Politics

Bulgarian-based US Jets Intensify Missions, Guys Eager to Meet Angie Everhart

The intensity of the missions of the six US KC-10 tanker jets based in Burgas airport, 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Sofia, have increased in the course of the Iraqi crisis development, with 30 flights more than normal in previous weeks. There has b

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 569

Majority Decides for New BTA Director Tuesday, Protests Called Off

The ruling majority will make on Tuesday a political decision for a new director of the Bulgarian News Agency, Milena Milotinova, chair of the parliamentary media committee told the protesting journalists. The management of the agency promised not to mak

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 342

Cabinet's Stand on N-plant Ruling Known Soon

The cabinet will decide shortly on its stand on the ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court, which revoked the Cabinet's decision for the closure of Kozloduy Nuclear Units 3 and 4 in 2006, Energy Minister Kovachev said.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 714

New Bomb Tip-off Closes Sofia Court of Justice for 4th Time in Week

Sofia Court of Justice closed doors for fourth time in a week on Friday as a woman called in the Supreme Cassation Court at 11 am threatening that a bomb will explode in the building. With an order of Blagovest Punev, deputy chair of the Supreme Court, t

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 461

Socialist Leader Handed to PM Thousands Anti-war Ballots

Socialist leader Sergey Stanishev handed to Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg thousands of protest ballots against war in Iraq on Friday. The ballots could be taken and filled from boxes put by the Bulgarian Socialist Party in municipal centers across Bulgaria.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 352

Heavy Bombing Reported in Mosul, Northern Iraq

At least 18 civilians have been killed and 17 more injured in heavy bombing in the town of Mosul, northern Iraq, RIA Novosti reported.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1033

FM: Bulgaria's Role in Post-war Iraq Logical

Bulgaria's participation in the rebuilding of post-war Iraq is a logical consequence of Bulgaria's position on the conflict, Foreign Minister Passy said at a round table on Friday. He announced that two companies have resumed their deliveries in the oil-

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 390

Another Bulgarian Court Closed after Bomb Tip-off

The building of Varna regional court is closed today after a bomb tip-off was received shortly after 8 am. This occurs only a day after Sofia Court of Justice closed for a third time in less than a week after a tip-off for a planted bomb was received.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 807

Weekly Awards for Twelfth Year Female Business Leaders in Bulgaria

The weekly newspaper "Nie Zhenite (We the Women)" organized for a twelfth year in a row the ceremony Business Lady of the Year on Thursday evening. Svetlana Panayotova, trade director and owner of Elit Tur OOD, authorized agent of Thomas Cook in Bulgaria

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 981

Visas between Bulgaria and Chile Lifted

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy and Chilean Deputy Foreign Minister Christian Barros Melet signed intergovernmental agreements on lifting the visa requirements for Bulgarian travelling to Chile and Chileans visiting Bulgaria.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 447

PM Leaves for Romania for Meeting with Leaders of NATO Invitees

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg will attend an informal meeting of the heads of government of the countries invited to join NATO at the Prague summit last year.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 397

Coalition Forces Bomb Iraqi Air Force Headquarters

Coalition forces bombed Iraqi Air Force headquarters in central Baghdad Friday morning, one of many air assaults on the capital as U.S.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 348

US Says Control of Baghdad Airport Taken

United States troops have taken control of much of Baghdad's international airport, US military sources said.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 524

US Troops Attacked Baghdad Airport

US troops attacked Baghdad's international airport Thursday night after pushing through the outskirts of the darkened capital.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 641

Marines Move with Surprising Speed toward Baghdad

US Marines and infantry moved with surprising speed toward Baghdad on Thursday. Coalition forces drove to within four miles of the Baghdad city gates.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 322

Protesting Students Block Key Boulevard in Sofia

Some 1,500 students blocked Tsarigradsko Shosse boulevard on Thursday, protesting against the cut number of public transport lines they can use for free this year. They also protested against the decreased working hours of the public hours in Sofia.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 661

Appeal against Saddam to Be Handed to Iraqi Envoy in Sofia

The civic committee "For Democracy in Iraq" has prepared an appeal, calling on Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to step down and thus put an end to the war in Iraq. A rally, organized by the committee, will leave from Iztok cinema to the Iraqi Embassy in S

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 379

Over 44,000 Bulgarians Graduated University in 2002

Some 44,500 Bulgarian students have graduated from universities in 2001, official statistics show. The bulk of them (25.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 412

President to Pay Working Visit to Greece April 8

President Parvanov is to pay a working visit to Greece April 8 and will attend a meeting of government and state leaders of the Southeast Europe Cooperation Initiative in Belgrade the next day. The President is scheduled to meet his Greek counterpart Kons

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 391

Patriarch Maxim Calls on Bulgarians to Pray for Peace

Patriarch Maxim called on the Bulgarian Orthodox Christians to pray God to persuade those on whom the military conflict in Iraq depends to find as soon as possible a way for its favourable solution. In a statement, he called for peace and good will among

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 355

UK, Germany Find Common Ground over Post-war Iraq

Britain and Germany have found common ground over how to deal with post-war Iraq, UK Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw said in Berlin after a meeting with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer. Germany sided with France, Russia, China and others to oppose

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 481
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria