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EU Envoys Advise Sofia on Constitution Reforms

Envoys of member states of the European Union (EU) were acquainted with the future reforms in Bulgaria's Constitution. Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov and Kamelia Kasabova, chairman of the Commission for Constitutional Reforms met the envoys on M

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarians to Monitor US Elections

Representatives from foreign nations, including Bulgarians, have been invited to monitor the presidential election in the United States. It will be a historic election because, for the first time, this republic's presidential election will be monitored b

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Promises Safe Start of The School Year

Sofia authorities promised a safe opening of the school year on September 15. Students and their parents should not worry for their security on the first day of classes, said Gen.

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Opening Statement by the OSCE Chairman-in-Office at the Conference on Tolerance

Your Holiness, Your Royal Highnesses,

Views on BG | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian FM Opens OSCE Tolerance Forum

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy in his capacity of OSCE chairman in office opened a special conference on tolerance and the fight against racism, xenophobia and discrimination in Brussels. Minister Passy pointed out Bulgaria's example during th

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Settlers Protest against Gaza Pullout

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, unmoved by tens of thousands of people rallying against his Gaza pullout plan, faced a vote Monday by a traditional political ally over whether to desert his minority government. A decision by the pro-settler National

World | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Property Market Allures Britons

Bulgaria was once again pointed as "the new hotspot for prospective holiday home buyers" from the UK. The Observer published an article pointing out that Bulgaria has been included in the brochures of the main UK tour operators for several years, and its

Business | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Beslan Hospital Takes Care after 387 Ex-Hostages

According to Russia's Emergencies Ministry, 387 casualties of the Beslan tragedy, including 242 children, are still in hospitals.

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Rackets Leap in WTA Ranking

Bulgaria's tennis hopeful Sesil Karatantcheva stormed through the international WTA ranking seeded at 159th place, which is 21 places forward for the 15-aged girl. Magdalena Maleeva went three places up in the WTA places seeding on the with 1,264 points

Sports | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Poland, Bulgaria Focus on Iraq Rotation

Polish and Bulgarian military officials are ready to discuss the future switch of control in two of Iraq's major provinces.

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Corruption Spreads in Bulgarian Ministries

Since the beginning of the year more than 180 corruption tip-offs have been filed in the Commission Coordinating the Fight against Corruption (CCFC), a body with the Council of Ministers. Most of the signals have proven false, the secretary of the commis

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Probes Canadian Gold-Diggers

Bulgarian authorities have launched an investigation into the operations of Canadian gold miner Dundee Precious Metals that explores the Eastern Rhodopes. The check was initiated by the people living in Krumovrgad, a city located near the gold beds in wh

Business | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Cambridge "Artist of the Year" Nomination Goes to Bulgarian

Bulgarian painter Vassil Krapchanski announced he was nominated by the International Biographical Center in Cambridge for International Artist of the Year. According to a letter, signed by the Center's general secretary the prize is awarded to a few peopl

Society | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Tops Complaints League

By Paul Miles Travel Telegraph

Views on BG | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Leader in "Holidays Complaints League"

A holiday in Bulgaria is described by the British Travel Telegraph as a combination of "hotels on muddy building sites, tasteless food and prostitutes hanging around the prom."

Business | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Invites Copenhagen to Bid for Airports

Bulgaria has confirmed its invitation to the authorities of the Copenhagen airport to participate in the procedure for awarding the concession of the Bulgarian Black Sea airports in Varna and Burgas.

Business | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Lands Beach Volleyball Bronze

Bulgaria's Yanchulova beach volleyball couple won the bronze in the European Championship Tour, taking place in Valencia. The sisters - Petya and Tsvetelina (better knows as Lina) - outplayed Germany's Mireya Kaup and Antje Roeder in the struggle for the

Sports | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ruling Cabinet "The Best"

Current Bulgarian Cabinet proved to be the most successful one, according to Governmental Spokesperson Dimitar Tsonev. Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg has announced in an open letter that he is to stay on the political stage - both as a leader of Simeo

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Property Prospects Rosy on the Black Sea

Jill Insley The Observer

Views on BG | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

"Fire Alert" in the Center of Sofia

Sofia firemen showed some of the special techniques used in fire fighting. The special show took place in the center of Sofia.

Politics | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Militants Threaten to Kill Italian Hostages

A militant group has threatened to kill two Italian women held hostage in Iraq if Rome does not withdraw its troops from the war-torn country within 24 hours. The so-called Islamic Jihad Organisation issued the statement on an Islamist website, making the

World | September 13, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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