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EURO 2004 "A Step Back for Bulgaria"

Bulgaria's national football team made a step back at the EURO 2004. Hristo Stoitchkov, Bulgaria's best footballer said that the national team didn't perform as good at EURO 2004 as it did at the qualifications.

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Colorful Gay Parade in Tel Aviv

Many people gathered to take part in the annual gay-prime march and celebration in Tel Aviv. The colourful event might gather thousands of people willing to have fun and enjoy themselves, some of the participants explained.

World | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Over 25 Killed in Falluja Air Strike

The US military launched its third air strike in a week Friday in Fallujah, using precision weapons to destroy a suspected safe house for Abu Musab Zarqawi's terror network. The Jordanian-born terrorist claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks in ot

World | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Paris Welcomes 1st Bulgarian Language Radio

French capital Paris will see the first Bulgarian language radio called "Parallel 42". There are over 10,000 Bulgarians in Paris at present and they need to be united, Alexander Gradinarov, the man behind the idea for the radio said BNR.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

WHO IS WHO: Marek Belka

Marek Belka was born in the Polish town of Lodz in 1952. He was professor of economics at Lodz University and has studied at Columbia and Chicago universities in the US.

Views on BG | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Belka Confirmed as Polish PM

Marek Belka has been confirmed as Poland's prime minister on Thursday after a parliamentary vote of confidence ended months of political uncertainty. Belka's successful attempt to gain the Polish parliament's support averts the prospect of a snap general

World | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Guards' Chief Resigns

General Dimitar Vladimirov, Chief of the National Guarding Service resigned. This move came after just a few days earlier Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov urged the dismissal of General Vladimirov over reported links of his men with the underworld.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's 3rd Iraq Unit with US Equipment

The US will donate 10 jeeps and special ambulance to Bulgaria's third Iraq peacekeeping unit. Bulgaria's Defence Minister Nikolay Svinarov met today with the 485 soldiers from the third unit.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Mortgage Interest Rates Up

Interests on mortgages in Bulgaria have gone up this month, according to a report of the Central Bank. In May, the average figure for private persons was 14.

Business | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Raises Youths' Safe Sex Awareness

Bulgaria will be granted USD 504, 000 under a special safe sex and reproduction project. The aim of the project is to get more young Bulgarians aged 10 to 24 informed about HIV and AIDS and the ways of contracting the disease.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

H.E. Hill: Officers in Sofia to Decide on UK Business Visas

UK Ambassador to Bulgaria H.E.

Novinite Insider » Interview | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

UK Business Visa Services Still Suspended

UK visa services for Bulgarian applications under the Association Agreement remain suspended for the moment.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Spanish Coach Leaves

Inaki Saez has resigned from his position as Spain coach after his team quit the European Championship being defeat by host Portugal. The news of his leaving has come just three days after insisting he would stay in place for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qual

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's National Theatre Catches Fire

A tip-off for a fire in the roof of the National Theatre in Sofia has been received Friday noon. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which broke out in the repairs works.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

French Brace for Sirtaki Tonight

The meeting of France and Greece at the Est?dio Jos? Alvalade on Friday evening looms as the match of the European Championship with the defending champions and favourites playing against the rank outsiders. Otto Rehhagel's marvels are expected to presen

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Unwavered by Libya's Hitches

Bulgaria expected Libya's appeal of the sentence of doctor Zdravko Georgiev, the only released Bulgarian medic in the HIV trial, according to the foreign minister.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

IMF Hails Bulgaria's Bradies Buyback

The International Monetary Fund approved the government's plans to buy back USD 679.3 M of Bulgarian Brady Bonds on July 28.

Business | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Brussels Tracks down to Sofia

The Brussels Boulevard linking Sofia city with the Airport is bracing for its official launch on July 4.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

WB Cash for Sisecam Project in Bulgaria

The International Finance Corporation will fund 50% of the investments of Turkey's Sisecam in building a production line for glass in the Bulgarian town of Targovishte, 318 km northeast of Sofia. The International Finance Corporation, part of World Bank

Business | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Generals Make the Day

Bulgaria has lived through a major reshuffle in the special services and the generals' circle this week. After the news about President's proposal of sacking the chief of guards Gen.

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Mayor Hit by Millennium Deal Charges

Outcast Sofia mayor Stefan Sofianski has seen a second charge of malfeasance in office about the municipal deal with Millennium Centre. The Prosecutors' Office claims that the deal on land concession for the construction of the administrative and bank ce

Politics | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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