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Socialists Draft Next Elections Strategy

Bulgarian Socialist Party is set to raise the pillars of its electoral campaign ahead of next summer's parliamentary elections. Local leaders from all over the country have gathered in Sofia on Saturday to discuss and draft strategies for winning the nat

Politics | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Business "Feels Satisfied"

Most of Bulgarian business is satisfied with the economic climate existing in the country, according to a recent sociological survey. A total of 73 percent of respondents, approached by AFIS sociological agency, declared that they face some difficulties,

Business | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Basso Commemorated in Hometown

Famous Bulgarian basso Nikolay Ghiaurov, who died on June 2, will have a square named in his memory in his hometown of Velingrad. Ghiaurov, 73 died in an Italian hospital after falling ill of bronchopneumonia.

Society | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

UN Report: Cannabis Users Increasing

The spread of narcotics abuse appears to be slowing, but the world's favorite drug, cannabis, is attracting more users, the United Nations reported.

Views on BG | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian History Seduces Tourists

Bulgaria, one of the richest European countries in historical vestiges, seeks to make tourists discover its inheritance. But it butts against a lack of funds and poor infrastructures.

Business | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

French Press Deplores EURO Defeat

French press reports on Saturday have lamented over "the dismal end of the reign", the knock-down of national footballing heroes by rank outsiders Greece 1-0 in a quarter final match in Lisbon last night. "Greek Tragedy", "The Blues' pitiful exit" or sim

Sports | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

9/11 Commission Links al-Qaeda, Iran

The commission investigating the September 11, 2001, attacks has concluded that Osama bin Laden's terrorist network had long-running contacts with Iraq's neighbor and historic foe, Iran. While it found no operational ties between al-Qaeda and Iraq, the co

World | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Olympic Torch Sheds Light on Britain

The Olympic torch has arrived in the United Kingdom for the first time in over fifty years.

Sports | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarians on New Autos Wave

Bulgarian auto market has marked a steady up-rise in car sales over the last year, with a growth of 43.3 percent for the first five months of 2004 compared to same period 2003.

Business | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Fights Drugs with Love

Busy anti-drugs campaigning took place in Bulgaria on Saturday, marking the International Day against Drugs. Volunteers gathered at the newly-inaugurated Bridge of Love in capital Sofia, and gave away flyers that contained information about the dangers o

Politics | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Britney Engaged to Dancer

Pop diva Britney Spears got engaged to her boyfriend, dancer Kevin Federline, her publicist Nicole King announced. The two have been dating for about two months, and Kevin recently moved in with his loved one, reports say.

Society | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Iraqi Police Offices Attacked

Offices of the Iraqi prime minister's political party were blown up in Bacuba on Saturday. Another party's offices in the city came under fire.

World | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Woman Dies in Turkey Blast

A woman has been killed in a Turkish hotel explosion, said to be accidental. The blast was caused by a fault in the air conditioning system, media said.

Politics | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Church Frowning at Potter

Bulgaria's Church has raised an alarm over the Harry Potter movies. Clerics condemned incantation scenes that are repeatedly shown in the Potter films, which continue to stir craze among kids and teenagers internationally.

Society | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Turkish Hotel "Blasted"

An explosion went off at a hotel in southern Turkey, media said on Saturday. According to the reports, a terrorist died in the attack, and four other people were injured.

Politics | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Special Services Tribute to Legend Stoitchkov

Football superstar Hristo Stoitchkov was presented with a special medallion, bearing the logo of Bulgaria's special services. The present came just as the Bulgaria-born whiz was handed a special coaching license that is valid throughout Europe.

Society | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Greek Sensation Knocks France Out of EURO 2004

Greece sent defending champion France out of Euro 2004 after a 1-0 victory at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium and in doing so causing one of the biggest upsets in the history of the European championships. The Greek footballers began the first half better

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Greece Shocks France

Greece's Charisteas scored for 1-0 against France and shocked the entire team of the defending champions. Charisteas, who won the league and cup double with SV Werder Bremen last season, has now scored two goals in the tournament after finding the net in

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

France, Greece Still at Point Zero

Defending Euro champion France and the Balkans' football surprise Greece ended 0-0 the first half of the quarter-final match at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium. The French team was expected to dominate the game but the Greeks didn't give up that easily.

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Tripoli Envoy to Meet Libya's Prosecutor

A meeting between Bulgaria's Ambassador to Libya Zdravko Velev and Libya's Chief Prosecutor is being prepared. Doctor Zdravko Georgiev, the only released Bulgarian medic in the HIV trial, said in an interview for Darik radio that he visited twice the fiv

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Europe Awaits Major France, Greece Clash

Reigning Euro champions France will go on tonight to defend its title in a quarter-final match against Greece at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium.

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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