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Mid-Distance Finals Await Bulgarian Runner

Bulgarian runner Daniela Yordanova keeps on her excellent performance in Athens after qualifying for the final sprint at 1,500m on Thursday. She stormed to the finish with fifth best result in her series scoring a personal record of 4:04:94.

Sports | August 27, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Beauty: Holiday Do's and Don'ts

Beauty queen or fashion disaster whenever you go to a holiday party, it's up to you. If you want to shine for the holidays, take note of these holiday do's and don'ts to spruce up your look and receive raves from your friends and family.

Society | August 27, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Pets Can Get Cancer Too

Cancer isn't just a human disease. According to veterinary oncologist Dr.

Society | August 27, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Health: Do Not "Over-clean" Houses

Parents striving to keep a spotless house may unwittingly trigger asthma in their children. Toddlers exposed to fumes from solvents and cleaning products at home are most at risk, a recent Australian study reveals.

Society | August 27, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Science: Where On Earth Are We Going?

BBC The world has barely begun to recognise the danger of setting off rapid and irreversible changes in some crucial natural systems, a scientist says.

Society | August 27, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Defense Plant Attracts Int'l Bidder Interest

The international consortium Defense Strategies Group is interested in buying some 80% of assets held by Bulgaria's defense plant TEREM. The consortium comprising Swiss companies Crypto AG and Delta Special Engineering GmbH and Norway's Kongsberg Defense

Business | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Gymnastics Hall Named after Jovtchev

Bulgaria's best gymnast and Olympic Silver medallist Jordan Jovtchev will give his name to a brand-new gymnastics hall to be built in the coastal city of Varna.

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Needs Corruption Definition

Corruption costs a dearly sin, as it stumbles investments and economic growth, according to H.E.

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Pope Calls for Orthodox Church Unification

Pope John Paul II said he hoped the return of a precious icon to the Russian Orthodox Church would hasten "mutual understanding and reconciliation" between the Roman Catholic Church and its Eastern counterpart. The 84-year-old pope was speaking Wednesday

World | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Moody's Ponders over Bulgaria Upgrade

Bulgaria is likely to get an upgrade of its current Ba2/Ba3 foreign currency country ceilings concerning long-term bonds and bank deposits from Moody's Investors Service. The Ba2 ratings of the government foreign currency and local currency-denominated b

Business | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Lalova Speeds up for Olympic Beauty

The sprint's young talent Ivet Lalova is on her way to top the Olympics in a new ranking of sport beauties in Athens 2004. The 20-year-old Bulgarian was included in the ranking of German Stern daily along with 40 more Athens Olympic stars.

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Rhythmic Graces Grab Olympic Spotlight

During the last couple of Olympic days Athens will see hot rivalry among the most graceful women globally in the rhythmic gymnastics tournament. Bulgaria's Simona Peycheva, Elizabeth Paisieva and the national group team will compete with the reigning Rus

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Turkey Eyes EU Talks Postponement

EU membership negotiations with Turkey should open within the next two years, according to a new report by the Dutch government's Advisory Council on International Affairs. Released on Wednesday, the document praised Turkey for reforms in recent years bu

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

WHO'S WHO: Armen Nazarian

Armen Nazarian was born March 9, 1974 in Armenia's city of Masis. He began to wrestle in 1983, but achieved his first came in 1996 while competing for Armenia in the 52kg class.

Views on BG | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Ace Captures Bronze on Mats

Wrestler Armen Nazarian enlarged Bulgaria's collection of Olympic medals winning another bronze in the 60kg category. Double Olympic, double World and six-times European Champion Nazarian defeated Russian Alexey Shevtsov 4:3 to step on the honorary podiu

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Slows Down on EU Political Criteria

Bulgaria has slowed down with the implementation of political criteria en route to EU accession, European Affairs Minister Meglena Kuneva warned. The administrative performance of institutions is still weak due to their bad coordination, the minister tol

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Greeks Donate Police with Chapel

Bulgarian Border Police National Service has inaugurated its chapel erected within the official building. The chapel is a donation by their Greek colleagues from the joint Bulgarian-Greek border commission.

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Greeks Called to Streets against Powell Visit

Greek protesters have urged the government Wednesday to call off a planned visit by US Secretary of State Colin Powell. He is due to arrive in Athens on Saturday for talks with Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis and attend the closing ceremony of the

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Advised to Improve Media Image Abroad

Bulgaria has still much to do for its image abroad, as it is often criticized for its EU integration-related problems, organized crime and troops sent to Iraq, according to a recent study over media image of South-East European countries. The study says

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Swiss Scholarships to Bulgarian Hopefuls

Switzerland grants once again scholarships to Bulgarian nationals, who have graduated their higher education in 2005-2006, the Swiss Embassy in Sofia announced.

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Globul Revenues Up

Bulgaria's second GSM operator Globul reported revenues of EUR 40.8 M for the second quarter of 2004, up by 86% over the same period last year.

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
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