Bulgarian Hostage Died in Moscow Hospital
Emilia Uzunova, who was among the Bulgarian hostages, held by the Chechen rebels in the Moscow theatre, died at a hospital in Moscow. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lyubomir Todorov confirmed for novinite.
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October 28 Declared National Day of Mourning in Russia
Russian President Putin declared Monday a National Day of Mourning. The news came a day after President Putin appealed for forgiveness for not having saved all the captives in an emotional television address hours after the raid.
Tel Aviv-Yafo Square Opened in Sofia
Tel Aviv-Yafo Square was opened in Sofia with an official ceremony, attended by Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Emanuel Zisman and the mayor of Israel's capital. The square is at the crossroad of Hristo Botev and Todor Alexandrov boulevards.
President Concerned Over Bulgaria's N-Plant Review
President Parvanov expressed concerns over the European Commission peer review of Kozloduy Nuke Units 3,4. Several days ago Bulgaria's President handed to the ambassadors of the EU member states letters to the presidents and prime ministers of the EU memb
New Blast in Sofia
A bomb exploded in front a drug store in Sofia district Strelbishte. The owner of the drug store is a 64-year-old woman, who is a pensioner.
Sofia Ready to Send Military Doctors to Moscow
Bulgaria is ready to send a team of military medical specialists to Moscow should the condition of the two Bulgarians, who were among the hostages in Moscow theatre, get worse, Foreign Ministry spokesman Todorov said. He assured that for the time being th
Crisis Headquarters in Sofia Praises Moscow Operation
The rescue operation of the special forces in Moscow is positive, Stanimir Ilchev said a day after the operation brought to an end the three-day standstill in the Moscow theatre held by Chenchen rebels. Ilchev, chairman of the defense parliamentary commit
Death Toll among Moscow Captives Revised Up to 118
A total of 118 hostages became victims to the rescue operation in Moscow, information agencies reported, citing Russian Health Ministry. Initial reports on Saturday had given a figure of 10.
Death of Foreign Captive in Moscow Confirmed
The death of a Dutch citizen, who was among the hostages held by the Chechen rebels in the Moscow theatre, was confirmed October 27. In a statement the Foreign Ministry of the Netherlands claims the death has been caused by the gas, used in storming the M
British Airways Flies Sofia-London Every Day
UK flag carrier British Airways starts daily flights from Sofia Airport to London Heathrow Airport as of October 27.
FM Pays Working Visit to the Netherlands
Foreign Minister Passy leaves for the Netherlands on a working visit. He will meet Dutch counterpart Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and Dutch State Secretary for Foreign Affairs (European Affairs) Atzo Nicolai.
More than Half of Bulgarians Support NATO Entry
Some 60% of Bulgarians are staunch supporters of the country's bid for NATO membership, a survey of Alpha Research polling agency, shows. There results from the poll were presented by at the conference "Bulgaria Before and After Prague", organized by form
No Contact Made with Third Bulgarian Hostage in Moscow
No contact has been made with the third Bulgarian among the hostages in Moscow Emilia Uzunova, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lyubomir Todorov told novinite.com in the morning of October 27.
Full List of Victims in Moscow Seige Still Not Compiled
Full lists of those who died in the rescue operation of Russian security forces in Moscow are still not compiled, it transpired in the morning on October 27. According to a Moscow radio station the hostages are now under a "virtual arrest".
Bulgarian Victims on Plane in Sudan Identified
The two Bulgarians, who died in an agricultural plane crash in Sudan October 25, are Stoyan Vassev from Plovdiv and Slavi Zheynov from Dobrich. Vassev was commander of the crew, and Zheynov was air mechanic.
Two Bulgarian Hostages in Moscow Safe, One Missing
The Bulgarian Embassy in Russia announced late in the evening on Saturday 26 that Emilia Uzunova, one of the Bulgarian hostages in Moscow siege, who has Austrian citizenship, has not been found yet. The search for her will continue into the night, they sa
Moscow Theatre Siege Ends with 90 Hostages Dead
At least 140 people - 90 of them hostages - are now known to have died in the raid that ended the three-day siege and its aftermath. Hundreds more have been taken to hospital - many apparently poisoned by gas pumped into the building by security forces ho
Pre-accession NATO Teams Start Work from Plovdiv
The pre-accession NATO teams will start work first in the city of Plovdiv and the district. The infrastructure of the headquarters of the multinational peace forces will be used for their base.
President Expects "Firmer" EU Commitment
Bulgaria's President Parvanov defined as positive the latest decisions from the EU heads meeting in Brussels. European Union leaders Friday backed Romania and Bulgaria in their bid to join in 2007.
Ex-President to Lobby for Bulgaria's NATO Entry in Prague
My visit in Prague is a wonderful opportunity for me to talk about Bulgaria's achievements so far, former President Petur Stoyanov said. Former President Petur Stoyanov will be on a visit to the Czech Repulic till October 31.
President Offers Condolences to Putin
Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov offered his condolences in a special telegram to Russian President Putin following the events in Moscow Saturday morning. "I offer my sincerest condolences for the innocent victims of that criminal act," the telegram r
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