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Belarus School Blast Injures 9

Nine students were injured as a result of an explosion, which rocked a secondary school in Belarus Pukhovichesky district, the Emergency Ministry said. A six-grade student reportedly brought an identified bomb to his class room.

Politics | October 2, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Russia Eyes Bulgaria's Energy Sector

Bulgaria and Russia will sign a long-term program of bilateral cooperation in the sector of energy during the visit of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov to Bulgaria on October 19-20. The document, which has already been drafted, is going to be discu

Business | October 2, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ambassador in Berlin "Unshakable by Term End"

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has not speeded up the withdrawal of its envoy in Berlin, following his unprecedented arrest, according to sources from the German Foreign Ministry.

Politics | October 2, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Norway Raises Terror Threat Level

The level of terror threat in Norway has been raised from low to moderate, following attack threats purportedly made by Ayman al-Zawahri, deputy leader of the terrorist network al-Qaida. He asked for organized resistance against what he termed invading "c

Politics | October 2, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Major Stabbed to Death

A police official has been stabbed to death in the town of Mezdra two hours after midnight.

Politics | October 2, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

30 Dead in Mosque Blast in Pakistan

At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured as a suspected suicide bomb blast ripped through a Shiite Muslim mosque during Friday prayers in the eastern Pakistani city of Sialkot. Hundreds of worshippers were packed into the Mistri Abdullah Imambarg

World | October 2, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

French Hostages Release "Failed"

The release of two French journalists held in Iraq reportedly failed after a group of Iraqis transporting them was bombarded by U.S.

Politics | October 2, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Blair Undergoes Minor Heart Surgery

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has had surgery to correct an irregular heartbeat, a day after saying he intended to serve a third term if re-elected next year. On Thursday, in an interview, Blair had said the operation, called a catheter ablation, was

World | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Performance Overcomes Force of Gravity

Famous German artist Johan Lorbeer staged his performance "Tarzan" in Sofia. The performance was about overcoming the force of gravity.

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Russia, Bulgaria, Greece Agree on Balkan Oil Project

Bulgaria, Russia and Greece are to sign a memorandum of mutual understanding on the Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline project within a month. The head of the government staff of the Russian Federation and Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Naryshkin

Business | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Romanian Pop Star Haiduci in Sofia

Romanian pop star Haiduci will arrive in Bulgaria October 3. The performer of the summer hit "Dragostea Din Tei" will take part in a prominent Bulgarian TV show and will then go on a tour around Bulgaria's capital city.

Society | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Child "Sold" in Italy

A Bulgarian 11-year old girl was sold by his father to a gypsy family in Italy, Italian Agronline online edition reported.

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Abandoned Bag Messes Up Paris Airport

Abandoned passenger luggage caused bustle at the Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport Friday evening. Security officials had to blow bag up.

World | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian President Critical of Health Reforms

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov expressed his disapproval of the new reforms within the National Health and Security Insurance Fund (NHIF). Under some new regulations, which became effective on Thursday, people who haven't paid more than three of th

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Teen Beauty Charms Plovdiv

Nineteen year old Vanya Velcheva swept the title "Miss Avtosalon" at Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv during the major fair organzied in the city. The teen beauty presented the luxurious limo Chairman and the Rexton jeep at the Plovid Fair.

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Al- Zawahiri Calls for Resistance against US

A new audiotape said to be from al-Qaida's second-in command, Ayman al-Zawahiri, calls for Muslim resistance against U.S.

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Spain Vows Support to Bulgaria's EU Entry

Spain supports Bulgaria's 2007 accession in to the European Union (EU). We actively support the political, economic and social reforms in Bulgaria, as well as its association to the European Union, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Fight in Drug Addiction "Ineffective"

No decrease in supply and demand of drugs in Bulgaria has been registered, neither in the number of drug related crimes. Bulgaria's National Audit Office stated this in its report on the efficiency of the executive power in the combat against drug spread

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ministries Plagued with Corruption

The Anti-Corruption Coordination Commission with Bulgaria's Council of Ministers has checked over 1,000 cases of alleged corruption. Bulgaria's State Administration Minister Dimitar Kalchev, who is Deputy Chairman of the Commission, said that violations

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Foils Major VAT Fraud

Bulgaria's police have busted an organized crime group dealing with financial frauds. Five persons, among them two tax officers and an accountant, have been detained in Sofia on suspicion of involvement in the VAT fraud scheme.

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarians Favor Socialists Party

More than 24% of the Bulgarians support the Bulgarian Socialists Party (BSP), a survey of National Public Opinion Center shows. The support BSP enjoys has gone up by 3% as compared to July and is almost equal to the votes the other three major parties in

Politics | October 1, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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