Bulgaria secures one-year extension on Belene loan - minister
The option to postpone the due date was contingent on securing 55 million euro for immediate repayment of the amounts loaned by Belgium's Dexia and Japanese bank Mizuho. - Propertywisebulgaria.com
Putin takes Russian presidency for historic third term
World leaders acknowledged Putin's victory with reservations, and international observers say the election was skewed in the former president's favour. - Propertywisebulgaria.com
France prepares for final round of presidential election
National Front leader Marine Le Pen, who came in third in the first round election last month, would not vote for either Hollande or Sarkozy. - Propertywisebulgaria.com
Report: Only 14.5 per cent of people have access to free press
The Freedom House report says the media environment in the Middle East and North Africa underwent major improvements in 2011, but remained the worst-performing part of the world. - Propertywisebulgaria.com
Serge Sarkisian’s ruling party wins Armenian parliamentary elections – exit polls
Gallup International Association poll gives president Sarkisian’s party 44 per cent, while three main challengers alleged ‘machinations’ by ruling party in what – in contrast to 2008 – reportedly was a largely peaceful election. - Propertywisebulgaria.com
