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Bulgarian Kayak in Olympic Finals

Bulgaria's Stanimir Atanasov qualified for the Olympic men's 500m canoe/ kayak racing. In Thursday's semifinals, Atanasov came out second with 1:50.

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sleepless Nights for Bulgarian Gazelle Lalova

I could not sleep for two days from excitement after the 100m final, Bulgarian sprint talent Ivet Lalova told journalists. The Athens 2004 successful performance of Bulgarian sprint talent Ivet Lalova placed her into the top 10 of the IAAF's Event Rankin

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

25 Killed, 60 Wounded in Kufa

At least 25 people were killed and 60 wounded in a mortar bomb explosion in main Kufa mosque, controlled by Shiite militiamen. According to people who ferried the wounded to the hospital, hundreds had gathered at the mosque, preparing to greet Iraq's Shii

World | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Nazaryan Advances to Semi-Finals

Bulgarian wrestler Armen Nazaryan advanced to the semi-finals in the Olympic Games in Athens. Nazaryan, 22, overpowered Japan's Macoto Sasamoto (5:3) in Pool C of men's Greco-Roman 60kg pool elimination.

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Putin's Residence Targeted by Crashed Russian Plane - Report

The Tupolev-154 which blew up in mid-flight near Rostov has been destined for Sochi, where Putin was vacationing at his holiday residence, according to reports.

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

"Greek Link" in Bulgaria's Jovtchev Scoring Controversy

The Australian judge, who gave Bulgarian Jovtchev the lowest score in the Olympics men's rings final, has shared an apartment with his Greek colleague, according to reports. The Australian judge and his Greek colleague Eleftherios Boudakis have lived in

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Greece Plays Bulgaria's Anthem Out of Tune

The organizers of Athens Olympic Games play out of tune the Bulgaria's anthem, the Bulgarian Olympic delegation complained. A year before the start of the Olympic Games in Athens, the Bulgarian Olympics Committee sent the organizers the musical score of

Sports | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Oks Hikes in Beer, Liquor Excise Duties

The government greenlighted Thursday an increase in excise duties on beer and liquor. The excise duty on beer will rise from 0.

Business | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Italy Ready to Pull out of Iraq

Italy is willing to withdraw its troops from Iraq should the interim Iraqi government make such a demand, Italy's Foreign Minister Franco Frattini told Qatar-based TV channel Al-Jazeera.

Politics | August 26, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Shuffles IAAF Ranking

The Athens 2004 successful performance of Bulgarian sprint talent Ivet Lalova placed her into the top 10 of the IAAF's Event Ranking with 7th place reached for the first time in her career. This season's best sprinter, with June domestic score of 10.

Sports | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

WHO'S WHO: Ivet Lalova

Ivet Lalova was born on May 18, 1984, in Sofia. She began in sport at the age of ten with swimming and gymnastics, but quickly gave transferred to track and field where she discovered her heart really lay.

Views on BG | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Doubles Weightlifting Success

Bulgarian heavy weightlifter Velichko Cholakov stormed through his +105kg category to win the bronze medal on Wednesday. After missing two attempts with 245kg, Bulgaria's giant garnered a total of 447.

Sports | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Paris Marks Nazi Liberation

Paris clocked the time back Wednesday for a grandiose fete to remember the liberation of the French capital 60 years ago as it threw off the shackles of Nazi occupation. Ceremonies, which drew thousands of people into the streets, began with six firefight

World | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Lady Equestrians on Sea Guard

Lady equestrian guards provide for an entertaining view, as well as for the safety and security of coastal city of Varna residents. Riding along the sea garden alleys, the lady cavalry have already managed to avoid several hooligan eruptions watching out

Politics | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Police Efficiency Boost in Bulgarian, German Focus

Crime prevention, fire safety and disaster response will be key points in the cooperation to develop further between Bulgaria and German Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Politics | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Georgian Breakaway Leader Snubs Bulgaria

Bulgaria is steadily supporting Georgian army supplying it regularly with weapons and ammunition, the restive provinces South Ossetia's President Edward Kokoity told Utro.ru online edition.

Politics | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Telecom Austria Tops Bulgaria on Expansion Plan

Telecom Austria is extending its plans for development to Eastern Europe focusing on Bulgaria, Bosnia and Montenegro, the company's CEO Heinz Sundt told Financial Times. He confirmed the Austrian interest in Bulgarian mobile operator Mobiltel but denied

Business | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Seeks Direct WB Funding

The World Bank long-term strategy in Bulgaria should focus on the partnership between the public and private sector and direct financing of business and municipalities, the government and Anand Seth, WB Country Director for South Central Europe agreed.

Business | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Russia Rules Out Terror Link

Two aircrafts that crashed almost simultaneously in southern Russia Tuesday night were not downed in terrorist attacks, security officials said. Federal Security Services said they were sure no bombing, nor hijack had afflicted the planes.

Politics | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Doping Probe May Bronze Lalova

Bulgarian Ivet Lalova can grab the bronze medal in the 100-meter sprint if the doping probe of Olympic champion Yuliya Nesterenko is confirmed positive, according to press reports. Late on Tuesday a new dope scandal was on its way to erupt as according t

Sports | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Jovtchev Crowned with Gold

Bulgaria's top gymnastic Jordan Jovtchev, who was robbed of an Olympic title in Athens, was awarded a gold medal upon his arrival in Sofia.

Sports | August 25, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00
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