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The people of Bulgaria elect a new parliament Sunday that will have to tackle an economic crisis and widespread corruption, which has cost the Balkan country millions of dollars in crucial European Union aid. Opinion polls suggest a defeat for the ruling Socialists, who have been plagued by financial scandals. Sunday's parliamentary poll in Bulgaria comes after the country lost access to millions in European Union aid for allegedly failing to deal with endemic corruption. Surveys show that most voters will likely vote against the Socialist-led coalition, which has been plagued by financial scandals, including money laundering, dubious expenditures, and fraud. The agriculture and environment ministries, both controlled by an ethnic Turkish party, and the construction and economic ministries, led by the Socialists, have been... [read full story]
BAGHDAD, Nov 22 (Reuters) - China's Sinopec Corp sought to pay participation fees to bid for oilfields on offer in Iraq's second bidding round but was rebuffed, an official with the Iraqi Oil Ministry said on Sunday. "Sinopec...
Sofia is the first destination chosen for the project « EU Crisis on the ground » funded by the European Commission. Through 11 debates in 11 different towns, the goals of the project are to promote the citizens' solutions and...
The EU's agricultural subsidies to Romania might be a blessing for the economy - but for the rural life they're are a curse. Unemployment is skyrocketing and traditional architecture is disappearing at an alarming pace.
Presidential Demand Made During ASEAN Meeting in Singapore The American President directly challenged Burmese Premier Thein Sein to release the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during an ASEAN meeting in Singapore. In...
