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Six Bulgarian Troops Back from Iraq

Six Bulgarian troops from the Karbala contingent landed back in Bulgaria. Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov broke the news that the soldiers had returned to Bulgaria five days ago.

Politics | April 2, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 605

EU Co-Finances Transport Corridor 8

Funds of the European Union (EU) will cover only 20 percent of the costs on Transport Corridor 8. Italian Transport Minister Pietro Lunardi specified the project is not included in the 30 top priority projects of the European Union as the corridor, linki

Politics | April 2, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1454

Bulgaria, New Members Welcomed in NATO

Bulgaria, together with six other eastern European countries, were welcomed into NATO Friday as their national flags were hoisted for the first time at an official ceremony in front of Brussels headquarters. Bulgaria's national flag was the first to be r

Politics | April 2, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1189

Bomb Found on Spanish Rail Line

Spanish police have found an explosive device on a high-speed railway between Madrid and Seville. Traffic on the line was halted after the discovery at Mocejon, in the Toledo area, Mr Acebes said.

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Al-Qaeda: Rome Destroyed Soon

Italian police has found a videotape in which Al-Qaeda warns of an upcoming attack against Rome.

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AFP: NATO Celebrates, Russia Not in Party Mood

Serious business awaits foreign ministers of the now-26-nation alliance in talks with an irate Russia, which has made no secret of its anger at NATO's expansion up to its borders, AFP wrote on Friday.

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NATO Sec Gen: We Will Prevail

The challenges of the new security environment - terrorism, proliferation and failed states - demand such strong solidarity, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said at the ceremonial session of the North Atlantic Council on the occasion of the a

Politics | April 2, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 473

Bulgaria Vows Loyalty in NATO New Challenges

The accession of seven Eastern European countries to NATO brings us closer to a united democratic Europe without dividing lines, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said at an official meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of foreign mi

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CNN: NATO Ceremony Ends Cold War

Seven eastern European countries are being welcomed into the NATO military alliance in a ceremony seen as marking the formal end of the Cold War, CNN wrote minutes after the flags of the new members were hoisted in the Alliance headquarters in Brussels.

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Bulgaria's Flag Flies in Brussels

Bulgaria's national flag was hoisted for the first time at NATO headquarters in Brussels under the sounds of the national anthem.

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NATO Colours Tint Sofia

Flags of the new NATO members were hoisted in the center of Sofia Friday. The ceremony took place in front of the Government Headquarters.

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PM: NATO Boosts Bulgaria's Clout

"Being a NATO member gives Bulgaria some extra military power," Bulgaria's prime minister said. Simeon Saxe-Coburg was the first to make a speech at the NATO celebration in Sofia.

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US Prodigy Rocks Sofia

US rock prodigy Living Colour staged a concert in Sofia's Hristo Botev Hall Thursday evening. Thousands went wild to the mixed sounds of metal, rock, funk and jazz.

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BBC: Europe's Map Re-Drawn

Europe's strategic map has been completely re-drawn, BBC said Friday, as NATO marks its biggest expansion. Seven ex-communist states, including Bulgaria and Romania, are full members of the Alliance since Monday.

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NATO Central to Resound with Bulgaria's Anthem

Celebrations at the NATO headquarters in Brussels will start with the Bulgarian anthem.

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NATO Excitement Takes over Sofia

Festive events are taking place in Sofia Friday, as the country celebrates its NATO membership. The day has been declared a national holiday.

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Tunisian Mastermind in Madrid Attacks

A Tunisian has been identified as the mastermind of Madrid train bombings, Spain's High Court broke on Thursday. Sarhane ben Abdelmajid Fakhet, who is being sought pursuant to an international arrest warrant, was announced to be "the leader and coordinat

Politics | April 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1415

UK Names New Immigration Minister

Tony Blair's government has appointed Des Browne as new immigration minister. The current minister for work replaces Beverley Hughes who resigned from the position earlier on Thursday.

Politics | April 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1023

Bulgarian Train on Fire

Fire has broken on a train running between Sofia and the northern town of Vidin. The accident occurred at 3.

Politics | April 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 586

Road Tolls Active in Bulgaria

The first day of road tolls application in Bulgaria was marked by numerous cases of blocked trucks on borders. On April 1 the road tolling system for heavy vehicles entered into force.

Politics | April 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 550

Missing Man Found Dead in Fields

Bulgarian man has been found dead out in the fields near the village Mechka. He was missing since March 17, and his wife asked the police to start a nation-wide search for him.

Politics | April 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 537
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