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Bulgaria Marks World Heart Day

People in Sofia could go out and walk for health on the World Heart Day (WHD)- September 26. Children in Bulgaria and abroad are increasingly adopting unhealthy lifestyles and the leading causes of heart disease and stroke, obesity, poor diets, smoking a

Society | September 26, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

US Book Praises Bulgaria's Courage in WWII

The "King's Ransom," recently released in the US tells the story of Bulgaria's Tsar Boris III and unveils his efforts to save its entire population of nearly 50,000 Jews from Hitler's concentration camps. Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons' book is based on a

Society | September 26, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

The Courage of Bulgaria's King Saves 50,000 Jews During WWII*

Based on a true story, "King's Ransom," releasing on Waterbrook Press, a division of Random House, unveils the incredible sacrifices of Tsar Boris III, King of Bulgaria, and his country's extraordinary effort to save its entire population of nearly 50,000

Views on BG | September 26, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Qadissiya Province "Safer" for Bulgaria's Troops

The Iraqi Qadissiya Province is a safer place for the Bulgarian unit, according to a report of the Bulgarian military services. Defence Minister Nikolay Svinarov said in an interview for private bTV channel that the coalition allies requested the relocat

Politics | September 26, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Stan Part of Celtic Victory

The team of the captain of the Bulgarian football team Stilian Petrov Celtic enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Dunfermline in the Scottish Premier League to set them up perfectly for their Champions League match against AC Milan. Celtic had domina

Sports | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Cities Vote for Mayors

People living in two Bulgarian municipalities cast their votes on Saturday. Bulgarian in Svilengrad and Belogradchik had to go to the ballot boxes.

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Quake Rocks Southeastern Turkey

An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale shook Turkey's southeastern region late on Saturday evening. The quake hit the town of Sivriche.

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Israel Flattens Gaza Homes

Israeli army bulldozers have torn down the homes of more than 200 Palestinians in the Gaza refugee camp of Khan Yunis, United Nations aid officials say. The Israeli military says the operation - a day after mortars fired from Khan Yunis killed a Jewish se

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Boasts "World's Oldest "Sanctuary

The ancient sanctuary unearthed on Friday in Bulgaria is probably one of the oldest temples in the world. In the words of Georgi Kitov, head of the archeological expedition, the temple dates back to the beginning of 5th century BC.

Society | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Weightlifting Silver in Burgas

Bulgarian Desislava Bozhilova (75kg) swept the silver medal in her category at the European Weightlifting Championship for youths held in the coastal city of Burgas. Bozhilova couldn't overcome the rivalry of the Turkish Gyulsaa Baydar, who swept the gol

Sports | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Slavkov Faces IOC Ethics Commission

Bulgarian Ivan Slavkov will face the Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee Ethics Commission on September 29. BBC documentary "Buying the Games" accused Bulgarian IOC member Ivan Slavkov of inappropriate conduct in the 2012 Olympic bidding proce

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarians Buy Cessna Planes

Bulgarian businessmen have declared their interest in purchasing the small Cessna planes. Media reported on Saturday that so far there are 25 Bulgarians that posses Cessna planes, but these aircrafts had been used before.

Business | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Gatwick Baggage Staff on Strike

Hundreds of baggage handlers at Gatwick airport have started a 24-hour strike as part of a dispute over workloads. The action, involving around 600 Servisair baggage staff, began at 03.

World | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Police Bust Int'l Drug Channel

Bulgarian police seized 52 kilograms heroin worth BGN 3 M during a special police operation executed in cooperation with the Bulgarian customs services. Police officials say that the special operation foiled the work of certain parts of a major crime gan

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Fears Karbala Terror

Tension in the southern Iraqi city Karbala is expected to rise September 29 to 30 due to the upcoming religious holidays. According to Mayor-General Plamen Studenkov, chief of the Bulgarian military information service, some of the followers of Jordanian

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Journalists to Make Sofia a Better Place

Bulgarian journalists from the daily TV Show "Na Kafe" launched a special campaign called "Good Things Not Only for Christmas". The aim of the campaign is to make Bulgaria's capital Sofia a more beautiful place by reconstruction of the playgrounds in Sofi

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Mayor Awards Young Footballers

Sofia mayor Stefan Sofianski presented on Saturday the winners in of the annual "Sofiiska Voda" children's football tournament. All the winners received specially made cups.

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

German Firms Want Bulgarian Experts

A special labor bourse with the participation of leading German companies working in Bulgaria will open doors in Sofia in October. The Bulgarian-German Industrial and Trade Chamber organizes the event and many German companies seeking employees or traine

Business | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Victorious in Sumo Tournament

Bulgarian Kaloyan Mahlyanov registered a victory in the 14th round of the major "Autumn Grand Sumo" tournament in Tokyo. So far in the 15-day tournament Mahlyanov, dubed Kotooshu, has won eight games and has been defeated six times.

Sports | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Romania Needs More Data for Belene Nuke

Romania's government has asked Sofia for additional information on Bulgaria's second nuclear power plant environmental parameters. Bulgaria's Environment Minister Dolores Arsenova explained that Sofia will be ready with the additional data in 15 days.

Business | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

British Hostage in Iraq "Killed"

A posting on an Islamic Internet site Saturday claimed that an al-Qaida-linked group has killed British hostage Kenneth Bigley.

Politics | September 25, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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