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Spanish Police Arrested 4 Bulgarians

Policeman in Malaga, Spain have arrested four Bulgarian nationals suspected of a double murder committed in Madrid at the beginning of 2003, local press reported. The four arrestees are probably linked to the February 26 shooting, in which another two Bu

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

NATO "Interferes in Bulgaria's Internal Policies"

The reaction of some NATO member countries after Bulgaria's prime minister appointed Brigo Asparuhov his assistant is interference in the state's internal policies, Ahmed Dogan, leader of Bulgaria's ruling coalition junior partner Movement for Rights and

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian PM Defended EU Draft Constitution

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg defended Saturday the draft for European Union's first-ever constitution, the Bulgarian News Agency reported.

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Airport Officers Foiled Cocaine-Smuggling Attempt

Police Officers at the Sofia Airport foiled late on Friday a Bulgarian man's attempt to get six grams of cocaine and one gram of hashish into the country. After a special test and an x-ray examination, policemen were surprised to see that the man had swal

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Ministry Seeks Cooperation with Microsoft

Bulgaria's Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev discussed possible cooperation between the Ministry and US leading software producer Microsoft, at a meeting with its Vice President Pete Hayes on Saturday. Hayes, who is currently in Sofia to attend celebra

Business | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Press Rated 17th in World Corruption Ranking

Bulgarian press hit number 17 in an international media corruption ranking that was ordered by the US Institute for Public Relations, Bulgaria's Capital newspaper wrote.

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Urges More Physical Activity for Children

Bulgaria's Sports Ministry launched Saturday a special fun-and-education event for children in capital Sofia to stimulate regular physical activity. The happening, which took place in the city's South Park, was part of an international initiative for incr

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Israeli Officer Charged over Child Deaths

An Israeli army officer has reportedly been charged over causing the death of four Palestinians, three of them children. The officer was accused of ordering tank units to fire shells and machine guns to enforce a curfew in the West Bank town of Jenin June

World | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Hokkaido at Risk of More Refinery Fires

Six oil tanks at an oil refinery in Tomakomai on Japan's Hokkaido Island, that were damaged by September 26 earthquakes, could catch fire, local authorities have said. The refinery has already suffered two fires caused by the two major earthquakes that hi

World | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Joins Rome Talks on Draft EU Constitution

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg flies October 4 to Rome, where leaders of 25 European Countries are set to discuss a draft for the European Union's fist-ever constitution. It was drawn out to try setting how the Union should be run when 10 ne

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian PM's Sister Shows Support amid Media Attacks

Princess Maria Luisa, sister of Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg, stood behind her brother as he faced fierce media criticism some two years after taking on his current post. The princess, cited by Bulgarian radio NET, has said that many of t

Politics | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

53 Products Awarded with Gold Medals at Technical Fair 2003

Some 53 products were awarded with golden medals at the International Technical Fair Autumn 2003 in Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv. Thirty-four of the gold medals were awarded to Bulgarian companies from Sofia, Plovdiv, Lovetch, Targovishte, and Varna.

Politics | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

N Korea Escalates Nuclear Standoff

North Korea escalated nuclear tensions on Friday by declaring it has solved "all the technological matters" involved in using plutonium extracted from nuclear fuel rods to build atomic bombs. The communist state said a day earlier it had completed reproce

World | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

6 Shiites Killed in Pakistan Bus Attack

Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Shiite Muslim employees of Pakistan's space agency in this southern port city on Friday, killing six and wounding at least six others. The attack took place as about 20 workers were on their way to a mosque for Friday

World | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bush: Hussein "Danger to the World"

President Bush said on Friday that a search for weapons of mass destruction made clear that Saddam Hussein was "a danger to the world" even though investigators have failed so far to find any illegal arsenal. Bush made his comments at the White House.

World | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM: Cabinet Achieved Considerable Economic Results

Bulgaria's Cabinet has achieved considerable positive results mainly in the economic sector, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said in his address to the nation dedicated to the first 800 days in office. During his pre-election campaign Saxe-Coburg pledge

Politics | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Iraq Commander Appointed Karbala Governor

The commander of Bulgarian troops in Iraq has been appointed governor of second holiest Shia city Karbala in the southern part of the country. This was announced by Bulgaria's Defense Ministry on Friday.

Politics | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Moscow, Sofia Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Moscow and Sofia are set to exchange experience in the economic, health, education and cultural fields. The cooperation programme will be launched in 2004 and will last one year.

Politics | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Defence Minister Meets European Counterparts

Bulgaria's Defence Minister Nikolay Svinarov leaves October 4 for Italy's capital to take part in the talks following the meeting of the defence ministers of the countries EU members. They are scheduled to discuss matters concerning the common European se

Politics | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Over 800 Joined On-Line Conversation with Bulgaria's FinMin

Over 800 participants joined the on-line conversation with Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev that took place in the chat of the ministry's web site at www.minfin.

Politics | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Invites Bill Gates

Bulgaria's government will invite tycoon Bill Gates to visit the country. This intention was voiced by Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev on Friday.

Business | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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