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US Soldier Killed in Baghdad Attack

An American soldier was shot and killed Thursday in a bold daylight attack on a Baghdad bridge, military officers said, AP reported. The soldier, who wasn't immediately identified, was killed when an unidentified Iraqi walked up to him and opened fire wi

Politics | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 376

Prodi Backed 2007 as Target Date for Bulgaria's EU Entry

Romano Prodi, European Commission President, assured President Parvanov of his support for setting 2007 as a target date for Bulgaria's joining the EU. The talk was held during Parvanov's one-day working visit to Brussels at the Commission President's in

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 646

US Senate Votes Yes to Bulgaria's NATO Accession

The US Senate passed unanimously on Thursday a resolution to ratify the Protocols of Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, an instrument of formal US endorsement of the invitees' accession to NATO. The new mem

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 871

Parliament Passed Ombudsman Act

The Parliament in Sofia adopted Thursday the Ombudsman Act which will take effect January 1, 2004. The Ombudsman will enjoy immunity equivalent to the one of a national representative.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 318

Parliament Exacts Report on Mafia Links of Politicians

Bulgaria's parliamentary committee for internal security ordered Interior Minister Georgy Petkanov to submit Thursday the controversial report on organized crime in the classification chancellery of the Parliament. All members of the committee voted unani

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 556

Media Not Obliged to Cite Sources of Info, Financing

The Bulgarian media will not be obliged to cite its sources of information nor name its sources of financing, under amendments to the Law for Access to the Public Information Parliament adopted at first reading Thursday. The proposal has been tabled in Pa

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 335

Business Confidence Index Even in April

The composite business confidence index in Bulgaria preserves its value in April and goes on hovering 6.7 beyond the long-term average annual rate.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 407

Government Launched Environmental Campaign

The government in Sofia started May 8 its initiative that is aimed at encouraging environmental awareness across the country. The campaign that is launched for a second year in a row under the title "Bulgaria Yes - This is My Nature" involves many promine

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 444

Europe Day Gets Popular across Bulgaria

The enlargement of the European Union will not be complete until all Balkan countries joint it, the head of the Delegation of the European Commission to Bulgaria quoted EC president Romano Prodi to announce the start of celebrations for the Europe Day on

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 516

US Senate Wants NATO to Examine Unanimous Policy

The American Senate announced May 7 that the Alliance should consider dropping its requirement for decisions to be made by unanimous vote. That request reflects US disappointment about opposition within NATO to the Iraq war.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 527

Denmark, Germany Reject Polish Proposal to Join Iraq Peacekeepers

The German and Danish defence ministers have rejected a proposal by their Polish counterpart for troops from their countries to join Polish-led peacekeeping operations in Iraq.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 551

Bulgaria's President Started His Working Visit in Brussels

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov arrived May 8 on a working visit in Brussels at the invitation of the European Commission President Romano Prodi. The purpose of the visit is discussing of Bulgaria accession in EU as well as legislation reforms, fight

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 465

Grenade Blew Up in Sofia

A grenade blew up at 1.20 am that night at the Sofia neighbourhood of Dragalevtsi.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 337

Croatia, Bulgaria Set to Develop Ties in Infrastructure, Tourism

Infrastructure and tourism are the sectors with most potential for improving bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Croatia, Croatia's Prime Minister Ivica Racan and his Bulgarian counterpart Simeon Saxe-Coburg agreed at their meeting Wednesday. Croati

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 493

US Atlantic Council: Bulgaria Is Reliable Ally

Bulgaria has already proved that it could be a reliable ally in the fight against terrorism, Christopher Makins, president of the Atlantic Council of the United States, told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 618

Manuscripts, Artifacts from Looted Baghdad Museum Recovered

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Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 436

Bush Prods UN to Lift Iraq Sanctions

President Bush lifted U.S.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

US Senate Expected to Vote Yes to Bulgaria's NATO Accession

The US Senate is expected to pass today a resolution to ratify the Protocols of Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. If approved, this will be an instrument of formal US endorsement of the invitees' accession

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 410

9 Go to Jail over Unauthorized Archeological Digs

Nine Bulgarian treasure hunters were declared guilty of carrying out unauthorized excavations by a local court. They dug at an ancient Thracian burial mound in November 2002.

Politics | May 7, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1506

Marathon for Day of Radio and Television

The Day of Radio and Television celebrated on May 7 was marked in Bulgaria with a marathon in the capital Sofia. Some hundred youngsters took part in the completion.

Politics | May 7, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 307

Body to Fight Human Traffic Set Up

Bulgarian Parliament established a national commission against traffic in people. The lawmakers passed a special law to this criminal activity.

Politics | May 7, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 373
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