Politics

Blair Set to Stamp Out Visa Abuse

Prime Minister Tony Blair called for "balance and perspective" in tackling the issues over Britain's immigration system. "Where there is abuse we will deal with it," Blair told a news conference in his Downing Street home after an emergency meeting with

Politics | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 569

Strong Earthquake Jolts Greece

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit Western Greece at dawn.

Politics | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1467

Bodies of Killed Bulgarian Children Transported to Hometown

The bodies of the ten Bulgarian children, who died in the bus crash in Serbia's Lim river, were transported today to the hospital of their hometown Svishtov. A day earlier the town declared five days of mourning.

Politics | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 664

12 US Marines Killed near Fallujah

Up to twelve US Marines have been killed and dozens wounded by insurgents in the hotbed of resistance the Sunni triangle, some 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Fallujah. The marines were attacked by some 60-70 Iraqi insurgents armed with rocket-propelled

Politics | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1058

Sofia Reacts to Karbala Tension

President Georgi Parvanov calls a meeting today over the escalating tension in Karbala, where a Bulgarian unit is deployed.

Politics | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 529

3 Bulgarian Soldiers Wounded, Driver Shot Dead in Iraq

Three Bulgarian soldiers were lightly wounded in an ambush in the Iraqi city of Karbala. Hours later a Bulgarian driver was shot dead in a gunfire attack near Nasiriya.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 33338

Bus Drama Survivors Return Home

The first group of Bulgarian bus crash survivors returned home on Tuesday evening. Bodies of the ten victims recovered, their age between 13 and 17, were also transported to the country.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 878

Kazakhstan Opens Diplomatic Mission in Sofia

The president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev signed ? decree for the opening of a diplomatic mission in Sofia. This became clear after his meeting with Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, who visited Kazakhstan during his six- day tour througho

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 551

Angry Millers Storm Sofia

Millers gathered in Sofia to protest against duty-free flour imports. The move comes after in January the Government prolonged the term of duty-free imports.

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Lithuanian President Impeached

Lithuania's Seimas, the Parliament, has impeached the President Rolandas Paksas. In a narrowly approved vote, the lawmakers found he had abused his office through links to a Russian organized crime person.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 699

Bulgarian Driver Shot Dead in Iraq

A Bulgarian has been shot dead in a gunfire attack near the Iraqi town of Nasiriya. The truck driven by Mario Manchev, from the Bulgarian haulier company SOMAT, and several other vehicles were attacked by unknown assailants.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1361

India's Government Refutes Bulgarian Rifle Affair

India's Home Ministry has denied the allegations about a scam in the purchase of AK-47 rifles from Bulgarian company Kintex. The Indian Congress accused the government that it had favoured the Rs.

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Bulgarian Teens Die in Airbase Blast

Bulgarian teen brothers died in an explosion at the Kamenets Airbase. The boys, together with six other people, were digging for scrap iron and came upon munitions.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 977

Serbia's Prijepole Mourns over Bulgarian Kids

A ceremony of homage to the bodies of ten Bulgarian kids who died in the April 4 bus accident has begun in the Serbian town of Prijepole. The local people have gone through the whole tragedy along with the group of survived Bulgarian children, teachers a

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3 Bulgarian Soldiers Wounded in Iraq

Three Bulgarian soldiers were lightly wounded in an ambush in the Iraqi town of Karbala. The Bulgarian troops, together with Polish and American soldiers, were returning to the Polish camp in a convoy from an assignment to review and assess the situation

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Nuke Chief Wants Bulgarian Referendum

Bulgaria might need a referendum on whether two of its nuclear units should be shut, world's nuclear chief said. Bulgaria has agreed to close units 3, 4 of its only nuclear power plant by the end of 2006 under pressure from the EU.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 860

Bulgarian Gang Boss Survives Attack

Bulgarian gangdom boss survived an attempt on his life Monday afternoon. Over the last few months, underworld hostilities in the country have claimed a number of lives.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 956

Football Chief's Son Kidnapped

The son of Slavia FC president has been kidnapped at a bustling Sofia location. The man was attacked near the Pliska Hotel, where Sofia's busiest bus stop is situated.

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Days of Mourning for Killed Bulgarian Kids

Five days of mourning were declared Tuesday in the town of Svishtov in memory of the children, who were killed in the bus crash in Serbia's river Lim. Serbia's town of Prijepole, where some of the rescued children were accommodated, also mourns the deaths

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Two Bulgarian Kids Feared Victims of German Paedophiles

German police in Koeln is searching for two Bulgarian children, probably kidnapped by paedophiles. The local police have started unravelling the supposed paedophile network since December last year following an anonymous letter informing about the atroci

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Powerful Earthquake Jolts Pakistan, Afghanistan

A strong earthquake rocked Pakistan and Afghanistan early on Tuesday but caused no casualties. The earthquake measured 6.

Politics | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 740
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