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Condoleezza Rice Replaces Powell

US President George W Bush has picked national security adviser Condoleezza Rice as new secretary of state, senior US officials in Washington say.

Politics | November 16, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Zarqawi Urges Rebels to Mobilize

An audio tape purportedly from al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi urged insurgents throughout Iraq to mobilize against U.S.

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's 2004 FDI to Top USD 2 B

Foreign investments to Bulgaria in 2004 are expected to exceed USD 2 B, Deputy Prime Minister Plamen Panayotov announced. At the political forum "Dialogue with Bulgaria" organized in Vienna on Monday Panayotov pointed out that the foreign investment will

Business | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Hungarian Troops Leave Iraq by 2004 End

The Hungarian parliament on Monday rejected a government proposal to extend the stay of 300 non-combat troops in Iraq by three months until March 31, 2005. The government's plan to extend the mission of the transport contingent serving since mid-2003 in H

World | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Driver of Knyazhevo "Killer Truck" Out on Bail

Sofia City Court decided on Monday to release on bail of BGN 1000 the driver of the truck that caused the heavy car crash in Knyazhevo. The sand-loaded truck, whose brakes stopped working, killed three and badly injured five other people, after smashing s

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Rock Legends Storm Madrid

Bulgaria's rock dinosaurs "Shturtsite" (The Crickets) will stage a major concert in the Spanish capital Madrid on December 17. The news was broken by the band in an interview for local bTV channel.

Society | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Short Track Champ Victorious in Bormio

Bulgarian Evgenia Radanova, five times absolute short track European champion, won the Alta Valtellina Trophy in Bormio, Italy. Radanova was first in the women's final ranking after ending second in both 1000m and 500m and winning the super final in the

Sports | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Three Die in Storm-Toppled Truck

The bodies of three men have been found along the riverbed of Mesta, south-west Bulgaria, a day after a truck with four men inside was toppled over and drowned in the river by the severe storm that lashed the country late on Sunday. The accident happened

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Six Bulgarian Officials Denied Access to NATO Secrets

At least six Bulgarian officials- both civilians and military men, have been denied access to NATO secret information. In an interview for local Darik radio the chair of the State Commission on Information Security (SCIS) Tsveta Markova said that the com

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Court Dumps Anti-Belene Eco Claim

A three-member jury of Supreme Administrative Court has ruled out as inadmissible the claim of a Bulgarian environmentalist movement against the construction of Belene nuclear site. The magistrates concluded that the government had actually adopted no de

Business | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Troops Better Off in Diwaniya

Bulgaria's soldiers in Iraq will see tighter security measures and better living conditions in the new Echo base in Diwaniya. Bulgaria's Defence Ministry reported that some changes have been made to the equipment of the soldiers as to improve it.

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Four Bids for Bulgaria's Film Centre

All four suitors willing to acquire 95% stake in the state film center Boyana Film EAD submitted their bids within the set deadline November 15. Ealing Studios Enterprises, Nu Image Bulgaria, Dragon International Studios Bulgaria Limited and Bavaria Film

Business | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Male Mutilated Body Retreated from Waste Bin

The mutilated body of a young man, supposedly cut into two parts with a jigsaw, was found in a waste bin in coastal city of Burgas. The dreadful corpse, with no hands, dumbfound a street beggar who came across it late on Sunday.

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Convicts in Libya See Christmastime Family Visit

The Quaddafi Foundation has pledged to organize a visit to Libya for the families of the five Bulgarian convicts in Tripoli. The nurses were found guilty for deliberately causing a HIV epidemic, and sentenced to death in May.

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Sofia, Baku Stake on Fresh Football Talents

Bulgaria is determined to test new football talents in Wednesday's friendly against Azerbaijan, national coach assistant Petar Hubtchev disclosed Monday. There will be national team debutants for sure, Hubtchev said at a press conference.

Sports | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Colin Powell Quits Bush Administration

US Secretary of State Colin Powell is resigning but is expected to stay in his post until a successor is found.

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Companies Join Austria's Auto Cluster

Five Bulgarian companies have shown interest in participating in the automobile cluster of Austria's province Schtiria, it became known during a bilateral business forum. Bulgarian manufacturers from the car industry have declared readiness to produce co

Business | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Macedonian Prime Minister Quits

After less than six months in office Macedonian Prime Minister Hari Kostov announced Monday his resignation saying reforms were being neglected. Kostov told reporters the coalition government's engagement with ethnic minority rights was getting in the way

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

New US Embassy Displays Art Collection

A collection of some 150 works of art that will adorn the new office of the US Embassy in Sofia was exhibited on Monday. The expo was opened at the Sofia City gallery, and will continue by the end of the month.

Society | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Cancer Fight Boosted by Mobile Mammograph

Bulgaria's first mobile mammography machine was inaugurated Monday, boosting breast cancer fight in remote areas of the country. For the first time, women in those regions will have the chance to undergo regular examinations, without having to travel much

Politics | November 15, 2004, Monday // 00:00