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Bulgaria Hopeful for Russia's Pipeline Support

Bulgaria hopes that Russia, alongside Greece, will join the construction of oil pipeline Burgas-Alexandroupulis, President Georgi Parvanov told Interfax.ru on Monday, a day ahead of his official visit in Russia.

Politics | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Greeks Promote July 4 for National Holiday

The historic Greek victory at EURO 2004 has boosted national pride so far as the day of July 4 to be promoted for a national holiday. After crowning this year's Olympics hosts with the cup of European Champions, the dream-reeling Balkan country was eager

Sports | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Moves against Libyan Verdicts

Defenders of the six Bulgarian medics and a Palestinian doctor in Libya tabled appeals against the sentences on Monday. Five Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian, Doctor Ashraf, were sentenced to death by firing squad two months ago.

Politics | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Salsa Idol Teaches in Sofia

One of world's most admired salsa dancers, Francisco Vasquez, is expected to visit Bulgaria, local media reported. He will take part in dance events in the Bulgarian capital, and even give salsa lessons.

Society | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Trains World Ice Skaters

Ice skaters from eleven countries will take part in a Bulgarian training camp. Alexey Gorshkov, coach of Bulgaria's top ice-skating couple, and their choreographer Sergey Petuhov will lead the exercises.

Sports | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

EURO 2004 Aces Named

Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis has been named as the UEFA EURO 2004 Player of the Tournament. The 32-year-old Athens FC midfielder has been an inspirational figure for his team's wonderful performance at the Championship.

Sports | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

IMF, Bulgaria Agree on USD 140 M Precautionary Accord

Bulgaria and the International Monetary Fund agreed on signing a two-year stand-by precautionary agreement for USD 100 M special drawing rights, which amounts to USD 130 M - USD 140 M.

Business | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Saddam Defence in Libya

Members of Saddam Hussein's defence team will travel to Libya to meet Libyan members of the team, discuss the latest developments and prepare reports. The trip comes after a daughter of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, Aisha, joined Saddam's defence committ

World | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Charisteas: We are the Best in Europe

I am extremely happy. The moment is unmatchable.

Sports | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Raiffeisenbank Named Bank of the Year 2003

Raiffeisenbank-Bulgaria was named Bank of the Year for the second time in a row in the traditional contest, organized by local Pari Daily. This is the seventh time that Pari Daily selects Bank of the Year in an effort to encourage the financial instituti

Business | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Summer Garden Pampers Guests

Sofia's Saint George Restaurant will offer its guests an impressive summer garden decorated with a unique two-tone aquarium and exquisite cuisine from seven different types. The glitzy event was attended by numerous high-life celebrities who watched the E

Society | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

WHO'S WHO: Borislav Gerontiev

Borislav Gerontiev is born on August 12, 1943 in a village near the north-eastern town of Shumen. He graduated Bulgarian Language Studies at the Sofia University "St.

Views on BG | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Interim Head Back to State TV Channel

The helm of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) was taken over again by Borislav Gerontiev, member of the state TV's Management Board.

Politics | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

4 Held over Berg Beheading - Report

Iraqi police have arrested four men involved in the beheading of American businessman Nicholas Berg, according to Sky News reports.

Politics | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

HIV Discoverers Plead with Qaddafi

Internationally acclaimed scientists Luc Montagnier and Robert Gallo, discoverers of the HIV virus, have made a plea for clemency for the Bulgarian medics to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi.

Politics | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Rehhagel: We Will Be Treated Like Gods

Otto Rehhagel, the German, who led Greece to the greatest European Championship sensation in history, is confident that the victory will unite Greeks around the world in a way that no politician can.

Sports | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian T-Notes Flotation in Aug

The Finance Ministry will put up for sale 15-year T-notes, worth EUR 15 M on August 2. The ministry will also auction 3-year T-notes worth BGN 20 M and 3-month T-bills, worth BGN 12 M, making for BGN 61.

Business | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Interior Turns 125

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry marked on Monday its 125th anniversary since its establishment. A parade of the representative units of the Interior Ministry ran from Alexander Banberg square, kicking off the celebrations to mark the anniversary.

Politics | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Greece in Ecstasy

Greece is having the biggest party the nation has ever seen after the triumph of its team in the European football championship Sunday night.

Sports | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

2 Missing as Ships Collide Head-on

Two people have been declared missing after a Georgian and a Russian ship collided head-on near Cape Kaliakra, some 50 km north of Varna on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The signal for the incident has been received late last night.

Politics | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00

NY Repairs Skyline

Almost three years after the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center, the cornerstone was laid on US Independence Day, of the 1,776-foot Freedom Tower that will repair the gash in the New York skyline. "Today we lay the cornerstone for a new symbol

World | July 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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