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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

Sofia News Agency Completes Upgrade

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

Bush Vows Europe Trip

US President George Bush has pledged to travel to Europe in an attempt to get transatlantic relations back on track. He declared readiness to work to deepen the transatlantic ties with the nations of Europe, said President Bush on Friday, just ten days af

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

Beaten Coastal Mayor Leaves Hospital

The mayor of coastal municipality Avren who was beaten up by unknown assaulters last week has left hospital, Varna medical officers announced. Krassimir Todorov suffered serious internal injuries when he was attacked by men with hammers on his way to work

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

Romanian Plant Launches New Nuclear Unit

The last part of the second unit at the Cherna Voda nuclear plant was officially commissioned Sunday by Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase. The nuclear plant, owned by state Nuclear-Electrica, has been built at 75%, Rompres news agency.

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

Bulgarian Petrov Enters Bundesliga Top 10

Bulgaria's Martin Petrov earned his entry into the Bundesliga top 10 players after he netted twice for Wolfsburg's 3-0 against Stuttgart. The ranking was prepared by the prestigious German radio Sport 1.

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

Bulgaria's Cabinet Brought to Court by Greenpeace

The Bulgarian High Administrative Court is to view Monday the claim, filed by the International Organisation Greenpeace against Government's decision for the building of Belene, Bulgaria's second nuclear power plant. The claim is filed by Jan Haverkamp,

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