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
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
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