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Inmates Stone Bulgarians in Judeyda

The Bulgarian medics in Libya, sentenced to death on HIV charges, have been attacked and insulted by other prisoners in Judeyda in the latest outburst of aggression against the convicts.

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Kids Adorn Archeological Finds

A specially selected group of Bulgarian kids will decorate the Sandanski archeological site with marble and glass mosaic. The images - birds and fishes - will be exact copies of the mosaic that the place was originally paved with.

Society | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Top Sports Official Gets Substitutes

The head of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee and the Bulgarian Football Club will be replaced temporarily during his leave of office.

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Sofia Plays Down Terror Threats

There is no data about direct terror threats issued against Bulgaria, according to Bulgaria's top officials.

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Cracks Down on Smoking, Alcohol

Bulgaria's ban on direct advertising of hard liquors and smoking in public places was promulgated in the State Gazette. The regulation will come into force at the beginning of 2005.

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Nuke Unit 5 Switched On

The 1000 MW reactor number five at Bulgaria's sole nuclear power plant Kozloduy was switched onto the country's energy grid Monday after its operations were again suspended on July 29 for regular repair works. The power capacity of the reactor is graduall

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Auctions BGN 20 M T-Notes

The Finance Ministry sold 3-year T-notes, worth BGN 20 M, at an auction, which enjoyed the interest of dealers.

Business | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

FIFA Backs Suspended IOC Member

FIFA president Sepp Blatter expressed support for suspended Bulgarian IOC member Ivan Slavkov, saying that for FIFA he will remain the president of the Bulgarian Football Association. "We regret he isn't here and have to accept the IOC decision.

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Rogge: Corruption Still Threat to Olympic Movement

IOC president Jacques Rogge has warned members against complacency in the battle against corruption and doping that, in his words, still pose a threat to the Olympic movement. "While sport is a success in terms of participation, audience and finance it i

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Istanbul Hit by Terror Attacks

Two people were killed and eleven others injured in two bomb explosions in hotels in tourist areas of Istanbul. The blasts happened almost simultaneously at around 2:00 am in the Laleli and Sultanahmet districts of Turkey's main city.

Politics | August 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Poland Gave Up Control in Najaf

Polish troops in Iraq handed over military authority in Najaf and Qadisiya provinces to the US. The move is due to worsening security in the region, and was ordered by the US.

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Uriah Heep Singer on Bulgarian Stage

John Lawton, a former vocalist of progressive rock legend Uriah Heep, will stage a concert in Bulgaria's summer resort of Kavarna August 12. The event will mark the last day of the Summer Life Music Fest, also joined by popular Bulgarian bands BTR, Kaffe,

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Sofia "Proved" 2nd Hostage Death

A DNA test has proved the death of the second Bulgarian hostage in Iraq, according to the Sofia-based state radio.

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Deadline Set for Bulgarian Film Center Bidders

Bulgaria set October 20 as deadline for non-binding bids in the sale of 95% in local movie production center Boyana Film Studios. Competition documentations will be available for purchase until September 15.

Business | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Poles under Fire in Iraq

Three Polish military bases in Iraq have come under fire on Sunday night, officials reported on Monday. None of the soldiers were injured in the shooting.

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Opens Special Medical Centre

A special medical centre build to help Greece in case of a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games opened doors in Sofia. The centre will provide trained specialists from Bulgaria.

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Guns for Iraq's Army

The United States are supplying the new Iraqi army with Bulgarian Kalashnikov guns, German Neues Deutschland newspaper reports. Instead of buying the guns from Russia, where they are more expensive, the Americans are purchasing them from Bulgaria.

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

French Award for Bulgarian General

Bulgarian Interior Secretary General-Lieutenant Boyko Borissov will receive the special award of the French national police. Borissov will be awarded for his assitance to the French authorities.

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Ancient Seals Found in Bulgaria

Two ancient seals were disclosed during excavations in Bulgaria. The seals found in the Veliki Preslav basilica are said to have belonged to Byzantine dignitaries.

Society | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

US Enjoys Bulgarian Mineral Water

Bulgaria has exported over 29,700 tons of mineral water over the first six months of 2004, in that way marking an increase of 5,6% as compared to the same period in 2003. The US were the main export destination with 12,7%.

Business | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Al- Sadr Vows to Fight On

Radical Shiite Muslim cleric vowed that he would fight the "occupation of Najaf" until his "last drop of blood", as clashes continued between his militiamen and US forces. He rejected an order from Iraq's interim government to his militia to quit the hol

Politics | August 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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