Politics

Bulgarian Hostage in Moscow Feels Well

The Bulgarian national Vesselin Nedkov who was among the hostages in the Moscow theater is currently undergoing routine checks. "He looks well as far as a person could look well after such a dangerous experience," Bulgaria's Ambassador in Moscow said.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 669

ITAR-TASS: No Victims among Foreign Hostages in Moscow

There are no victims among the foreign nationals who were taken hostage in the Moscow Theater. That was confirmed by the crisis headquarters in Moscow, ITAR-TASS reported.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 657

Chechen Commander Movsar Barayev among Killed

The Chechen commander Movsar Barayev was among those killed in the assault of the Moscow Theater on Saturday. Most of the Chechen guerrillas who had started to execute captive theatergoers, but some of the 700 hostages also died, officials said.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1708

President: Int'l Community Should Consolidate Efforts Against Terrorism

The latest developments in Moscow are another proof for the need of consolidated efforts against terrorism, President Parvanov said. He added that each country has to find a formula for stability and order and the roots of terrorism should be found and ma

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 342

Global Terrorism Can Affect Everyone Today, Passy Said

"First of all I would like to offer my condolences and sympathy to all relatives and friends of those who died in Moscow," Foreign Minister Passy said. He added that the tragedy could have ended in a much more tragic way.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 357

PM: No Compromises Allowed in Fight against Terrorism

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said that he was sorry about the victims in Moscow. He added that he was happy about the Bulgarian Vesselin Nedkov who is safe and sound and expressed the hope that there were no Bulgarian victims.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 423

Russian Forces Stormed Moscow Theatre

Russian security forces have brought a dramatic end to the three-day siege in a Moscow theatre, where Chechen rebels were holding hundreds of people hostage. Hundreds of heavily-armed troops stormed the building at about 0600 local time (0200 GMT) after t

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 318

Theatre in Moscow Attacked, Bulgarian Hostages Safe

The two Bulgarians, who were for sure among the hundreds hostages in Moscow's Theatre, are safe and sound. The news came about three hours after the end of the three-day standoff as Russian forces stormed the theatre and began to free the hostages.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 432

All Foreign Nationals in Moscow Siege "Alive"

There are reportedly no victims among the foreign nationals, who were among the hundreds of hostages, taken by Chechen rebels in the Moscow Theatre, Bulgarian National Radio reported, citing reliable sources from the Operative Headquarters in Moscow. A li

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 361

Russian Forces in Control of Theatre, Death Toll Not Clear

Russian forces regained full control of the Moscow theatre early Saturday, where Chechen rebels held several hundred of hostages. The security forces stormed the building and began freeing those inside.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 364

Two Bulgarians Die in Plane Crash in Sudan

Two Bulgarians dies in an agricultural plane crash in Sudan, Associated Press reported. The Bulgarians were two of the four members of the crew.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 362

Moscow Rebels Threaten to Shoot Hostages

Chechen guerrillas, who hold hundreds of people hostage in Moscow, have reportedly threatened to start executing their captives on Saturday morning. According to a theatre official the group said shooting will start if the demand for a Russian withdrawal

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 499

Third Bulgarian among Moscow Hostages

There is one more Bulgarian among the hostages in Moscow, the spokesman of the foreign ministry said. His name is Yuri Vladimirovich Gabrov and he is twenty years old.

Politics | October 26, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 296

EU Heads Back Bulgaria's 2007 Accession

European Union leaders Friday backed Romania and Bulgaria in their bid to join in 2007. In a change to their summit statement, the fifteen EU heads expressed "support for Bulgaria and Romania in their efforts to achieve the objective of acceding in 2007.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 391

Romania's PM Pays Visit to Sofia

Romania's Prime Minister Adrian Nastase will visit Bulgaria October 29. Meetings with his Bulgarian counterpart Simeon Saxe-Coburg, President Parvanov and Parliament Speaker Onyan Gerdzhikov top his agenda.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 280

FM to Meet Dutch Counterpart Scheffer

Foreign Minister Passy leaves on a working visit to the Netherlands October 27. Meetings with his Dutch counterpart Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and the Minister of Immigration & Integration Hilbrand Nawijn have been scheduled.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 332

Boost in Business Contacts with Japan Sought

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Nikolay Vassilev leaves Monday on a four-day visit to Japan. He will be accompanied by a business delegation, including representatives of forteen Bulgarian companies.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 269

Bulgaria's N-Plant under Close Guard

The Interior Ministry has strengthened the security in Bulgaria's Nuclear Power Plant Kozloduy because of the events in Moscow. Interior Minister Patkanov assured that there were no data or indications for a planned terrorist act in Bulgaria, similar to

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 290

Finance Minister Takes Part in Euromoney Conference

Finance Minister Milen Velchev takes part in the regional conference on financing and investment in Southeast Europe in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The event is organized by the economic publication for institutional investors Euromoney.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 357

Negotiations in Moscow Resume

Negotiations with the group of Chechen guerrillas, who holds hundreds of people hostage in Moscow, are set to resume. Two representatives of the Red Cross and the Director of the Medical Center will make an attempt to negotiate the release of all six hund

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 406

Sofia, Nis and Belgrade Mayors Declare Solidarity with Lujkov

The Mayors of Sofia, Nis and Belgrade declared that they expressed their solidarity with Moscow's Mayor Yuri Lujkov.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 358
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