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Square Named after Prominent Bulgarian Classic

A central square in a Bulgarian mountain town will adopt the name of the Bulgarian literary classic Yordan Radichkov next week.

Society | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Seeks to Regain Majority

Bulgaria's Parliament terminated the rights of the independent MP Nikola Nikolov in what is seen as the first step for the ruling party to regain its majority. Nikolov, who tendered his resignation on Wednesday, will be replaced by Yambol district govern

Politics | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

India Close to Bulgarian Steel Plant Acquisition

The London-based Ispat group is close to acquiring Bulgaria's Kremikovtzi steel plant. The group's Indian company Global Infrastructure Holding (GIHL) was negotiating with the Bulgarian company Kremikovtzi AD for the plant, Dragovest Goranov, ambassador

Business | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bush, Kerry Send Last Messages

Democratic Sen. John Kerry said he would wage a "smarter war on terror" in the third, final pre-election debate Wednesday evening.

World | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Petrov Pals "Got a Scare"

Bulgaria survived an early scare to come from behind and rout minnows Malta, the Daily Record wrote after the players of Hristo Stoitchkov ranked on top of World Cup Group 8. The article points out that Celtic midfielder Stilian Petrov and his Bulgarian

Sports | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Denies New EU Safeguard Talk

Bulgaria's euro-affairs minister denied the country faces a new safeguard clause, to relate to the judicial reforms implementation. It is untrue that Bulgaria's pre-accession treaty will include a new safeguard clause, Euro-Affairs Minister Meglena Kunev

Politics | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Orthodox Bulgarians Pay Homage to Saint Petka of Turnovo

Orthodox Church celebrates the female saint Petka of Turnovo, worshipped for her healing abilities.

Society | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Heathrow-Bound Virgin Plane in Security Scare

A security alert has diverted a Virgin Atlantic plane flying from Hong Kong to Heathrow. The plane landed safely at Stansted.

World | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Rules out Withdrawal after Iraq Elections

An eventual withdrawal of Bulgarian troops from Iraq will be possible only when local security forces are fully structured and ready to operate on their own, according to Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov. He ruled out speculations that the 480-strong in

Politics | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

UNICEF: Children Impoverished in Ex-Socialist Countries

A new report of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has sounded the alarm that millions of children in former Socialist countries are living in severe poverty.

Politics | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Atop Group after Malta 4-1

The marvel boys of Hristo Stoitchkov placed on top of World Cup Group 8 after beating Malta 4-1 on Bulgarian soil. After an early opening goal by Maltese Michael Nifsud (12 min) Bulgaria's striker Dimitar Berbatov made a double score, closing the first (

Sports | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Crediting System Enters Bulgarian Universities

Bulgarian students will receive credits for their academic achievements and will be able to select preferred courses of study, according to the freshly promulgated regulation on the university credit system. The new system was envisaged in the Higher Edu

Politics | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Leapfrogs Poland in Global Competitiveness Report

Bulgaria has leapfrogged Poland to take the 59th spot in The Global Competitiveness Report 2004-2005, released Wednesday by the World Economic Forum. Since its entrance into the World Economic Forum ranking of 104 countries in 1999, Bulgaria has kept rec

Business | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Thousands Flock to Bulgaria-Malta

About 30,000 football fans will neglect the cold and rainy weather in Sofia Wednesday afternoon to watch live the Mondial qualifier game between Bulgaria and Malta. The match will be Hristo Stoitchkov's debut as hosting team on the National Stadium "Vass

Sports | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Mountains See First Snow

The slopes of Pamporovo and Rozhen in the Rhodopes Mountain woke up Wednesday morning under a 15cm snow cover. The highest peaks in the roundabouts of Smolyan town have already dressed in snowcaps, the local meteorological station reported.

Politics | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Breast Cancer Campaign Speeds up Funding

For just two weeks since the official start of breast cancer fight campaign, the funds raised have reached a total of BGN 47,000. More than BGN 25,000 were garnered during the charity dinner with auction and lottery over last weekend, attended by the eli

Society | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Crime Suspect's Death Unveiled in Sofia

The body of a crime suspect has been discovered in an underground garage in Sofia, the police reported. Ivan Rashev's remains were found at about midday on Wednesday.

Politics | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Blue Chips Test New Index

Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) will launch a new index dubbed BG-40 as from the start of next year.

Business | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Poor Investors' Interest Prolongs Bulgartabac Sale

Bulgaria's state-owned tobacco giant Bulgartabac extended all deadlines under the procedure for the sale of its twelve tobacco-processing subsidiaries over poor investors' interest.

Business | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Global Finance Expand Bulgarian Supermarket Chain

Global Finance are planning to invest BGN 2 M (approximately EUR 1 M) in the Familia supermarket chain in Sofia. Next year, Familia should expand outside Sofia with 15 new stores, creating 600 new jobs.

Business | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Independent MP Quits Bulgaria's Parliament

Nikola Nikolov, an independent MP and former head of splinter group Bulgaria's National Ideal for Unity, has tendered his resignation. The splinter group, Bulgaria's National Ideal for Unity (NIE), left the ruling party Simeon II National Movement last y

Politics | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00
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