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Deadline for Bulgarian Bids in US Creative Associates Tender Extended

The deadline for submitting offers in the tender for Iraq-bound teaching aids has been extended by May 30, Bulgaria's Economy Ministry announced Saturday. The tender was invited by US company Creative Associates International.

Business | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Marks 50th Anniversary Since Restoration of Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarchy

A mass dedicated to the 50th anniversary since the restoration of Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarchy was served Saturday by Bulgarian Patriarch Maxim at St Nedelya Church in Sofia. Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov and PM Simeon Saxe-Coburg attended the mas

Politics | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

First SARS Death Suspected in Africa

Nigeria has reported a suspected SARS case to the World Health Organisation (WHO) after a Chinese man with SARS symptoms died in hospital. Should the case be confirmed this would be the first known SARS death in Africa, the world's poorest continent alrea

World | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bush Reveals Plan for Mideast Free Trade Area

American President George W Bush has announced plans for a US Middle East free trade area within a decade as part of a drive for peace in the region. Bush said the aim was to bring the Middle East into "an expanding circle of opportunity" and to reward na

World | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

One Person Killed in US School Shooting

One person has been killed and at least another one injured after a gunman opened fire at a university business school in the US city of Cleveland, police said. The gunman - reported to be in camouflage and armed with a semi-automatic rifle - began firin

World | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Italy's Miroglio Opened New Factory in Bulgaria

Miroglio, Italy's textile manufacturer, officially inaugurated Friday its second factory based in the Bulgarian town of Sliven, some 270km east of capital Sofia. The factory covers an area of 73,000 sq m and is expected to create 635 new jobs.

Business | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bundestag Ratification of Bulgaria's NATO Entry Due on June 5,6

The German Bundestag is to complete the ratification of the protocol of Bulgaria's accession to NATO June 5,6, it emerged during the talks of Plamen Panayotov, chair of the parliamentary group of Bulgaria's ruling party and Stanimir Ilchev, chair of the

Politics | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Government Debt Down M/M

Principal payments reduced Bulgaria's government foreign debt by EUR 84, 5 M in March over February, preliminary figures of the Finance Ministry show.

Business | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Senate Backs Ex-Communist Nations' Entry Into NATO

By Mike Allen Washington Post

Views on BG | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Occupation of Iraq Has No Time Limit

By Vernon Loeb Washington Post

Views on BG | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

European Heavyweight Triathlon Championship Underway

The 26th European championship in heavyweight triathlon is underway in Sofia, to continue by April 11.

Politics | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Leader of Largest Iraqi Shiite Muslim Group Back in Baghdad

The leader of the largest Iraqi Shiite Muslim group opposed to Saddam Hussein returned to Iraq on Saturday after he had been in exile in Iran and under protection of its Shiite religious leaders since 1980, AP reported.

Politics | May 10, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

US Presented Draft Resolution on Iraq to Security Council

The United States has presented a draft resolution - co-sponsored by Britain and Spain - which would immediately lift all restrictions imposed on Iraq after its invasion of Kuwait in 1990, apart from an arms embargo.

Politics | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Seminars for Career Development in Bulgaria Kicked Off

"How to make a successful career in Bulgaria" project was launched May 9 in the capital of Sofia. 14 professional seminars will take place in the framework of May 9- June 2.

Business | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Telco Deal on Sofia Agenda of IMF Mission

The privatisation deal of Bulgaria's telecoms operator BTC will be on the agenda of Jerald Schiff, head of the International Monetary Fund mission for Bulgaria, who arrived in the country on Friday.

Business | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Over 80% of the Bulgarians Say Yes to EU Entry

A total of 87% of the Bulgarians are for EU accession, Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva said, citing a research. Bulgarians see the EU accession as a way of improving their future life in the country.

Politics | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Euro Minister Backs French Security Plan

Bulgaria's Euro-integration Minister Miglena Kuneva called Friday on all European countries to join the debate initiated by France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg about the possible establishment of an independent security system by the European Union.

Politics | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Ambassador to Sofia Disappointed over Scrapped Telco Sale

US Ambassador to Bulgaria James Pardew voiced disappointment over the decision of Bulgaria's Privatisation Agency Supervisory Council to scrap the sale of a 65-percent stake in Bulgarian Telecommunications Company BTC to Vienna-based Viva Ventures. In hi

Business | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Twelve Bids in Sofia Subway Tender

Twelve bidders entered the preparatory stage of the tender invited for the extension of the Sofia subway. The tender papers were opened May 9.

Business | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Time for Some Realpolitik

Guardian By Simon Tisdall

Views on BG | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Romania and Bulgaria Ready to Welcome US Military Bases

EurAct.com

Views on BG | May 9, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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