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Bulgaria's FM: OSCE Supports Georgia's New Leadership

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe will support the new leadership of Georgia and will continue to assist the country in developing democratic processes, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said in Tbilisi in his capacity of Cha

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

US Soldier Dies after Attack North of Baghdad

An American soldier died on Sunday from wounds he suffered in an attack Saturday night near the town of Baiji, some 200 kilometers north of Baghdad, international agencies said, citing US Army officials.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

US Opportunity Lands Successfully on Mars

Opportunity, the second of two US probes sent to explore the surface of Mars, has landed safely on the planet and made contact with controllers late on Saturday, the US space agency NASA said. The probe landed in an area of the planet known as the Meridia

World | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Loud Explosions Shatter Baghdad

A hand-made explosive device went off near a hotel in the centre of Baghdad Sunday morning after a U.S.

Politics | January 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Egypt Offers Bulgarian Companies Experience in Iraq

Bulgaria might benefit from the experience of Egyptian companies in working in Iraq, Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher said in an interview for the Bulgarian National TV channel after his meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Solomon Passy. The resto

Business | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Snowfall Triggers Blackouts in 34 Bulgarian Villages

A power blackout brought thirty-four Bulgarian villages to a standstill on Saturday though the country started to go back to normal after the heavy snowfall on Friday. Water supplies were cut in another twenty four villages and towns.

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Prevents Financial Strike during Olympics in Greece

A printing house for fake passengers' checks of a foreign bank, documents for bank credits and diplomas was busted by the local police in the Danube town of Russe. It is believed to have been expected to turn out big quantities of counterfeit passengers'

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

EBRD President: Nobody Doubts Bulgaria's EU Entry

The good news is that nobody doubts Bulgaria's accession to the European Union, EBRD President Jean Lemierre said at a dinner in Davos, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Lidia Shuleva, Pime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and Finance Minister Milen Velchev.

Views on BG | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Stilian Petrov Scores in Celtic Victory at Aberdeen

The captain of the Bulgarian national football team Stilian Petrov scored another goal for the Scottish Celtic as the team recorded their 20th consecutive league victory with a 3-1 win at Aberdeen. Petrov opened the score with a superb left-footed volley

Sports | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Nabs Suspected Accomplice in Contraband Lord Murder in Amsterdam

One of the six men, arrested January 24 on charges of drug traffic and trade, is suspected to have been an instigator and accomplice in the murder of Konstantin Dimitrov a.k.

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Extyn, Bloom Presented at Glitzy Fashion Show in Sofia

Some of Bulgaria's most glamorous models of leading model agency Visages walked the catwalk when presenting Extyn and Bloom brands at a fashion show in the Sofia Art gallery Friday evening.

Society | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Poor Weather Costs Turkey Nearly USD 1 B

The losses that Turkey suffered due to the closure of the Istanbul stock exchange have been estimated at some USD 800,000, Turkish newspaper wrote ob Saturday. Figures are expected to rise even higher if the weather condition does not improve.

World | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Poor Weather Delays Bulgarian Medics Defense Departure for Libya

The defense of the six Bulgarian medics, accused of deliberately infecting some 400 Libyan children with HIV, together with the journalists who cover the trial, departed for Libya on Saturday. The permission for carrying out the flight was received with

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Greek Deputy Economy Minister Resigned

Greece Deputy Economy Minister Christos Pachtas submitted his resignation Friday evening and it was accepted after the opposition lashed him with corruption allegations. Under a controversial amendment passed through Parliament the previous night a techni

World | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Cheney Defends Iraq Invasion in Davos

US Vice President Dick Cheney defended the U.S.

World | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Libya Nike Bomb Designs "under U.N. Seal"

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday designs for nuclear weapons had been found in Libya and put under U.N.

World | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

2 US Soldiers, 3 Iraqis Killed in Bomb Attacks

Two American soldiers and three Iraqis were killed in separate bomb attacks Saturday. The American soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb attack on their convoy near the volatile town of Falluja, a city 50 miles west of Baghdad.

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Dutch FinMin Sours Bulgaria's EU Financial Framework Hopes

Bulgaria will not be offered a very generous financial package, Gerrit Zalm, Finance Minister of the Netherlands, commented in Davos Bulgaria's expectations on its way to European Union accession. He made the statement during a meeting with his Bulgarian

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Police Foil Attempt to Smuggle out Rare Tiger Pythons

Bugarian customs officers at Sofia Airport folied an attempt to smuggle out three tiger python snakes on Friday. The pythons, endangered species banned for trade, were found in the hand luggage of a Cypriot man who was about to leave for Larnaca.

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Two Bulgarian Casualties Confirmed in Hungary Crash

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry confirmed the death of two Bulgarians after a Bulgarian bus overturned on M5 highway in Hungary, 48 kilometers south of Budapest.

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Hunts Down Grouping over Underworld Boss Murder in Amsterdam

Bulgaria's police is tracking down a grouping on suspicions of instigating and participating in the murder of Konstantin Dimitrov a.k.

Politics | January 24, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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