Politics

UK Victims in Iraq Mount to 27

A British soldier has died in the Gulf in an accident involving a light armoured vehicle, BBC reported. The death of the soldier brings the number of UK victims 27 since the beginning of the conflict.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

Jewish Center Chabad Opened Doors in Sofia

The Jewish center Chabad opened doors at Stara Planina str. 38 on Tuesday with donations of the family Roar from the United States.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 686

Civilian Deaths in Iraq Hurt "War of Liberation"

U.S.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 651

Cyril Svoboda Pays Visit to Bulgaria April 7

Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Cyril Svoboda will visit Bulgaria April 7 at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart Solomon Passy. The two Foreign Ministers will discuss bilateral relations, the enlargement of the EU and NATO, intern

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 282

Director of State Interior Financial Control Agency Appointed

Guinka Draginska has been appointed Director of State Interior Financial Control by Finance Minister Milen Velchev April 1.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 284

Employees of Urea Maker Chimco Resume Protests

Nearly two hundred chemists blocked on Tuesday morning all exits of Vratsa urea maker Chimco. They wanted their salaries from March last year to be paid out.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 311

Iraqi Opposition Urges Sofia to Expel Saddam's Diplomats

Members of the Iraqi opposition urged at a meeting with Foreign Minister Passy, some Iraqi diplomats and businessmen to be expelled from Bulgaria since they threatened the country's national interests and its people. Foreign Minister Passy said that the

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 595

US Report Singles Out Judiciary Corruption as Grave Problem in Bulgaria

The corruption of the judiciary was a serious problem, according to a country report for 2002 on human practices for Bulgaria, released by the US Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 527

Finance, Agriculture Ministers Signed EUR 74,1 M under SAPARD

Finance Minister Milen Velchev and Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme signed Monday a EUR 74,1 M financial agreement under EU SAPARD programme. Then ceremony marked the beginning of the procedure for concluding 2002 annual financial agreement.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 314

Flights of US Refueling Planes Might Increase from Bulgaria

The members of the United States Air Force are ready to increase the flights of the KC-10 aircraft, taking off from Burgas airport in Sarafovo neighborhood of Bulgaria's seaside city.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 426

Northern Iraqi City of Kirkuk Bombed

U.S.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 345

UK Official: Coalition Forces Seen as Villains

The United States has launched an investigation into the incident, in which U.S.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 353

Patriot Missile Shoots Down Iraqi Missile before Kuwait

An Iraqi missile has reportedly been shot down by a Patriot missile battery before it reached Kuwait, AP reported, citing a military spokesman. He said a Patriot missile hit the Iraqi missile at 9:05 a.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 373

Antiques Smuggling Attempt Foiled

Smuggling of antiques was foiled by customs officers at the Kalotina border checkpoint.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1403

Sofia Courts of Justice Closed after 2d Bomb Tip-off in Less than Week

Sofia Courts of Justice was closed again on Tuesday after a tip-off for a planted bomb was received at 11 am - the second one in less than a week. According to the signal, the bomb was planted on the second floor, which houses the Sofia City Court and wil

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 499

Ethnic Turkish Party High-Ranked Official Out after Scandalous Speech

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg signed late on March 31 the order for the dismissal of Redzhep Molla Ahmed from the post of Pazardzhik Deputy Regional Governor. The order has been signed under the State Administration Act and Labour Code.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

VMRO Showed Government's "Dirty Shirts" April 1st

Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization VMRO voiced their opposition to the government of Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg in front of the building of the Council of Ministers on April 1st . The date was not accidentally chosen as Bulgarians mark April 1

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 445

Saddam Denies Close Family Members Fled Away

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein denied that any of his close family has fled abroad. In a statement read out on state television, he said his fate and that of his family is linked to that of the Iraqi people.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 484

Bulgaria Reports Over Six Hundred Coalition Overflights

The US-led coalition has so far performed a total of 642 overflights of Bulgaria's airspace, government spokesman Dimitur Tsonev said Monday.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 388

Senate Expresses US Gratitude to Allies against Saddam

The United States is grateful for the help of its allies in the fight against Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, according to a US Senate resolution. The resolution "expresses the gratitude of the United States to the military personnel and civilians of the

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 387

Hijacked Plane from Cuba's Isle of Youth Lands in Havana

The passenger plane, which was hijacked from Cuba's small Isle of Youth to the United States late Monday, has been forced to land in Havana because of insufficient fuel. According to local information some 46 passengers and crew were aboard the Soviet-ma

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 524
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