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Bulgarians to Complain at Human Rights Court over Padded Bills

Bulgarians from the town of Pleven will lodge a complaint at the European Court for Human Rights in Strasbourg against Bulgarian state because of overcharged bills on steam heating. The news came Friday from Mihail Shishkov, Chair of Pleven's Independent

Politics | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Businessman Beaten Up in Coastal City

Bulgarian businessman Todor Russinov was beaten up Friday morning on a street of the country's main coastal city of Varna. Three unknown men attacked 42-year old Russinov around 08:00 a.

Politics | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Lawyers Urge Closure of Bulgaria's Telecom Deal

If Bulgaria's Privatization Agency would again rule out the sale of the country's Telecom to Viva Ventures, that move would be illegal, Bulgarian Doctor in law Ivan Todorov said Friday. The instructions of the Supreme Administrative Court allowed back Vi

Business | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bosnian Serb Faced Life Sentence at the Hague

Bosnian Serb and former doctor Milomir Stakic was cleared of genocide during the Bosnian war but convicted of related crimes and sentenced to life in prison by the war crimes tribunal at the Hague. It is the first time the tribunal handed down a life sent

World | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Saddam's Daughters Reached Jordan

Two daughters of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein are in Jordanian capital Aman with their nine children, it has been announced. The women -- Raghad Saddam Hussein and Rana Saddam Hussein -- were married to two senior Iraqi officials who defected to

World | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Macedonia Join to Mark Uprising Anniversary

Bulgarian Vice President Angel Marin left Friday for neighboring Macedonia and joined Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski in celebrations of 100 years since the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising. The invitation came from Trajkovski who met with Marin in t

Politics | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Cross-Train Your Brain

Millions of people pursue exercise regimens to help them stay physically fit as they age. But what can you do to help your mind stay resilient and youthful as you grow older?

Society | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: How To Get Cats to Accept a New Cat

Some pets will never become friends, but may merely co-exist (some may even be a danger to the other pet). At the very least, it takes time for pets to adjust, especially for the resident pet to allow another animal into its territory.

Society | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forks&Corks: Shish (Grilled Pieces of Meat on a Skewer)

Ingredients: 1kg meat (veal and pork), 3 long peppers, 2 onions, 3 tomatoes, salt, 10gr black pepper. Method: Cut the meat into pieces.

Society | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Israel Performed Pioneer Sunlight Surgery

Doctors in Israel have successfully used sunlight to perform surgery on rats. The procedure would only work in sunny climates, but could one day provide a low-cost alternative to conventional laser treatments.

Society | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Star Sign Fashion Tips for 2003

Aries: Summer holidays and winter partying will be the best times of the year for you from the point of view of fashion you like and would be seen alive wearing! You'll enjoy the casual but comfortable look and the freedom that the available fabrics wi

Society | August 1, 2003, Friday // 00:00

The Pentagon's Eastern Obsession

By Lawrence J. Korb

Views on BG | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Koc "Seeks to Partner" Turkish Conglomerate for Bulgaria's Teleco Sale

Turkish bidder in Bulgaria's telecom sale -- Koc Holding -- proposed to Sabanci Holding, a leading industrial and financial conglomerate in Turkey, to become a partner in the consortium with Turk Telecom for the privatization of the Bulgarian Telecommunic

Business | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Archaeologists Excited to Explore Unique Roman Tomb in Sofia

A unique Roman tomb was discovered by accident in Bulgaria's capital Sofia. During works to repair the city's water conduit, a tomb was unearthed as part of the Roman necropolis under the St Sofia basilica.

Society | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria to Appoint Honorary Consul in Treviso

Bulgarian authorities will appoint a new honorary consul with in the Italian city of Treviso. Giorgio de Faveri, a reputable Italian expert accountant and auditor, will be named honorary consul of Bulgaria for the northeast district Veneto.

Politics | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Spotted as Stepping-Stone for Iraqi Oil Exports

Bulgaria might become the "first and basic" station for export of Iraqi oil into Europe according to an official of the US-appointed interim administration in Baghdad.

Business | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Finance Minister Received Report on Contraband Channels

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev received a report on illegal traffic channels on the country's territory, Interior Minister Georgi Petkanov said Thursday. The report was prepared by experts from Bulgaria's Interior and Finance Ministries and th

Politics | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Iraq-Bound Unit "at Risk"

Bulgarian troops who are projected to leave for an Iraqi neighbor country in September will face considerable risk, Bulgaria's Defence Minister Nikolay Svinarov said Thursday. Bulgaria had never before sent so many soldiers to take part in a mission, he

Politics | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Elections in Iraq May Take Place 2004

General elections in Iraq could be held within a year to replace the US-appointed Governing Council, US administrator of Iraq Paul Bremer said. The 25-member Interim Governing Council (IGC) recently opted for a nine-member rotating presidency made up of r

World | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

BGN 500 Fine for Swearing at Bulgarian Stadiums

The Bulgarian Parliament passed Thursday a bill against sports hooliganism that sets a fine of BGN 200-500 for people who swear at stadiums. Infringers may also be detained for up to fifteen days according to the new law.

Politics | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

President Fixes Bulgarian Poll Date, Okays Amended Electoral Act

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov issued a decree to promulgate crucial amendments to the Electoral Act. He also fixed the date of the oncoming municipal and mayoral elections for October 26.

Politics | July 31, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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