Iraqi TV Reported Clashes South of Baghdad
Iraqi television reported that Iraqi troops have clashed with US-led forces in the desert where the town of Najaf is situated. The town is 100 miles south of Baghdad.
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500 Cruise Missiles Hit Iraq, Pentagon Says
American forces have crossed the Euphrates River and made their way 150 miles into Iraq, halfway to Baghdad, the Pentagon said Saturday, the Associated Press reported.
Four US Soldiers Killed
Four US soldiers were killed when their two vehicles came under attack in central Iraq, Sky News television reports, citing one of its reporters with US forces.
PHARE Funds Road Repairs
PHARE program will finance repair works of 22 kilometres of tourist roads in the district of Dobrich with local and international significance. Representatives of the European Union and PHARE program for Bulgaria have already toured the sites.
Turkey Denies Reports of Sent Troops into Iraq
Turkey denied reports it had sent over 1,000 troops into northern Iraq as part of its plans to control war refugees and prevent any "terrorist activity".
Bulgaria Expects USD 1,7 M for Sarafovo Air Base
Bulgaria is to receive USD 1, 7 M under a contract for the use of the American base in Sarafovo airport, Deputy Foreign Minister Lyubomir Ivanov announced after the meeting of the Bulgarian Coordination Center with the Security Council March 22. The main
Tobacco Chamber Likely after EU Entry
Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme supported the idea for establishing a tobacco chamber in Bulgaria, which would replace minimum tobacco prices. A state subsidy of BGN 400 M will be needed for setting up the chamber, which could be done only after Bulgari
Allied Forces "Take Control" of Basra, Nasiriya
Allied forces are confident they have taken control of Basra, BBC reported. According to reports of Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV channel some 50 Iraqis were killed Saturday during air raids on the southern Iraqi city of Basra.
Bulgaria Seeks More Info on US Call to Close Iraqi Mission
Bulgaria is still considering the US call to close down the Iraqi diplomatic mission, Deputy Foreign Minister Lyubomir Ivanov said after the meeting of the Bulgarian Coordination Center with the Security Council March 22.
Iraqi Health Minister: Three Killed in US Raids
Three Iraqis were killed in overnight US air raids on Baghdad, Iraqi Health Minister Umeed Midhat Mubarak said at a news conference Saturday.
50 Iraqis Killed in Air Raids on Basra
About 50 Iraqis were killed Saturday during air raids on the southern Iraqi city of Basra, the Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV channel reported. According to reports of DPA one Russian national and at least one child are among the victims.
"Not a Single" Bulgarian Soldier will Fight in Iraq
Bulgaria is not at war and not a single Bulgarian soldier will fight in direct military actions, governmental speaker Dimitar Tsonev said March 22.
Women, Kids Mostly among Wounded, Bulgarian Journalist Reports
Women and children predominate among the civilian casualties in Baghdad, Elena Yoncheva, correspondent of the Bulgarian National Television reported March 22. Earlier in the day Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf said that up to 250 Iraqi
Beinsa Duno Followers Celebrate First Spring Day
Three hundred followers of Master Beinsa Duno gathered to celebrate the first day of the spring in Sofia. March 22d is usually a big holiday for the White Brotherhood adherents since on this day they resume dancing the sacred for them Paneurhythmy, often
Five US Planes Return in Bulgarian Base after Mission
Five US planes took off on a mission over the night, from the American base in Sarafovo airport, 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Sofia. Last night's mission has been the most intensive so far and used the full capacity of the airport, the contingent's
Two Rockets Fall in Southwest Iran
Two more rockets had fallen in southwest Iran, close to the border with Iraq, Iran's official news agency IRNA, citing an unnamed military commander. According to IRNA reports U.
Russia Asks UN to Rule on War Legality
Russia will ask the United Nations to rule whether the US-led war on Iraq is legal, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said Friday.
Iraq: 250 Killed, 207 Wounded in Night Blasts
Up to 250 Iraqi civilians have been killed and 207 wounded during the massive British and US bombing blitz on Baghdad overnight, Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf has said at a press conference, as quoted by AFP.
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