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Bulgarians rally against government in power for two weeks
ReutersSOFIA (Reuters) - Thousands of Bulgarian protesters demanded the resignation of their new Socalist-led government on Sunday, but the prime minister dismissed the prospect of stepping down as "highly irresponsible" and "destabilising". The two-week-old...Tags: Sofia (Bulgaria), Political Corruption, Politics, Government, Parliament
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Bulgaria to replace new security chief after public backlash
Reuters* Media magnate's appointment to security post sparked outrage * Protesters rally for second day in capital * Decision was rushed through parliament SOFIA, June 15 (Reuters) - Bulgaria's Socialist-led government said on Saturday it would reverse its...Tags: Sofia (Bulgaria), Politics, Government, Parliament, Heads of State
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EU mergers and takeovers (June 14)
ReutersBRUSSELS, June 14 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- Diversified U.S. manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. to acquire mobile...Tags: Media Industry, Politics, Honeywell International Incorporated, Central European Media Enterprises, NYSE Euronext, Inc.
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Bulgarians protests over media magnate as security chief
ReutersSOFIA (Reuters) - Thousands of people rallied on Friday to protest against the appointment of a media magnate as Bulgaria's new security chief in a show of discontent after disputed elections. Chanting "Mafia" and "resign", about 10,000 people rallied in...Tags: Sofia (Bulgaria), Political Corruption, Politics, Parliament, Newspaper and Magazine
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CORRECTED-FEATURE-Serbia may be on cusp of mining revival after years of decline
Reuters(Corrects Freeport to U.S. major from Canadian) By Aleksandar Vasovic and Stephen Eisenhammer BOR, Serbia/LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - Serbia's mining sector, stagnant since the wars that tore Yugoslavia apart in the early 1990s, looks set for a...Tags: Global Gold Corporation, Politics, Austria, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc, Gabriel Resources Limited
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Shanghai Festival Plays Up Global Image
VarietyWith B.O. rising by nearly 30% every year, small wonder that China's film festivals are attracting more attention, and with that attention, competition. The well-established jewel in the crown, the Shanghai Intl. Film Festival, which runs June 15-23 in...Tags: Movies, Germany, Sweden, Lucasfilm Ltd., Russia
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Bulgaria names media magnate as security chief, causing furor
ReutersSOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's parliament on Friday appointed a media magnate to oversee its state security service, a move that could rekindle popular discontent and threaten fragile political stability just weeks after an early election. Legislators from...Tags: Sofia (Bulgaria), Political Corruption, Politics, European Union, Government
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EU mergers and takeovers (June 13)
ReutersBRUSSELS, June 13 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- German investor Joh A Benckiser (JAB) to buy Dutch coffee and tea maker D.E. Master...Tags: Media Industry, Politics, Honeywell International Incorporated, Central European Media Enterprises, ConAgra Foods Incorporated
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Serbia may be on cusp of mining revival after years of decline
ReutersBOR, Serbia/LONDON (Reuters) - Serbia's mining sector, stagnant since the wars that tore Yugoslavia apart in the early 1990s, looks set for a revival as volatile commodity prices increase the allure of countries in Europe with established infrastructure...Tags: Global Gold Corporation, Politics, Austria, Gabriel Resources Limited, Congo
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CORRECTED-INTERVIEW-Dundee Precious Metals sees no risk to output from new Bulgarian govt
Reuters(Corrects paragraph 13 to add comment that Kapan mine would still be profitable at a much lower gold price. Changes second bullet point to conform.) * Says new government in Bulgaria seems to be pro-business * Says Kapan mine profitable at much lower...Tags: Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Government, Metal and Mineral
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Bulgaria charges ex-interior minister in wiretapping scandal
Reuters* Wiretapping has dented GERB party's popularity * EU has criticised corruption, organised crime in Bulgaria SOFIA, June 12 (Reuters) - A former Bulgarian interior minister was charged with abuse of power on Wednesday in a wiretapping scandal that has...Tags: Political Dissent, Political Corruption, Politics, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice
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Athletics-Bulgaria's Naimova could face life ban for doping
ReutersSOFIA, June 11 (Reuters) - European indoor sprint champion Tezdzhan Naimova could face a life ban from athletics after a second doping offence in four years, the head of the Bulgarian federation said on Tuesday. Dobri Karamarinov said the 26-year-old...Tags: Sofia (Bulgaria), Track and Field, Ukraine, France, Awards and Prizes
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