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Iraq Prison Abuse "Widespread"

An American news agency claims it has seen official papers suggesting that prisoner abuse in Iraq took place at four sites other than Abu Ghraib.

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

No Further Cuts in Bulgaria's Army

There would be no further reduction in the number of the Bulgarian army. On the contrary, new procedures will be launched for the recruitment of more than 15,000 people, Bulgaria's Defence Minister Nikolay Svinarov explained today in Sliven.

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Germany Sees Bulgarian Nurses' Release Campaign

Bulgarian students in Germany organized an informational campaign in support of the five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death in Libya. Informational centers were established in eight of Germany's biggest cities and students would hand out leaflets asking

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Mubarak Wraps Up Russia Visit

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak left Moscow after a three-day visit during which he discussed the situation in Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. At their meeting on Friday the two leaders agreed on the

World | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Police Storms Saudi Complex after Rampage

Saudi security forces stormed an expatriate residential complex seeking gunmen who had taken hostages after a shooting rampage on two compounds housing oil company offices. Officers surrounded the compound after gunmen in military-style clothing staged t

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Unique Jethro Tull Enchants Bulgaria

Legendary Jethro Tull staged a major performance in Sofia. The UK band that is acknowledged to be one of the unique phenomena in the world music thrilled its Bulgarian fans.

Society | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Date for Jackson Trial Set

The judge in singer Michael Jackson's child abuse case set a tentative date for the trial of 13 September. However, Judge Rodney Melville said he expected the hearing would be delayed further to allow lawyers on both sides to prepare their cases.

World | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

US Distances Itself from Iraqi PM

US Secretary of State Colin Powell insisted that the decision on who will lead Iraq after the handover of power rests with the United Nations. Earlier, the White House welcomed a decision by the Iraqi Governing Council to nominate Shia former exile Iyad A

World | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Hostages Held in Saudi Oil Attack

Hundreds of Saudi policemen are surrounding a compound where militants who earlier killed at least five people are holding a number of hostages.

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

High Adrenaline in Sofia

Adrenaline went high today in Sofia Southern Park as many journalist and people joined the Adrenaline club sports initiative. Journalists jump down from a high crane under the observance of many viewers.

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

China to Support Bulgarian Convicts in Libya

Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress will do his best to bias towards "fair judgment" for the five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death in Libya. The leader of the Chinese parliamentary delegation to Bulgari

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

3 More Lawyers Join Bulgarian Nurses' Defence

Three of Bulgaria's most prestigious lawyers will take part in the defence of the five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death in Libya. The Chairman of Supreme Lawyers' Council Trayan Markovski recommended lawyers Marin Markovski, Daniela Dokovska and Georg

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Al-Qaeda Takes Responsibility for Khobar Attacks

Terrorism organization al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for recent attacks at the Saudi Arabia city of Khobar, AFP reported. Earlier today at least 6 foreigners were killed in a well-planned strike on three compounds in the eastern oil city of Khobar.

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Who is Who: Mariana Maslarova

Mariana Maslarova, 42, is the niece of Bulgaria's first Everest conqueror. Hristo Prodanov died in the mountain on his way back.

Views on BG | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Everest Woman Declared Dead

Bulgarian Everest climber Mariana Maslarova, who went missing May 24, was declared dead today. Brazilian alpinists who were in Maslarova's team broke the news in Katmandu.

Sports | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Terrorism Threats Against US, Israeli Soldiers

Some 2500 volunteers are willing to participate in suicide attacks against American soldiers in Iraq and Israeli army in Jerusalem, the on-line edition of Italian newspaper Corriere della sera reported. This new wave of terrorism threats is instigated by

World | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Reports: 6 Foreigners Killed in Saudi Arabia

At least 6 foreigners were killed in today's attack at a residential compound in eastern Saudi Arabia, Al-Arabiya television reported. Officers were pursuing the fleeing suspects with a helicopter and exchanged fire with them near residential areas.

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Entrepreneurs to Enjoy State Support

Bulgaria's state budget for 2005 would offer considerable support to the entrepreneurs in the country. Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva said that these supporting measures were delayed, as Bulgaria needed to increase its credit rating in order to establish

Business | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

State Officials Stand in Admiration Before Stoitchkov

Bulgarian top-diplomat Solomon Passy is one of the many state officials that congratulated the unique talent of Bulgarian football Hristo Stoitchkov on the ending of his remarkable sports career. The winner of some of the most prestigious football awards

Sports | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Nuclear Abilities "Obstructed" by EU

Bulgaria has emerged as a European energy powerhouse and a key supplier of cleanly generated electricity to its neighbours, reads an International Herald Tribune article. Still, it points out that the European Commission is trying to blackmail Bulgaria i

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President Greets Chinese Delegates

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov greeted the Chinese parliamentary delegation led by Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress. The two officials discussed the economic relations between Bulgaria and China a

Politics | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00