Politics

Bulgaria's PM Addresses PACE Spring Session

Saxe-Coburg will address April 3 the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). He will also answer quesitons of PACE delegates.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 668

Allied Troops Enter Baghdad "Red Zone"

The U.S.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 419

Rescued POW Lynch Flown to Germany

U.S.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 465

Al-Jazeera Suspends Reports from Iraq

The Arabic broadcaster Al-Jazeera has suspended reporting from Iraq after Baghdad banned two of its correspondents from reporting there.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 439

U.S. Aircraft Shot down in Iraq

A U.S.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 483

Red Crescent Maternity Hospital "Bombed"

The US military is investigating reports that coalition aircraft have bombed a Red Crescent maternity hospital in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 643

US Forces 19 Miles Away from Baghdad

US forces smashed through elite Iraqi divisions to within 19 miles of Baghdad on Wednesday, using fearsome air power to back the swiftest advance of the war against Iraqi President Saddam, Reuters reported. U.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1043

Harvard Club Discussion on Bulgaria's Economic Challenges

The Harvard Club in Bulgaria organized on Wednesday an open meeting in Sofia University to discuss Prof. John Kenneth Galbraight views on the economic challenges that Bulgaria face.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 940

Bulgarian News Agency Journalists Resume Protests

Journalists from the Bulgarian News Agency resumed their silent protest in front of the building of the agency on Wednesday noon after the ruling party postponed the solution to the BTA problem again on Tuesday. The employees of the news agency pressured

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 409

Donors Raised USD 25 M to Help Balkans Democracy

The U.S.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 566

US: Iraqi City of Karbala Taken

The city of Karbala was taken by the US-led forces, CNN reported. Meanwhile, US military said US forces have destroyed Baghdad division of Republican Guard and that other Republican Guard divisions are in trouble and under serious attack.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 508

PM Left for Strasbourg for PACE Spring Session

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg departed to Strasbourg on Wednesday to attend the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 681

Textile Exhibition in Sofia Began with Fashion Show

A fashion show opened the exhibition of clothes and fabrics in Sofia's National Palace of Culture Wednesday.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 319

Flora Exhibition Opened in Sofia

Flora exhibition opened doors in the National Palace of Culture on Wednesday and will last till April 6.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 365

Iliescu to Visit Bulgaria Mid-April

Romanian President Ion Iliescu will pay a two-day visit to Bulgaria, starting from April 14th. A Bulgarian-Romanian business forum will take place during the visit.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 823

Legendary Ballet Dancer Koldakova Rehearses in Burgas

Legendary ballet dancer Krassimira Koldakova arrived in Bulgarian seaside city Burgas to rehearse for "One Night in Paris." The premiere is planned for April 29th.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 373

FM Praises Bulgaria's Role in Iraqi Conflict

Foreign Minister Passy said that Bulgaria's position on Iraq was the best one not only for the time being but also for the future. Bulgaria with its stance contributes to the liberation of Iraq and the democratisation of the entire region, the minister sa

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 448

Straw: Post-war Government in Iraq Run by Iraqis

A post-war government in Iraq would be run by Iraqis, not outsiders, Jack Straw, British Foreign Secretary, said April 2.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 482

3 Kg of Heroin Seized at Bulgarian-Turkish Border

Customs officers at Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint seized 3.120 kg of heroin early Wednesday.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 332

Saddam: Victory is at Hand

In a new TV statement President Saddam Hussein declared that "victory is at hand" and urged Iraqis to fight on and defend their towns, AP reported.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 493

Military Official: Up to Twenty Allies Aircraft Fly over Bulgaria Daily

On the average fifteen to twenty aircraft of the US-led forces fly over Bulgaria every day, according to General Nikola Kolev, chief of the General Staff of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, said in Varna. He added that combat planes hadn't flown over Bulgaria

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 342
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