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4 dead in freezing weather in Serbia, Bulgaria [Jan 31, 2012] Heavy snow and freezing weather led to four deaths and left two people missing Monday in Serbia and Bulgaria, prompting authorities to close down schools and introduce emergency measures. [via YahooNews] More >>

Disputed Monument of Serbian Ruler 'Decorated' in Bulgaria's Sofia [Nov 25, 2011] ?he controversial monument of Serbian Knyaz (Prince) Mihailo Obrenovic in the Bulgarian capital Sofia has been "decorated" by unknown persons with the colors of the Bulgarian national flag. The monument of one of the most cherished rulers of modern Serbia Mihailo Obrenovic (1823-1868; ruled 1839-1842 and 1860-1868) is located in the Southern Park in Bulgaria's capital Sofia. It was erected a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgarian EU Commissioner Asks Serbia to Join Disaster Effort [Nov 19, 2011] Serbia can partake in the common European mechanism for dealing with disasters and emergency situations. During a regional forum in the Serbian capital Belgrade, Bulgaria's EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, Kristalina Georgieva, proposed to Serbia to help with dealing with disasters across the globe, the Bulgarian National Radio, BNR, informs ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria defender Ivanov joins Partizan Belgrade [Jun 17, 2011] Bulgaria defender Ivan Ivanov signed a three-year deal with Parrizan Belgrade on Friday after joining the Serbian champions from Russian second division side Alania Vladikavkaz. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgarian Minority in Serbia Desperate, Shocked by Serbian PM's 'Arrogance' [Feb 28, 2011] The Bulgarian minority in Serbia has finally been driven to desperation as Bulgaria does not wish to defend its rights at all, according to its representatives. The Bulgarians in Serbia are a victim of the Bulgarian-Serbian relations, says Zdenka Todorova, chair of the Helsinki Committee for Protection of the Rights of the Bulgarians in Serbia, as cited by BGNES. "I don't believe in the ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian PM 'Understands' Bulgarians' Hurt Feelings over Levski Remembrance [Feb 21, 2011] Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetcovic has made a seemingly half-hearted declaration coming short of an actual apology for the incident in which Serbian authorities obstructed the remembrance of Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski by the ethnic Bulgarians in the country. Late on Monday the Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Serbia declared their joint will to find ways to overcome the effects of ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Borisov Shields Serbian PM from Bulgarian Protesters [Feb 21, 2011] The press briefing of the Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Serbia was canceled Monday afternoon apparently as a result of the rally of several hundred Bulgarians angry over Serbia's recent obstruction of the remembrance of Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski. Serbian Prime Minister, Mirko Cvetcovic, arrived Monday on an official visit to Bulgaria on the invitation of his counterpart Boyko ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Outraged Bulgarians Rally, Demand Apology from Serbia [Feb 21, 2011] Several hundred people, including members of the Bulgarian minority in Serbia, protested in Sofia Monday against the visit of Serbian PM after the Serbian authorities obstructed the remembrance of Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski over the weekend. Serbian Prime Minister, Mirko Cvetcovic, arrived Monday on an official visit to Bulgaria on the invitation of his counterpart Boyko Borisov. The ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian PM Pays Respects to Bulgarian National Hero Levski in Sofia [Feb 21, 2011] Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic paid respects to Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski in Sofia just a couple of days after the Serbian authorities hindered Levski's remembrance by the ethnic Bulgarians in Serbia. Serbian Prime Minister, Mirko Cvetcovic, arrived Monday on an official visit to Bulgaria on the invitation of his counterpart Boyko Borisov. The visit triggered strong reaction ... [via YahooNews] More >>

PM on two-day official visit to Bulgaria [Feb 21, 2011] BELGRADE -- Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovi? starts on Monday a two-day official visit to Bulgaria. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Formally Protests Serbian Traveling Hassle [Feb 19, 2011] Bulgaria will inform EU authorities of the impediments Serbia has made to Bulgarian nationals requesting to enter Serbia Friday, announced Foreign Affairs Minister Nikolay Mladenov. All through Friday, Serbian border police were creating difficulties for Bulgarian nationals to cross the border, given the two neighbors have a visa-free regime. Bulgarians were attempting to cross into Serbia to ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia Detains 2 Bulgarian Danube Vessels [Jan 19, 2011] Serbia's customs authorities have detained two Bulgarian ships sailing on the Danube over failure to obey regulations. This has been annnounced by Valentin Keremedchiev, representative in Serbia of the Bulgarian River Shipping company, handling Bulgaria's Danube vessels, as cited by the Belgrade correspondent of the Bulgarian National Radio. The two Bulgarian ships are said to have failed to ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Minister: Serbia Wants to Join Bulgaria's Belene NPP [Jan 10, 2011] The Serbian government considers seriously its possible participation in Bulgaria's Belene Nuclear Power Plant, Serbia's Energy Minister Petar Skundric has said on Monday. [via YahooNews] More >>