Politics

Cabinet Looks into How N-plant Ruling will Influence EU Talks

Following the final ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court Friday to annul the government's decision to close third and fourth units of N-plant Kozloduy in 2006, the Cabinet is now making a full legal analysis how these developments will influence Bul

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 666

Canada First Ratified NATO Enlargement

Canada has ratified the agreements to admit Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. "Canada is pleased to be the first country to ratify these agreements," Prime Minister Jean Chre

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 560

Suicide Bomber Killed Four US Soldiers in Iraq

A suicide bomber in a taxi killed four American soldiers in an attack outside the Iraqi city of Najaf.

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 408

Every Third Bulgarian Says Stance on Iraq Harms EU Chances

Every third Bulgarian believes that the government's stance on Iraq will harm Bulgaria's chances to join the European Union, a survey of polling agency Skala presented by local Darik radio shows. 75 percent think that Bulgaria's relations with the Arab c

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 445

UN Extends Oil-for-Food Program in Iraq

The UN Security Council has decided to extend Iraq's oil-for-food programme for another 45 days.

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 372

US Commanders Ordered Pause to Advance in Iraq

US commanders have ordered a pause of four to six days in a northward push toward Baghdad because of supply shortages and stiff Iraqi resistance, the international agencies reported Saturday.

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 414

Bulgaria Switches to Summer Astronomical Time Sunday

If you are in Bulgaria don't forget to put the hands of your clocks one hour forward on Sunday.

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 488

US-led Forces Continue Air Strikes on Baghdad

US-led forces forces have resumed air strikes on Baghdad hours after more than 50 civilians were reported to have died in a blast in a marketplace.

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 878

All Passengers and Crew Unharmed after Turkish Hijack

All passengers and crew of a packed Turkish Airlines plane were released unharmed after a hijacker seized the aircraft. He was arrested at Athens international airport after a phone conversation with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and Greek officia

Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 459

At Least 50 Civialians Killed in Baghdad Market Attack

At least 50 civilians are reported dead after an air raid on a Baghdad market. People scrabbling through rubble to reach the dead and injured amid the wreckage in the Shula residential area of the city, TV pictures showed.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 472

Sofia Confirms Iraqi Diplomats Won't Be Expelled

Bulgaria confirmed Friday that it will not comply with the US request to expel Iraqi diplomats on its soil. The spokesman of the foreign ministry declared that "for the moment the ministry did not have information on the grounds of which diplomats from t

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 486

Thousands Join Global Anti-war Protests in Sofia

Thousands packed central Batenberg square in Sofia at an anti-war rally concert, organized by left wing Coalition for Bulgaria. Some three thousand Bulgarians of all ages voiced their opposition to war in Iraq at the Friday rally.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 575

Supreme Court Revoked Bulgaria's Government N-plant Decision

A five-member panel of the Supreme Administrative Court confirmed Friday an earlier decision of a three-member panel of the court, revoking the Cabinet's decision on Kozloduy Nuclear Units 3 and 4.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 746

Putin Appeals for End of War in Iraq

Russia's President Putin called for immediate end of the US-led war in Iraq, the Associated Press reported. The only solution to the Iraq problem, according to him, is to end the military intervention and resume the U.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 530

Hundreds Prayed for Peace at Mosques across Bulgaria Friday

Muslims across Bulgaria Friday prayed about the victims of the war in Iraq on Friday. Chief Mufti Selim Mehmed joined the congregation at Plovdiv's Djumaya mosque.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 539

Special Equipment Transported from Sarafovo to Germany

Unfreezing machine was loaded on a special platform at Sarafovo airport to be transported to an American base in Germany. The machine became redundant after the weather in Bulgaria warmed up as the spring came.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 502

US Donates Computer Equipment to Bulgaria's Judiciary

The government of the United States, through the US Agency for International Development, provided over 400 computers, 17 network servers, and other automation equipment worth over USD 1 M on Friday. The equipment will be used by eleven Bulgarian courts.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 835

Sofia Jazz Peak Opens March 28

Sofia hosts the annual jazz meeting of European musicians, starting March 28. This is the first time that the Euro jazz festival will take place under a new name "Sofia Jazz Peak".

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 484

Bulgaria's Parliament Adopts NATO Declaration after Long Debates

Parliament adopted on Friday a declaration on the occasion of the signing of Bulgaria's NATO accession protocol by the ambassadors of the 19 Alliance member countries this week. The text was sponsored by the ruling coalition and rightist opposition United

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US Prepares for Long War in Iraq

Stiff Iraqi resistance slows the progress of the US-led forces in Iraq, military officials admitted. Battles continue to rage around strategic towns in the south of Iraq.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1093

Finnish Defense Minister to Pay Three-day Visit to Bulgaria

Finland's Defense Minister Jan Erik Stam will pay a three-day visit to Bulgaria, starting Sunday. This is the first time a Finnish defense minister visits Bulgaria.

Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 378
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