June 19, 2013
The Bulgarian Community in Sydney
The Bulgarian Community and Culture Association "Rodina" is the focal point for Bulgarians and the Bulgarian culture in Sydney and New South Wales. We organise regular BBQs, dances and social events as well as support the Bulgarian School in Sydney. Our community includes people with Bulgarian heritage, partners of Bulgarians and people interested in the Bulgarian Culture. As part of Multi-Cultural Australia we aim to contribute and enrich its diverse culture. We also provide orientation and help for Bulgarians newly arrived in Sydney and New South Wales.
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| Bulgarian NewsStanishev Accuses Bulgarian Opposition of Trying to 'Hijack' ProtestsWednesday, 19th June 2013  Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Sergey Stanishev has accused the opposition center-right GERB of trying to use the ongoing massive anti-government protests in the country for its own purposes. Meanwhile, it emerged that Peevski had been granted access to top secret files three days before he was elected as head of DANS. It is unclear whether DANS had the legal grounds to grant him the access, according to local media. Peevski, who runs Bulgaria's biggest newspaper and television group, was investigated for alleged corruption while serving as a Deputy Minister in the Socialist-led three-way coalition government (2005-2009), but was reinstated after the charges were dropped. Bulgarian PM Apologizes for Outrageous Appointment of National Security Head Wednesday, 19th June 2013  In an attempt to appease the ongoing massive protests in Bulgaria, Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski apologized Wednesday for last week’s appointment of controversial media mogul Delyan Peevski as head of the State Agency for National Security. However, Oresharski once again refused to resign. “I made a political mistake, for which I apologize not only to you, but to the thousands of people who took to the streets to protest,” the PM told Parliament. “They called for my resignation and I heard that clearly,” he assured. But he ruled out stepping down, as he said it would be “the easiest decision” and would lead to a “bigger political crisis.” Bulgaria’s Parliament expectedly retracted the appointment of Peevski as head of DANS on Wednesday. The election of Peevski, a 32-year-old media mogul and MP from DPS, stirred a wave of massive protests across the country, with tens of thousands of Bulgarians taking to the streets for five days now. New massive anti-government protests are expected to take place in Sofia and other major cities on Wednesday. Meanwhile, it emerged that Peevski had been granted access to top secret files three days before he was elected as head of DANS. It is unclear whether DANS had the legal grounds to grant him the access, according to local media. Peevski, who runs Bulgaria's biggest newspaper and television group, was investigated for alleged corruption while serving as a Deputy Minister in the Socialist-led three-way coalition government (2005-2009), but was reinstated after the charges were dropped. Could not find the News you were looking for? Search here: | ||||||||||
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The Bulgarian Cultural and Social Association "Rodina" promotes Bulgarian culture, traditions and language among the Bulgarian community in NSW. For over 30 years we have been fostering knowledge and understanding about the Bulgarian culture and history by organising social events, forums, exhibitions, performances and other public initiatives. We seek to strengthen the social, economic, educational and cultural ties between Australia and Bulgaria. Therefore, maintaining a close relationship with Australian organisations and institutions in Australia is of significant importance to us. As part of Multi-Cultural Australia we aim to contribute and enrich its diverse culture. Rodina collaborates and co-operates with other Bulgarian and cultural organisations in Australia.