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AT 5: Samokovetsa's Murder 1st Time Killing at Amstrdam's Dam Square

The Dutch TV channel AT 5 stared its news saying that there have been murders in Amstrdam, but in the exact center of the town-the Dam Square on Saturday, there have never been. At first it was reported that the killed man was 33-year-old and that he was

Politics | December 7, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

De Telegraaf: Samokovetsa Killed with 2 Shots

The Dutch newspaper De Telegraph wrote on Sunday by citing police sources that Bulgarian underworld boss Konstantin Dimitrov-Samokovetsa was shot dead with two bullets. It also reports that one of the police versions says that the killer has awaited Dimi

Politics | December 7, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Underworld Boss Killer Dutch Citizen

The killer of the Bulgarian underworld boss Konstantin Dimitrov-Samokovetsa was seized by the Netherlands' police. He appeared to be a Dutchman, police officials announced, however, they declined to reveal the killer's name.

Politics | December 7, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Underworld Boss Shot Dead in Amsterdam

Bulgarian underworld boss Kostantin Dimitrov dubbed Samokovetsa was killed late on Saturday evening in Amsterdam, media reported. Later in the night Bulgaria's Interior Chief Secretary Boyko Borissov confirmed that information.

Politics | December 7, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Severe Winter Storm Hits US

Severe winter storm that brought strong winds and near-whiteout blizzards to the Northeast in the US on Saturday delayed airline flights as much as 15 hours. The New York-area residents were advised to remain indoors.

World | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Miss Ireland Voted Miss World 2003

Miss Ireland, Rosanna Davison, was voted Miss World 2003, beating all the other contestants for the crown at the annual beauty pageant, held for the first time in China. Davison, a 19-year old blonde, is the daughter of "Lady in Red" singer Chris de Burgh

World | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

EU Energy Negotiation Chapter Reopening "No Problem" for Bulgaria

The reopening the Energy chapter in the negotiations with the European Union (EU) is not a technical problem, but doing it Bulgaria should have in mind the terms of such reopening and also when it will be closed again, Meglena Kuneva, Bulgaria's Euro-inte

Politics | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

3 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Army in Gaza

Three Palestinian teenagers were killed overnight by Israeli soldiers in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip, officials reported. Two young militants were shot dead at a crossing point between the eastern Gaza Strip and Israel.

World | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Hungarian Convoy Attacked in Iraq

Rebels attacked a Hungarian convoy in Iraq carrying humanitarian aid, but none of the troops in the convoy were hurt, it was reported on Saturday. The rebels attacked the convoy with sub machine guns some 120 km from the Kuwait border as it was returning

World | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Japan's PM Hopes to Visit Iraq

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said he wants to visit Iraq, as he prepares to send troops to help rebuild the war-torn country. He also added that he doesn't know when will the visit take place.

World | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's FM Sent Condolences over Train Blast in Russia

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy sent telegram to his Russian counterpart Igor Damyanov expressing his condolences over the terror attack in Southern Russia. A total of 42 mainly young people were killed and another 200 were injured after a suici

Politics | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Romania 2007 EU Entry "Realistic"

Our aim is that Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union (EU) in 2007 and I am positive that this aim is realistic, EU Enlargement Commissioner Gunter Verheugen said on Friday in Kishinev and was cited on Saturday by the Romanian Ziua newspaper. Verh

Politics | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

12 Families in Burgas Evacuated over Bomb Tip-Off

12 families from the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Burgas were evacuated because of a bomb tip-off in their block. It was later revealed the police specialists have dismantled the bomb that was placed in front of the door of Kiril Stoyanov, one of the direc

Politics | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Greece "Makes Major Investments in Bulgaria"

Greece makes major investments in Bulgaria, Greece's ambassador to Sofia said on Saturday. He also explained that under the Plan for the Balkans rebuilding, voted March 2002 by Greece's Parliament, his country should give 0.

Business | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Died in Nov 20 Blasts in Istanbul

Bulgarian national Miroslav K.M.

Politics | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria in 8th Group for 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany

Six-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher together with the Italian referee Pierluigi Collina drew the European qualifying groups and sent Bulgaria in 8th group for the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006. Over 3,500 special guests witnessed the Pr

Sports | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Strong Earthquake Measured Off Russian Peninsula

A strong earthquake was registered in the Pacific Ocean near the Russian Kamchatka Peninsula. No damage or injuries were reported.

World | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Celebrates Nikulden

Bulgaria marks the day of Christian St Nikola celebrated as Nikulden. On that day, all sailors and fisherman celebrate their professional holiday, and people named Nikolay, Nikola, Nikolina host big parties to mark their Name's Day.

Politics | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Ex Bulgarian PM: Cabinet Unable or Unwilling to Fight Crime

We all see that Bulgaria's Cabinet is either unable or unwilling to fight crime in the country, former Bulgarian Prime Minister Ivan Kostov told in an interview for the TV channel Nova Televisia. He also added that his Cabinet acknowledged the crime in t

Politics | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Wine-lovers Celebrated New Beaujolais in Sofia

Wine-lovers in Sofia had the chance for the very first time to taste the 2003 New Beaujolais harvest at the Tsentralni Hali shopping mall on Friday evening. Sofia public as well as many foreign ambassadors to Bulgaria enjoyed the official wine testing ac

Society | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's 1st 100 Banknotes of BGN 100 Put Up For Sale

Bulgarian Central Bank will put up for sale the first 100 banknotes of BGN 100 at the price of BGN 300, Rumyan Chobanov, the bank's main cashier said on Saturday. He also explained that the main aim of the launching of the new banknotes is to improve the

Business | December 6, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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