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8 Victims in Russian School Siege

A total of eight people died in the siege of the school that was attacked by 17 militants, hospital officials announced. The ITAR-Tass news agency had earlier reported that 15 of the children had been released.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia Suspends Slavyani Bank Case

Sofia court suspended the bankruptcy case of Bulgarian Slavyani Commercial Bank for further investigation.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Infidelity Becomes Crime in Turkey

Turkey is to adopt a new law that would put all people unfaithful to their spouses in jail, AFP reported citing parliamentary sources. Under the special project that would be discussed by the Turkish Parliament September 14 both men and women that have c

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Russia Shut Down Georgia Border

Russia has closed temporarily its border with Georgia until the hostages crisis in the restive North Ossetia is settled.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

UN Condemns Terrorist Acts

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has strongly condemned the latest wave of terror across Israel and Russia and the gruesome murder of 12 Nepalese civilians in Iraq. The UN Security Council condemned the Israeli suicide bombings and "all other acts of terro

World | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Minister Makes Digital Breakthrough

Bulgaria's transport minister became the first among Cabinet members to use a universal digital signature, issued by the B-trust certification authority.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

50 Kids "to Die" for Every Killed Attacker

The kidnappers that hold 400 hostages in a school building in North Ossetia threatened to kill 50 children for every hostage-taker killed. The attackers stormed into the school early on Wednesday.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Indian Company Eyes Bulgarian Steel Maker

Indian Global Infrastructure Holdings Ltd (GIHL) is set to acquire a majority stake in Bulgaria's steel plant Kremikovtzi AD.

Business | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarians in Chicago Get Consulate

Bulgaria will open a general consulate in Chicago, where the largest Bulgarian community abroad, some 50 000 people, reside. A proposal to this effect has been tabled by the Foreign Ministry to the government, the ministry's spokeswoman Gergana Gruncharo

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

No Bulgarian Victims in Moscow

There has been no word of any Bulgarian casualties in Moscow, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday. Eleven people died in the suicide bomb attack and more than 50 were injured.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian President Opens Art Festival

Bulgaria's head of state Georgi Parvanov opened the 20th edition of the country's biggest art festival Apolonia. Apolonia 2004 will go on till September 11.

Society | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia Vows to Persist in Judiciary Reforms

Implementation of judiciary system reforms will be a top priority for the government during the new political season, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said during the first session of Parliament after the summer recess.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Fourth Potter Film Shown in Bulgaria Dec 2005

The Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire movie will have its Bulgarian premiere in December 2005, a fan website says. The Bulgarian viewers have been looking forward to the movie, as it features Bulgaria's Stanislav Ianevski as Viktor Krum.

Society | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

School Raiders Demand Talks

The attackers that seized the Russian school in the city of Beslan in North Ossetia demand talks with the local authorities, CNN reported. The terrorists have made contact with the local authorities and have announced that they are going to imminently pr

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia Resumes UK Business Visas

Visa applications under the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) resumed September 1. The United Kingdom suspended immigration applications from Bulgaria and Romania at the end of March over bogus claims.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

15 Students "Escape" from Russian School Siege

At least 15 students managed to escape the school in Northern Ossetia where armed men are said to hold 400 people hostage, media reported. Seventeen men and women, some wearing explosive belts, stormed the school in the city of Beslan in North Ossetia ne

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Olympic Gymnast Robbed

The car of Bulgarian Olympic gymnast Simona Peycheva was robbed of its plates at a Sofia parking lot. Peycheva had temporarily given up driving before the Olympic Games in order to avoid possible injuries, and the car was left at the lot for three months

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

400 Taken Hostage in Russia

Armed attackers stormed into a secondary school in southern Russia, with reports saying 400 people are being held hostage.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

400 Taken Hostage in Russia

Armed attackers stormed into a secondary school in southern Russia, with reports saying 400 people are being held hostage.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Adidas Courts Bulgarian Teen

Sportswear giant Adidas is looking to contract Bulgarian tennis wonder Sesil Karatantcheva, her father has said. The 15-year-old is known to be a Nike fan, enjoying the company's outfits both during matches and in her off-time.

Sports | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Moscow Struggling to Save Lives after Blast

Doctors in Moscow have labored overnight, trying to save the lives of people wounded in Tuesday's suicide bomb attack. The blast injured 51 people, 49 of them were hospitalized.

Politics | September 1, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00
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