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Bulgaria's Mitov to Discuss Ways for Resolving Macedonian Crisis During Skopje Visit
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov will discuss bilateral relations with Macedonia and ways for resolving the political crisis there during a working visit to the neighbouring country on 14 and 15 June, the foreign ministry in Sofia has announced.
Mitov will meet with Macedonia's President Gjorge Ivanov, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki.
Wrecked recycling unit probed
Authorities are investigating possible links between last week?s toxic fire that destroyed a recycling plant in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, and an illegal waste shipment from Greece that was intercepted by Bulgarian police last month.
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Pentagon Proposes to Store Heavy Weapons in Baltics, Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is proposing to deploy heavy military equipment enough for 5,000 American military in several Baltic and Eastern European states, the New York Times has reported.
According to US and allied officials of the newspaper, the plan is "a significant move to deter possible Russian aggression in Europe," the newspaper said on Saturday.
Bulgarian PM Among Few EU Leaders to Attend Opening of European Games in Baku
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov was one of the few EU leaders to attend the official opening ceremony of the First European Games in Azerbaijan on Friday.
Most EU leaders decided to boycott the opening in Baku due to the poor human rights record of the country, which has been accused of gross violations.
Economy Minister Assures Bulgaria Not Exporting Weapons to Syria
Bulgarian Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski assured on Saturday that the country does not export and does not allow for weapons to be exported from its territory to Syria.
Bollywood Star to Participate in Video Advertising Bulgaria as Tourist Destination
The star of Bollywood cinema Ajay Devgan will participate in a promotional video on Bulgaria advertising the country as a tourist destination, which will be broadcasted in India.
This was announced by Bulgarian Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova in the city of Varna on Friday after a meeting with local authorities and representatives of the tourism sector.
Bulgaria Defeats Canada 3-2, Records Fourth Consecutive Victory in World League
The Bulgarian men's national volleyball team defeated on Saturday Canada with 3:2 and recorded a fourth consecutive victory in Pool C of the FIVB World League.
Bulgaria lost the first set with 20-25, but managed to equalise the score by winning the second with 25-19.
Former Bulgarian PM Stanishev Reelected as PES President
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev was reelected as President of the Party of the European Socialists (PES) on Friday.
Stanishev, who will serve as leader for another term of two and half years, was reelected at the tenth congress of the party, which is taking place in Budapest.
Bulgaria Beats Malta 1:0, Keeps Chances of Qualifying for Euro 2016 Alive
The Bulgarian men's national football team defeated Malta 1:0 in a match from qualifying Group H on Friday and kept its chances of qualifying for UEFA Euro 2016 alive.
The only goal was scored by striker Ivelin Popov in the 56th minute after Ilian Micanski had missed a penalty for the Bulgarians in the added time of the first half.
S&P Affirms Bulgaria at 'BB +/ B', Outlook Stable
Standard & Poor's has confirmed its long- and short-term foreign and local currency rating on Bulgaria at 'BB +/ B' with stable outlook, the Finance Ministry in Sofia said on Friday.
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