350 Refugees from Iraq Seek Shelter in Bulgaria
Some 350 refugees from Iraq are currently seeking shelter in Bulgaria and are passing through the usual procedure, Boyko Antonov from the Refugee Agency announced.
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Every Third Bulgarian Fears Terrorist Attacks, Survey Shows
One third of the Bulgarians say that they fear terrorist attacks in Bulgaria because of the war in Iraq, a survey of polling agency Alpha Research conducted on March 20th shows. The number of Bulgarians who have such fears is unchanged since February, ac
Another British Soldier Killed in Action
A British soldier from the 1st Battalion The Black Watch has been killed in action in an operation near Al Zubayr in southern Iraq, UK military officials said. This brings to 20 the number of dead and missing British troops since the war started last week
British Royal Marines Deployed along Iraq's Border with Iran
British Royal Marines have been deployed along Iraq's southern border with Iran, reaching the furthest position east for British troops so far, BBC reported.
FM: Bulgarians will not Fight
Bulgaria will not take part in military actions, Foreign Minister Pasy said in private national TV channel broadcast "This Morning" March 25.
Sandstorm Slows Allied Advance to Baghdad
A sandstorm slowed early Tuesday the operations of U.S.
Bulgaria Day away from Signing Protocol for NATO Accession
A Bulgarian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, left Tuesday for Brussels, where at a ceremony on Wednesday Bulgaria will sign the NATO accession protocol.
US-led Forces Face Tough Resistance Near Baghdad
Coalition forces in Iraq have started their push to strike at the heart of Saddam Hussein's regime by attacking Iraqi troops near the city of Baghdad.
Robertson Assures War in Iraq Won't Delay NATO Enlargement
NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson assured Monday that NATO enlargement will not be delayed by the war in Iraq. "The crisis in Iraq is no threat to the timeline of your accession to NATO," Secretary-General Robertson said at a news conference i
Bush to Request War Budget
President Bush is expected to formally address the cost of war in Iraq on Monday afternoon. He will then submit his supplemental budget request to Congress on Tuesday.
Blair: We are Nearing Crucial Confrontation in Baghdad
US and British forces fighting in Iraq aim to reach Baghdad as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday. He added that they were nearing a crucial confrontation.
Bulgarian Delegation to Attend WB Knowledge Economy Forum
Senior government officials, policymakers, and NGO and private sector representatives from Eastern and Western Europe will gather in Helsinki, Finland from March 25-28 for the Knowledge Economy Forum. Bulgarian delegates will also attend the forum.
One Bidder in Balkancar's Sale
Balkars - Consortium is the only company, which submitted preliminary offer by the Monday deadline in the sale of an undisclosed stake in Balkancar Holding, Sofia and the state-owned assets in its fourteen units capital, the privatisation agency reported.
Violent Clashes in Hamburg at Anti-war Rally
An anti-US war demonstration by thousands of high school students led to violent clashes with police in Hamburg, resulting in the arrest of scores of protestors, DPA reported Monday.
US Says It Has Evidence Russia Sold Weapons to Iraq
The United States has "credible evidence that Russian companies have provided assistance and prohibited hardware to the Iraqi regime," White House spokesman Ari Fleischer says. Earlier on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov rejected the US accus
New Explosions Rock Baghdad
US-led raids rocked again the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Monday afternoon.
Russia Wants Meeting of Security Council on Iraq
Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov on Monday said Monday Russia wanted a session of the UN Security Council to discuss the war in Iraq.
Putin Calls on Iraq to Treat PoWs with Dignity
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the Iraqi leadership to treat prisoners of war with dignity as required under international laws.
US Forces Commander Says 3,000 Iraqis Captured
About 3,000 Iraqis have been taken prisoners so far, says General Tommy Franks. The Commander of US forces General Tommy Franks said at a news conference that coalition progress in attaining its objectives had been "rapid", at times "dramatic".
Bulgaria Mulls US Call to Close Iraqi Mission
Bulgaria is still mulling the US call to close down the Iraqi diplomatic mission, Deputy Foreign Minister Lyubomir Ivanov said March 24. Options for expulsion of foreign diplomats are envisaged by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and cover a
Bulgarian Unit with Gulf Mission May Be Sent to Jordan
The unit that Bulgaria will send to a neighboring to Iraq country will most probably be sent to Jordan, ruling party lawmakers said, quoted by local Info radio. Defense Minister Svinarov did not confirm the information.
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