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Friday, 26 May 2017

Where to put Europe’s bank regulator? Try Bulgaria – Breakingviews

Where to put Europe’s bank regulator? Try Bulgaria – Breakingviews:

Interesting argument that the European Banking Authority (EBA) should move to Sofia.Might be a good bet politically with Bulgaria's Russian tug of war over gas and sphere's of influence. Another series of job losses in the City of London over Brexit.



International Conference on Bulgarian Church’s Contribution to Saving Bulgarian Jews to Take Place in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

International Conference on Bulgarian Church’s Contribution to Saving Bulgarian Jews to Take Place in Sofia - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

Editor's Note: The Bulgarian Jewish population were not sent off to death camps due to the activities of various groups: including church, king and some politicians. 

The Bulgarian government was anti-semitic for most of this period, and where Bulgarian troops were fighting alongside the Germans in area's outside Bulgaria, there was some assistance given in rounding up and deporting Jews.

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

US Warship Visits Varna Port - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

US Warship Visits Varna Port - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:

This comes amidst increased tension in the Black Sea region, with both Russia Naval and Air force manoeuvres.The destroyer is obviously there as a NATO muscle flex.