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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

Czech Republic Hunts for Bulgarian Employees

The Czech Republic is offering job opportunities to Bulgarian specialists who prefer working abroad. The Czech government tries to make up for the shortage of employees by opening doors to foreign workers.

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

Bulgaria Nabs Fugitive Turk

Bulgarian customs officers at the border with Serbia have nabbed a Turkish man without a valid ID. The infringer, wrapped up in blankets, was hiding in a lorry headed for Germany.

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

Second Safeguard Hardens Bulgaria's EU Entry Conditions

Bulgaria's pre-accession treaty will include a second safeguard clause that could be triggered if judicial reforms stall. The courts of other European countries will not recognize sentences passed by Bulgarian courts should the second safeguard be set of

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

Bulgarian School Mourns Slain Boy

Three days of mourning were declared Wednesday at the Bulgarian school staggered by a teenage murder this week. On Tuesday, the brutal murder of Kristin Ivanov was unveiled in the town of Pernik after his dismembered body was found.

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

EC: Bulgaria Wraps Up Talks Dec 17

European Council is expected to announce the political closure of Bulgaria's pre-accession negotiations December 17.

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

Bulgarian Coup at Astronomy Olympiad

Bulgarian students have finished on the first three top positions in the International Astronomy Olympiad 2004, media announced Wednesday. The top spot was occupied by Rumen Stamatov, aged 16.

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

Bulgarian Storms German Music Charts

Bulgarian pop singer Lucy Dyakovska was ranked second in Germany's Bravo rank list with her new single "Where."

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

Bulgarian Transport Goes Pricier

Taxi and bus prices in Bulgaria are about to increase due to petrol hikes, local press disclosed Wednesday.

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

Polish Troops Attacked Near Karbala

A polish patrol was attacked on Wednesday 15 km east of Karbala, the commandment of multinational unit announced. Terrorists fired MND CS soldiers by sub-machine-guns.

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

Japanese Art Conquers Sofia

Japanese dance group Mademoiselle Cinema will stage a major performance Wednesday evening in Sofia. Sofia will see the "White Flower, Red Flower" performance that tells the story of modern times, which span past and future, with key word "colour memory",

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

NATO to "Replace" US Troops in Afghanistan

The United States will ask NATO to prepare a military plan for replacing the US forces in Afghanistan, US ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns announced. On an informal meeting in Romania the NATO defence ministers will probably give instructions for unitin

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

New Checkpoint at Bulgaria, Macedonia Border

A new checkpoint at the Bulgarian - Macedonian border will be inaugurated in October. The checkpoint will be located between the Macedonian town Delchevo and Bulgaria's village Nevestino.

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

Babies Found in Iraqi Mass Grave

A mass grave being excavated in a north Iraqi village has yielded evidence that Iraqi forces executed women and children under Saddam Hussein. US-led investigators have located nine trenches in Hatra containing hundreds of bodies believed to be Kurds kill

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

US Teams "Tried to Free" Hostages

American rescue teams tried at least twice to free two US citizens and a Briton taken hostage in Iraq and later killed, world media cited sources in Washington. Eugene Armstrong and Jack Hensley were killed soon after their abduction on 16 September while

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

Sofia Expected to Launch Bulgaria Air Sale

The plan for the sale of Bulgaria's flag carrier is likely to take effect later in October when the parliament is expected to endorse it. The members of the parliamentary committees on transport and telecommunications and on economic policy discussed the

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

Sofia Welcomes Football Legend

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov welcomed Wednesday the football legend Franz Beckenbauer, along with a delegation of the German Football Federation (DFB). During the meeting, Parvanov pointed out the staunch historical roots and the strategic nature

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