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Bulgaria Defeated at Women's European Volleyball Championship

Bulgaria's women team was defeated in its first game of the 23rd European Women's Volleyball Championship in Antalya, Turkey. The Bulgarian team was defeated (23-25, 19-25,25-23,19-25) by Ukraine.

Sports | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Survey Predicts Major Activity at Municipal Elections

Survey of Bulgaria's ruling Simeon II Nationa Movement (SIINM) showed that there would be major activity at the upcoming municipal elections. The research also shows that the votes that SIINM, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and the Union of Democrat

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Foreign Banks Interested in Emitting Obligations of Bulgarian Companies

Major foreign investment banks such as Credit Suisse First Boston, Commerzbank and JPMorgan declared their interest in organizing emissions of obligations for some of Bulgaria's largest companies such as the Bulgarian Telecommunication Company, the Nation

Business | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Former Israeli PM Praises Bulgaria Improvement En Route to EU, NATO

Former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres and Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy discussed Bulgaria's improvement en route to the European Union and NATO. They also talked about upcoming Bulgaria's 2004 presidency of the Organization for Security

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Millions Left in Dark as Isabel Fades

The flooding caused by Isabel receded from city streets and suburban docks across the Mid-Atlantic, but millions of people remained without power and faced the hard work of cleaning out basements and yards during the weekend. Isabel raced into Canada on F

World | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

270-Meter Ship Anchored at Black Sea Port Burgas

The 27-meter ship "IntegraDuckling" anchored at the Bulgarian Black sea port Burgas. That is the biggest vessel that has ever entered Bulgarian port.

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

G7 Meeting Kicked Off in Dubai

The meeting of the finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the G7 group of the world's seven richest nations kicked off in Dubai. The economic leaders from the Group of Seven are meeting against a background of increasing optimism over the world ec

World | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Unemployment Level Lower Than in CE Countries

"The level of unemployment in Bulgaria is with over one percent lower that it is in most countries from Central Europe such as Poland and Slovakia", Bulgaria's Social Minister Hristina Hristova told local Darik radio. Minister Hristova said that the level

Business | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Latvians Vote on EU Entry

Latvians began voting in the last referendum of the 10 candidate countries seeking membership in the European Union. Voters in the country of 2.

World | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Interpol Wanted Car Detained in Bulgaria

Officers from Bulgaria's Malko Turnovo border checkpoint detained an Interpol wanted car. The driver a Bulgarian national was driving the car with letter of attorney.

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

EIB Allotted Bulgaria EUR 25 M to Strengthen Landslides

The European Investment Bank allotted Bulgaria a loan of EUR 25 M that will be used for strengthening the landslides in the country. Some EUR 23 M of the loan will be used for strengthening the landslides at Bulgaria's Northern Black Sea coast.

Business | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Over 52,000 Bulgarians Participated in Samsung Running Festival

Over 52,000 Bulgarians in cities all over the country took part in the Samsung Running Festival. The Running Festival is being organized for 7 years already.

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

US Position on Appointment of Bulgaria's Special Services Chief Clear

The US position over the appointment of gen. Brigo Asparuhov for Bulgaria's special services "coordinator" has been made clear, US Ambassador to Sofia James Pardew said.

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Delegation to Participate in IMF, WB Meetings in Dubai

Bulgarian delegation will participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Dubai. Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev, the country's Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev, Economy Minister Lidiya Shuleva as w

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

"No Surprise" Over Failed Talks with IMF on Bulgaria's Budget Deficit

"No one should be surprised that the mission of the International Monetary Fund reached no final decision", Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev told local radio Net when commenting on the fact that Bulgaria's Cabinet and IMF failed to reach an agree

Business | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Has No Resources to Dispatch Unit in Liberia

"So far Bulgaria has no resources to dispatch troops in Liberia", Bulgaria's Deputy Interior Minister Lyubomir Todorov said for local radio Net. He also added that there was no requirement that Bulgaria should participate in the sent blue helmets to the W

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Workers Injured in Cauldron Explosion in Svishtov

One worker suffered heavy injuries and other one was in shock after an explosion of a soda cauldron in the chemical plant Sviloza in the Bulgarian town Svishtov. The injured man was immediately taken into hospital.

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Proto-Bulgarians Taste Danone Yoghourt

Proto-Bulgarians gave away yoghourt and advertised "Danone Yoghourt", the newest product of Danone-Bulgaria. The campaign with the slogan "Re-discover the legend" kicked off Saturday in nine Bulgarian towns with tasting of Danone-Yoghourt.

Society | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

27 Die in Bus-Train Collision

A train slammed into a bus in central Pakistan on Saturday, killing 27 people and injuring six, police said. The accident occurred in the town of Malikwal as the bus was trying to cross the railway tracks, 24 men and three children were killed.

World | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Member of Iraq's Governing Council Wounded

Aquila al-Hashimi, a member of Iraq 's Governing Council, was shot and wounded Saturday outside her home in west Baghdad. Al-Hashimi is one of three women on the 25-member council and was preparing to leave for New York as part of the Iraqi delegation to

World | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Position over Middle East Process "Clear"

"Bulgaria's has clearly shown its position over the process in the Middle East when voting the resolutions in the UN Security Council," Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said before leaving for Israel. Passy will take part in the celebrations ded

Politics | September 20, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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