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Unbeaten Czechs Wise on Greeks

Halftime in Porto between the Czech Republic and Greece ended goalless. After a bright start, the Czechs has been increasingly shackled by Rehhagel's side and with their inspirational captain Nedved now off the pitch through injury, they were forced to r

Sports | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Defiant Saddam Challenges Bush

In his first half-hour appearance in court, ousted President Saddam Hussein faced justice on Thursday at a war crimes tribunal in Baghdad. The court presented him with seven preliminary charges detailing atrocities during his 23-year rule.

Politics | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Secret Service Enigma Revealed to Bulgarians

The hidden history of Secret Service, one of most enigmatic agencies worldwide, is no longer veiled in mystery for Bulgarian reading audience. The latest book released on Bulgarian market "The Secret Service: The Hidden History of an Enigmatic Agency" of

Society | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

The Economist: Minor Cabinet Reshuffle Due in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's prime minister is expected to carry out a minor cabinet reshuffle later this month, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit. EIU analysts predict that the reshuffle is unlikely to have any significant impact on either the government's pop

Views on BG | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Germany Swears In New President

Conservative Horst Koehler has sworn in as Germany's head of state on Thursday. Koehler, 61, is the ninth president of the post-war country who was previously head of the IMF.

World | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

IMG Promoting Bulgarian Golden Skaters

The major management agency International Management Group (IMG) has signed a three-year contract with Bulgaria's golden skaters Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski. The management agency engages to provide advertising contracts and participation at profes

Sports | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Enfolded with EU Poetry

A special initiative to decorate Sofia with poems in different languages started on Thursday, July 1, alongside Dutch EU Presidency handover. The first poem was by Dutch Jan Hanlo, its words painted on a wall of the Natural Science Museum.

Society | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Next Potter Book Mystery Unveiled

Harry Potter fans will be able to devour the next adventures of their favorite hero in their sixth book by JK Rowling due to appear within 4-5 months. The author herself has confirmed in her web site that the sequel's title will be Harry Potter and The H

Society | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Iraqi Ministry Official Shot

A senior official of Iraq's Finance Ministry and his staff have been attacked while traveling in a convoy in Baghdad. Two of his bodyguards were reportedly killed and another official heavily injured when a bomb, attached to one of the vehicles, ripped of

World | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Teen at World Beauty Finals

A 14-year-old Bulgarian won the country's Elite Model Look, and will represent the country at the world finals in China. Laura Slavova outshined 23 other contenders for the title.

Society | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia - Let's Make It Digital

The life in Bulgaria's capital may become digitalized altogether making it possible to pay through a universal smart card. A Spanish company has submitted the project for developing a high-speed telecommunications system to pool payments for city transpo

Business | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Spain: Bulgaria Sets Example for Romania

Bulgaria has concluded its EU pre-accession negotiations in an admirable way and sets a very good example for Romania, Alberto Navarro, Secretary of State for European Affairs in Spain's Socialist government, said in an exclusive interview for Novinite.co

Politics | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Alberto Navarro: Bulgaria Should Learn Unity from Spain

Mr Navarro is Spain's Secretary of State for European Affairs. He graduated law in the University of Salamanca (1972- 1977).

Novinite Insider » Interview | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Czech PM Quits Office

Czech Prime Minister has officially resigned from premiership office after his party performed badly at the European Parliament's elections. He announced his decision to step down last weekend surviving a narrow-margin vote of confidence within his Social

Politics | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Company Shares at Initial Public Offering

Shares traded at the Sofia Stock Exchange has seen their first ever in Bulgaria initial public offering on Thursday.

Business | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bank Credits Info Streamed Online

The Central Credit Register uniting all data on credits granted by Bulgarian banks has kicked off online on Thursday. The credit register includes information about all credits granted by Bulgarian banks, including those under BGN 10,000.

Business | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Suspended Sofia Mayor Trial Set for July 7

The trial that would determine the fate of Stefan Sofianski, who was temporarily suspended as Sofia mayor while being investigated on charges of malfeasance in office, was set for July 7. Sofianski has been indicted with devaluating 400 times the market

Politics | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

First PR Company in Bulgaria Achieves ISO 9001:2000

M3 Communications Group, Inc. became the first PR and marketing company in Bulgaria certified to the ISO 9001:2000 standard.

Business | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Football Coach Quits

Plamen Markov resigned from his position as coach of Bulgaria's national football team after his squad was trashed in its three games at the European Championship in Portugal. Markov explained that he has been offered to lead the Bulgarians through the q

Sports | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Saddam in Court

Iraq's former leader Saddam Hussein is appearing at a special court in Baghdad where he faces charges of crimes against humanity.

Politics | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Thousands March to Support Democracy

Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Hong Kong to demand greater democracy and send a defiant message to the territory's communist rulers in Beijing. Organisers said over 250,000 people came despite intense heat on the sevent

World | July 1, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
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