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Bulgarian National Bank Issues Golden Coin

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) will issue a commemorative golden coin of "The Virgin Mary" on Monday. The coin was presented at the BNB on Friday.

Business | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Verdict in Bulgaria's Ex-PM Murder Case Clear Today

The verdict in the murder case of Bulgarian former Prime Minister Andrey Lukanov will be pronounced later on Friday.

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

EUR 2 M Fund to Boost French, Bulgarian Business Cooperation

Bulgaria and France have agreed to found a EUR 2 M fund for boosting the cooperation between Bulgarian and French companies in that way increasing the French investments in the Balkan country, Bulgaria's Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva said. The fund will

Business | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Designer Presents Fairy Fashion Collection

Bulgaria's fashion designer Virginia Zadravkova (Atelier Virginia) presented her new collection called "Derianur". In the new collection Zdravkova focused on sensual dresses for brides as well as on elegant evening dresses.

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

AFP: US Embassy in Sofia Tightens Security

Tighter security measures were imposed near the US Embassy in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, while the British Embassy was temporarily closed on Thursday following the blasts in Istanbul, AFP reported. A Bulgarian police official said that the moves were not

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Security Council Convenes on Tightened Measures in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's national Security Council will hold a meeting to evaluate the tightened safety measures that will be imposed following the deadly blasts in neighbouring Turkey. The meeting will be also focused on the criminality in the country as well as all

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President Pays Official Visit to France

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov will pay an official visit to France on the special invitation of his French counterpart Jacques Chirac. The main aim of the visit is to stimulate Bulgaria's future accession in the European Union (EU).

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Italy Arrests 5 Terror Suspects

Five people led by a suspected senior Al-Qaeda operative were arrested late Thursday by Italian anti-terror police on suspicion of having recruited suicide attackers for strikes in Iraq, the Milan prosecutors office said. The judge leading the investigati

World | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Police ID Explosives from Turkish Attacks

Ammonium nitrate-based explosives were used in four deadly suicide truck bombings in Istanbul, police said, as the bodies of two British diplomats were flown home after a somber ceremony.Used as fertilizer, ammonium nitrate can become a powerful explosive

World | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forks & Corks: Pork Spindle Fillet

Ingredients: 1kg pork fillet, 200g cheese, 2 cupful mushrooms, several cloves of garlic, 1 lemon, tomato paste, parsley, 500g butter, salt.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: The Secrets of Eye-Color

Melanin is a dark brown pigment. It's the same pigment that colours your skin.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Watch What Teens Eat

Teens are known for eating sweet snacks, fast foods and meals on-the-run. But these eating habits are the culprits of tooth decay and dental problems.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: A Dog's 10 Basic Needs

1. Food - fresh, every day.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Choose Wedding Day Shoes

Here are five great tips on how to choose your wedding day shoes: 1.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Belgium Says "Yes" to Bulgaria's NATO Entry

Belgium's Parliament ratified Thursday the Accession Protocols of Bulgaria and the other six countries - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia -invited to join NATO with 134 MPs that backing the ratification. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuan

Politics | November 27, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Top Beauty Rebuffs Photo Session for Italy's Amica

Bulgarian top beauty and Visages Models 2002 winner Petya Chaneva declined to participate in a photo session for the Italian fashion magazine Amica. Petya is currently in Italy where she is working for the "Ricardo Gay" model agency.

Society | November 27, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

UK Terror Suspect May Have Al-Qaeda Links

Britain arrested a 24-year-old man in the west of England under its Terrorism Act amid suspicions that he has links with al-Qaeda and, reportedly, "shoe bomber" Richard Reid. It is the belief of the security and Special Branch services that this man has c

World | November 27, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Iraq Insurgents Attack Italian Embassy

In another blow at US allies in the occupation, insurgents fired a rocket-propelled grenade at the Italian mission before dawn Thursday, causing damage but no injuries. The attack came as key Shiite Muslim leaders criticized the US plan to transfer power

World | November 27, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bush Pays Surprise Visit to Iraq

US President Bush flew to Iraq under extraordinary secrecy and security Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with US troops and thank them for "defending the American people from danger." The unannounced visit brought wild cheers from battle-worn soldiers, stun

World | November 27, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Levski Qualified for 3rd Round of UEFA Cup

Bulgaria's football club Levski qualified for the 3rd round of UEFA cup after it came to a 0-0 draw with Slavia (Prague) in Sofia on Thursday. The previous game between the two teams ended 2-2.

Sports | November 27, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

News Agency: Bulgaria to Soon Host US Military Bases

The US administration will very soon launch negotiations for future transfer of military forces with its key allies, RIA Novosti news agency reported, cited by Bulgarian media. Some of the US troops will be deployed in Bulgaria- Sarafovo airport in the c

Politics | November 27, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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