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UK Embassy Thanked Bulgaria's Police for Drug Channel Disclosure

Bulgaria's Interior Chief Secretary Gen. Boyko Borissov received an official letter from the UK Embassy in Sofia expressing the gratitude for the assistance of the Bulgarian police in the international Moonlight operation that traced the traffic of cocain

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 411

Record-High Number of Passengers Served at Varna Airport

A record-high number of passangers-14,846-- were served at the airport in the Bulgarian city of Varna on August 11. A total of 92 flights were served August 11 as well.

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 384

"Bolivian Cocaine Traffickers" Remain Behind Bars in Bulgaria

The District Court in Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv decided Tuesday that the three arrestees detained during the international Moonlight operation that traced the traffic of cocaine from Bolivia would stay behind bars. The prosecution pleaded against th

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 442

Gallerists Flock to Sofia's Art Salon

Art gallery owner from across Bulgarian display the best of their collections during the Fifth Summer Salon of Private Galleries in Sofia. This year's event boasts a record number of participants, as twenty-four galleries will present their paintings at t

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 352

Macedonian Arrestee in Bulgaria's Big Narco Case "with German Passport"

The Macedonian whom Bulgaria's police arrested during the operation to bust cocaine traffic from Bolivia is actually a German passport-holder. This is what Macedonian A1 television alleges naming the arrestee Zlatko Boyadzhiyski after the Bulgarian police

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1050

Large Contraband Shipments of Cigarettes Intercepted

Bulgarian customs officers foiled a smuggling attempt of 22,600 pieces of Cartier and Rothmans Royals cigarettes. 17,600 pieces have been concealed under the seats and in the cargo compartment of a passengers bus that entered Bulgaria from Turkey.

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 739

Ex-French Legionary Shot in Bulgaria's Coastal City

Georgi Zlatkov, dubbed the Legionary, was shot Tuesday morning in the coastal town of Varna, the Interior Ministry announced.

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 582

"Suicide Bomber" Blows Israeli Mall

At least two were killed and eleven injured as an explosion ripped through a shopping centre in the central Israeli town of Rosh Haayin near Tel Aviv.

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 332

Bulgaria's Troops in Iraq "Not Prepared for Desert Climate"

Bulgaria's troops in Iraq will find it very difficult to endure the desert climate in Iraq. This is what the chair of the George Marshal Association Velizar Shalamanov said following the departure of the first group of Bulgaria's main Iraq unit on Monday.

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1149

Court Decides on Bail of "Bolivian Cocaine Traffickers"

The District Court in Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv will decide today if the arrestees detained during the international Moonlight operation that traced the traffic of cocaine from Bolivia would stay behind bars. The prosecution will plead against the r

Politics | August 12, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 450

Jazz Festival Gathers Momentum

Egypt's Yahia Halil Band brought exotic sounds to the sixth edition of the jazz festival in the town of Bansko. The members of the band are Yahia Halil (drums), Mohammed Barkat (bas guitar), Hamis Ahamad (percussion), Naser Rifai (percussion), Mohamad Gau

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 376

Mayors Voice Concerns over Bulgaria's FinMin Resignation

The resignation of Finance Minister Milen Velchev puts at risk the process of financial decentralization in Bulgaria, National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria announced in an official statement on Monday.

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 345

LUKoil Announces Fuel Hikes

Burgas-based oil refinery Lukoil Neftochim increases prices of fuel in Bulgaria as of August 12. The highest rise is in A-92H, which will sell at 1468,80 BGN/t, marking an increase of 2,09 percent.

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 456

Chief of the General Staff of the Macedonian Army Visits Bulgaria

Chief of the General Staff of the Macedonian Army General Metodi Stambiliiski arrived August 11 on a two-day visit to Bulgaria on the invitation of General Nikola Kolev, Chief of the General Staff of the Bulgarian Army. The aim of the visit is to discuss

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 399

Prosecutor Linked to Notorious Bulgarian Rapper "Resigned"

Georgi Penev, the prosecutor that released notorious Bulgarian rapper Vanko 1 on bail, handed in his resignation on Monday, announced Bulgaria's Supreme Prosecutor Office.

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 417

554 People to Give Up Bulgarian Citizenship

Some 554 declarations for giving up Bulgarian citizenship have been submitted from the beginning of 2003 in Bulgaria's Justice Ministry. The number of the Bulgarians willing to give up their citizenship has gone down as compared to the last year, an offic

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 495

Over 3 Kilos Trotyl Found in Garbage Container in Pleven

Over 3 kilos trotyl and 4 gun bullets near a garbage container in the northern Bulgarian town Pleven were found by a 68-year-old man. The trotyl and the bullets were found in the evening of August 9 and were immediately given to the Pleven's police that h

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 466

Two Bulgarians "Detained in Spain over Quarrel"

Two Bulgarians, two Spanish citizens and a Romanian national were detained in the evening of August 9 in the Spanish capital Madrid over a quarrel, the Spanish newspaper ABC announced. The men got into a fight over a woman, most probably a prostitute, th

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 424

Bulgarian Bus Overturned in Southeastern Romania

A bus of the Bulgarian company "Albena Autotrans-Bulgaria" transporting 47 Ukrainian tourists overturned in the evening of August 8 in Southeastern Romania, a Romanian newspaper announced. Thirty tourists have been injured in the accident.

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 329

Austrian Movement Theatre Stages Street Performance in Sofia

Austrian company Vis Plastica Trans Cen staged an intriguing performance at the square in front the National Theatre in Sofia. The avant-garde movement theatre came to Sofia on the occasion of the film festival that opened in Bulgaria's capital.

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 370

Bulgaria's Main Peacekeeping Unit Starts Transfer to Iraq

The first group of Bulgaria's Iraq-bound main unit left on Monday amid stepped-up security. One hundred and forty five peacekeepers took off from the military Krumovo airport nearby the country's second city Plovdiv.

Politics | August 11, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 322
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