonia and Greece has been resolved by default - by the coming to light of an ancient manuscript ceding sovereignty over both territories in perpetuity to today's Kosovo. In addition, Kosovo would also hold claims over a region in south-east Bulgaria, formerly referred to as Bulgarian Macedonia until the Socialist regime changed the name to Pirin region.
Sofia's centre is dotted with gold domes and towering statues and structures, many of which tell the story of Russian influence in Bulgaria. As Russians prepare to celebrate their independence day this June 12, it is interesting to reflect on how Russia has historically influenced Bulgaria. To help illustrate these questions, the Sofia Echo looks at the background of some of the most visible Russian landmarks seen around
Several theories have been raised as to why the name of Simeon Saxe-Coburg has been drawn in to allegations that his cousin, Victor Emmanuel, was involved in various forms of impropriety. All, in one way or another, have to do with politics. An obvious one is that the mentions were made to neutralise Saxe-Coburg, formerly Bulgaria’s king and formerly its prime minister, as a possible presidential candidate. It is
Neue Zurcher Zeitung published an article saying that the corruption controversy involving Bulgaria's former prime minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg revealed the country's 'corruption swamp' in 'full light'. On June 17 Italian prosecution presented evidence that Saxe-Coburg allegedly tried to grant Italian Prince Victor Emmanuel and businessman Pierpaolo Cerani participation in major Bulgarian construction and
THE newly-established Commission for Financial Supervision is yet to appoint its chairperson
At a closed meeting on Wednesday, Sofia City Court appointed temporary trustees to Balkan Airlines, following an insolvency lawsuit brought against the company by Bulstrad.
At a closed meeting on Wednesday, Sofia City Court appointed temporary trustees to Balkan Airlines, following an insolvency lawsuit brought against the company by Bulstrad.
At a closed meeting on Wednesday, Sofia City Court appointed temporary trustees to Balkan Airlines, following an insolvency lawsuit brought against the company by Bulstrad.
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