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Curiosity for Bulgaria's Viktor Krum Peaks

A month after a Bulgarian Viktor Krum was chosen, producers are still keeping his name secret and teasing journalists and fans' curiosity. Some assumed that producers are keeping his name veiled in mystery in an aim to arouse even greater interest for th

Society | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Over 700 Participants in Sofia Construction Expo

More than 700 Bulgarian and foreign companies will take part in the special Stroiko 2000 Expo - the biggest commercial exhibition for architecture, construction, and furnishing that opened doors on Wednesday in Sofia. The steadily increasing number of par

Business | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

New Bulgarian Coin for Palm Sunday

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) issued a special coin to mark Tsvetnitsa-Vrabnitsa (Palm Sunday) holiday that is widely celebrated in Bulgaria. The coin has weight of 15g and diameter of some 34.

Business | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's EU Entry Hinges on Judiciary Reform

Fears increase that a delay in amending the Judiciary Act would put Bulgaria's EU entry in 2007 at serious risk.

Politics | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Kosovo Marks Anniversary of NATO Bombing

Kosovo marked the fifth anniversary of the start of a NATO-led bombing campaign on Wednesday even as the alliance tracked down suspects behind recent violence that has deepened ethnic hatreds in the province. Harri Holkeri, UN top official in Kosovo appea

World | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

3 Dead As Insurgents Attack US Convoy

Three civilians were killed and another three were wounded as insurgents attacked a US patrol in Fallujah early Wednesday. The fighting came hours after assailants shot at a van carrying police recruits south of Baghdad, killing nine, while gunmen killed

World | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Guerrilla Rockets Hit Baghdad's Sheraton Hotel

A suspected guerrilla rocket attack has triggered Wednesday a huge blast in Baghdad's Sheraton hotel. No injuries have been reported in the Ishtar Sheraton hotel used mostly by foreign businessmen and journalists.

Politics | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Major Drug Dealers Busted in Pernik

Two drug dealers from the northern town of Pernik were seized last night. Svetoslav D.

Politics | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Saltwater Pools Reported on Mars

Mars was once a much warmer, wetter place, with pools of saltwater that sometimes flowed across the surface, NASA scientists reported. Analysing findings from rocks explored by the rover Opportunity, the scientists said the rocks now appeared to have form

World | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Lands in France National Basketball Team

Iliyan Evtimov, born in Sofia and raised in France, was included in France national basketball team. At present the Bulgarian is part of the North Carolina State team.

Sports | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Head of IMF Mission to Bulgaria Welcomed in Sofia

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission to Bulgaria, Hans Flickenschield, arrived in Bulgaria on Wednesday. The mission will continue until April 13.

Business | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Managers Fear Bankruptcy upon EU Entry

A total of 75 % of the managers of different Bulgarian companies fear that their firms might suffer economic loses after Bulgaria joins the European Union (EU) in 2007. The news was broken by eminent Bulgarian economist Marin Marinov, who is also among t

Business | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Stoitchkov Trial Postponed

Footballer Hristo Stoitchkov's trial against Sofia tax collectors was put off Wednesday. The legendary player lodged the appeal after being imposed a BGN 18,000 sanction.

Politics | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

New Hamas Chief Swears Revenge

The new local leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas came to power with a call to arms, urging followers to unite in teaching Israel "a lesson". Israelis "will know no security", said Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi, the man named on Tuesday as Hamas' Gaza chi

Politics | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Violin Masterhand Vassilev Lands Classics Award

Bulgaria's world-famous violin player Vasko Vassilev swept the Musician of 2003 Award of the state radio. He was handed the statuette by its designer Hristo Haralampiev, at Tuesday evening's ceremony.

Society | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Threat Shuts Arab Embassy of the US

The US embassy in the United Arab Emirates was closed after receiving a terror threat. Media reported that there has been a specific intimidation, but no further details were disclosed.

World | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Fashion Party Raises Brows in Sofia

A fashion party at Sofia's popular Spartacus nightclub left visitors staggered, with plenty of barely dressed models.

Society | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Two Policemen Killed in Kosovo

After two relatively peaceful days in Kosovo, attack on a UN car killed two policemen late Tuesday. One of the victims was a United Nations (UN) policeman, and the other a local police officer.

World | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

World Leaders Commemorate Madrid Victims

World leaders are gathering in Madrid to commemorate the bombing victims. Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov will be among the mourners, as the country lost four in the train blasts.

Politics | March 24, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Theatre Academy Tops UNESCO List

Bulgaria's National Actors and Theatre Academy ranks 12th among 120 state higher schools globally. According to the UNESCO Theatre Institute, Bulgaria's Academy for cinema and theatre arts provides one of best quality education in Europe.

Politics | March 23, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Fits in to American Standards

The investments made by US American Standard has facilitated Bulgaria's transitional path toward market economy, Bulgaria's President said Tuesday. He attended the annual meeting of the company's board of directors, who decided to come to Sofia due to the

Politics | March 23, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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