Controversial incident hinged on defence plank of mistaken identity but Straw appears unconvinced.
Justice secretary Jack Straw refuses pardon for Michael Shields
July 2nd, 2009Controversial incident hinged on defence plank of mistaken identity but Straw appears unconvinced.
EU launches 140 million euro call for greener energy research
July 2nd, 2009
The EU launches a 140 million euro call for proposals for cutting-edge research aiming to put hydrogen buses, clean power stations and greener laptops on the market two to five years earlier than planned.
Voter turnout on July 5 to surpass European elections – pollsters
July 2nd, 2009
Gallup says voter turnout in Bulgaria’s national parliamentary elections could reach up to 60 per cent. In the country’s European Parliament elections in June 2009, it was just less than 40 per cent.
UK health minister: Swine flu pandemic can no longer be contained | Latest case confirmed in Bulgaria in June 2 has come from Britain
July 2nd, 2009
Andy Burnham, British health secretary: Cases are doubling every week and on this trend we could see more than 100,000 cases a day by the end of August.
Angles and demons
July 2nd, 2009
In the closing days of Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections campaign, the Bulgarian Socialist Party demonises Ivan Kostov; Boiko Borissov labels Sergei Stanishev a populist and for most right-wing politicians, Ahmed Dogan is demon-in-chief.
Swine flu escalates in the Balkans
July 2nd, 2009
More cases in Bulgaria as new surveillance equipment arrives from the US. Meanwhile, the Greek government confirms more than 100 cases of people affected by the H1N1 strain.
Policeman refuses 800 euro bribe
July 2nd, 2009
Less than a week ago, another police man at the Kulata border crossing point was seen accepting a bribe from a man who also had a banning order but attempted to enter Greece. The officer will face criminal charges.
Euro area unemployment highest since May 1999
July 2nd, 2009
Unemployment in euro area was 9.5 per cent in May 2009, new Eurostat figures say. Joblessness figures in all EU states are higher than a year ago.
Council of international adoptions has no cases pending
July 2nd, 2009
For the first time since its formation in 2003 not a single case is awaiting review by the council.
Surprise, shock at Sanader resignation
July 2nd, 2009
Croatian prime minister concedes border dispute with Slovenia contributed to his decision to quit; Slovenia says it hopes Croatia’s EU prospects get back on track.
