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Science: Chicken Reveals Genetic Secrets

Scientists have published a detailed analysis of the chicken genome, the biochemical "code" in the bird's cells that makes the animal what it is.

Society | December 10, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Prosecution Drops Protesting 3rd GSM License

The Supreme Administrative Prosecution has retracted its protest against the ruling of the state telecommunications watchdog there has been no state support in the awarding of the country's third mobile license to Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC

Business | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Burgas Nights Washed in Lunapark Rays

The nights of coastal city Burgas have been lighted from recently by the sky-sewing rays of a private lunapark in the centre city. Thus the entertainment place's owners hope to attract more visitors to the lunapark during the shorter winter days.

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

US Actor Makes Directing Debut in Sofia

A young US actor featured in Bold and The Beautiful and All My Children made his debut as a director with a Sofia premiere. Michael Cory Davis shot the movie Svetlana's Journey in Bulgaria with a local crew.

Society | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

N Korean Drug-Smugglers Extradited to Bulgaria

The North Korean diplomats who were seized by Turkish police while smuggling 780,000 pills of captagon in their diplomatic car have been extradited from Istanbul to Sofia. Riyong Thaewon and Kim Sung Jim of the North Korean Embassy in Sofia were nabbed o

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Kiev Due to Unveil Yushchenko Illness Mystery

Results of Ukraine's opposition leader Victor Yushchenko blood tests will be sent to Kiev on Friday.

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

OTP Acquires Croatia's Nova Banka for EUR 236 M

Hungary's OTP Bank, owner of the largest retail bank in Bulgaria, came out as a winner in the tender for 95.59% of Croatia's Nova Banka with a price offer of EUR 236 M.

Business | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Canada OKs Same-Sex Marriage Law

The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for the federal government to legalize same-sex marriage, ruling that Parliament has the right to redefine marriage. The ruling by the country's top court also says religious officials can't be forced to per

World | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

PM: Bulgaria Should Carefully Consider AIDS Case

Bulgaria should act very carefully in a serious situation like this, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said Thursday, regarding the news on Libya demanding to pay for the release of the medics, sentenced to death. To refer to Libya's condition

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarians Vote June or July 2005

The Parliament elections in Bulgaria most probably will be scheduled for June 26 or July 3, 2005, Bulgaria's Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov said Thursday. Gerdzhikov announced he had been signalled by the President Georgi Parvanov, who has the f

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Art Walls up Brussels Gallery

A collection of canvass and sculpture by Bulgarian artists have opened for the art lovers in Brussels with the special inauguration of the country's first diplomat Solomon Passy. The art pieces exhibited in the gallery of Flemish businessman and arts pat

Society | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

US Mission in Sofia Opens New Embassy Dec 14

The US Embassy is to inaugurate its newly built compound in the glitzy Losenetz neighbourhood on December 14. US Ambassador James Pardew and General Charles Williams, the head of the State Department's Overseas Building Operations (OBO), will participate

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

BBC: EU Moves to Cut Bulgarians' AIDS Sentences

A European Union medical delegation is visiting Libya to assess the plight of some 400 children infected with the deadly HIV virus, BBC correspondent to Tripoli reported. In the coastal town of Benghazi, the visiting delegation was handed a note from the

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Dutch EUR 2 M Grant Prepares Bulgaria for EU

The Netherlands is to grant to Bulgaria a gratuitous aid of EUR 2 M, the Bulgarian Council of Ministries announced Thursday. The aid is allotted in connection with Bulgaria's upcoming membership in the Netherlands Group of the International Monetary Fund

Business | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Business Vows Anti-Corruption Fight

Bulgaria's business elite, domestic and foreign investors gathered at a press conference Thursday to mark together with UN and NGO representatives the International Anti-Corruption Day. It is celebrated worldwide on December 9.

Business | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Lukoil's Plans in Bulgaria Tagged "Positive"

Analysts have responded positively about LUKoil's intention to gain control over Bulgaria's Petrol AD, which is engaged in retail sales of oil in the Balkan country. Russia-owned Lukoil's Bulgarian branch has announced its plans to acquire a 18.

Business | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Berbatov, Manchev Invited for UN Charity Game

Bulgaria's international strikers Dimitar Berbatov (Bayer Leverkusen) and Vladimir Manchev (Levante) will take part in a UN-sponsored match against poverty, Bulgarian media drummed up Thursday. The Bulgarians will play side by side with superstars such a

Sports | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

New Tender for Bulgaria's Air Dobrudzha Fleet

Bulgaria's State Receivables Collection Agency invited a new tender for nine planes of bankrupt agricultural air carrier "Air Dobrudzha" after no buyer turned up at the previous auction.

Business | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Egyptian Desert Reveals 20 Gilded Mummies

Excavators have discovered 20 gilded mummies in Egypt's Bahariya oasis. The ancient cemetery has been known as the Valley of Golden Mummies, with 214 of those previously found there.

Society | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Stoitchkov Grabs Action Hero Prize

Bulgaria's national team football coach swept Thursday an Action Hero award for his energetic style and successful performance with the team. Hristo Stoitchkov has not suffered a single defeat on the pitch since he took on the coaching job.

Society | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Italy Embassy in Baghdad under Attack, 2 Iraqis Hurt

Two Iraqi civilians were wounded Thursday as insurgents made an unsuccessful attempt to attack the Italian Embassy in Baghdad. ''I heard an explosion and went to see what caused it and then another mortar came in and hit me,'' Bassem Mal-allah, one of th

Politics | December 9, 2004, Thursday // 00:00