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Top Bulgarian Nationalist Stirs Turmoil, Foils TV Debate: Top Bulgarian Nationalist Stirs Turmoil, Foils TV Debate - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Top Bulgarian Nationalist Stirs Turmoil, Foils TV Debate: Top Bulgarian Nationalist Stirs Turmoil, Foils TV Debate - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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Uncle's Comment: Volen Siderov is playing this debate like a fiddle, trying to seize the Bulgarian Presidency on a wave of backlash against the events in Kustinitsa.Unluckily for him most Bulgarians are not stupid enough to vote for him, even though the political class is corrupt and morally bankrupt.

Bulgaria: Anti-Roma Demonstrations Spread Across Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: Anti-Roma Demonstrations Spread Across Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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Uncles' Comment: The upshot of this is that there is an election on October 23rd, which will see a boost in the votes for the extreme right wing Ataka party and the Gypsy/Turkish DPS.Luckily these elections are only for the presidency and Councils/Mayor's.The Presidency is pretty much a race between the governing GERB party, the Socialists and a moderate Independent.If it were for parliament it could have been a recipe for chaos.

Dad's Army - Don't Tell Him Pike

The British Embassy in Bulgaria Bulgaria travel advice

The British Embassy in Bulgaria Bulgaria travel advice

Regarding the current disorders.

Inmates complain over lack of TV sports channels - Crime, UK - The Independent

Inmates complain over lack of TV sports channels - Crime, UK - The Independent:

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Bulgaria: Angry Protesters Target Bulgarian TV Channel over Roma Conflict Reporting - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: Angry Protesters Target Bulgarian TV Channel over Roma Conflict Reporting - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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29 Indicted over Bulgarian-Roma Clashes: 29 Indicted over Bulgarian-Roma Clashes - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

29 Indicted over Bulgarian-Roma Clashes: 29 Indicted over Bulgarian-Roma Clashes - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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Погромы в Катунице, Болгария. 24-25.09.11 г.

This is a Bulgarian news report on the matter from the previous post.

Bulgaria: Special Riot Police Deployed in Roma Quarters in Bulgaria's Plovdiv - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: Special Riot Police Deployed in Roma Quarters in Bulgaria's Plovdiv - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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Uncle's Comment : Ethnic tensions are never far below the surface in Bulgaria, although governments in the post communist period have preached tolerance.However the Gypsy issue is a very serious one in Bulgaria whether they are criminal because they are socially marginalised or vice versa, it is a fact that they are regarded with pretty much contempt by the 'Bulgarian' host population.Now everyone from the Bikers to football hooligans are getting involved.Potentially it could be serious although the authorities appear to be keeping it under control.

'Cage Fighting Kids' As young as eight has created a storm of controversy.

Amazing !.

Bulgaria: Bulgaria, Romania's Schengen Applications Formally Vetoed - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Bulgaria: Bulgaria, Romania's Schengen Applications Formally Vetoed - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

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Ukraine pensioner wins first prize in dumpling-eating contest, then dies | World news | The Guardian

Ukraine pensioner wins first prize in dumpling-eating contest, then dies | World news | The Guardian:

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Women and children first, with the men nowhere, works at Fenerbahce | Louise Taylor | Football | guardian.co.uk

Women and children first, with the men nowhere, works at Fenerbahce | Louise Taylor | Football | guardian.co.uk:

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Sixty-three food places were closed after summer inspections, Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency says - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

Sixty-three food places were closed after summer inspections, Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency says - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo:

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Drive carefully, Bulgaria's traffic police urge on eve of long weekend - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

Drive carefully, Bulgaria's traffic police urge on eve of long weekend - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo:

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Bulgarian state railways BDZ offers extra seats for Independence Day long weekend - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

Bulgarian state railways BDZ offers extra seats for Independence Day long weekend - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo:

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Balchik - The Favourite Place of Regina Maria Queen of Romania

Balchik is the nearest sizeable place from my village.It really is lovely there and I thoroughly recommend it to visitors.The harbour is very pretty with lots of nice restaurants and good hotels.For further information just post your comments here.The Royal Palace featured in this video is on the seafront with the biggest botanical gardens in the Balkans.

BALCHIK-THE MOST BLACK SEA RESORT

BBC News - Close-Up Bulgaria's special brand of folk music (21/2/10)