All articles - Page 8132

Shevardnadze Gives Opposition 48 Hours to Leave Parliament

Georgia's President Shevardnadze gave the opposition 48 hours to leave parliament after rebels stormed the building, calling for the resignation of Shevardnadze. Interfax reported that Shevardnadze is willing to resign if according to constitution.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

FM: US Proves Bulgaria Can Stand Up for Priorities

The decision of US President Bush to unblock nearly USD 10 M of military aid to Bulgaria and five other countries, due to join NATO in 2004, proves once again that the country can stand up for its foreign priorities, Foreign Minister Passy told the Bulgar

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Saakashvili: We Want Early Elections for Georgia

People should be let to choose Georgia's next president, opposition leader Saakashvili said in an interview for CNN just hours after rebels stormed the building of the parliament, calling for the resignation of President Shevardnadze. He was categorical

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Interfax: Shevardnadze at his Residence in Tbilisi

Shevardnadze is at his Residence in Tbilisi, Interfax agency reported.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Opposition Leader Claims Role of Georgia's President

Opposition leader Burgzhahadze has claimed the role of acting President of Georgia after rebels took over the building of Parliament in Tbilisi just after it opened, calling on President Shevardnadze to step down.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Coup D'etat in Georgia, Shevardnadze Declares Emergency

Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze has declared a state of emergency after opposition forces took over the building of Parliament in Tbilisi just as it opened Saturday afternoon, calling on the president to step down.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Shevardnadze Statement Says He is Alive

International agencies cited Shevardnadze statement saying that he is alive.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Rebels Take over Georgian Parliament

Protestors in Georgia took over the building of Parliament in Tbilisi just after it opened, calling on President Shevardnadze to step down.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Turkey's PM: Suicide Bombers were Turks

Four suicide bombers who killed more than 50 people in Istanbul over the past week were Turkish citizens, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan announced on Saturday. It is a matter of shame for Turkey that its own citizens were responsible, he said speaking at t

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

National Off-road Championship Comes to End

This year's last race from the National Off-road championship kicked off in Sofia district Mladost on Saturday. Some two hundred jeep owners and high-speed lovers gathered to watch the competition.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Protestors Take over Georgian Parliament

Protestors in Georgia took over the building of Parliament in Tbilisi just after it opened, calling on President Shevardnadze to step down.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Hopes about Bulgaria's N-plant Peer Review "Ungrounded"

Excessive expectations were placed on the peer review of Bulgaria's only nuclear power plant Kozloduy by Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg, Foreign Minister Passy and Euro-integration Minister Kuneva, said Rumen Ovcharov, deputy chairman of the Bulgarian

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

One Wounded in Burgas Shooting

Unidentified attackers assaulted a 38-year-old man in the Black Sea town of Burgas, beat him and shot him in the leg and the arm. The man has been hospitalised, but doctors say his condition is stable.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Tightens Security on Greek Border

Security measures on Bulgaria's border with Greece were tightened, the regional border sector in the town of Smolyan announced. The country already imposed harder measures along its border with Turkey where within a week four deadly explosions took place

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Verdict in Bulgaria's Ex-PM Murder Case Due Friday

The verdict in the murder case of former Prime Minister Andrey Lukanov will be pronounced next Friday.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

18 Killed in Twin Suicide Attacks on Iraq Police Stations

At least 18 people were killed and more than 50 others wounded in almost simultaneous suicide bombings against two police stations north of the capital. At least six officers were killed and 13 more were known to have been wounded in the small town of Kha

World | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Second Victim in Heavy Crash in Bulgaria Identified

One of the two women who died in the heavy microbus crash near the town of Dobrich has been identified, it emerged on Saturday. This is Stoyanka Vuleva, 72, from the town of Tervel.

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

US: No Sanctions on Bulgaria over ICC Stand

The United States announced it will not impose sanctions on Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia and Slovenia which have not signed an agreement on shielding US nationals from prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Politics | November 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Death Toll in Istanbul Blasts Reaches 32

Late on Friday Turkish Health officials announced that the death toll of the Istanbul blasts reached 32. Initially it was reported that total of 28 people killed in the bombings, while more than 450 others were injured.

Politics | November 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Rockets Hit Central Baghdad Buildings

A series of rocket attacks have hit hotels and the oil ministry in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Rocket-propelled grenades launched from a donkey cart hit the Palestine and Sheraton hotels, in a heavily-guarded area in the heart of the city.

World | November 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Georgia "On Verge of Revolution"

Georgia's main opposition leader vowed to "trample" the country's leadership as supporters gathered for protests in the capital Tbilisi. Mikhail Saakashvili said a "bloodless revolution" was going on after official results gave the government victory in p

World | November 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria