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Bulgarian Hostages in Iraq Identified

The two Bulgarians held captives by unknown Iraqi militants are working for a haulier company with headquarters in the western Bulgarian town of Blagoevrgad. According to a calling to the crisis headquarters at the Foreign Ministry in Sofia, the two are

Politics | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria on Alert over Hostages Beheading Threat

A crisis headquarters in Bulgarian Foreign Ministry has been formed in emergency following the midnight news about two Bulgarians held hostages by Iraqi militants. The group headed by Foreign Minister Solomon Passy comprises also deputy ministers Gergana

Politics | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Iraqi Group Threatens to Kill 2 Bulgarian Hostages

An Iraqi insurgents group threatened Friday to execute two Bulgarian hostages if the U.S.

Politics | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Science: Cassini Encounters Titan's Methane Clouds

The Cassini-Huygens probe has seen the methane clouds of Saturn's biggest moonTitan.

Society | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Forks & Corks: Bulgarian Kapama

Ingredients: 400 g of lamb, water, vinegar, wine, flour to cover the meat with pepper, 1 spoonful of tomato paste, a pinch of cinnamon, 2 cloves, parsley Preparation: Steep the meat in a marinade of water, vinegar, wine and spices to suit your taste: pep

Society | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Doggy Manicure

If you are a first-timer in clipping your dog's nails, better ask your veterinarian to show you how to do it. Most pet stores offer special nail clippers designed for dogs, so it would be best to look for one.

Society | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Health: Feet in the Heat

Summer may be all fun to you, but for your feet the sweating temperatures are hardship for the most part. That is mainly because of slower blood circulation, which causes your feet to puff up, and feel heavy and tired.

Society | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Beauty: Self-Tanning Perfection

Self-tanning products are priceless in summertime, when you want to show a little more skin without the risk of sunburn. Grilling yourself on the beach all day long is also contra-indicated in case of varicose veins, migraine, or if you have very pale and

Society | July 9, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarians Remix for Ministry of Sound

Bulgarian musicians from City Project made a remix for the major Ministry of Sound company. Despina Vandi's smashing hit Opa Opa was reshaped by the Bulgarians, KA Music announced.

Society | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Missing US Marine Safe in Beirut

US Marine Wassef Ali Hassoun, who was abducted in Iraq last month, is now in the US embassy in the Lebanon. This week, Hassoun's brother Sami announced that Hassoun was alive and had been released by his captors.

World | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Business Promoted in Austria

Bulgaria's Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva left on a two-day official visit to Austria. Shuleva will participate in a special conference of the southeastern Europe ministers that will take place tomorrow.

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Victorious at Informatics Balkaniada

Bulgaria became first in the 12th edition of the Informatics Balkaniada. Moldova and Turkey were ranked second and third at the event that took place in Bulgaria's second town Plovdiv.

Politics | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Young Photographers Awarded in Sofia

Three young Bulgarian photographers were awarded in the "A moment from the life" contest. Novinite.

Politics | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Telco Presents New Management Body

Members of the new management body of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) were presented today in Sofia. The management team will be headed by William Aylward.

Politics | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

6-Mo FDI in Bulgaria Total USD 1 B

Foreign direct investments in Bulgaria for the first six months of 2004 have amounted to USD 1 B with Italy, Germany and Greece retaining their positions of top investors. According to Pavel Ezekiev, Foreign Investments Agency Director, Turkey's investmen

Politics | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Hosts Major Athletics Event

An international track-and-field athletics championship kicked off in Sofia on Thursday. The BGN 12,000 event takes place at the national stadium, Vassil Levski.

Sports | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Railway to Bridge Danube, Aegean Ports

The Danube port of Lom will be connected with the Greek port of Thessaloniki by means of a modern railway. The project is part of the Greek Plan for Reconstruction of the Balkans discussed on the meeting between Bulgarian and Greek deputy foreign ministe

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Russia's Patriarch Welcomes Parvanov

Bulgaria's President was welcomed by Russian Patriarch Alexey II on Thursday, during his official Russian visit. Georgi Parvanov is in St Petersburg, accompanied by first lady Zorka Parvanova.

Politics | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Moves to Close State Bank Seller

The government will table in Parliament a bill for the liquidation of the Bank Consolidation Company (BCC), the body in charge of the sale of state-owned banks. The banks concerned, UniCredito Italiano bank, Bank Austria Creditanstalt and Hungary's OTP,

Business | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Forged Euro Producers Busted in Bulgaria

An organized crime group producing counterfeit Euro banknotes was disclosed in Sofia. Three men have been arrested in connection to the case.

Politics | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Philippine Hostage Fears Mount

The Philippines have officially confirmed reports about a compatriot captured by Iraqi insurgents. The captors have issued an ultimatum for withdrawal of the Philippine troops from Iraq within 72 hours, otherwise the hostage would be killed.

Politics | July 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
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