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FM Praises Bulgaria's Role in Iraqi Conflict

Foreign Minister Passy said that Bulgaria's position on Iraq was the best one not only for the time being but also for the future. Bulgaria with its stance contributes to the liberation of Iraq and the democratisation of the entire region, the minister sa

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 449

Straw: Post-war Government in Iraq Run by Iraqis

A post-war government in Iraq would be run by Iraqis, not outsiders, Jack Straw, British Foreign Secretary, said April 2.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 483

3 Kg of Heroin Seized at Bulgarian-Turkish Border

Customs officers at Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint seized 3.120 kg of heroin early Wednesday.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 333

Saddam: Victory is at Hand

In a new TV statement President Saddam Hussein declared that "victory is at hand" and urged Iraqis to fight on and defend their towns, AP reported.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 493

Military Official: Up to Twenty Allies Aircraft Fly over Bulgaria Daily

On the average fifteen to twenty aircraft of the US-led forces fly over Bulgaria every day, according to General Nikola Kolev, chief of the General Staff of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, said in Varna. He added that combat planes hadn't flown over Bulgaria

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 342

PM Calls for Better Links between Interior Ministry, Judiciary

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg urged better coordination between the Interior Ministry and the judicial power after a meting with the representatives of the Interior Ministry and Sofia Directorate.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 538

Gap West of Karbala Eases Advance to Baghdad

Following night bombardments of the strategic city of Karbala US soldiers advanced Wednesday toward Baghdad through a gap west of Karbala. At least 20 Iraqi have reportedly been killed, a number of fighters have been taken prisoner in the Army's 3rd Infa

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 444

Bulgarian Troops with Gulf Mission Might Leave Next Week

The Bulgarian contingent is expected to leave on a mission to a country neighbouring Iraq next week, Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov announced.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 423

U.S. Plan Limits Bids to Rebuild Iraq Oil Fields

Major international oil companies will be barred from helping reconstruct Iraq's oil fields if they already do business in neighboring Iran, Mercury News reported, citing U.S.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 519

Owner of Unbuilt "City of Dreams" Sentenced

Sofia City Court sentenced to seven years in jail Solomon Anzhel who cheated hundreds of Bulgarians to "invest" in the construction of the so-called "City of Dreams" neighborhood in the Kambanite (Bells) neighborhood. Some five hundred people have testifi

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 455

Iraqi POW Lynch Rescued

U.S.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 723

Burns Urges Senate to Ratify Bulgaria's NATO Membership

"US security would be increased and NATO's collective defense would be stronger with the addition of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia -- the seven nations invited to join NATO at the November 2002 Prague Summit," US Am

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 417

PM Attends NATO Candidates Meeting in Romania

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg will attend an informal meeting of the prime ministers of the countries applying for NATO membership in Romania. The meeting will take place in the city of Snegov April 4 and 5.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 355

Sofia Could Promote Dialogue among Civilizations, Iran's Ambassador Says

Sofia could turn into a centre for promotion of Iranian President Khatami's "dialogue among civilizations" idea, the new Iranian Ambassador in Sofia Fereydoun Haqbin said at his meeting with Foreign Minister Passy April 1.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 510

Explosions Shake Baghdad Hours after Saddam Call for Jihad

Huge explosions shook Baghdad early Wednesday hours after President Saddam Hussein called for a jihad -- a holy war -- on the U.S.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 597

U.S. Bombardment Hits Kut

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Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 327

UK Victims in Iraq Mount to 27

A British soldier has died in the Gulf in an accident involving a light armoured vehicle, BBC reported. The death of the soldier brings the number of UK victims 27 since the beginning of the conflict.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

Jewish Center Chabad Opened Doors in Sofia

The Jewish center Chabad opened doors at Stara Planina str. 38 on Tuesday with donations of the family Roar from the United States.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 688

Civilian Deaths in Iraq Hurt "War of Liberation"

U.S.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 653

Cyril Svoboda Pays Visit to Bulgaria April 7

Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Cyril Svoboda will visit Bulgaria April 7 at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart Solomon Passy. The two Foreign Ministers will discuss bilateral relations, the enlargement of the EU and NATO, intern

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 282

Director of State Interior Financial Control Agency Appointed

Guinka Draginska has been appointed Director of State Interior Financial Control by Finance Minister Milen Velchev April 1.

Politics | April 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 284
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