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Suicide Attack in Afghanistan

A suicide attacker detonated grenades on a commercial street in downtown Kabul on Saturday, killing himself and wounding six other people, including two foreign peacekeepers. The attacker had six grenades strapped to his body, which he exploded on Chicken

World | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

3rd Bulgarian Firm "Involved" in Shady Arms Deals

Yet another Bulgarian company has been involved in the arms trade with countries included in the US "black list" of states supporting global terrorism. Local Darik radio reported that "Hubens"- Sofia was the third Bulgarian company that supplied with arm

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Troops Rebased in 3 Weeks

Bulgaria's peacekeeping unit in Iraq will be relocated from Karbala to Diwaniya within three weeks. Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov announced that there will be an order on the transfer of the Bulgarian unit to the Echo Camp by Monday.

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Nationalist Party Marks 111th Anniversary

Bulgaria's nationalist party VMRO marked its 111th anniversary on October 23. The leader of the party Krassimir Karakatchanov pointed out that its long history VMRO has never compromised with its ideals and causes.

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Russian Pop Diva Amazes Sofia

Russian pop icon Alla Pugacheva thrilled with her performance all fans that came to her Sofia concert. The entire Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture stood up on its feet as the Russian prima sang for Bulgaria's pop legend Emil Dimitrov.

Society | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM: No Promises and Fantasies

Prime Minister Saxe- Coburg urged all Bulgarian to work together for the country's development, saying that this would stop criticism in the country. His words came upon opposition claims that the government is spending the budget surplus improperly.

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgartabac Privatization Faces Opposition

More than 2,000 employees protested against the liquidation of the Bulgartabac companies and against the privatisation of the giant. The protesters gathered at the Alexander Nevski Square, near Bulgaria's Parliament.

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Nuke Reloaded

A special operation, under thigh police control and security measures, was executed for the transportation of nuclear fuel for Bulgaria's only nuclear power plant in Kozloduy. The operation took place under the command of Interior Chief Secretary Boyko Bo

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Italy Calls Off Friendly with Bulgaria

Italy - Bulgaria friendly match that was due to take place November 17 in Sofia failed, media reported. Instead of facing the Bulgarian team the Italians will play against England on that date.

Sports | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Railways Implement Seasonal Hikes

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) will increase its express train ticket prices by 10% as of June 1, 2005. That would be the so called seasonal hike which will be valid up to October 1 and will be used each summer season, Nedyalka Raykova, head of the BDZ m

Business | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Students Conquer Mercedes

Bulgarian students created five different models of wheel rims that would be used by the world-leading car producer Mercedes. The Sofia Technical University broke the news saying that the five study Engineer Design.

Society | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

At least 5 Dead as Quake Shatters Japan

At least 5 people died and more than 200 were injured in earthquakes in northern Japan, which rocked buildings for up to one minute. The first quake measured 6.

World | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

16 Iraqis Killed by Car Bomb Near US Base

Suicide bombers killed 20 members of Iraq's fledgling security forces near a US marine base west of Baghdad and at a checkpoint to the north amid a spate of insurgent attacks across the country. Hospital officials said 16 Iraqi police were killed and up t

World | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Foreigners Eye Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

There is a considerable influx of investors willing to build up holiday villages in the valley in-between Balchik and Albena seaside resorts.

Business | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Lim Bus Driver Prosecuted

The Prosecutor's office at the city of Smolyan filed the indictment against Ilia Izmirliev, the driver of the bus that caused the Lim drama. Izmirliev has been accused of causing the death of twelve children due to imprudence.

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Serbs Boycott Kosovo Vote

Kosovo Serbs largely stayed away from the polls on Saturday's general elections. The ethnic Serb minority had threatened to boycott the vote, saying the United Nations and NATO have failed to create an environment where Serbs can live free of the fear of

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Falluja Raid "Busts Zarqawi Aide"

US forces in Iraq say they have seized a "senior leader" in the militant group headed by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The military says it captured the man - who has not been named - along with five others in a pre-dawn raid on the restive city of Falluja.

World | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

CARE Agency Pleads for Hostage Release

The aid agency Care International has appealed to the captors of its Iraq director Margaret Hassan to release her. Care's secretary-general, Denis Caillaux, asked them "to understand she is an Iraqi and to release her to her family and the people who love

World | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Four Bulgarians at World Shooting Finals

Four Bulgarian shooters will take part in the world shooting finals in Bangkok.

Sports | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Prodi Boosts Bulgarian Nurses Defense

The outgoing European Commission President Romano Prodi pledged that he would personally work for the solving of the case with the five Bulgarian nurses sentence to death in Libya. In an interview for local Darik radio Prodi pledged that he would soon me

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Balkan FMs Gather in Romania

The foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia and Montenegro gathered for a meeting in Kalafat, Romania. Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, his Serbian colleague Vuk Draskovic and their Romanian counterpart Mircea Geoana discussed trans b

Politics | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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