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Bulgaria's Orthodox Church on Antarctica Constructed

Bulgaria's Orthodox church on Antarctica is already constructed, Hristo Pimpirev, who heads the Bulgarian Antarctic expedition announced. The chapel has been completed during the last expedition at the end of March.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 894

US Senators "Upbeat" on Bulgaria's Readiness for NATO Entry

US Senators are very positive on Bulgaria's readiness for NATO membership, Bulgaria's Ambassador in Washington Elena Poptodorova told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 510

Civic Committee Urges Bulgaria to Reopening Energy Chapter

Civic committee for N-plant Kozloduy demanded that talks on Energy Chapter of the acquis is reopened at a press conference April 6.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 400

Fierce Artillery Exchanges in Baghdad

Fierce artillery exchanges were reported in western and eastern Baghdad Sunday afternoon, with dozens of shorter-range mortar bombs believed to have landed in the centre of the city for the first time in the war.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 416

Coalition "Not to Blame" for Attack on Russian Diplomats

Coalition troops are not responsible for the attack on Russian diplomats, BBC reported, citing US initial findings. A convoy of Russian diplomats have come under fire as they were evacuating from Baghdad, moving toward the Syrian border, the Kremlin said

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 570

10 Believed Dead as US "Friendly Fire" Hits Kurdish Convoy

Ten people are believed to have been killed when an American warplane has bombed a Kurdish convoy in northern Iraq which included members of US special forces.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 374

Bulgaria Hopes for USD 1 B from Iraq Rebuilding

Bulgarian corporate incomes from post-war Iraq reconstruction are expected to amount from UDS 900 M to UDS 1 B, Economy Deputy Minister Milen Keremidchiev announced quoting the preliminary estimates of the Economy Ministry.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1787

No Threats for Bulgaria from Iraq, Ambassador to Turkey Says

Bulgaria faces no military threats coming from Iraq, Bulgarian Ambassador to Turkey Stoyan Stalev told local Darik Radio, adding that Bulgaria's position on the war in Iraq is balanced and close to the stand of EU and NATO member countries. Bulgarian mil

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 417

Kremlin: Russian Diplomats Come under Fire upon Leaving Baghdad

A convoy of Russian diplomats have come under fire as they were evacuating from Baghdad, moving toward the Syrian border, the Kremlin said, cited by the Associated Press.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 475

British Tanks "Entered" Centre of Basra

British tanks are reported to have entered the centre of Iraq's second city, Basra.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 355

Minister Acts to Beef up Security at Sofia Courts of Justice

In response to the recently increased number of bomb tip-offs at Sofia Court of Justice Finance Minister Milen Velchev ordered that two scanners are installed at the entrance of the building, to check the passengers.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 428

3 Americans Killed in Friendly Fire

Three Americans were killed and another five were wounded as US warplane bombed a convoy carrying U.S.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 385

Up to 3,000 Iraqi Fighters Killed in Move through Southwestern Baghdad

Between 2,000 and 3,000 Iraqi fighters were killed as the 3rd Infantry Division moved through southwestern Baghdad, AP reported, citing U.S.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 397

Right-wing: Two Years of Bulgarian PM's Broken Promises

The promises Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg made exactly two years ago are all lies, leader of right-wing opposition United Democratic Forces Nadezhda Mihaylova told local Darik Radio.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 454

US Stations 7,000 Troops at Baghdad Airport

The United States has positioned 7,000 troops at the airport and is moving quickly to set up a small military village there, says a military official, AFP reported.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 386

US Tanks Pass Euphrates River South of Baghdad

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Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 354

British Forces Near Basra Gates

British forces pushed several miles with tanks and troop carriers on Sunday towards Basra in Southern Iraq, reaching what they called the gates of the city. Captain Alex Cosby of the Irish Guard told Reuters correspondent Rosalind Russell that the troops

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 342

2 Day of US Reconnaissance Missions near Baghdad Centre Reported

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Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 394

US: Iraq Republican Guard No Longer Exists

The American commander of the air war over Iraq said Saturday the Republican Guard has ceased to exist as a cohesive fighting force, AP reported. Air Force Lt.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 536

Deafening Explosions Rock Baghdad Early Sunday

Heavy explosions rocked central Baghdad early Sunday, AP reported. Members of President Saddam Hussein's Fedayeen militia and teenage soldiers patrolled streets to protect the capital from U.

Politics | April 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 324

Vials of Powder Not Chemical Weapon

Initial analysis of a white powder found in thousands of boxes near the Iraqi capital indicate that it was not a chemical weapon, BBC quoted a US officer as saying.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 507
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