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Bulgaria: Land of Roses and Golden Sand

At the start of 2005 summer season, Bulgaria seduces foreign tourists as the land of roses and golden sand, Serbia-based Glas Javnosti daily reads.

Views on BG | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Amends Tax Payment System

The payment of all taxes, including personal, corporate, VAT, excise and patents, due in Sofia will now be executed through non-cash methods, the Territorial Tax Directorate has announced.

Business | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Schroeder Mulls Early German Poll

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder plans an early general election this autumn after his party lost a key regional election. Opposition Christian Democrats were jubilant after beating his Social Democrats in North Rhine-Westphalia.

World | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Racket Advances at French Open

Bulgaria's young tennis hopeful Sesil Karatantcheva has defeated 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 Alyona Bondarenko of Ukraine in the first round of French Open. The 15-aged Sesil now moves to the second round of the Roland Garros' tournament, pursed EUR 13.

Sports | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Romanian Journalists Land Home

The three Romanian journalists having been kept hostage in Iraq for 55 days, arrived Monday in Bucharest, at 02:50 p.m.

Politics | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Asks Pope for Remains of Enlightener St Cyril

At a papal audience at the Vatican Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov has asked Pope Benedict XVI that part of the remains of St Cyril, "the father" of Bulgarian alphabet, are transported to Bulgaria.

Politics | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

BBC Staff on Strike

A great part of BBC news and live shows are being disrupted by a one-day strike by staff protesting at job cuts. Almost half of the employees due in on Monday joined the walkout, the BBC said.

World | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

CSKA Sofia Sweeps Bulgarian Title

CSKA of Sofia has secured its 30th victory in the history of Bulgarian football championship after winning 2-1 against struggling Pirin (Blagoevgrad) over the weekend. The victorious match has gained the red-suited crucial 6 points ahead of the runner-up

Sports | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

M-Tel Chess Master Awarded by Bulgarian President

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov handed an icon painted on wood with a 23-carat gold cover to the world No. 1 in chess Vesselin Topalov, after the Bulgarian won the M-Tel Masters Tournament held in Sofia.

Sports | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Hosts Pioneer Venue of Bulgarian World Media

Sofia has opened the First International Bulgarian Media Meeting with the participation of 55 media from more than 24 countries.

Politics | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Blast Again in Indian Capital

One person has been injured in an explosion in the Indian capital Delhi - just hours after two bomb attacks on cinemas showing a controversial film. The blast occurred when a man opened an abandoned handbag near a railway crossing in eastern Delhi, police

World | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

BBC: Bulgaria Head to Plead for Nurses

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov will visit Libya later this week in an attempt to save five nurses accused of infecting children with AIDS, BBC informs. He was officially invited by Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and is expected to discuss the fate of

Politics | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Welcomes Beslan Kids

A group of children from the North Ossetian town of Beslan landed Monday in Varna with a flight from Vladikavkaz to have a few weeks of vacation on the Black Sea coast.

Politics | May 23, 2005, Monday // 00:00

Explosions Hit India Cinemas

At least 16 people have been injured in bomb blasts at two cinemas in the Indian capital Delhi, officials say. A loud explosion shook the Liberty Cinema in the crowded shopping district of Karol Bagh.

World | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00

Germany "Set for Early Election"

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder plans to seek early elections following his party's devastating loss of a key powerbase in Sunday's local poll. The Social Democrat Party leader made the proposal as exit polls showed the SPD had been ousted after 39 ye

World | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00

Gabrovo Hosts Int'l Humour Fest

Bulgaria's northern city Gabrovo hosted an International Humor and Satire Biennale participated by 455 artists from 62 countries, which was organized within the festivities organized to mark the 145 anniversary of the city. A special parade took place on

Politics | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00

Al-Sadr Aides Pool Efforts to Ease Sunni-Shiite Tensions

Senior aides of anti-US cleric Muqtada al-Sadr met a key Sunni group in a bid to soothe tensions that have flared amid violence that has killed at least 550 people, including 10 Shiite and Sunni clerics, since the new Shiite-dominated government was annou

World | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00

New Pope Welcomes Bulgarian Head of State Mon

Pope Benedict XVI will meet a Bulgarian delegation headed by President Georgi Parvanov on Monday. The first official papal audience will take place during the traditional visit to the grave of St Cyril in Rome for May 24, when Bulgaria pays tribute to th

Politics | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00

Prominent Bulgarians Get State Awards ahead of Culture's Day

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov awarded prominent Bulgarian culture activists for their contribution for Bulgaria's spiritual and cultural treasure just two days ahead of the May 24 - the Day of the letters, education and culture. Yulia Ognyanova,

Politics | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's FM: President's Visit to Libya Helpful

A presidential visit to Libya will be helpful, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said when commenting the future visit of President Georgi Parvanov to Tripoli. Minister Passy added that the government has managed to reestablish the dialogue betwe

Politics | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00

EBRD Pleased with Bulgaria's Fiscal Policy

EBRD President Jean Lemierre praised Bulgaria's economic and fiscal policy during his meeting with the country's Finance Minister Milen Velchev. Velchev, who is also EBRD Governor for Bulgaria heads the country's delegation participating in the 14th Annu

Business | May 22, 2005, Sunday // 00:00
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