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Diwaniya's Base Safer for Bulgarians - Iraq's Envoy

Diwaniya's Eko base is a much safer place for the Bulgarian contingent, according to Iraq's Ambassador to Sofia.

Politics | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Blair: UK Troops Stay in Iraq

British Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed he would not move troops out of Iraq during his visit with President George W. Bush in Washington.

Politics | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarians are Europe's Most Dissatisfied - Survey

Bulgarians report the lowest levels of life satisfaction among Europeans, according to a survey. The European Quality of Life Survey, conducted by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, is based on 26,000 face-to-fa

Politics | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Media Watchdog "Green with Envy" over Big Brother

The media watchdog's preoccupation with the first Bulgarian reality show Big Brother is prompted by envy, according to the head of the Board of Directors of Nova TV channel, which airs the show.

Politics | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Japan Branded Thievish, Dizzy with Bulgarian Wine

Japan's market is flooded by Bulgarian-made wine, labeled as a Japanese product, according to local reports.

Business | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

CBS News Kicks out Producer Over Arafat Report

A CBS News producer has been fired after he interrupted the last five minutes of a hit crime drama to announced the death of Palestinian President Yasser. Word of the dismissal came a day after CBS apologized to viewers for breaking into "CSI: NY," one of

Politics | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

250 Majors Eye Bulgaria's Mobiltel Corporate Bond

More than 250 major investors have declared interest in the corporate bonds to be issued by Mobiltel, the first corporate bond by a privately owned Bulgarian company. Bulgaria's leading mobile telephony operator will offer for trade on the Luxembourg Sto

Business | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Humanitarian Crisis in Fallujah - Charity

The Iraqi Red Crescent Society sounded an alarm over what they described as a humanitarian crisis in Fallujah, which saw days of fierce street battles between US-led forces and Iraqi fighters. Red Crescent workers say no drinking water or electricity is

Politics | November 13, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Moore Considers "Fahrenheit 9/11" Sequel

Director Michael Moore is planning a sequel to "Fahrenheit 9/11" to be released about the time of the next presidential campaign. The sequel, dubbed "Fahrenheit 9/11 and 1/2," will revisit the same issues as Moore's earlier documentary, which he repeatedl

World | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Dutch Raid Kurd "Training Camp"

Police raided a suspected training camp of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the south of the Netherlands, arresting 29 people. Prosecutors said the raid was not linked to the recent crackdown on suspected Muslim extremists after the murder o

World | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

US Negotiates on Fallujah Mosque Surrender

US commanders say they are negotiating the surrender of as many as 300 people holed up in a mosque in the Iraqi rebel stronghold of Fallujah. It is unclear whether those inside are insurgents or civilians.

World | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Referees Kicked out of Job

Four referees that officiated a Bulgarian domestic match last weekend have been suspended by the Bulgarian Football Union for an unidentified number of matches.

Sports | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

European Parliament "Gets Ready" for Bulgaria, Romania

The European Parliament has already started to prepare itself for the next round of enlargement when the EU expands to include Bulgaria and Romania, the EU Observer reported. Bulgaria is to send 18 MP 'observers' to the Brussels assembly, while Romania w

Politics | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria in Overnight Grips of Radiation Panic

Schools and pharmacies of Bulgaria were gripped by panic-fuelling rumours about a radiation in "a nearby country" that made people rush for medicines on Thursday. It was not immediately known where the information came from, but people were told that a r

Politics | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Protest Blocks Traffic to Southwest Bulgaria

Many worried citizens blocked Sofia's suburban area of Knyazhevo and the road to Southwest Bulgaria.

Politics | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Dutch Troops to Withdraw from Iraq

The Netherlands will pull out its troops from Iraq on March 15, sticking with a decision first made in June. Dutch news agency ANP cited Defense Minister Henk Kamp on Friday as saying that the country's 1,350-contingent will leave the US-led multinationa

Politics | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Spanish Jazzmen Perform in Sofia

Famous Spanish jazzmen staged a major performance in Sofia on Friday. The concert of I?aki Sandoval and Horacio Fumero, a duo of the Barcelona Liceu conservatory, was organized by the Spanish Embassy in Bulgaria and local Jazz FM radio.

Politics | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Hosts Hollywood-Style Ceremony

Bulgaria's capital city Sofia saw a Hollywood-style ceremony for the opening of a new Planet Club Friday night. The ceremony was modelled on the famous Oscars ceremony with a red carpet placed in front of the new club for the guests.

Society | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bidders Interested in Four Bulgartabac Plants

Five bids were submitted for the purchase of four of the twelve tobacco-processing subsidiaries of state-owned Bulgartabac as the receipt deadline expired on Friday. Bids were submitted for the Parvomai BT, Smolyan BT, Topolovgrad BT and Harmanli BT plan

Business | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Italy, Austria Set Example for Bulgarian Industry

Industrial sectors in three Bulgarian municipalities will follow the example of Italian and Austrian models of development in a project, financed by the European Union.

Business | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Flavio Delbono: Emilia Romagna Brings Success Story to Bulgaria

Prof. Flavio Delbono took office as Vice President of Italy's Emilia Romagna region in February 2003, retaining his position as Councillor to Finance, Organization, Information Systems and Strategic Control.

Novinite Insider » Interview | November 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00