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Bolivia Awarded Bulgarian General over Unravelled Drug Scheme

Bolivia awarded Friday Gen. Boyko Borissov, chief secretary of Bulgaria's Interior Ministry, for his contribution to the international Moonlight operation that was carried out in August to trace drug-traffic from Bolivia to Europe.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Pushes on Technologies Exchange

The European Innovations Center in Bulgaria launches October 1 a special campaign for boosting technologies exchange and business cooperation with the its sections in 68 other countries. The two-day campaign will be part of the International Technologies

Business | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Right-Wing Steps Up Pressure against Special Services Adviser

Bulgaria's rightist Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) insisted in a declaration that the appointment of gen. Brigo Asparuhov for special services advisor in the political Cabinet of Bulgaria's prime minister is stopped.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Saxony-Anhalt's Economy Under-Secretary Visits Bulgaria

The Under-Secretary of Economy for the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, Manfred Maas, and Cornelia Pieper, who is deputy leader of the faction of the Party of Free Democrats in the German Parliament, will pay a visit to Bulgaria September 29 to October 1.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Mighty Tremor in Japan Injured No Bulgarians

The strong earthquake that shook Japan's Hokkaido Island early on Monday injured no Bulgarians, officials reported. However, some 280 people were injured by the tremor, which is said to be the strongest one that has hit Japan in the last two years.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Chorny: I have No Business Interests in Bulgaria

"I have no financial or business interests in Bulgaria and do not plan to return to the country," controversial Russian businessman Michael Chorny said in an interview for local NET radio a day after the Sofia City Court turned down the appeal against the

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Kazakhstan Opens Embassy in Sofia

Kazakhstan is due to open its embassy in Sofia in 2004. This was made clear following the meetings of Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov in the first day of his visit to Kazakhstan.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Iraqis Given Constitution Deadline

US is to set Iraq's Governing Council a 6 month deadline to come up with a constitution that would lead to elections and a new government next year. US Secretary of State Colin Powell told the New York Times the deadline would be difficult but it was nece

World | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro Pool Efforts in Terror Fight

Serbia and Montenegro's Prime Minister Zoran Zivkovic and Bulgarian counterpart Simeon Saxe-Coburg will sign Friday a cooperation memorandum on the fight against terrorism, organized crime, tolerance and boosting economic relations. They will also sign a

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

European Management Association Lends a Hand to Bulgaria's Business

Central and East European Management Development Association CEEMAN held Friday in Bulgaria a special conference aiming to improve and accelerate management development in the country. The conference entitled "Business Cooperation and Business Schools Co

Business | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

8-meter High Fore Bridge Collapsed in Varna

Eight-meter high fore bridge collapsed on the northern beach of Bulgarian coastal town Varna Thursday night. Three people working in the restaurant situated on the bridge were stuck on the solid part of metal construction that remained in the sea.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Participates in Tourist Exhibition in Venice

Bulgaria is special guest at the tourist exhibition "Viaggiandum Est" opened in Venice. The tourist forum is organized with the cooperation of the World Tourism Organization.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian PM Weighs Up US Stand on Special Services Advisor

"The reaction of Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg on the standpoint of US Ambassador to Sofia James Pardew will be soon stated," governmental spokesman Dimitur Tsonev told local Darik radio in connection to the controversial appointment of a f

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Current Sofia Mayor Tops Pre-Election Ranking

Stefan Sofiyanski, current mayor of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, by now tops the pre-election ranking of the electorate's predilections, survey showed. Results of the inquiry were announced as Bulgaria officially launches Friday its pre-election campaign.

Politics | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

8 Killed in Mortar Blast on Iraq Market

A mortar blast tore through a market north of Baghdad, killing eight civilians and deepening the woes of U.S.

World | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Powerful Quake Injures 243 in Northern Japan

A magnitude 8.0 earthquake rocked Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early Friday, injuring more than 243 people, knocking out power, derailing a train and touching off an industrial fire.

World | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian President Vies with Top Footballer for Man of the Year Award

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov came into an odd competition with football megastar Dimitar Berbatov as local Club M magazine announced its nominations for the traditional Man of the Year Award. The president's other rivals from the political spectr

Society | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Parrots

History Birds were thought to have been first kept as pets 4,000 years ago, and the tradition probably arose from keeping birds as a source of food.

Society | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Beauty Tips: Get Rid of Pimples

Three steps to get rid of pimples: 1.

Society | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Fitness Reveals Hidden Heart Risk

Doctors who want to identify women at risk of heart disease should test her fitness, say researchers. Scientists from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore found treadmill tests could help to identify vulnerable women.

Society | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Oceans Become More Acidic

The world's oceans are slowly getting more acidic, say scientists. The researchers from California say the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Society | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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