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Bulgarian Urea Maker Chimco Due to Resume Work

Vratsa-based urea maker Chimco may resume part of its operations by the end of January 2004, the management of the company announced. Market for the output has already been secured, but the preparatory operations and repair works are delayed.

Business | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Harry Potter on Sale in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian translation of the fifth Harry Potter book - a 766-page "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"- went on sale on Saturday in Bulgaria during the Book Fair, which is underway in the National Palace of Culture. The book Sofia premiere came

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Holiday Shopping Sprees Gains Momentum in Sofia

Hundreds of holiday shoppers jam a Christmas bazaar at the National Palace of Culture over the weekend. This turned out to be the perfect place to go on a shopping spree and take one's time to pick out Christmas presents.

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

3 More Companies Export Fish to EU

Three companies for production and processing of fish and fish products will be able to export their output to the European Union member states, which brings the number of licensed companies to six. The selected companies are Buldzhak-Hladilnika, Buldzhak

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Pavarotti Married Ex-Secretary

Opera star Luciano Pavarotti married his ex-secretary Nicoletta Mantovani on Saturday at a ceremony in northern Italy, attended by Irish rocker Bono and Italian singer Zucchero. The Giorgio Armani dresses of the bride and her daughter were pink, just like

World | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

FM: EU Embraced Bulgaria's Aim into its Ambition

Brussels decision of December 12 turned what was Bulgaria's wish into its ambition, Foreign Minister Solomon Passy commented the decision of state and government leaders of 15 EU member nations as well as 10 aspirants to set January 2007 as a target date

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Social Democrats Chair Elected

At the Social Democrats National Conference Nikolay Kamov was elected chairman of the political movement. The conference elected also 31 members of Controlling Council.

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

More Deadly Violence in Iraq

Fears that the situation in Iraq could worsen mounted as US soldiers gunned down an Iraqi man in fallen dictator Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit late Friday. He said he opened fire on them from a car just outside a US military base.

World | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Sacked Police Chief Offered to Stay within Bulgaria's Interior

Interior Minister Petkanov has offered sacked police chief General Vassil Vassilev to either remain within the ministry or take on a post outside it, dealing with interior security, it emerged after a meeting of the two on Saturday.

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Honey Effective Alternative to Viagra

The Times of India Bulgarian beekeepers are marketing thistle-infused honey as a natural and cheaper alternative to the anti-impotency drug Viagra.

Views on BG | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's N-Plant Revenues, Production Shrink

Projections set Bulgaria's Nuclear Power Plant Kozloduy electricity production at 16 billion kWh at the end of 2003, which marks a fall of some 3 billion kWh over the previous year, Yordan Kostadinov, Executive Director of the nuclear plant, announced.

Business | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

EU Summit on Constitution Fails

The EU summit, aimed at hammering out the bloc's first-ever constitution, ended in failure after leaders were unable to bridge major differences over voting rights in an enlarged bloc. Poland stood firm along with Spain against proposed changes to surrend

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Highly Assesses Round-Up Raid on Criminals

Interior Minister Petkanov gave a high assessment of the three-day operation, dubbed "Bars", which was ordered by the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office in a bid to hunt down all criminals still at large.

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

D.C. United: Great Opportunities for Bulgarian Stoitchkov at Barcelona

"This is certainly a great opportunity for Hristo. He knows what it takes to be successful at Barcelona and can be a valuable resource for their players and coaches, the Washington Post cited D.

Sports | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

BBC: Liverpool Land Bulgarians

Britain's three Uefa Cup representatives have been handed favourable ties in Friday's draw at Uefa's Nyon headquarters.

Views on BG | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Survey: Gangsters Fund Bulgaria's Parties

Over 40% of Bulgarians believe that criminal groups and gangsters provide most of the funding for political parties, a survey of polling agency MBMD, conducted between December 6 - December 10, shows. Another 32% point to the important role that illegal

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Legendary Alberto Tomba Opens Ski Season in Bulgarian Resort

Legendary Italian skier Alberto Tomba opened the new ski season in the Bulgarian winter resort of Bansko, situated in Southwestern Bulgaria at the foothills of one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains - Pirin. Tomba visited a home for mentally ill ch

Society | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Procuracy Approached over Shady Sofia Assets Transfer

Reports of threats against right-wing leader of United Democratic Forces Nadezhda Mihaylova prompted Toshko Dobrev, former director of Sofijski imoti (Sofia Estates) and mayoral councillor on the ticket of the conservative Gergyovgen Movement, to approach

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Interior Minister Confers with Sacked Police Chief

Already former national police chief General Vassil Vassilev has been scheduled to meet today Interior Minister Petkanov, who initiated his dismissal on Thursday.

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Chief Mufti Election in Bulgaria Triggers Scandal

Fikri Sali, recently re-elected regional mufti of the town of Kardzhali (Southern Bulgaria), was elected Chief Mufti at the Second Regular National Muslim Conference. He garnered 283 votes from all 347 delegates attending the conference.

Politics | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Ex- Azerbaijani President Died at 80

Former Azerbaijani President Geidar Aliev died at 80 at the Cleveland Clinic, after he suffered from congestive heart failure and kidney problems. No details on the death cause were given by the clinic.

World | December 13, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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