Politics

HIV Experts Stand In Support of Libya Defendants

During Monday's hearing of the Libyan HIV trial in Benghazi, solicitor of the six Bulgarian defendants Osman Bizanti introduced jurors to several foreign experts' opinion in support of the Bulgarians. The next date for hearing the case was set February 9

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 638

Bulgaria's Crime Rate Up by 14.4% in December

Bulgaria's crime rate in December 2003 has gone up by 14.4% as compared to the same period in 2002, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry data shows.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 669

Forwarding Company Office Set on Fire in Burgas

The office of the Bulmar forwarding company burned out Sunday night in the Black sea city of Bugas. The police are investigating into several versions for the fire.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 402

2nd Group of Bulgaria's Replacement Unit Left for Iraq

A total of 79 soldiers from the second group of Bulgaria's replacement unit left 3:14 a.m.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 733

Benghazi Court Moves to Hear Bulgarian Medics Case

The Benghazi court will hear on Monday for the thirteenth time the case against the six Bulgarian medics accused of deliberately infecting more than 400 Libyan children with HIV.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 580

One Wounded in Sofia Shootout

A man was wounded in a shootout in downtown Sofia on Sunday night. Unofficial data claim that the wounded man, named Nikolay Radzhev, 24, from Pazardzhik has a criminal record.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 573

2 Pilots Missing in Iraq after U.S. Chopper Crash

Two pilots of a crashed U.S.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 788

Saddam "Paid Allies in Oil", Bulgaria Listed Too

Ousted Iraqi President Saddam Hussein paid off in oil to some 200 foreign statesmen and eminent public figures who supported him, AFP reported, citing sources from the Iraqi Oil Ministry.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 915

Bulgarian National Radio Celebrates 69th Birthday

All broadcasts of the Bulgarian National Radio changed their agenda on Sunday as the radio marked its 69th anniversary. The renovated entrance of the BNR building boasted a red carpet to welcome not politicians, but is most fervent fans.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 407

Diplomats from 5 Countries Observe Monday's Hearing in Bulgarian Medics Trial

Diplomats from five countries, including the Czech and Slovak ambassadors to Libya, will attend as observers Monday's hearing in the HIV trial against the six Bulgarian medics, sources from the Bulgarian Embassy in Tripoli announced on Sunday.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 583

Three New Explosions Rock Baghdad Sunday

Three consecutive explosions shattered the centre of the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday afternoon, the correspondent of the Russian agency RIA Novosti reported. No further details were immediately available.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3108

Arms Trader's Ally "Masterminded" Bulgaria's Gang Boss Murder in Amsterdam

Alleged arms trader Philip Pavlov Naydenov, Fatik, who was shot dead in the middle of August in downtown Sofia, has been best man of the leader of the six-men group, arrested January 24 on charges of complicity in the assassination of suspected underworld

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 796

Euro-Affairs Minister to Attend Int'n'l Forum on Genocide

Bulgaria's Euro-Affairs Minister Meglena Kouneva is leaving for Stockholm on Sunday to attend the International Forum: Preventing Genocide; Threats and Responsibilities.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 361

UK Expert: Lagging-Behind Romania Impedes Bulgaria's EU Entry

Doubts whether an EU enlargement will happen at all in 2007 were expressed by James Owen, senior economist at UK's Economist Intelligence Unit, in an interview for local Darik Radio. Political differences inside the European Union might impede Bulgaria's

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1410

Bulgaria's Central Bank Marks 125th Anniversary

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov met Sunday members of the Managing Board of the Bulgarian National Bank on the occasion of the 125th anniversary since the establishment of the bank. He stressed the central role that the bank plays for maintaining the

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 513

Hungary: Bulgarian Bus Driver Fell Asleep before Deadly Crash

Hungarian police say the driver of the Bulgarian bus, which overturned on M5 highway near Budapest, fell asleep behind the wheel causing the crash, which claimed the lives of two Bulgarians and injured thirteen more.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 633

Bulgaria's FM: OSCE Supports Georgia's New Leadership

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe will support the new leadership of Georgia and will continue to assist the country in developing democratic processes, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said in Tbilisi in his capacity of Cha

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 674

US Soldier Dies after Attack North of Baghdad

An American soldier died on Sunday from wounds he suffered in an attack Saturday night near the town of Baiji, some 200 kilometers north of Baghdad, international agencies said, citing US Army officials.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 326

Loud Explosions Shatter Baghdad

A hand-made explosive device went off near a hotel in the centre of Baghdad Sunday morning after a U.S.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2684

Snowfall Triggers Blackouts in 34 Bulgarian Villages

A power blackout brought thirty-four Bulgarian villages to a standstill on Saturday though the country started to go back to normal after the heavy snowfall on Friday. Water supplies were cut in another twenty four villages and towns.

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 456

Bulgaria Prevents Financial Strike during Olympics in Greece

A printing house for fake passengers' checks of a foreign bank, documents for bank credits and diplomas was busted by the local police in the Danube town of Russe. It is believed to have been expected to turn out big quantities of counterfeit passengers'

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 345
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