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Quake Rocks Southeastern Turkey

An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale shook Turkey's southeastern region late on Saturday evening. The quake hit the town of Sivriche.

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Israel Flattens Gaza Homes

Israeli army bulldozers have torn down the homes of more than 200 Palestinians in the Gaza refugee camp of Khan Yunis, United Nations aid officials say. The Israeli military says the operation - a day after mortars fired from Khan Yunis killed a Jewish se

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Boasts "World's Oldest "Sanctuary

The ancient sanctuary unearthed on Friday in Bulgaria is probably one of the oldest temples in the world. In the words of Georgi Kitov, head of the archeological expedition, the temple dates back to the beginning of 5th century BC.

Society | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Weightlifting Silver in Burgas

Bulgarian Desislava Bozhilova (75kg) swept the silver medal in her category at the European Weightlifting Championship for youths held in the coastal city of Burgas. Bozhilova couldn't overcome the rivalry of the Turkish Gyulsaa Baydar, who swept the gol

Sports | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Slavkov Faces IOC Ethics Commission

Bulgarian Ivan Slavkov will face the Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee Ethics Commission on September 29. BBC documentary "Buying the Games" accused Bulgarian IOC member Ivan Slavkov of inappropriate conduct in the 2012 Olympic bidding proce

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarians Buy Cessna Planes

Bulgarian businessmen have declared their interest in purchasing the small Cessna planes. Media reported on Saturday that so far there are 25 Bulgarians that posses Cessna planes, but these aircrafts had been used before.

Business | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Gatwick Baggage Staff on Strike

Hundreds of baggage handlers at Gatwick airport have started a 24-hour strike as part of a dispute over workloads. The action, involving around 600 Servisair baggage staff, began at 03.

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Police Bust Int'l Drug Channel

Bulgarian police seized 52 kilograms heroin worth BGN 3 M during a special police operation executed in cooperation with the Bulgarian customs services. Police officials say that the special operation foiled the work of certain parts of a major crime gan

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Fears Karbala Terror

Tension in the southern Iraqi city Karbala is expected to rise September 29 to 30 due to the upcoming religious holidays. According to Mayor-General Plamen Studenkov, chief of the Bulgarian military information service, some of the followers of Jordanian

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Journalists to Make Sofia a Better Place

Bulgarian journalists from the daily TV Show "Na Kafe" launched a special campaign called "Good Things Not Only for Christmas". The aim of the campaign is to make Bulgaria's capital Sofia a more beautiful place by reconstruction of the playgrounds in Sofi

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Mayor Awards Young Footballers

Sofia mayor Stefan Sofianski presented on Saturday the winners in of the annual "Sofiiska Voda" children's football tournament. All the winners received specially made cups.

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

German Firms Want Bulgarian Experts

A special labor bourse with the participation of leading German companies working in Bulgaria will open doors in Sofia in October. The Bulgarian-German Industrial and Trade Chamber organizes the event and many German companies seeking employees or traine

Business | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Victorious in Sumo Tournament

Bulgarian Kaloyan Mahlyanov registered a victory in the 14th round of the major "Autumn Grand Sumo" tournament in Tokyo. So far in the 15-day tournament Mahlyanov, dubed Kotooshu, has won eight games and has been defeated six times.

Sports | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Romania Needs More Data for Belene Nuke

Romania's government has asked Sofia for additional information on Bulgaria's second nuclear power plant environmental parameters. Bulgaria's Environment Minister Dolores Arsenova explained that Sofia will be ready with the additional data in 15 days.

Business | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

British Hostage in Iraq "Killed"

A posting on an Islamic Internet site Saturday claimed that an al-Qaida-linked group has killed British hostage Kenneth Bigley.

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarians "Impeded" En Route to UK

Bulgarians, living and working in UK, circulated an open latter to the media claiming that all Bulgarian candidates for UK business visas are subjected to discrimination. Private bTV channel cited UK Embassy officials as saying that the requirements for

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian FM Plans Visit to Chile

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy will pay an official visit to Chile in January 2005. The news was announced by Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry upon Passy's meeting with his Chilean counterpart Soledad Alevar Valensuella in New York.

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Seeks US Advice on Troops Relocation

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov will meet US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld November 9 to discuss current situation in Iraq. Svinarov, himself, broke the news on Saturday saying that it is still not clear where the meeting will take place

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Beauty Festival Charms Sofia

The International Festival of the Hairstyle started in Sofia on Saturday. Hairdressers from Bulgaria, Russia, Ukraine, Italy, France, Germany, Macedonia and Romania showed their professional skills to all people interested in the secrets of hairstyling.

Society | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

6 Egyptians Abducted in Iraq

Armed men have snatched two Egyptians from their office in Baghdad - the third kidnapping of foreigners in the Iraqi capital in less than three weeks. Four other Egyptians were seized outside Baghdad on Thursday.

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Jeanne Heads for Bahamas

Hurricane Jeanne gathered strength Saturday as it bore down on the Bahamas, where hundreds of people took refuge in schools and churches ahead of an expected direct hit. The National Hurricane Center in Miami warned of 5-10 inches of rain, huge waves and

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00