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Kidnapping Overshadows Run-off in Bulgarian Town

Police search for the kidnapped daughter of mayor candidate Fidel Beev overshadowed run-off fuss in the Bulgarian town of Velingrad, Bulgarian media claim. The 20-year-old woman was abducted at the beginning of the week.

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Base in Antarctica Turns into VIP Tourist Attraction

Bulgaria's base in Antarctica would be visited by at least 3 or 4 ships transporting 100 tourists, docent Hristo Pimpirev, director of the Balkan's Antarctic institute and leader of the scientific expeditions to the Southern Pole. This week marks the 10th

Society | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Cigarettes, Spirits with New Excise Labels in Bulgaria 2004

Bulgaria's Finance Ministry is preparing new excise duty stamps and hologram stickers for alcoholic drinks and tobacco products, expert from the ministry Lyuba Hristova told journalists at a seminar in the resort of Borovets.

Business | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Ukrainian Bus Involved in Car Crash in Bulgaria

A bus transporting Ukrainian tourists crashed near the Bulgarian town Debelets. The driver of the bus is hospitalised, no passengers were injured in the crash.

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM Cast his Vote in Banya

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg cast his vote for the run-off poll in the small town of Banya near Sofia. He then hurried for a meeting with, according to his own words, some potential investors from Italy who were interested in wine producin

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Georgians Vote in Parliamentary Elections

Georgians head to the polls on Sunday as fourteen parties and seven coalitions are competing in the parliamentary elections. Analysts point out that the vote is seen as a test of strength for politicians seeking to succeed President Eduard Shevardnadze wh

World | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Socialist Leader Calls For Higher Turnout at Bulgaria's Run-Offs

The most important thing now is each person executes its right to vote, the leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party Sergey Stanishev said after he cast his vote. He also forecasted a greater turnout at the run-offs in Bulgaria.

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Fatigue "Downs" Voter Turnout in Sofia

Voter turnout in Sofia mayoral run-off will not be higher than in the first round a week ago due to the tiredness of the people, Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov said after casting his ballot November 2.

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

11.7% Turnout in Sofia by Midday

Turnout at Sofia's mayoral run-off so far has increased by 2% as compared to October 26, it was reported. A total of 11.

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Socialist Candidate for Sofia Mayor Predicts Higher Turn Out

Socialist candidate for the post of Sofia mayor Stoyan Alexandrov predicted, after casting his vote, that the turnout at Sunday's run-off in Sofia would be higher than it was October 26. When asked to ground his opinion Alexandrov said that, as in each g

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Incumbent Sofia Mayor Urges People to Vote

Each vote is deliberative, incumbent Sofia mayor Stefan Sofianski said after he cast his vote at the Musical school in Sofia. He was accompanied by his three daughters and his wife Alisa.

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

AFP: Socialist Party Hopes for Victory at Run-Offs in Bulgaria

Former communist Bulgaria Socialist Party (BSP) hopes for a new victory at the local elections in Bulgaria that are being held on Sunday, AFP reported. According to the news agency BSP wants to win the elections in the capital of Sofia that is managed by

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Israelis Remember Yitzhak Rabin

Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered Saturday night to mark the eighth anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, showing their continued support for the stalled peace process. The peace rally took place in the Tel Aviv plaza wher

World | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

US Helicopter Shot Down in Iraq, 15 Dead

A US helicopter was shot down on Sunday near Baghdad airport, killing 15 soldiers and wounding more than 21 others, the U.S.

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

189 Bulgarian Municipalities Elect Mayors at Sunday's Run-Offs

Bulgarians are heading to the polls Sunday to cast their ballot in a runoff vote in the fourth local elections since the fall of communism in 1989. Polls opened at 7 am local time and are due to close at 7 pm local time, with 6 953 849 people eligible to

Politics | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Novinite.com News Alert Launched

Novinite.com launched a unique for Bulgaria service - Novinite.

Views on BG | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Car Rams US Arena During President Speech

A car ran a police checkpoint outside a Mississippi arena where US President George Bush was speaking, and rammed the building. Authorities swarmed the car with weapons drawn and took away the driver and at least two children who were with her.

World | November 1, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

EU Annual Report Gives Positive Evaluation to Bulgaria

Bulgaria matches political criteria for European Union (EU) membership, the Union's annual report, cited by the Bulgarian National Television, says. It also points out that there is an already established market economy in the country, and that Bulgaria

Politics | November 1, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Eminent Italian Psychiatrist Starts Course in Sofia

One of the world's most eminent psychiatrists Italian Professor Luigi de Marchi arrived in Bulgaria to open November 1 a special course on humanistic existential psychology. The course is the first of its kind to take place in the country.

Politics | November 1, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Student Say "Yes to Helloween, No to Heroin"

Students at a high school in the town of Pleven marked Helloween with a special party that went under the motto "Yes to Helloween, No to Heroin." Classes were interrupted by the scary-costumes party and the contest for best song and dance.

Politics | November 1, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

More Bulgarians to Vote at the Run-Offs

The number of Bulgarians to cast their votes in Sunday's local elections run-off polls will be higher than that of voters in the first round, Bulgaria's Trud daily wrote on Saturday, citing results of official surveys. The October 26 poll was market by a

Politics | November 1, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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