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Bulgaria's PM to Pay Official Visit to Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero invited his Bulgarian counterpart Simeon Saxe-Coburg to pay an official visit to Spain. It would be the first official visit of the Bulgarian prime minister to Madrid.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Socialists to Ask US about Military Bases

A delegation of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) headed by the leader of the party Sergey Stanishev left on Sunday for Washington. Stanishev explained that while in the US he would ask whether American bases would be stationed in Bulgaria.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Israeli Family Killed in Gaza Attack

Four Israeli children and their mother were killed Sunday in a terrorist attack near a bloc of Jewish settlements in Gaza. Just hours after that an Israeli helicopter launched three missiles at a building in Gaza City housing radio stations affiliated wit

World | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Canada Refutes Bulgarian Nuke Bribe Claims

Canadian Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL) denied claims for corrupt practices among Bulgarian officials dealing with the second power plant construction in Belene. A letter sent by AECL reads that no Bulgarian officials have contacted the Canadian comp

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Sharon Determined to Withdraw from Gaza

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (is determined to withdraw Israeli troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip even if his Likud Party rejects the plan in Sunday's referendum. However, a defeat could trigger a major political crisis, including a Cabinet reshuffle

World | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Running Marathon in Sofia

Bulgaria's state running marathon took place today in Sofia. Sportsmen from all over the country took place in the sport event that blocked traffic in the capital Sunday morning.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

3rd Bulgarian GSM License Issue Under Discussion

Bulgaria's Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) is still working on the issuing of third GSM license. No exact date was announced, as CPC has to process all the information gathered from the institutions dealing with that matter.

Business | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Does Enlargement Make Europe More Powerful?

By Niall Ferguson The Independent

Views on BG | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Plays "Important Role" on the Balkans

Bulgaria should keep its important moderating role on the Balkans. Deputy Prime Minister Plamen Panayotov said in an interview for private bTV channel, explaining that Bulgaria is expected to assist for the warming up of NATO-Russia relations.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Top DJs Thrill Sofia

One of world's top DJs Armand Van Helden thrilled his Bulgarian fans today with his performance at the Solar techno festival. This is the event's fifth edition, with some 10,000 dance maniacs joining it every year.

Society | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Contest for Guinness

Bulgarians set some of the world records registered in the Guinness Book but only a few people know that.

Society | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

2,000 Tourists Arrive in Bulgaria over One Day

More than 2,000 tourists from France, Germany and UK landed at Varna airport on the very first day after the overhaul of the airport was over.

Business | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

4 US Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Four US soldiers have been killed in two separate attacks on Coalition forces in Iraq. Two were killed when insurgents fired on a convoy in the southern city of Amara.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

US Forces Under Fire in Najaf

Suspected Shiite militiamen fired mortar bombs and grenades at US forces in the holy town of Najaf in southern Iraq overnight. There were no reports of casualties in the attack, which also targeted the city's US-led administration office.

World | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Poland to Change PM

Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller is due to leave office on Sunday, a day after leading the eastern European nation into the new, enlarged EU. He is to be replaced immediately by an ex-finance minister, Marek Belka.

World | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Irish Police Hose Down Anti-EU Rallies

Irish riot police have driven back hundreds of anti-capitalist demonstrators protesting at Saturday's historic enlargement of the EU. They directed a water cannon into the crowd near the Phoenix Park venue for the EU summit before a phalanx of officers wi

World | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Riyadh Vowes to Crush Terror

Saudi Arabia pledged to use an "iron fist" against militants after gunmen shot dead five Western expatriate engineers in the port town of Yanbu. "The kingdom will eliminate terrorism no matter how long it takes," said Crown Prince Abdullah.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Doubt Cast on UK Iraq Torture Photos

Sources close to the army questioned the authenticity of photographs appearing to show British soldiers torturing an Iraqi prisoner. An investigation was launched into claims that British troops assaulted the prisoner before throwing him from a lorry.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

School Panorama 2004 Expo Kicks Off in Sofia

The ninth edition of the School Panorama Expo will open door today in Sofia. All state and private schools, kindergartens, universities as well as centers for foreign language studies will be presented during the forum.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Warns of Fake Russian Tourist Agencies

Bulgaria's consulate services sound alarm over some Russian tourist agencies speculating with visa prices. Some of these agencies asked their clients to pay large amounts of money for the issue of a Bulgarian visa.

Politics | May 2, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Europe Joyful over Enlargement

European leaders gathered at a celebration dinner dedicated to the historic event. Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta were officially welcomed into the European Union (EU) as their nation

Politics | May 1, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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