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Bulgaria Favorite Tourist Destination in Denmark

Bulgaria is the tourist hit in Hamlet's country this year, according to the Berlingske Tidende Daily. The article reveals that Denmark's tour operators foresee a major increase in bookings for a holiday in Bulgaria.

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Russia's Footballers Land in Sofia

Russia's national football team flied to Bulgaria on Tuesday afternoon, a day before the Bulgarian friendly. The captain of the Russian team told journalists that he knew nothing about the rival players.

Sports | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Macedonia Plunges into Presidential Election Campaign

Bulgaria's western neighbor has officially kicked off today its election campaign of early presidential polls, scheduled for April 14. Four candidates joined the race for the head of state's chair, each nomination supported by the main parliamentary repre

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Karatantcheva Eyes NASDAQ-100 Open

Bulgarian tennis prodigy Sesil Karatantcheva, 14, is eying the NASDAQ-100 Open tournament. Sesil will take part in the junior tennis event Luxilon Cup, and has the chance of winning a NASDAQ wildcard.

Sports | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Immigration Scheme Out of Control

James Cameron, the British consul in Bucharest, has alleged that the Home Office has awarded visas to hundreds of Romanian and Bulgarian migrants on the basis of forged and fraudulent documentation, even though consular officials warned that their applica

Views on BG | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Teen Sentenced over Pot Smoking

Bulgarian teenager was imposed a one-year suspended sentence for marijuana smoking. The 17-year-old from Varna was nabbed with 17 cigarettes last year.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Romania Await Emergency UK Immigration Check

UK immigration officials will be sent to the capitals Bucharest and Sofia to investigate the latest allegations of bogus immigration applications. British Home Secretary David Blunkett suspended earlier on Tuesday all immigration applications from Bulgar

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

US General Dynamics, Northrop Eye NATO-Member Bulgaria

US weapons makers General Dynamics and Northrop have declared their interest in Bulgaria's military industry following the country's accession to NATO.

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Corruption Spreads over Bulgarian Private Sector

Corruption in the private sector is an acute problem facing Bulgarian business and it should be treated with the same seriousness as corruption in public sector. According to a research by the sociological agency Vitosha Research, Bulgaria's businesses c

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Opposition Roars Against "Organized Migration Scam"

The British opposition has yelled against the ruling Labour party of Tony Blair over the "massive, well-organised migration scam". Tories representatives called for ministerial heads to roll in the mounting immigration row, including that of the Immigrat

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Halts Romanian and Bulgarian Immigration

By Cathy Newman The Financial Times

Views on BG | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Media Sharp Eyed on NATO

Bulgarian journalists competed Tuesday in a shooting tournament to mark the country's entry into NATO. The printed and electronic media were highly appraised for their contribution to inform Bulgarian society about the process of accession to the Alliance

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Embassy in Bulgaria Suspends Business Visas

The British Embassy in Sofia suspended temporarily the issuing of business visas for Bulgarians. The measure will not affect those who apply for UK visas with the purpose of going on business trips, tourism excursions or language courses, Embassy officia

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

US: NATO Expansion No Threat for Russia

The accession of seven new countries of Central and Eastern Europe to the North Atlantic Alliance does not threaten the security of Russia, spokesman for the U.S.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Army Chief Wants More Reforms

Bulgaria's Army Chief urged political support for further military reforms. General Nikola Kolev stressed on the fact that changes had to continue even after entering NATO.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Suspends Immigration Applications from Bulgaria, Romania

UK Home Secretary David Blunkett said in an interview that he intends to suspend all applications from Romania and Bulgaria. His words came as an immigration scandal burst out recently.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Plans 48,000-Strong Armed Forces

The Bulgarian Armed Forces may number 48,000 as suggested by the General Staff.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

PHARE Projects to Improve Life in Bulgarian Border Regions

Three memorandums on the PHARE-Transborder cooperation worth EUR 32,120,000 were signed by Bulgarian Finance Minister Milen Velchev and Fabrizio Barbaso, Director Commission (EC). The financial aid that allotted will be used for boosting economic develop

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Ancient Landmark Sets Officials at Odds

The recently discovered 11th century landmark embroiled Bulgaria's history museum chief with the mayor of Blagoevgrad. The latter refused to deliver the sensational find to the museum.

Society | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Uzbek Police Surround Terror Suspects

Uzbek forces laid siege to a group of terror suspects near the president's residence outside the capital, the government said, following an explosion and reports of a shootout between police and militants that left several people injured. The troops corne

World | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Al-Qaeda Made Its Way to Romania

People who have links to the terror network Al-Qaeda have traveled to Romania heading from Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The news was broken by the Director of the Romanian Special Services Radu Rimofte, who refused to reveal the terrorists nationalit

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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