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World's Oldest Man Dead at 114

A retired Spanish shoemaker born in the same year as Adolf Hitler and officially the world's oldest man has died at his home at the age of 114. Guinness World Records recognised Joan Riudavets Moll as the the world's oldest man following the death of Japa

World | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

UN Labour Report: Women Paid Least

Women make up a greater percentage of the global work force than ever before, but many make so little money they can barely survive, the United Nations said. A report released Friday by the International Labor Organization said women now account for 40.

World | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Aromati Expro Closed with Special Show

Students at Sofia's School for Hairdressers presented their work at the closing ceremony of the Aromati Expo. Boys and girls of all ages showed some of the latest world hair dressing fashion trends.

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Over 100 Films Presented at Sofia Int'n'l Film Fest

Over 100 different films will be presented at the 8th edition of the Sofia International Film Festival that kicked off in the Bulgarian capital March 4 to end March 14. Its programme contains about 100 feature films, 10 documentaries as well as 60 short f

Society | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Russia Remains Displeased with US Bases in Bulgaria

Russia could understand to a certain extend the stationing of US bases in Bulgaria and Romania, as the roads of the terror might pass through these countries' territories, but remains displeased with the fact that US bases might be hosted by the Baltic re

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

US, Bulgaria Relations "Better Now Than Ever Before"

Bulgaria and US diplomatic relations are better now than ever before, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said in an interview for the US Diplomatic Traffic. The interview was made during his visit to the US in February.

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria and America: Promoting Democracy and Fighting Terrorism

By Thomas Cromwell Diplomatic Traffic

Views on BG | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

4 Detained over Bomb Threat next to Palestine Hotel in Baghdad

A suspected bomb was found in a bag on a street next to Baghdad's Palestine Hotel, where many foreigners are based, and US soldiers blocked off the area while a disposal unit was called in. Four people near to the package had been detained.

World | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Should "Speed Up Administrative Reforms"

Bulgaria should speed up the administrative reforms and the country's Parliament has to adopt all law reforms needed for Bulgaria's future EU entry, Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva said upon her arrival from Ireland. She explained that Bulgaria

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Football Star Stilian Petrov "Dreamt of Barca"

Bulgaria's football star Stilian Petrov told in an interview for the UK Daily Record that his first dream team was Barcelona as his countryman, the great Hristo Stoitchkov was a part of the great team. Petrov also revealed that he dreamt of emulating Sto

Sports | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Barca Were Stan's First Dream Team

By Neil Cameron Daily Record

Views on BG | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Saw 91 Car Crashes in 24 Hours

A total of 91 car crashes took place in Bulgaria's capital Sofia over the last 24 hours, police officials reported. No one was killed, but one person is seriously wounded.

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Military-Medical Academy "Meets NATO Requirements"

Bulgaria's Military-Medical Academy meets all requirements of a NATo hospital, lieutenant-colonel Slobodan Yazarevich, chief of the emergency center of the US military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, said at a meeting with Brigadier-General Stoyan Tonev,

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Rescuers Reach stranded Russian Scientists

Rescuers in a helicopter located a group of 12 Russian scientists stranded on an ice floe in the Arctic Ocean. The aircraft landed on the floe and will send details of their position to a heavy transport helicopter that will aim to pick up the men.

World | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

6 Dead as Palestinian Suicide Bombers Attack Gaza Strip

Palestinian gunmen and car bombers attacked a major crossing point between the Gaza Strip and Israel on Saturday. At least four attackers and two Palestinian policemen were killed, and no Israeli soldiers were hurt.

World | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian, Italian Organizations to Fight Drug Addiction

The Bulgarian Association for partnership and integration and the Italian Federation of Therapeutic Communities signed on March 6 an agreement on mutual efforts in the fight in drug addiction. The two organizations will also address their attention to the

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Fire Kills 3 in Southern Bulgaria

A fire that raged in a wooden house in the southern Bulgarian town Sandanski killed a young woman and two kids. The young mother Nadezhda I.

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Vietnam-Bulgaria Business Forum Kicks Off in Hanoi

Bulgaria's Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov opened on Saturday a Bulgarian, Vietnamese business forum in Hanoi. The forum is a part of the official visit of a Bulgarian business delegation to Vietnam.

Business | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Search for Bulgarian Crew aboard Hera Ship Still On

The search for wreckages of the Cambodian-flagged Hera ship that sank February 13 with seventeen Bulgarian and three Ukrainian sailors aboard continued on Saturday.

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Gang Boss Murder "Linked to 3 Other Drug Lords' Killings"

The killing of the alleged Bulgarian contraband lord Konstantin Dimitrov dubbed Samokovetsa in Amsterdam on December 6, 2003 was linked to the murders of another three major drug lords in the European town. That was made clear during Friday's hearing of t

Politics | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Irishmen Interested in Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Real Estates

Over 190 Irish businessmen are expected to visit Bulgaria's Black Sea towns of Burgas, Kiten, Primorsko and Lozenetz next week. The foreigners have shown interest in the real estate market in these Bulgarian cities.

Business | March 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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