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Europe will not Tolerate "Dividing Lines"

Europe will not tolerate any more "dividing lines", a 40-nation conference declared as the EU prepares to push deep into ex-Soviet territory. The conference gathered the European Union with the expanding bloc's new neighbours to the south and east, includ

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First SARS Case in India

India, which has the world's second largest population, has recorded its first confirmed case of the deadly SARS virus, AP reported, citing officials from the National Institute of Virology. A 32-year-old Indian man in the western state of Goa was in isol

World | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Visa Fees for Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian Tourists Reduced

Visa fees for tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus have been reduced with a decision of the Cabinet dated April 17.

Business | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Strong Quake Rocks North-west China

China's north-western region of Qinghai has been struck by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake.

World | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Australian Troops Pull out of Iraq by End May

Australian troops will start pulling out of Iraq by the end of May, Prime Minister John Howard announced. In his words the elite special forces, fighter aircraft and warships were no longer needed.

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Billionaire Sir John Paul Getty II Dies

Reclusive US billionaire Sir John Paul Getty II has died at 10.40am Thursday at a London hospital at the age of 70.

World | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Unemployment in Bulgaria Drops to 15,7% in March

Unemployment in March dropped to 15,69 %, the Employment Agency announced April 17. The registered unemployed totalled 581 350, which is down by 30 377 in comparison with February thus year.

Business | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Reshuffle in Bulgaria's Commission on Classified Information

The Bulgarian Cabinet replaced two of the members on the government commission on protection of classified information. Mehmed Receb has been replaced by Orhan Ismailov, both from the junior coalition partner the Movement for Rights and Freedoms.

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Saddam's Half-brother Barzan Captured

U.S.

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian, Chinese Firms Set up JV

Veliko Tarnovo-based consumer electronics firm "Bitova elektronika" and Chinese SVA Group Co.,Ltd.

Business | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Ready to Send Only Company to Iraq

Bulgaria has the potential to send a company and not a larger unit to Iraq, Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov said April 17, citing financial reasons. A day after it emerged that the United States have asked Bulgaria to send security troops to Iraq, Mini

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian MPs Back First Domestic Violence Protection Bill

All political parties backed the first domestic violence protection bill tabled in Parliament by the ruling Simeon II National Movement April 17. Poor living conditions, unemployment as well as poor social government policy are among the basic causes for

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Repair works in Sofia's Streets as Warm Weather Sets in

Repair works in Sofia's central streets started as the warm weather finally set in. Temperatures were pretty high, reaching 14 degrees Celsius on Thursday in the capital and 20 degrees Celsius in South-western Bulgaria.

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Socialists Offer No Quick Solutions to Bulgaria's Social Problems

The Bulgarian Socialist Party holds the key to the grave social problems in Bulgaria, but not by quick and easy solutions that were offered by the incumbents some time ago, said socialist leader Sergey Stanishev for national private TV channel bTV. In hi

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

EU Wants Key Role for UN in Post-war Iraq

The European Union is calling for the United Nations to play a "central role" in the reconstruction of Iraq, a draft statement says, conceding that coalition forces have the initial task of making the country secure.

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Financial Compensations for Bulgaria's Gulf Mission Unit

The soldiers from the Bulgarian unit for a chemical and biological defense that was to be deployed in a neighboring to Iraq country will receive financial compensations.

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Preferred Buyer for Bulgaria's DSK Bank Known Next Week

The preferred buyer for DSK Bank is expected to be named next week, Finance Minister Milen Velchev announced before the governmental meeting April 16.

Business | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Wide Range of Video, Multimedia Systems on Display at OPTO, PHOTO & VIDEO SALOON

Latest video and multimedia systems are on display at the OPTO, PHOTO & VIDEO SALOON, which is taking place at the International Exhibition Center in Sofia. The international exhibition for glasses, lens glasses, photographers and optical technology will

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

EU: Romania, Bulgaria Seek Reassurances on 2007 Membership Bids

By Eugen Tomiuc Radio Free Europe

Views on BG | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Cabinet Backs List of 379 people Suspected of Terror Links

The Cabinet is expected to approve today the local enforcement of a UN/EU/OSCE list of 379 people and businesses suspected of terror links, whose assets will be frozen.

Politics | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Interior Ministry Wins over Diplomats in Bulgaria 2:1 in Charity Match

The team of the Interior Ministry defeated the team of diplomats and foreign businessmen in Bulgaria 2:1 at the third fundraising football match, organized by Sweden's Ambassador Sten Ask and Chief Secretary with the Interior Ministry Gen. Boyko Borissov.

Society | April 17, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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