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Sofia Greets Olympic Torchbearers

Passing through the outskirts of Vitosha Mountain, the Olympic Torch is running along the capital's streets. A joyful procession accompanied the 120 sportsmen, artists, public celebrities and volunteers awarded with the honour to join the Olympic Torch r

Sports | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Kirk Douglas's Son Found Dead

Actor Eric Douglas, the 46-year-old son of Kirk Douglas and half-brother of Michael Douglas, has been found dead in a New York apartment. The actor and stand-up comedian was found dead on the floor of the living room of his Manhattan apartment.

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

A Principled Human Rights Agenda

By National Post Yesterday, we expressed our disappointment that former Canadian Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour appears bent on using her new post as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to criticize the United States for its conduct in

Views on BG | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Russia, Bulgaria Enjoy "Dynamic Relations"

Bulgaria and Russia's bilateral relations have developed dynamically over the last few years.

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

US Eye on Bulgarian Pipelines

Businessmen in the US are showing interest for the power engineering industry in Bulgaria, a top official said. Bulgaria's energy minister, who is currently on an official visit to the US, said that American attention was pinned on the future constructio

Business | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Nabs Document Forgers

A group producing forged documents and visas was busted in Sofia. Six people were arrested this morning.

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Cox Cautious over EU Referendum in Bulgaria

The President of the European Parliament voiced concerns over a possible referendum on Bulgaria's accession to the European Union.

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Down in FIFA Ranking

Bulgaria's national football team went one place down in the latest FIFA ranking. Now the Bulgarians are at the 41st place with 602 points.

Sports | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Iraq Moves to Tighten Security

Iraq's interim prime minister has signed a new law that allows to impose tighter security measures. It gives the government the right to impose curfews, detain suspects and set up checkpoints.

World | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia Mayor Back in Office

The mayor of Bulgaria's capital, who was suspended during malfeasance investigation, should be back on the post, Sofia City Court decided on Wednesday. A Court of Appeals will hear the case July 14 should the Prosecutor's office lodges an appeal against

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarians 3rd Among World's Young Physicists

The team of the American college of Sofia swept the third place in 17th International Young Physicists' Tournament.

Society | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Offers "EU Help" to Turkey

Bulgaria will help Turkey on its way of joining the European Union (EU), Parliamentary Speaker Ognayn Gerdzhikov assured visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Taiyp Erdogan on their Wednedsay meeting. Prof Gerdzhikov pledged that Bulgaria would lobby for

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia Route of the Olympic Torch

The Olympic torch arrived in Sofia early on Wednesday. It will start its Sofia relay at 12:00 a.

Views on BG | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Home of Iraqi PM Attacked

The home of the Iraqi Prime Minister has been attacked by mortar rounds. The attacks on a stretch of Zeitoun Street in central Baghdad hit near a house owned by interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, an official said.

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Deco Impressed Bulgaria's Captain

The captain of the Bulgarian national football team Stilian Petrov revealed that he has been impressed by midfield playmaker Deco. Petrov described the Portugal star as one of the most impressive performers at this summer's European Championships.

Sports | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

US Discloses Iraq Nuclear Operation

The US revealed that it removed more than 1.7 metric tons of radioactive material from Iraq in a secret operation last month.

World | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Olympic Hotels Face Strike Threat

Hotel workers in Athens are threatening to go on strike during the Olympic games in the city next month.

World | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Court Determines Suspended Sofia Mayor Fate

Sofia court will decide today whether to restore in office the suspended mayor of Bulgaria's capital Stefan Sofianski. Prosecutors' Office has launched three investigations against the temporarily deposed city mayor.

Politics | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Olympic Torch Inflames Sofia

The spirit of the Olympic torch has already conquered entire Bulgaria.

Sports | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Kerry, Edwards Oppose Tax Cuts

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry and his choice for vice president, John Edwards, voted in lockstep on most bills in the U.S.

World | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

WHO'S WHO: Thomas Klestil

BBC Thomas Klestil was a well-known figure in the international arena by the time he came to office as president for the first time in 1992.

Views on BG | July 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00
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