El Mundo: Two Bulgarians Shot Dead in Madrid
The Spanish daily El Mundo has reported that two Bulgarians were shot dead in Madrid, the Bulgarian News Agency reported. Lyubomir Todorov, spokesman of the foreign ministry, told novinite.
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Papandreou Discussed with Passy Bulgaria's Iraq Stance
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy has met with Greek Foreign Minister Yeoryios Papandreou in the United States to discuss the two countries' positions on the Iraqi crisis. Bulgaria, which aspires to join the European Union in 2007, has so far declared it
Strike Leaves Plovdiv with Five Busses Only
Busses drivers in Plovdiv went out on a strike February 27, leaving Bulgaria's second biggest city with only 5 out of 132 busses operating. The drivers protest over lack of funds for February salaries and the municipality administration delay in drawing u
Bulgaria's Atomic Watchdog Issued Licence to Nuke Unit 4
The Nuclear Regulation Agency in Sofia issued ten-year licence to unit 4 of Bulgaria's only nuclear power plant - Kozloduy. According to Bulgaria's energy ministry, this move has constituted the safety of the controversial unit that the European Union wan
Japan Granted Bulgaria over USD 200,000
The government of Japan has granted USD 220,000 to Bulgaria for six projects.
Debates on Fresh Resolution on Iraq Begin
The UN Security Council is due to meet behind closed doors later on Thursday to discuss a draft resolution, sponsored by the US, UK and Spain, that declares Iraq has failed to meet UN disarmament demands. In another development, US President Bush said th
German Design Chosen for World Trade Center
A complex of angular towers and a spire that would be among the world's tallest structures has been chosen for the World Trade Center site in New York, BBC reported quoting several sources. German architect Daniel Libeskind's design is centred around the
Romania, Bulgaria Seek to Ease Border Crossing
An agreement for easing border crossing between Bulgaria and Romania was suggested by Bulgaria's Vice President Angel Marin during his meeting with Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase February 26, the second day of his Romanian visit. Marin's visit is
FM Tells CNN Bulgaria Hopes for Peace over Iraq
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy told CNN that Bulgaria continues to hope for peaceful outcome from the Iraqi crisis. "Our first ambition is to give chance to peace," he said.
Sweden Does Not Consider Reintroducing Visas for Bulgarians
The reintroduction of a visa regime with Bulgaria is not under consideration, H. E.
PM: Bulgaria With Priority in Receiving Iraqi Debt
US President Bush has assured Bulgarian Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg that the countries, which supported the United States in solving the Iraqi crisis will get their debts from Iraq with priority. The Bulgarian prime minister said that upon his return from
Organizer of Limburg Tanker Blast Named
Representatives of the Yemeni special services have named the organizer of the blast, which ripped through a French tanker last autumn. The blast claimed the life of one Bulgarian sailor Atanas Atanasov.
Putin Starts Visit to Bulgaria with Russian Culture Fest
Russian President Putin starts a state visit to Bulgaria on March 1st with the opening of a special festival "Days of Russian Culture" in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. In Bulgaria, Putin will be accompanied by his wife Lyudmila Putina.
Sofia Examining Magistrate to Stand Trial over Bribery
The Supreme Judicial Council stripped allegedly corrupt examining magistrate of his immunity thus greenlighting a trial.
Bulgarian Official to Scan Beretta Plant
Bulgaria's deputy economy minister, Milen Keremedchiev, will visit the defense plant of Italian arms-producer Beretta in Italian city of Brescia on March 3. He will tour the plant during his five-day working trip to Italy starting on Thursday.
Decision on MP Immunity Lift Request Postponed
The Parliament gave two more months to the parliamentary committee that is to rule on the chief prosecutor's demand for lifting the immunity of MP Nikola Nikolov. The lawmakers delayed the deadline at the request of the committee chairmen from the ruling
Halonen: Tough EU Talks Still Ahead of Bulgaria
Bulgaria's negotiations on the remaining eight chapters of the acquis will be difficult, Finish President Tarja Halonen said in her address to Bulgaria's MPs February 26. Halonen is paying a three-day official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulga
US Senators Praise Bulgaria's Stand against New Threats
The visit of Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and his talks with President Bush got a positive assessment by the chair of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Richard Lugar, and Senators Biden and Nelson. The US officials met on Wednesday
Netherlands Deported 62 Bulgarians
Sixty-two Bulgarians were deported from the Netherlands on Wednesday who stayed illegally in the country.
35 British Companies will Take Part in AGRA 2003
Thirty-five British companies will participate in the international exhibition AGRA 2003, which will take place in Plovdiv from March 5th till March 9th. Most of the companies will be presented for the first time in Bulgaria, the British embassy announced
US Commerce Secretary to Discuss Trade in Bulgaria
US Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans will visit Bulgaria on Friday, Foreign Minister Passy announced in Washington. Evans will have concrete conversations for boost of the American investments in Bulgaria in the near future, the minister said.
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