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Slovakians Enchanted by Bulgaria's Red Wine

Bulgaria is a good place for Slovakians to spend their vacation at, given the country's friendly people and fine red wine, mayor of Slovakia's second largest city of Kosice Zdenko Trebula has said during his meeting with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvano

Politics | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Austria's Strabag Gets EUR 4.8 M More for Sofia Airport

The price of the project for the construction of Sofia Airport terminal and runway by Austria's Strabag tie-in will be increased by EUR 4.8 M, it emerged at the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev with representatives

Business | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Top Weightlifters Out of World Championship after Doping Scandal

Bulgaria's three top weightlifters Galabin Boevski, Zlatan Vanev and Georgi Markov have been disqualified from the World Weightlifting Championship in Vancouver due to doubts that they might have used doping. Medical tests made about a month ago seem to

Sports | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Dutch Band Named after Bulgarian Football Star Stoitchkov

Bulgaria-born football star Hristo Stoitchkov became the first football player in the world to give his name to a rock band. Two years ago the known-for-his-fiery-temper footballer inspired three Dutch nationals from the town of Utrecht to form a band and

Society | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Rediscovering Bulgaria

By Emily Hobbs World Wildlife Foundation

Views on BG | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

WB Advises Bulgaria on Business Climate Improvement

Country Manager of the World Bank for Bulgaria Oscar de Bruyn Kops introduces Friday a report on institutional impediments to investment and growth in Bulgaria, as well as in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, and Serbi

Business | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria "Top Tourism Destination" to the UK

Bulgaria's Black Sea coast came out to be a top destination for UK tourists, British newspaper The Evening Standard, cited by Bulgaria's Dnevnik daily, wrote. According to the article, the Bulgarian coastal resorts have become highly competitive over the

Business | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

President Parvanov Arrived in Slovakia

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov arrived early on Friday in Slovakia. The president, accompanied by first lady Zorka Parvanova, makes his official visit on the invitation of his Slovakian counterpart Rudolf Schuster.

Politics | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Ruling Party Member Presses for Dismissal of Bulgaria's Interior Minister

Borislav Tsekov, deputy floor leader of Bulgaria's ruling Simeon II National Movement, insisted Friday that Interior Minister Georgi Petkanov should immediately resign from the post. The reason for Tsekov's statement was last night's shooting in Sofia, w

Politics | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Two Earthquakes Shook Japan, No Injured

Two separate earthquakes shook Japan early on Friday morning, with one of the tremors measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale, and the other - 5.

World | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Speeds up Iraqi Handover

US President George Bush has said steps were being taken to speed up the transfer of power in Iraq. The news comes amid mounting violence casualties, and after France has called for an urgent change of the US strategy in the war-torn Iraq.

World | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Sri Lankan Peace Talks "on Hold"

Sri Lanka's peace process will be on hold until the country's political crisis is resolved, a Norwegian mediator in the talks has said. Norway has played a key part in negotiating peace between Sri Lanka's Government and the Tamil Tigers.

World | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Six Terror Suspect Arrested in Iraq

US troops in Iraq arrested Thursday night six Iraqis suspected in attacks against US helicopters, including at least two allegedly involved in last week's downing of a Black Hawk that killed all six Americans on board, officials said Friday. The six were

World | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Yet Another Attack in Sofia, "Drug Dealer" Dead

Shooting that took place late on Thursday evening left a young man dead in the Sofia district of Nadezhda, Bulgarian media reported. The victim has been identified as Nikolay Hristov nicknamed Dankina, who has a criminal record and had previously been sen

Politics | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Dietary Supplements for Dogs and Cats

It is obvious today that all of us need help with nutrition. Cats and dogs are no exception.

Society | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Men's Casual Wear for 2003

1. Colors for 2003: Espresso, Chestnut, Eggplant , Olive, Bronzed Black.

Society | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forks & Corks: Monastery Gyuvetch

Ingedients: 1 kg braising beef, 4 medium tomatoes, 120 g mushrooms, 1 cup rice, 1 onion , 150 g olives, a bunch of parsley, 2 tbs vegetable oil, 25 g butter, 1 tbs sugar, 2 1/2 cups beef stock, black pepper, paprika and salt Preparation: Cut the beef in

Society | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Eating at Night Myth Disproved

Eating late at night does not make you fat, according to a study. Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University in the US carried out tests on 47 female monkeys.

Society | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Planet Search Mission Postponed

The European Space Agency (Esa) cancelled its space mission that was to look for planets circling other stars. Over 400 astronomers had written to Esa asking it to keep the 2008 mission.

Society | November 14, 2003, Friday // 00:00

WHO: Smoking Ups Bulgaria's Death Rate

Mortality rate in Bulgaria will jump by 10 percent in five years, should the percentage of smokers remain unchanged, forecasts of the World Health Organization show. Data of the National Statistical Institute show that 14.

Politics | November 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Security Checks in Bulgaria's Disco Clubs Stepped Up

A specialized police raid is to be launched in disco and night clubs across Bulgaria days after a brawl-turned-shootout between rival underworld gangs at the Escape nightclub in downtown Sofia left four injured.

Politics | November 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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