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76 Bulgarian Soldiers Returned from Iraq

A total of 76 soldiers from Bulgaria's first unit in Iraq returned to Sofia on Monday. Yet another 75 soldier are to come back to Bulgaria on Monday night.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria to Extend Crown Agents Contract

Bulgaria is considering the possibility of extending the contract with the British consultancy Crown Agents, hired to conduct reforms in Bulgarian customs system, Finance Minister Milen Velchev told in the traditional monthly chat on the ministry's web si

Business | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Ukraine, Bulgaria Set to Boost Trade Cooperation

Ukraine and Bulgaria have no insoluble problems, Bulgaria's Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov and the Chairman of the Supreme Rada of Ukraine Volodimir Litvin said following their Monday meeting in Sofia. The two officials agreed that Ukraine and B

Business | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

NOKIA Donates Unique Communication System To Sofia Police

Nokia Bulgaria donated Monday a unique communication system to Bulgaria's Interior Ministry. The mobile radio-communication system TETRA gives policemen who carry the special TETRA terminals wireless access to their offices' database, wherever they are.

Business | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarians MP Comes to Grips with Russia-Born Businessman

The Sofia Municipal Court heard Monday the case against rightist MP Muravey Radev, after controversial Russia-born businessman Michael Chorny brought libel action against him. According to the businessman, Radev calumniated him by saying Chorny was an "i

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

India Celebrates "Republic Day"

India has put its troops on alert across the country ahead of Monday's Republic Day celebrations amid fears of attacks by Kashmiri militants and a general strike call by rebels in its troubled northeast. The holiday has become a major target for Islamic m

World | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Deadly Bird Flu Virus Spreads in Pakistan

Pakistan joined the list of countries affected by the deadly bird flu virus that has sparked mass chicken culls across the region. The World Health Organization pleaded Monday with the global scientific community to accelerate the search for a cure.

World | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Telco Deal "Inked by Feb 16"

The deal for privatization of 65% stake in Bulgaria's dominant telecom carrier, the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC), will be inked by February 16, Bulgaria's Transport and Deputy Prime Minister Nikolay Vassilev predicted. Vassilev pledged that

Business | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

BGN 258,000 Worth Currency Seized at Bulgarian Border

Bulgarian customs officers at the Kalotina border check point prevented illegal transfer of 47,800 Iraqi dinars, TRL 145, 000, 000, EUR 7, 160, HUF 2, 200 and USD 300. The seized currency amounted to BGN 257, 960.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

HIV Experts Stand In Support of Libya Defendants

During Monday's hearing of the Libyan HIV trial in Benghazi, solicitor of the six Bulgarian defendants Osman Bizanti introduced jurors to several foreign experts' opinion in support of the Bulgarians. The next date for hearing the case was set February 9

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Crime Rate Up by 14.4% in December

Bulgaria's crime rate in December 2003 has gone up by 14.4% as compared to the same period in 2002, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry data shows.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Forwarding Company Office Set on Fire in Burgas

The office of the Bulmar forwarding company burned out Sunday night in the Black sea city of Bugas. The police are investigating into several versions for the fire.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Germany to Stop Allotting Direct Economic Aid to Bulgaria in 2007

Germany's government will stop allotting direct economic aid to Bulgaria in 2007, Bulgarian media reported citing BBC.

Business | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Japan Clears Iraq Troops Dispatch

Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi won the backing of his junior coalition partner to send troops to Iraq in a non-combat role. The government is expected to formally approve the dispatch of the main contingent of 600 troops on Monday.

World | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

US Seeks "Candid" Talks in Moscow

The US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and leading officials. He travelled there from Georgia, where he attended the swearing-in of the new president, Mikhail Saakashvili.

World | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

2nd Group of Bulgaria's Replacement Unit Left for Iraq

A total of 79 soldiers from the second group of Bulgaria's replacement unit left 3:14 a.m.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Victorious at Golden Globes

The "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" collected a leading four trophies at Sunday's Golden Globes, while small, poignant "Lost in Translation" got three. "The Return of the King" was recognized as best dramatic film, and Peter Jackson as bes

World | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Benghazi Court Moves to Hear Bulgarian Medics Case

The Benghazi court will hear on Monday for the thirteenth time the case against the six Bulgarian medics accused of deliberately infecting more than 400 Libyan children with HIV.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

One Wounded in Sofia Shootout

A man was wounded in a shootout in downtown Sofia on Sunday night. Unofficial data claim that the wounded man, named Nikolay Radzhev, 24, from Pazardzhik has a criminal record.

Politics | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Thailand Reports 1st Bird Flu Death

The bird flu virus, spreading deeper into Asia, claimed its first human victim in Thailand, a six-year-old boy who caught the disease. Indonesia was the latest to grapple with an outbreak of a virus that the World Health Organization fears might mutate, l

World | January 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00