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Bulgaria Transport Minister to Restructure BTC

Bulgaria's Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev said that if the privatisation deal over Bulgaria's Telecommunication Company (BTC) is not executed within a reasonable term he will offer a plan for restructuring of the company. Vassilev explained that the

Business | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

EU Enlargement Process "Complete Only after Bulgaria, Romania's Accession"

Current enlargement process that takes place in the European Union would be complete only after Bulgaria and Romania join the union, EU Enlargement Commissioner Gunter Verheugen said at the 9th international forum on Europe's future that took place in Ber

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

2 US Helicopters Crash in Northern Iraq

2 US Army helicopters crashed in northern Iraq on Saturday, the military said. Witnesses said the two aircraft collided in mid-air.

World | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Light Tremor Shook Southeastern Bulgaria

A light tremor was registered at 04:11 pm on Saturday in southeastern Bulgaria. It measured 3.

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia's Centre Shattered by Another Bomb Blast

A bomb went off in a building in the centre of Sofia at the Neofit Rilski and Tsar Asen Str., local radio Info reported Saturday.

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

12 Die As Walkway Collapses at World's Largest Ship

A walkway on the world's largest passenger ship, the Queen Mary 2, collapsed on Saturday, killing at least 1 people and injuring over 30 others, officials said. Dozens of people were reportedly on the passageway leading to the vessel when it collapsed.

World | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Early Elections Remain "Problem of Present Interest" in Bulgaria

I don't think that after some changes in Bulgaria's Cabinet it would reform its governing policy, Nadezhda Mihaylova, leader of the rightist Union of Democratic Forces said Saturday. Mihaylova added that topic for the early elections in Bulgaria remains

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria to Appoint Labor Attaches Abroad

Bulgaria should appoint labor attaches in foreign countries with many Bulgarian workers, the country's Chief labor inspector Totyo Mladenov suggested. He also said that this offer has been already discussed and is currently being reviewed in Bulgaria's F

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

European Architectural Awards Vizar 2003 Presented in Sofia

The official ceremony for the European architectural awards Vizar 2003 for Bulgarian architecture took place in the National Art Gallery on Saturday. The Golden Vizar was give to Architect Aneta Bulant-Kamenova.

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

WB to Allot USD 60 M Credit for Bulgaria's Infrastructure

The World Bank (WB) is expected to allot a USD 60 M credit to Bulgaria for the reconstruction of 400km of the country's secondary roads, Palev Dikovski, director of the Roads agency announced Saturday. The ratification of the contract would take place in

Business | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Iraqis to "Govern by Next Summer"

The US-led coalition in Iraq will hand over power to a transitional government by June 2004, the Iraqi Governing Council said. The announcement came after Iraqi leaders met the US chief administrator, Paul Bremer, in Baghdad.

World | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry Official "Linked to Underworld"

Former Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor Ivan Tatarchev claimed that an official of the country's Interior Ministry is linked to the underworld crime rings. In an interview for local radio Net Tatarchev said that all people in charge of the crime fight in Bulga

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

4 Bulgarians "Injured" in Petrol Station Blast in Germany

Four Bulgarians have been injured early on Saturday in a petrol station blast that took place in Germany, media reported. The incident took place on the road connecting the German towns Nurnberg and Passau.

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Policeman Sacked over BGN 10 Bribe

An officer of the road police in Bulgarian town Veliko Turnovo was fired over a bribe of BGN 10. The 29-year old policeman accepted the bribe in order not to draw up a over speeding statement of a driver.

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Increased Taxes Collection in Bulgaria Due to "Hard Measures"

Increased taxes collection in Bulgaria is due to the hard measures undertaken, Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev told local Darik radio. He added that the increase is a great achievement for an economy with 3% inflation.

Business | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Home Techno 2003 Exhibition Kicks Off in Sofia

The fourth edition of the Home Techno exhibition kicked off November 15 to end November 22 in Sofia. Home Techno is biggest exhibition for audio, video and home appliances in Bulgaria.

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Earthquake Kills 5 in China

A moderate earthquake hit the southwestern China interior early Saturday, killing at least five people and injuring 27, the government said. The 5.

World | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

3 US Soldiers Face Court-Martial

Three American soldiers refused to plead Saturday to charges of abusing Iraqi prisoners of war, and will face separate court-martials in Jaunary, a military spokesman said. The charges grew out of an alleged incident May 12 at a US detention facility, Cam

World | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Top Weightlifter Deprived of Sport Rights

Bulgaria's top weightlifter and Olympic gold medal winner Galabin Boevski was deprived of sport rights for life while the other Bulgarians Zlatan Vanev and Georgi Markov are banned from competitions for a 2 years because of tampering with their doping tes

Sports | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Rumsfeld Downplays Troop Setbacks

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said he respects Japan's decision to delay sending troops to Iraq but the postponement is another sign of the difficulties the US faces in persuading its allies to help in Iraq. With attacks against coalition forces in

World | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Murder Weapons in 2 Sofia Killings "Identical"

The murder weapons used in the killings of suspected drug-dealer Evgeni Stefanov, dubbed Zhenyata, and Nikolay Hristov nicknamed Dankina, who also had a criminal record and had previously been sentenced over thefts and drug contraband, are almost identica

Politics | November 15, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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