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The Germany economy shrank slightly during the first three months of the year, pushing Europe's largest economy yet again to the brink of recession. Weak exports were mainly to blame for the economy's poor performance, according to the Federal Statistics
World | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
The possible establishment of US military bases in Bulgaria will be discussed by US Secretary of State Colin Powell during his visit to Sofia May 15. Washington's Ambassador to Bulgaria James Pardew confirmed what the government in Sofia has been strongly
Politics | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
Heavily armed U.S.
Politics | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
The National Social Security Institute reported an increase of BGN 199,9 M in its revenues as of end-April over the same period last year. The additional revenues are said to come in the wake of introduced minimum insurance thresholds and registration of
Politics | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
A report on SARS is the centerpiece of a medical conference that starts Thursday in the city of Pleven in northern Bulgaria. Doctors from Malaysia will speak about the deadly disease that hit the world.
Politics | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
Bulgaria's MPs adopted changes to the Penal Code Wednesday in a bid to cut the duration of criminal trials. Under the adopted changes criminal defendants will be allowed to demand in case their cases are delayed by more than two years.
Politics | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
At least 37 people have died in a fire on an express train in India's northern Punjab state. The fire broke out in three coaches of the Frontier Mail, which was travelling from Bombay to the holy Sikh city of Amritsar.
World | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
The United States and its allies, which seek swift U.N.
Politics | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
US Secretary of State Colin Powell is to visit Bulgaria May 15 to help launch the celebrations of 100 years of US-Bulgarian diplomatic relations.
The anniversary celebration will culminate with Powell's appearance in Sofia's Battenberg Square at 02:00 pm
Politics | May 15, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
Virginia atelier presented its new fashion collection called "Fata Morgana". The models in the collection are sensual, elegant and romantic.
Politics | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
A unique gold wreath of a Thracian chieftain is on display at the National Museum of History in Sofia since May 14.
The gold wreath is the best preserved Thracian gold wreath and also one of the most treasured Thracian artifacts as gold wreaths are very
Society | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
At least 20 people have been reported killed and several others wounded in the second bomb attack in Chechnya in three days. Reports say that the attack was carried out by a female suicide bomber.
World | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
Javier Corcuera is a Spanish documentary film director. He has directed several films, including "Izbjegglice" (1995), "The Guerrilla of Memory"(2001), " Family, making of" (1997), "The back of the world"(2000) and others.
The pictures of Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev, Transport Minister Plamen Petrov and MP Miroslav Sevlievski on a yacht in Monaco accompanied by Ivan Todorov dubbed the Doctor who recently survived a contract assault against him have not been ta
Politics | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
Investments remain the fastest growing component of Bulgaria's GDP. They have grown with 9.
Business | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
The finalization of Bulgartabac's privatisation by the end of the year and the successful implementation of reforms in the judicial system are conditions for the release of the World Bank PAL 2 loan, said World Bank Country Director Andrew Vorkink after h
Business | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
Questionable companies and traders of arms in Bulgaria will be arranged in a special list for supervision, the US recommended. The move comes as last year Bulgarian exports of dual-use goods to Syria enraged Washington.
Politics | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
Transport Minister Plamen Petrov voiced Wednesday optimistic projections for the profit of Bulgaria's new flag carrier Bulgaria Air in the summer season, following its higher-than-expected losses during the first quarter.
Business | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
The deal for Bulgaria's Varna Shipyard will be closed within three weeks, the country's Transport Minister Plamen Petrov said. He pointed out that three out of four submitted offers were with good parameters.
Business | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
Parliament dismissed Nedzhmi Ali from his position of a member of the Supervisory Council of the Privatisation Agency. Ali was appointed Deputy Defense Minister on April 30 in the wake of Mehmed Dzhafer's dismissal over the foiled attempt at illegal expor
Politics | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
This year's budget for Bulgaria's road agency amounts to some 300,000 BGN M. It will use BGN 83 M for rehabilitation and maintenance of roads across the country.
Politics | May 14, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
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