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Bulgarian Duo Runners-up to Title in Figure Skating

Bulgaria's Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski were left second in the compuslory ice dance after Russian pair Navka-Kostomarov in their bid for a title in the NHK Trophy figure skating in Nagoya, Japan. Reigning world ice dance champions Tatiana Navka and

Sports | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Yasser Arafat Fights for Life

Controversial reports on the health condition of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat stunned the world society on Thursday. He was fighting for his life in a French hospital after slipping into a coma.

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Germany "Flooded" with Bulgarian Male Prostitutes

Most of the male prostitutes in Germany are from Bulgaria and Romania, a report of the German DPA says. The special report focused on male prostitution in Germany.

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Police Smash Second Drug Lab

Another illegal laboratory for the manufacture of synthetic drugs has been disclosed in the mountainous Gabrovo region just a week after police revealed facilities for this kind of production in a nearby location. The laboratory was being housed in a far

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bush: War on Terror Goes On

US President George Bush will continue with his war on terror but will also try to "reach out" to his European counterparts, he said.

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Hospital Officials Claim Arafat is Alive

Yasser Arafat has not died, according to the French hospital treating him, despite reports that he is "brain dead".

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

TUI Expands Operation in Bulgaria

The TUI tourist company will construct a new hotel in Bulgaria and will expand its operation in the country. The organizers of the Construction Investment Forum (CEI) announced that TUI Director for Corporate Financing Dieter Semmelroth is coming to Bulg

Business | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian National Bank, Finance Ministry Merge Mints

The mints of Bulgarian National Bank and the Finance Ministry have merged under one roof to strengthen their positions on international finance markets. The capital of the new establishment will account to BGN 71.

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

WHO'S WHO: Yasser Arafat

For decades Yasser Arafat has been the leader and figurehead of the Palestinian people's struggle for statehood. He has carried on his shoulders the burden of that struggle.

Views on BG | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Reports: Arafat Clinically Dead

Palestinian President Yasser Arafat was declared clinically dead on Thursday in a French hospital, Israeli television said citing French sources.

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Greece, Russia, Bulgaria Discuss Trans-Balkan Oil Pipeline

A meeting on the construction of the trans-Balkan oil pipeline, linking the Black Sea with the Mediterranean port of Alexandrupoulis was launched on Thursday in Athens. The discussions were participated by representatives from Bulgaria, Greece and Russia

Business | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Urges Libya to Speed Up Nurses Trial

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy asked for speeding up of the trial against the five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death in Libya. Bulgaria expects the Libyan Court of Appeals to announce its decision on the appeal against the death sentence of

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

US Recognizes Macedonia State, Greece Protests

The president of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has announced that the US recognized his country simply as "Macedonia" with the approval of US Secretary of State Colin Powell. Branko Crvenkovski hailed a "great day" for the country, wh

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Awaits Eurovision Winner

Ruslana, the charming winner of the Eurovision 2004 song contest, will arrive in Bulgaria on November 15 to present her newest album "Wild Dances."

Society | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Moves to Boost Net Access

Bulgaria held Thursday a special conference on Internet access, sounding an alarm over the population's insufficient Internet literacy. Only 17 in every 1,000 Bulgarians have access to the Net, according to a survey carried out by the Bulgarian Associati

Business | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgartabac to Pay USD 2.09 M in Damages after US Lawsuits

Bulgaria's tobacco monopoly Bulgartabac has to pay USD 2.09 M in damages after lawsuits were raised in the United States.

Business | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Barcelona to Land Bulgarian Starlet

Barcelona have started negotiations with Italy's Lecce FC for buying teenage striker Valeri Bojinov, according to media reports. Barcelona are said to have offered EUR 15 M for the player, undercutting Roma's EUR 10 M bid.

Sports | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's FM: Bush Re-election to Boost US-European Ties

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said he hoped Bush re-election would contribute for strengthening the US-European relations.

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Glimpses on World's Fresh Fashion

Sofia's pret-a-porter kicked off Wednesday with children's fashion, lingerie and footwear shows. Fashion lovers in the Bulgarian capital had the chance to see the latest by a number of leading companies, including Tom Tailor and Triumph.

Society | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Yasser Arafat in Coma -Aide

Palestinian President Yasser Arafat was in a coma after he was rushed into the intensive care unit at a French military hospital on Thursday, aides said as cited by Reuters. They said doctors carrying out tests on the 75-year-old leader since he was airl

Politics | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Quake Rocks Japan Anew

A strong earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, shook northern Japan on Thursday.

World | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
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