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Joshua ready to take step into the unknown

London - Muslimchronicle

It could have been worse for Anthony Joshua, a lot worse. When Kirk Johnson pulled out of a heavyweight fight with Lennox Lewis in 2003 because of a chest injury, Vitali Klitschko, Dr. Ironfist, stepped into the breach. He’d only lost one of his previous 33 fights. And how about when Steve Collins had to withdraw from a WBO WorldRead more

Bulgarian deputy PM calls for closer NATO-EU cooperation amid global threats

Sofia - Muslimchronicle

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Krasimir Karakachanov here on Tuesday said NATO and the European Union (EU) should deepen their cooperation amid global threats and increasing unpredictability. The strategic environment is characterized by growing unpredictability and extreme dynamics, and globalization remains a leading trend that continues to affect the external security context, Karakachanov said in an opening address to the internationalRead more

10 years on, Bulgarian nurses leave Libya ordeal behind

Pazardjik - Muslimchronicle

Bulgarian nurse Valentina Siropoulo was once condemned to death in Moamer Kadhafi's Libya. Ten years after she and four colleagues were released and allowed home, appreciation of their freedom overwhelms memories of their harrowing ordeal. "My busy day-to-day life lets me forget the abuse. I have learnt to better appreciate my health, my freedom, my family," says the 58-year old.Read more

Bulgarian EU presidency to focus on consensus, competitiveness, cohesion

Sofia - Muslimchronicle

Bulgaria's upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) would have three pillars, including consensus, competitiveness and cohesion, the country's Government Information Service said in a statement on Wednesday. According to a draft adopted by the government, the consensus would be focused on security, prevention of radicalization, migration and so on. Meanwhile, the second pillar, competitiveness, would beRead more

Bulgarian president calls on EU members for cooperation in military equipment

Sofia - Muslimchronicle

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev here on Monday called the European Union (EU) members to cooperate in the research, development and acquisition of military equipment. "The lack of cooperation between EU member states in the area of security and defense causes losses estimated at 25 billion to 100 billion euros per year," said Radev while addressing a defense industry conference. TheRead more

Bulgarian President's Secretary Meets Qatar's Ambassador

Sofia - Arab Today

Atanas Krastin, Bulgarian president's foreign policy secretary, on Friday met HE Qatar's Ambassador to Bulgaria Rashid bin Ali Al Khater. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and means of boosting and developing them in addition to issues of mutual interest. Source: QNARead more

Bulgarian President's Secretary Meets Qatar's Ambassador

Sofia - Arab Today

Shakes off slow start to reach WTA Monterrey second round

Mexico city - Arab Today

World number one Angelique Kerber shook off a slow start to defeat Italian veteran Francesca Schiavone 4-6, 6-0, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the WTA tournament in Monterrey, Mexico. Kerber, runner-up in Monterrey in 2013, was back at the tournament after a three-year absence. The German, who regained the world number one ranking in March withRead more

EU's Tusk, Bulgarian president discuss border security

Sofia - Arab Today

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and visiting European Council President Donald Tusk held talks on border security issues on Tuesday. "Bulgaria is perhaps the best example of how to protect our borders," Tusk said at a joint press conference after talks. "The situation is under control and it proves how efficient the Bulgarian border services and its political leadership are. WeRead more

European MMA Championships launched

Manama - Arab Today

The European Open Championships of Amateur MMA, hosted in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, organised by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), launched on Wednesday. The national Mixed Martial Arts team will participate in this championship, including: Hussain Ayyad in 57kg category, Maher Hamed and Hamad Mattar in the 66kg category, Nayef Fikri in the 70kg Category. The Bahraini fightersRead more