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Spiderman Launches First Bulgarian Search and Rescue Motorized Unit

Bulgarian-born Canadian fan of extreme sensations Ivan Kristoff, more famous as Spiderman, launched the first Bulgarian Search and Rescue motorized unit. "Its name is "Specialized Off-road Search (S.

Politics | April 2, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia under Video Surveillance

A center for public video surveillance was inaugurated for the first time in Sofia on Sunday in a bid to reduce crimes and violation of traffic rules. The first stage of the pilot project saw the installation of a video surveillance system that takes Sof

Politics | April 2, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Rowling "Kills" Harry Potter in Next Book

Millions of fans of the school boy magician Harry Potter will be saddened to learn that, according to rumors, their hero dies in the new, as-yet-unnamed book. The author JK Rowling refused to specify the exact date of the release of the the seventh - and

Society | April 2, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Theatre Marathon Keeps Sofia University Awake

Sofia University saw the start of the traditional 24-hour-long theatre marathon Saturday morning.

Society | April 2, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Plane Crash near Rio Kills All 19 Aboard

A plane carrying 19 people has crashed on a mountainous region outside Rio de Janeiro, killing all aboard, Civil Defence officials said today. Rescue workers found the plane's wreckage in Saquarema, some 100 kilometers (60 miles) East of Rio, nearly 10 ho

World | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

NATO Eyes Bulgaria, Romania in Crack down on Black Sea Smuggling

NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe said the alliance should work with new members Bulgaria and Romania to crack down on smuggling and drug trafficking in the Black Sea. Talking to the United Press International, Gen.

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Dutch Labour Market Opens 2007

Citizens of the eight new EU states in Central and Eastern European countries will be freely admitted to the labour market of the Netherlands from next year. The Dutch government announced on Friday there will be free movement of labour to the Netherland

Business | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's World Figure Skating Champions, Fans Get Together

On Saturday, at the biggest South Park in Sofia, mobile operator vivatel organized a meeting between the world ice skating champions Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski and their fans.

Sports | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ethnic Turks Leader Unanimously Reelected

Ahmed Dogan, leader of the ethnic junior coalition partner the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), was re-elected with a full majority at the sixth National Conference. The participants in the forum decided to add 62 new members to the Central Counci

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Parvanov Pays Visit to UK

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov will visit the United Kingdom on April 4 and 5. He is scheduled to confer with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the London City Mayor and representatives of the British financial circles.

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Son Finds Mother Stabbed to Death in Bulgaria's Town

A 44-year-old woman was found stabbed to death early on Saturday by her son, a teenager.

Crime | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Mayor Association Starts Enrollment

The newly minted non-profit association GERB, which was launched on the initiative of Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov, will start the enrollment of members as of April 4.

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Nationalists Up Pressure against US Bases

The nationalists from the Attack (Ataka) party continued their sigh-up campaign against the establishment and the shared use with US of military facilities on Bulgarian territory. The nationalists, one of the most outspoken critics of the deployment of U

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Dalai Lama: Kill Bin Laden and Soon There will be 10 Bin Ladens

Dalai Lama, the living god to millions of Tibetan Buddhists, claims terrorists should be treated humanely and the life of Osama Bin Laden - spared.

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

British FA Jumps on Bulgaria over Slur at Riley

The British Football Association has complained to UEFA after Levski Sofia president Todor Batkov called referee Mike Riley a "British homosexual".

Sports | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Trails France, Spain as Top Property Buyers Destination

Bulgaria ended up at No 4 spot among the most popular destinations to British overseas property buyers in a ranking, topped by France and Spain. Foreign currency specialist HIFX reported that France and Spain accounted for almost half (43 per cent) of al

Business | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Turks Leader: "Ring of Companies" Not Dirty Word

Bulgaria's ethnic Turkish party, which is a partner in the three-way ruling coalition and holds considerable sway, struck back at allegations of being riddled with vested interests. Ahmed Dogan, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, who has oft

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Socialist MEP in Bulgaria: Safeguard Clause is No Shame

Socialist members of the European Parliament voiced confidence that Bulgaria will enter the European Union on 1 January 2007, but did not rule out the enforcement of a safeguard clause. The parliamentary Group of the Party of European Socialists in the E

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Mayor Formation Doggedly Shy of Politics

The newly minted non-profit association GERB, which involves Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov, persistently evades questions on plans to enter Bulgaria's political life, it became clear on Saturday. Believed to be the vehicle to take Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov

Politics | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Buying Abroad: Purchasers Should Take Care

Bulgaria has modern laws governing the buying and selling of property, more or less the same as those found throughout the European Union, yet rough spots remain in their administration. After all, the country's transition from communism to a multiparty f

Views on BG | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

"Rough Spots" in Bulgaria's Laws on Property Acquisition

Bulgaria's administration of law governing the buying and selling of property are marred by rough spots, part of the country's bumpy transition from communism to a multiparty free market system, the International Herald Tribune wrote.

Business | April 1, 2006, Saturday // 00:00
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