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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

2 Pilots Missing in Iraq after U.S. Chopper Crash

Two pilots of a crashed U.S.

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

U.S. Congressional Delegation Begins Landmark Visit to Libya

A U.S.

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

Saddam "Paid Allies in Oil", Bulgaria Listed Too

Ousted Iraqi President Saddam Hussein paid off in oil to some 200 foreign statesmen and eminent public figures who supported him, AFP reported, citing sources from the Iraqi Oil Ministry.

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

Bulgarian National Radio Celebrates 69th Birthday

All broadcasts of the Bulgarian National Radio changed their agenda on Sunday as the radio marked its 69th anniversary. The renovated entrance of the BNR building boasted a red carpet to welcome not politicians, but is most fervent fans.

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

Winning Ticket Claims BGN 2.5 M Jackpot in Bulgarian Sport Totalizer

One man hit BGN 2,5 M jackpot in the third drawing of Bulgarian Sport Totalizer on Sunday evening. The numbers on the winning ticket were 6, 12, 16, 24, 27, 34.

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

Kay: Saddam Had No WMD before U.S.-led Invasion

We led this search to find the truth, not to find the weapons. The fact that we found so far the weapons do not exist, we've got to deal with that difference and understand why, former top U.

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

Sudan, Bulgaria Sign Oil Agreements

The Bulgarian company Technoexport has signed oil contracts for Block 10, 11, 13, 14 ,15, in the northern part of Sudan, in accordance with the geographical oil map which will be published within the next two days, BBC reported, cited by the online editio

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

Diplomats from 5 Countries Observe Monday's Hearing in Bulgarian Medics Trial

Diplomats from five countries, including the Czech and Slovak ambassadors to Libya, will attend as observers Monday's hearing in the HIV trial against the six Bulgarian medics, sources from the Bulgarian Embassy in Tripoli announced on Sunday.

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