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Next Human Pandemic "Inevitable" - US Scientist

The next human pandemic is "inevitable" and the world must prepare now against bird flu and other potentially deadly viruses, said a top U.S.

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Saxe-Coburg Retains Firmly Party's Helm

Simeon Saxe-Coburg was re-elected leader of his party with an overwhelming majority by the delegates of the second congress of Simeon II National Movement. Former Deputy prime minister Plamen Panayotov, former environment minister Dolores Arsenova, head

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Chess Giant Drops World Cup in Russia

Bulgarian Veselin Topalov, the new king in world's chess, has announced he will not participate in the World Cup championship to be held at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. "I don't think I will join the World cup championship.

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

September Warmest on Record Worldwide

This year's ninth moth was the warmest September on record worldwide, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. Average temperatures were 1,13 degrees Fahrenheit (0,63 degrees Celsius) above normal for the month.

Society | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Saxe-Coburg: Success of Governing Coalition Comes First

Former prime minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg pledged his party's efforts will be directed for the successful four-year tenure of the trilateral governing coalition.

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Turkey Says No Risk of Bird Flu Pandemic

In what comes as a timely attempt to assuage fears over the outbreak of a bird flu pandemic, senior Turkish health declared that the lethal viral strain in a fowl farm in the northwest had been contained.

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Brussels: EU Unprepared for Bird Flu

Europe is not properly prepared for a flu pandemic and has inadequate supplies of vaccines and antiviral drugs, says an internal European Commission document obtained and disclosed by the Financial Times. With avian flu on its borders, the human vaccine

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

PM: Bulgaria's Three-Way Coalition Works Well

Bulgaria's ruling coalition is a coalition of responsibility, Bulgaria's prime minister and socialist leader Sergey Stanishev said in his address to the delegates of Simeon II National Movement second congress. More than 740 delegates from the centrist p

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Virus in Romania Confirmed Deadly to Humans, Bulgaria Sandwiched

Lab tests in the United Kingdom have proved that the bird virus strain found in Romania is deadly to humans. Romania's agriculture minister said the strain is H5N1 highly pathogenic virus, the same lethal version as the one responsible for more than 60 d

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Iraqis Vote in Referendum on New Constitution

Iraq's landmark referendum on a new constitution opened amid tight security. Kurds and Shias back the charter, which is opposed by most Sunni Arabs.

World | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Libya Delays Indemnity Claim Verdict against Bulgarian Nurses

A Benghazi court postponed for December 17 the hearing of the second civil indemnity claim, filed by families of infected Libyan children in the HIV trial against five Bulgarian nurses.

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Bobby Fischer, Topalov Alone Able of "Thorough Annihilation"

Given Topalov's virtuosity, the comparisons are not with Garry Kasparov - merely the greatest chess player ever - but with Bobby Fischer, the only modern giant capable of such thorough annihilation. This is how The Guardian commented the play of the worl

Sports | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Topalov Leaves San Luis as Chess King, Unbeaten

Bulgaria's Veselin Topalov, who became the new World chess champion with a round to spare, ended his participation in the championship at San Luis unbeaten. The brilliant Bulgarian drew his game against Hungary's Judit Polgar in the last fourteen round.

Sports | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

Italian Priest Seeks Sofia Incontro for Drug Addicts

Italian priest Don Pietro Gelmini plans to open a shelter for drug addicts in the roundabouts of capital Sofia. Gelmini has visited Bulgaria upon the invitation of Italian Ambassador here G.

Society | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Greece Invites Presidents Parvanov, Basesku to EU Accession Treaty Vote

Greece has invited the Presidents of Bulgaria and Romania to attend the solemn plenary session of Greek Parliament when the two countries' EU Accession Treaty will be ratified. The Greek ratification is scheduled for November 2, the country's Foreign Min

Politics | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Remaining Hostages Freed in Nalchik

Russian security forces are searching for suspected Chechen rebels after ending a hostage drama in the Caucasus city of Nalchik. Heavily armed Russian forces stormed a police station and a souvenir store on Friday morning, freeing the remaining hostages h

World | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Vaccine Resistance Appears in Bird Flu Patient

Resistance to Roche Holding AG's Tamiflu antiviral appeared in one bird flu patient in Vietnam, according to a report out on Friday in the journal Nature.

Politics | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Realtor Boasts 20% Yield in Q3 Y/Y

ADIS Ltd., one of the leading full service real estate companies in Bulgaria, reported sustainable growth in the third-quarter (Q3) results in comparison with the same period of 2004.

Business | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Liverpool Fan Awaits Appeal Ruling within 30 Days

A Liverpool fan jailed in Bulgaria shall wait 30 days to hear the decision of Varna court on his appeal. Michael Shields, 19, appeared Friday before a court in Varna to appeal against the 15-year sentence he was given after being convicted of the attempt

Politics | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Nearly 100 Dead Birds Found in Kosovo

Some 80 dead birds were found in a farm in Kosovo, the Macedonian news agency reported. Local authorities were immediately alarmed over the case in the small village of Vuchitrun and launched analysis on a possible infection with avian flu.

World | October 14, 2005, Friday // 00:00