Politics

Roca Fashion in Spring Swing

Stylish party and everyday garments claim to enrich the Bulgarian lady's wardrobe this spring and summer. The designer Zheni Zhivkova, double holder of the Golden Needle Award, has addressed her fashion ideas to the modern-minded and free-behavior women.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 713

Polish Troops Shrink in Patrolling Zone

Polish troops will hand over responsibility for two out of five provinces, notably Najaf and Al-Qadisiyah, to US coalition forces. According to the head of the Polish-led force General Mieczyslaw Bieniek, the US soldiers would take under their commandmen

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 689

Bulgarian Government Eyes Overall Tax Cuts

Bulgarian government declared readiness for an overall tax cut with 2 percent at minimum for all taxation rates. The decrease in profit tax planned to be fixed at 15 percent from next year is among the measures set to stimulate creativity and development

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 762

EU "Convinced" in Bulgarian Medics' Innocence

The six Bulgarian medics expecting their verdicts in Libya are innocent, according to the European Commission.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1870

Bulgaria Hails President Surprise Karbala Trip

The visit emits a powerful signal of support for the Bulgarian troops in Karbala and commitment to the mission in Iraq, politicians from different parts of the spectrum commented on Monday the surprise visit of President Parvanov to Karbala.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1424

Bulgarian Patriarch Awarded

Bulgarian Patriarch Maxim won the prize of the International Fund for Unity of Orthodox Nations as an acknowledgement for his activities in bringing together Orthodox nations. The prize can reach up to USD 50,000.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 496

Italian Hostages Under Murder Threat

Apparent kidnappers have vowed to kill three Italian hostages in Arab TV footage. A videotape aired by news broadcaster Al Arabiya showed the militants, calling itself the Green Brigades, who claimed the hostages' release in five days if the Italian peopl

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1684

Tremors Rattle Southwestern Bulgaria

An earthquake measuring 3,6 on the Richter scale jolted southwestern Bulgaria 4.30 p.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 583

North Korea Blocks Southern Neighbour Relief Aid

North Korea had warned off its southern neighbour that it would not accept any overland deliveries of urgently needed medical aid. Hygiene kits, food and water purification tablets streamed into North Korea as the international community united efforts t

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 586

Israel Names New Hamas Leader

Israeli military officials have identified hard-liner Mahmoud Zahar as the new leader of the Palestinian militant group in the Gaza Strip.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 663

UK Mulls Plugging Spanish Gap in Iraq

British government is considering the options for sending more troops to Iraq. The move comes in an attempt to fill in the gaps caused by the ongoing withdrawal of Spanish and Latin American countries' contingents.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 826

Fighting in Fallujah Flares

Ten US Marines have been wounded in clashes between U.S.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 564

Poland Denies Links over Bulgarian President Attack

Warsaw has categorically denied allegations that information leakage by Polish journalists might have triggered the attack against the Bulgarian President convoy in Iraq. The visit of President Parvanov was kept secret out of security concerns but inform

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1941

Blast Levels Baghdad Building

An explosion has leveled off part of a two-story building in northern Baghdad as U.S.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 493

Report: Bulgarian Base in Iraq Under Fire

Mortars have been fired at the Bulgarian camp near As-Suaira last night, Polish officials reported, saying that there were no casualties. The information was later refuted by the Bulgarian Defence Ministry.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1744

Bulgarian Karbala Fatality Buried April 27

Senior Sergeant Dimitar Dimitrov, killed in an ambush in Karbala on Friday, will be buried tomorrow in his hometown Gorna Oryahovitza. His remains were transported to Bulgaria late last night with the plane of President Georgi Parvanov, who paid a surpri

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 705

US Collects Fingerprints from Visa Applicants

Starting from today the US began collecting fingerprints from all visa applicants. US Embassy in Sofia launched a new fingerprinting system.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 620

Iraq Flies New National Flag

Iraq's Governing Council has approved a new national flag to replace the one flown by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. It consists of a pale blue crescent on a white background and has a yellow strip between two lines of blue at the bottom.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1905

French Lawyer Fears Saddam Murder before Trial

Controversial French lawyer Jacques Verges, who will defend former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, said he feared the United States might try to kill Saddam prior to the trial. "I have this fear.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 692

Baghdad Rocked by Blast

Iraqi capital Baghdad was rocked by a strong blast early Monday morning. AFP reported that the explosion took place at about 10.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 622

Lim Search for Missing Bulgarian Kid On

Two diving squads will continue the search in the Podpech Lake, while two alpinist teams will explore the River Lim coast for the missing Bulgarian kid. Antoana Evtimova went missing after a bus crash at the beginning of April.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 599
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