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UK Apace Media Buys 50% of Bulgarian Broadcaster

Britain's Apace Media plc, an intellectual property and branded content company, is to acquire a 50% stake in private Bulgarian cable and satellite broadcaster Diema Vision.

Business | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Young Man Shot in Sofia Students' Town

A nineteen-year old man has been shot after a brawl in the Students' town in Sofia. The incident occurred in front of Becks beer house shortly after midnight.

Politics | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Online Vote Takes Bulgarian Singer to US Breakthrough

After no more than seven months in the United States Dessy Dobreva, the former singer in the highest rated program on Bulgarian TV the "Slavi's Show", succeeded to be on the playlists of the L.A.

Society | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM: Ruling Coalition Not Conceived in Sin

Bulgaria's Socialist-led governing coalition is based on principles and will enjoy political longevity after January 1 2007, Socialist leader and Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev told the party's congress.

Politics | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Finn Gets 11 Years for 160 Sexual Crimes

The court in Finland's town of Kouvola sentenced Jouko Petri Jaatinen, 43, to a prison term of 11 years. The court found Jaatinen guilty of more than 160 sexual crimes, committed, bar one, in Thailand.

World | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

13 Injured in THY Plane Dusseldorf - Istanbul

Thirteen passengers, aboard a Turkish Airlines (THY) plane flying from Dusseldorf to Istanbul, were injured when the plane entered turbulence. The accident occurred as the plane was landing at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.

World | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria among Few to Meet NATO Floor on Defense Spending

Bulgaria is one of the seven NATO member states, which currently meet the Alliance's unofficial floor of two percent of gross domestic product spent on defense, according to the U.S.

Politics | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Police Steps in after Deadly Alcohol Toll

Police in the Black Sea town of Varna has launched a raid on sites for open alcohol sale after bad liquor poisoning claimed the lives of four people. More than 60 storehouses, bourses, shops and sheds have been checked because of the increasing cases of

Politics | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarians Arrested in US for Real Estate Fraud

Authorities in Phoenix, Arizona, have arrested five people, most of whom Bulgarians, in an elaborate estate swindle worth more than a quarter of a million dollars, the Arizona Republic reported.

Politics | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Socialists Expected to Re-elect Stanishev

The Bulgarian Socialist Party, which leads the country's ruling three-way government, is expected to elect Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev for a new term as leader of the party.

Politics | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Chelsea Footballers Eye Bulgaria's Real Estate

Footballers from UK football clubs, including Chelsea, have showed interest for buying real estate properties in Bulgaria. Local Darik radio reported that the footballers are eyeing the Sofia "Tsarigradski" complex, citing the constructor of the complex

Business | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Celtic's Captain: Bulgaria's Stan Must Stay

Celtic captain Neil Lennon expressed hopes that Bulgaria's Stilian Petrov will stay on at Celtic and one day replace him as club captain.

Sports | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Nationalist Leader Goes on Trial

Legal proceedings will be launched by December 10 - the International Human Rights Day - against Volen Siderov, leader of the nationalistic party Attack (Ataka). The legal suit will be brought against Siderov by over 80 different non governmental organi

Politics | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Crash Near Black Sea Port Burgas Leaves 3 Seriously Injured

Three people are in very serious condition after a severe car crash near the Black Sea city Burgas. Another three people were also lightly injured after two buses and a truck crashed near the city.

Politics | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Decision on Bulgarian Teachers Salaries Increase Expected by Dec 7

The decision for the increase of the teachers' salaries will be taken by December 7, it appeared after a nearly 5-hour long meeting between the education, the finance ministers and representatives of the protesting teachers. An expert group will be estab

Politics | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Online TV Event Raises Funds for Sofia Zoo

An event for raising funds for the animals at the Sofia zoo was organized Friday evening by the Travel TV International and the Gloria Palace Diplomatic Club. The unique web site specially developed for Travel TV International by Tomas Juriga, the author

Politics | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Orbitel Steps Down From License Auction

Bulgarian telecommunications company Orbitel has decided to back out of the auctioning procedure for Class B "point-to-multipoint" license. The company announced that they would change their plan for development of integrated voice and data services.

Business | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Inks Contract with Elbit Systems For Helicopters Upgrade

World leader in aircraft upgrade programs Elbit Systems and Bulgaria's Defence Ministry signed the contract for the upgrading the country's Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters Friday.

Business | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Indian Companies Eye Bulgaria's Hi-Tech Opportunities

Leading Indian companies are interested in investing into Bulgaria's high technologies sector and a number of production operations. The new emerged following a visit of a delegation from Bulgaria's Economy and Energy Ministry, led by Deputy Minister Ko

Business | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Unions Want Jail for Bulgarian Child Employers

Bulgarian employers, who hire children for dangerous or exhaustive work, should be jailed, the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) announced. Criminalizing this action would restrict the exploitation of thousands of Bulgarian ch

Politics | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Mother, Child Hit in Sofia, Driver Runs Away

A mother and her eight-year-old son were run over at a Sofia walkway early Friday morning, and the driver ran away Sofia police announced. The incident happened before a local school about seven in the morning.

Politics | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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