'In the Jaws of Hell' Apr 28, 2009
This region including Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Romania has struggled long and hard, enduring decades of brutal Communist dictatorship spawned from the ashes of World War II.. In this riveting episode of War Stories with Oliver North, we travel to Bucharest to bring you an exclusive interview with King Michael of Romania, one of the last surviving heads of state from World War II. You ll hear first hand how the inexperienced 19-year-old monarch fell into tangled web between East... (Fox News)
Couple go on scavenger hunt around world Apr 18, 2009
In the past, teams have been asked to do things like swim with a bull shark inside a cage at the Singapore Aquarium, learn the Cyrillic alphabet over a pint of beer with a new friend in Bulgaria, attend a midnight Orthodox Easter Mass in Greece and take an elephant safari in search of black rhinos and Bengal tigers. The Nasons, who are already adventurous, are hoping to do the elephant safari again. (AZCentral -- News)
A trip answered in song Apr 16, 2009
RACINE - Leaders on both sides of the ongoing Balkan conflict might learn something from a contingent of American and Bulgarian teens who have fought through stereotypes and differences in the last month to become friends ... Anchor was one of 29 students, teachers and parents who spent a week in Bulgaria last month touring the country and performing choral concerts ... Three weeks later, the Racine travelers reciprocated by hosting 34 Bulgarians from Plovdive. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
What Turkey Can Teach Us Apr 14, 2009
A once corrupt and murky border between Bulgaria and Turkey is now a 10-row highway and toll plaza. Nobody would call Turkey a failed state today, and the European Union's tough-love policy is much of the reason why. (Slate)
Microsoft's Search Must Begin In Redmond Apr 14, 2009
If we find an ISP in Bulgaria (just a random example) is the source of virus or bot attacks, we tell Bulgaria their entire country will be cut off from the Internet if they do not find and prosecute the offenders. Posted by farmerbb at 2:43 PM : Apr 13, 2009. (CBS News)
Somali pirates vow retaliation Apr 13, 2009
Hostages are from Bulgaria, China, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, Tuvalu and Ukraine, among other countries. Vilma de Guzman, whose husband is one of 23 Filipino sailors held hostage since Nov. 10 on chemical tanker MT Stolt Strength, feared Capt. Phillips's rescue may endanger the lives of other hostages. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
At G-20, leaders look to save economy - and their own jobs Apr 2, 2009
Leaders in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria are feeling the heat. The cohesion of the European Union has been thrown into question amid disagreement over everything from fiscal rescue plans to Ostpolitik. (Christian Science Monitor)
No Joke: Nedeltcheva Named Again Apr 2, 2009
Currently ranked 125th in the nation, the native of Sofia, Bulgaria, picked up her fifth ranked singles win of the spring, downing No. 84 Macall Harkins to help stage a 4-3 upset of 32nd-ranked TCU. The following day Nedeltcheva improved to 17-8 in singles after downing Julia Trunk as part of the Lady Rebels' 5-2 shocker over No. 29 San Diego State. Nedeltcheva also teamed with senior to win two doubles matches, including upsetting the nation's No. 40 doubles team from the Aztecs, to improve to... (Unlvrebels.com)
Lions Take 2 out of 3 in Moraga Apr 1, 2009
The freshman from Bulgaria player defeated the Pilots' Fuchs 6-1, 6-3 for her team best 12-4 spring singles record. also showed her dominance in singles. (Lmulions.com)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
I wouldn t mind going to Sofia, Bulgaria, he said. Or to Bucharest, Romania. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Big guns march on as Serbia steals limelight Mar 29, 2009
Ireland's home draw with Bulgaria means the Italians hold a two-point lead in Group Eight which looks like providing a relatively comfortable passage into the finals. Germany appear in total control of Group Four after thrashing Liechtenstein 4-0. (International Herald Tribune)
Travelers' mantra: Pack light, pack... Mar 29, 2009
Look forward to running out of toothpaste in Bulgaria. Then you have the perfect excuse to go into a Bulgarian store, shop around and pick up something you think might be toothpaste. (CNN -- Law)
* [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ] Mar 27, 2009
The artists hailing from France, Bulgaria and Brazil use abstraction, expressionism and realism to explore landscape and still life. X-Power Gallery (vTON), 98, Xinyi Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (x_Hq|q98). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
NATO and its future: Have combat experience, will travel Mar 27, 2009
America spends about 4% of GDP on defence, but only four European countries (Britain, France, Greece and Bulgaria) meet NATO s minimum of 2. Partly as a result, America in 2007 deployed about 14% of its troops on operations, while European countries could barely muster 4. (The Economist)
Avoid being skimmed Mar 27, 2009
A while ago The Sandton Chronicle published a story about a young waitress/criminal from Bulgaria. Swiping cards on the way to the till. (iAfrica.com)
Potential Target For Cancer, Wound Healing And Fibrosis Discovered Mar 24, 2009
J. Angelo Green and Kenneth Yamada at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, as well as Dr. Roumen Pankov at Sofia University in Sofia, Bulgaria. The research concerns the regulation of integrins proteins on the surface of cells that serve dual roles of anchoring cells within tissues and controlling cell behavior. (Science Daily)
Lions Lose a Close One 4-3 Mar 22, 2009
The freshman from Bulgaria defeated Jo Ann Van Aerde 7-5, 7-5 for her team best 10-3 singles record. Loyola Marymount Women's Tennis will travel back to northern California next weekend. (Lmulions.com)
European leaders agree extra stimulus cash Mar 21, 2009
Countries suffering the most include the Baltics, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria, the IMF said. European nations, Brown said, are determined to do whatever is necessary to restore jobs and economic growth across the continent. (CNN -- International)
EU reaches deal on $6.9-bn stimulus Mar 20, 2009
The compromise text includes 200 million euros for the controversial Nabucco pipeline project, which is intended to carry gas from Central Asia to Austria via Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary, bypassing Russia. However, the 7. (India Times)
It pays to travel to countries in crisis Mar 16, 2009
While these countries aren't in such dire straits as Iceland, you can still stretch your travel dollars in places like Bosnia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia and the Ukraine. For countries using the euro, you may not see the full benefits of an exchange rate imbalance, but you will see more discounting and deals than have been available to U.S. travelers in some time. (MSNBC -- Travel)
In an overseas emergency, who do you call? Mar 13, 2009
In all 27 EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. From GSM cell phones (usually) in: Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, New Zealand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, USA, Zambia. (CNN -- Travel)
Bulgarian air most polluted Mar 10, 2009
SOFIA: The air in Bulgaria is the most polluted in the whole of the European Union, the ministry of environment and water found in a new report published on Friday. With dust levels persistently around 55 microgrammes per cubic metre -- compared with an average of 30 mg in the rest of Europe and the maximum norm of 40 mg -- Bulgarian air ranks as the most polluted in the EU, the report said ... It blamed the high level of pollution on the large number of old vehicles in Bulgaria without... (India Times)
Independence barometer Mar 10, 2009
" Least likely to consider themselves financially independent were women in Bulgaria (where 37 percent said they were independent) and Indonesia (47 percent). Overall, the developed economies surveyed were significantly more likely to have women who consider themselves financially independent than the emerging economies (68 percent versus 51 percent). SA women self-sufficient Also, fascinating is the South African situation. The relatively new democracy is one of the six still-developing... (iAfrica.com)
Sudeshna Sen: Is the EU cracking up? Mar 9, 2009
So much so that banks in Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania and Slovakia have again issued a joint statement lashing out at misleading reports lumping the entire eastern bloc in the same mess, and creating unnecessary panic about these countries economies. For those of us who cant be bothered to decode diplomatese, heres the problem in a nutshell. (India Times)
Eastern European authorities decry 'misleading' outlook for region Mar 5, 2009
The exposure of Western banks in Eastern Europe is often "simplified and misleading and could have negative implications for banks operating in these countries," the central banks of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Romania and Slovakia, as well as the Polish and Hungarian financial regulators, said in a statement. All of the countries except Hungary posted economic growth in the fourth quarter. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Once unsavory destinations all the rage Mar 4, 2009
A city like Tallinn, Estonia, for example, maintains much more Old World charm than does, say, Plovdiv in Bulgaria, which is dominated by Soviet-style cement edifices. IndonesiaAs mentioned above, the recently rather sullied perception of Westerners and Americans has recovered a bit, but caution is still recommended in this Muslim-dominated region. (MSNBC -- Travel)
5 central banks defend their economies Mar 4, 2009
The central banks of the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania and Slovakia all said warning about the exposure of many Western banks to the financial crisis in Eastern Europe posed "a high reputational risk" to their financial systems. Last months, credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's said "all the ingredients for a crisis are in place" in Eastern Europe because of rising government debt and a heavy reliance on foreign lending. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Post a comment Mar 4, 2009
e. the Baltic States, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine) are likely to face double-digit declines in GDP. Conclusion: In terms of expected output lost in the region, this is as bad as or even worse than the Asian crisis of 1997-98. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
`New Europe' Longs for Bush as Obama Returns Focus to Old Allies, Russia Mar 3, 2009
Two decades after they began throwing off the yoke of the , Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria are all in the EU and NATO. So are the former Soviet republics of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and the former Yugoslav republic of Slovenia. The anti-missile system remains a flashpoint. (Bloomberg)
Moser Baer PV to hire people Mar 1, 2009
"We are looking at expanding our presence in the European market and are looking at Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and France in the next fiscal. Apart from the European market, we also plan to enter the US market," Moser Baer Photovoltaic (MBPV) Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Arya said. The company is already exporting to Germany, the world's biggest solar power market and Spain, he added. (India Times)
Libya acts in HIV row with Bulgaria Feb 28, 2009
Libya is to impose a trade and investment embargo on Bulgaria for what it calls Sofia's failure to take responsibility for the infection of hundreds of Libyan children with HIV, a government official said yesterday. Tripoli blames the infections on five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor, who were convicted last year of deliberately infecting more than 400 children at a hospital in Benghazi ... "Libya will boycott Bulgarian companies and shut the doors of all investment and trade... (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Amsterdam's 'crash miracle' Feb 28, 2009
Weterings said there had been 60 Dutch and 51 Turkish nationals on board the flight, as well as seven Americans, four Iranians, three Britons, two Syrians, and one passenger each from Germany, Bulgaria, Finland, Italy, Taiwan and Sudan. The nationalities of two have yet to be determined. (iAfrica.com)
Lawmakers want Calhoun reprimanded Feb 27, 2009
World Cup leader Lindsey Vonn fell during downhill training but will be fine to compete in today's downhill and super-G races in Bansko, Bulgaria. Japan won the Nordic combined team event at the Nordic skiing world championships in Liberec, Czech Republic. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cruise lines pull out all the stops in 09 Feb 25, 2009
Other stops include the Danube Delta in Romania a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 320 species of birds as well as lesser-known spots, such as the Kalemegdan Fortress and Museum in Belgrade, Serbia and the town of Arbanassi, Bulgaria, known for its medieval architecture. Aboard the ship, musicians will perform traditional Serb and Hungarian music every night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Revolution stories Feb 24, 2009
The TV was on and a dry-voiced announcer read the news that Todor Zhivkov stepped down as secretary-general of the Bulgarian Communist Party ... If only we had known how difficult it would be to get rid of the old well-oiled communist apparatus - whose omnipresence can still be felt in many facets of Bulgaria's life, even after 20 years ... Nonetheless, I am so happy that finally, in the 21st Century, Bulgaria has managed to re-emerge as a democracy. (BBC News -- Europe)
Lions Lose to Waves 5-2 Feb 19, 2009
The freshman from Bulgaria defeated the Waves' Anne-Christine Voicu 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 in the No. 5 position. LMU Women's Tennis (0-4) will not take a break after this match. (Lmulions.com)
Zimbabwe: Sanctions Discussed at SA, Bulgaria Meeting Feb 19, 2009
Pretoria The issue of Zimbabwe, in particular the lifting of sanctions imposed by the European Union on that country, emerged in discussions between Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and the Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin on Friday ... The visit is within the context of South Africa's priority to consolidate bilateral political, economic and trade relations with the European Union of which Bulgaria is a new member, with a view to... (allAfrica.com)
Lions Host No. 41 Pepperdine, Louisiana-Lafayette, Travel to No. 3 UCLA Feb 17, 2009
The freshman from Bulgaria won the Lions' only point in the match ... The Lions consists of 4 juniors, 2 sophomores and two freshmen from all over the world including Spain, Germany, Australia, South Africa, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. (Lmulions.com)
Lions face No. 70 Cal Poly, UCSB Feb 13, 2009
The Lions consists of 4 juniors, 2 sophomores and two freshman from all over the world including Spain, Germany, Australia, South Africa, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. Even the American players are from all different parts of the country including Illinois, Nevada, and right here in LA, Hermosa Beach native, freshman Estelle La Porte. (Lmulions.com)
Been there, been done in by that Feb 12, 2009
Greece is convulsed by anarchist riots while, in neighbouring Bulgaria, rampant corruption and crime have triggered street protests. France and Britain have been shocked by wildcat strikes and in the latter, unions have been supporting the populist anti-European slogan, British Jobs for British Workers (a phrase dreamed up by the British Prime Minister in another context that has now returned to haunt him). (Globe and Mail -- International)
Robbie Keane steals the show by inspiring Republic of Ireland ... Feb 12, 2009
It was enough to send Ireland level on points with Group Eight leaders Italy although Trapattoni, who praised Keane's contribution afterwards, knows his side will have to perform much better if they are to get anything from their next two qualifers against Bulgaria in Dublin and Italy in Bari. "We did not play as well as we could have done," said Trapattoni. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Far from home but close to hearts Feb 8, 2009
On his first day out the Unit got orders for a one-month deployment to Bulgaria for a Field Training Exercise. He was then sent to Afghanistan for 12 months, where he stayed until April of 2006. (L Observateur, LA)
Sunday's vote: A return to Fortress Switzerland? Feb 8, 2009
"Now that Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU, people are more worried about criminality" Rusconi says. The idea has gained traction across much of Western Europe. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Economy saying 'No' to nationalism Feb 7, 2009
Given that more than 70,000 people in North America and Europe lost their jobs in a single day the previous Monday and the nine working days that followed have not been much better it's perfectly reasonable for people to take to the streets in France, Britain, Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia and Switzerland. After all, most major Western governments had spent the previous 15 years re-engineering their unemployment-insurance and social-assistance systems to suit a sustained... (Globe and Mail)
Embedded programs offer diverse class atmospheres Apr 1, 2008
Ian McGroarty (senior-economics), an education abroad peer adviser, traveled to Bulgaria for 10 days with his Geography 497H (International Environment Sustainability) class. "The opportunity to go abroad was my main incentive for taking the class," McGroarty said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Nine countries join Schengen zone Mar 31, 2008
Having entered the EU in 2007, Bulgaria and Romania agreed in January to be Schengen-ready by 2011. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Is it Macedonia by any other name? Mar 27, 2008
Here in this small Balkan nation sandwiched between Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Serbia, and Greece, that assertion is more than mere genealogical trivia. Who has the right to lay claim to the legacy of Alexander the Great, and the name of his 4th-century BC empire of Macedonia, is a very contemporary political question that threatens hopes for a more stable future in the Balkans not to mention NATO expansion plans in the region. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Slams foreign media over Tibet coverage... Mar 25, 2008
Nikolay Doychinov for The New York Times Thanks to the work of a German researcher, the full extent of the attempts to escape from the Communist Bloc through Bulgaria - and the dangers - is just now coming to light. In Opinion: More Headlines. (The Drudge Report)
Champagne Ind buys Australian winery Mar 23, 2008
There has been a strong growth in the imported wines market with Indian companies importing hundreds of brands from countries like Australia, the US and Bulgaria. Some well-known wine producers present in India are Moet and Hennessey, E&J Gallo and HWWG.. (Economic Times)
Dating Models on Discount -- Russian Marriage Agency ElenasModels.com Offers Easter Specials and Free Contact Options Mar 21, 2008
The agency has full-time offices in Russia, Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria and counts more than 83,000 registered users from 176 countries. The online dating site started its operations in 1999, and prides itself in being the only licensed introduction agency among large Russian dating agencies. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Serbia pulls envoys as neighbours recognise Kosovo Mar 21, 2008
Bulgaria and Hungary are NATO and EU members and Croatia aspires to join both blocs ... She said the embassy in Sofia was expecting Bulgarian authorities to send official notification on the recognition of Kosovo, which was announced later in the day ... But some Bulgarian truck drivers complained Serbs had hurled stones at their trucks while crossing the country on Wednesday, Bulgarian media reported. (Reuters)
Kosovo searches the world for friends Mar 20, 2008
Support from Bulgaria, Croatia and Hungary will bring the total number of states recognising the breakaway Serbian province to 33, far fewer than many in Kosovo had hoped for by this stage, more than a month after. A target for half of the 192 members of the United Nations General Assembly to accept Kosovo by September has been dropped quietly and replaced with a drive for quality rather than quantity to show that the world's most powerful democracies back the Balkan nation. (Times Online)
Suburban sprawl pollutes Hungary Mar 19, 2008
The improvement was due mostly to the end of Communist-era agriculture in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria, though new sewage treatment plants helped as well ... But Mr. Weller is concerned that those gains will soon be lost as the region's economy grows and Romania and Bulgaria move toward more intensive agriculture in the Danube's lower watershed. (Christian Science Monitor)
C Rajghatta: Scarlett Letter Day Mar 16, 2008
Bulgaria, South Korea and Tunisia had more tourist arrivals than India. Yet, India made more news on the tourism front. (India Times, India)
Schengen Agreement - The Basics Mar 10, 2008
Full integration is expected to be completed by Switzerland and Liechtenstein in November 2008, Cyprus in 2009, and Bulgaria and Romania in March 2011. Ireland and the United Kingdom will continue with their partial implementations, preferring to maintain their border controls for security reasons. (Suite101.com)
Anand retains Morelia-Linares title Mar 8, 2008
LINARES: World Champion Viswanathan Anand asserted his supremacy at the Morelia-Linares tournament for the second time on the trot after settling for a facile draw with former world champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the 14th and final round here. Anand ended this category-21 tournament with 8. (India Times)
'Merchant of Death' arrested in Thailand Mar 7, 2008
A 2005 report by the human rights group Amnesty International described Mr. Bout as the most prominent foreign businessman involved in trafficking arms to UN-embargoed destinations in Bulgaria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and other countries. The report implicated Mr. Bout in transferring very large quantities of arms from Ukraine that were delivered to Uganda via Tanzania aboard a Greek-registered cargo ship. (Globe and Mail)
Where to stretch your dollar in Europe Mar 7, 2008
So, while Paris, Rome, and Madrid command top dollar this year, you'll save by visiting Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia, and more ... Bulgaria bargains from $1,159Another non-euro destination thats hot on the tourist circuit these days is Bulgaria, a country whose highlights include Sofia, one of Europes oldest capitals; a string of Black Sea beach towns; and pristine mountain villages ... For the Sofia city steal (in Bulgaria), you'll save $360 by going... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Russia spends big to burnish its image Mar 6, 2008
The official government newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta is using its healthy profits to fund monthly supplements in newspapers in India, Britain, Bulgaria and the United States. "Russia: Beyond the Headlines," as the publication is called, is a paid advertising supplement in The Post. (MSNBC -- International)
Exceptional Eastern European sights Mar 4, 2008
The region's popular spots also include in Bulgaria, Prague's in the Czech Republic, and in Slovenia ... "Since the euro was introduced," Glozman says, "individuals began seeking new historic places to travel to, and thus the gates were opened to Eastern Europe, with budget-minded tourists flocking to see Baroque influences in countries like the Ukraine and the Czech Republic, and the grandeur of Italy's Renaissance in Bulgaria. And then, word-of-mouth spread like wildfire." ... Nebet Tepe,... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sewickley native steps up for peace in six-month crusade Mar 4, 2008
The route stretched across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Cyprus and ended in Jerusalem ... In Bulgaria, the pair gave dozens of interviews, explaining that, "We were doing this walk to talk about peace.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sender, Nakamori Set To Begin Competition At The World Cup In Doha, Qatar Mar 4, 2008
Many of the world's top gymnasts will be competing, including Dmitriy Gogotov, Sergey Khorokhordin, and Aleksander Balandin of Russia, Razvan Selariu and Ilie Popescu of Romania, Danny Pinheiro-Rodrigues of France, World Silver medalist Prashanth Sellathurai and World Gold medalist Philippe Rizzo of Australia, World silver medalists Makoto Okiguchi and Takuya Nakase, and Olympic Silver medalist and world gold medalist Hiroyuki Tomita from Japan , Matteo Morandi and Andrea Coppdino from Italy,... (Gostanford.com)
FEATURE - Olympians Face Tough Opponent: Pollution Feb 28, 2008
Subscribe to daily environment news. US: February 28, 2008. (Planet Ark, United States)
Still Europe, but Cheaper Feb 23, 2008
The region's popular spots also include Nebet Tepe in Bulgaria, Prague's Old Town Square in the Czech Republic, and Lake Bled in Slovenia ... "Since the euro was introduced," Glozman says, "individuals began seeking new historic places to travel to, and thus the gates were opened to Eastern Europe, with budget-minded tourists flocking to see Baroque influences in countries like the Ukraine and the Czech Republic, and the grandeur of Italy's Renaissance in Bulgaria. And then, word-of-mouth spread... (ABC News -- Business)
Birdies in Bulgaria? Feb 18, 2008
BULLETIN BOARD Birdies in Bulgaria ... In a country where golf was practically unknown until recently, golf courses are sprouting up everywhere across Bulgaria, as the government considers ways of luring bigger-spending tourists ... Without golf courses, Bulgaria would probably remain a cheap tourist destination, drawing lots of people, but no real economic effect, Stoychev argued. (iAfrica.com)
