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Bulgaria's FM Opens OSCE Meeting

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy in his capacity of Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will open the annual OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting in Warsaw. Minister Passy is scheduled to c

Politics | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Stan Scores for Celtic Victory

The captain of the Bulgarian national football team Stilian Petrov scored for the 3-0 win of his Celtic over Dundee United at Tannadice.

Sports | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Poll: Kerry Ahead of Bush

The first nationwide opinion poll in the US since Thursday's debate between President George W Bush and his Democratic challenger John Kerry then suggests that Senator Kerry might have significantly improved his standing. The two men hold their second TV

World | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Italy Sends Back Island Migrants

Italy has begun airlifting migrants back to their point of departure after facilities on its southern outpost were swamped by hundreds of new arrivals. Three planeloads of illegal immigrants were sent back to Libya from the tiny Italian island of Lampedus

World | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

3 Killed in Gaza Raid

Israel has continued its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, with an air strike in the north that killed at least three Palestinians. An earlier helicopter attack in Gaza City seriously wounded two members of the militant Palestinian group, Hamas.

World | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Hosts "European Security" Forum

A two-day seminar on security on the Balkans and in Europe opened on Monday in Bulgaria's Black Sea city Varna.

Politics | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

EU "Displeased" with Bulgaria's Judicial Reforms

The annual report on Bulgaria's progress prepared by the European Union (EU) criticizes Bulgaria's judicial reforms, according to a BBC report. The BBC correspondent Oana Lungescu in Brussels claims to have seen the report, which is critical of the slow

Politics | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Dimapur Death Toll Up

Thirty six people, including women and children, were killed and over a 100 injured in two powerful bomb blasts which rocked the railway station and a nearby market in quick succession in Dimapur. The first improvised explosive device occurred on the rail

World | October 4, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Belene N-plant - Not at Any Cost

Bulgaria pledged to start the construction of its second nuclear power plant only provided that the supplier meets the safety requirement and offers a reasonable price of the electricity produced.

Business | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Romanian Pop Star Haiduci Lands in Sofia

Romanian pop star Haiduci arrived in Bulgaria October 3. The performer of the summer hit "Dragostea Din Tei" will take part in the prominent Bulgarian TV talk show "Slavi's show" and will then go on a tour in Bulgaria's capital city.

Society | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

The Say of the French

By Amelia Gentleman Dawn

Views on BG | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Courts Act to Suppress Discrimination Against Roma

Romano Strategic litigation actions undertaken by the ERRC and its local partners prompt Bulgarian courts to sanction discriminators under recently adopted Bulgarian anti-discrimination act.

Views on BG | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

France Slams Self-Appointed Hostage Mediator

France has blamed attempts of a self-appointed and unofficial mediator in the hostage crisis in Iraq for frustrating the country's efforts to gain their release. French MP and mediator Didier Julia has been leading unofficial attempts to free the two jour

Politics | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Gold-Diggers Draw Tourists to Bulgaria's Rhodope

Locals in Bulgaria's East Rhodope Mountains have got the knack of gold-diggers, sifting the precious metal through the waters of Arda river.

Society | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Nurses Lawyers Head for Tripoli

The lawyers of the five Bulgarian nurses on death row in Libya headed for Tripoli on Sunday to seek information about the way the case proceeds at the Supreme Court. The hearing of Bulgaria's appeal against the death sentences has not been scheduled yet.

Politics | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Recalls Ambassador in Berlin

Bulgaria's Ambassador in Germany, who made headlines after his scandalous arrest by Berlin police, will return to Bulgaria on Monday, as scheduled, the foreign minister announced.

Politics | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Lennon's Killer May Be Released

Mark Chapman, the man who gunned down John Lennon in New York, could be released from jail this week. Chapman, now 49, was sentenced to 20 years to life after shooting Lennon five times in the back outside the singer's Manhattan apartment building on Dece

World | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

More Changes in Bulgaria's WC Qualifiers Line-Up

Bulgarian midfielder Marian Hristov, who recently underwent a knee operation, will miss the World Cup qualifier against Croatia due to an injury, it emerged on Sunday, confirming earlier reports.

Sports | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Russia, Bulgaria Set to Cut Trade Imbalance

A protocol signed by Bulgaria and Russia envisages a joint programme for reducing the trade imbalance between the two countries.

Business | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Praises Bulgaria's Presidency

The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and US Congressman Alcee Hastings assessed highly Bulgaria's presidency of the organization.

Politics | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Hanke: Wage Raise Calls in Bulgaria - Propaganda Ploy

Economics professor Steve Hanke branded as propaganda the calls of Bulgaria's government for an increase in the minimum monthly wage. According to the Professor of Applied Economics at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and advisor to former Presi

Business | October 3, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
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