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Kite Surfing Gains in Popularity among Bulgarians

Kite surfing keeps on attracting more and more fans in Bulgaria's seaside this summer. All you need to enjoy this type of extreme sports is a board and a special kite.

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Police Cracks Down on Prostitution along Bulgaria's Seaside

Over 100 prostitutes and three pimps have been arrested in a police raid on the territory of Bulgaria's coastal cities of Varna, Burgas and the town of Dobrich, Northeastern Bulgaria. There are five foreign citizens and eleven minors among the arrested.

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Helicopter Crash was Sacrifice, Bulgaria's Top Official Says

The team of the helicopter which crashed while battling an arson wildfire near the town of Razlog had a chance, despite a slight one, to save their lives but made a sacrifice for the people who were on the emergency landing place, General Nikola Kolev, Ch

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Thundery Rains Flood Sofia Buildings

Thundery rains caused inundations in private and state-owned buildings in Sofia on Saturday. Teams of Sofia firefighters are working on the affected sites, including Sofia Philharmonic orchestra, Sofia Library at Slavejkov square.

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

3 Companies Licensed for Duty-Free Trade

Three companies have landed licenses for duty-free trade, the Finance Ministy announced. Transimpex AD, Corecom Princess AD and Deneb AD will be allowed to work till December 31, 2006.

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Montenegro Extradites Notorious Bulgarian Criminal

Interpol-wanted Zlati Zlatev, dubbed Zlatistiya, will be extradited from the prison in Podgorica, the Justice Ministry announced.

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Left-Wing Marks 112th Anniversary Today

Bulgaria's biggest leftist party, the Bulgarian Socialist Party, and its coalition partners mark today the 112th anniversary since the constituent congress of the Bulgarian Social Democratic Party with traditional celebrations at Buzludzha mountain peak.

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bodies of Saddam's Sons Handed Over to Iraqi Red Crescent

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World | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Levski Sofia Holds Ipswich to 1-1 Draw

Levski Sofia held British soccer team Ipswich to a 1-1 draw in its most important pre-season game, played late on Friday at Portman Road Road stadium. A crowd of over 9000 watched the entertaining friendly.

Sports | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Russia Blast Death Toll Reaches 35, Search On

The bodies of 35 dead people have been found through the debris as rescue workers continue the search for more survivors of the bomb attack on a military hospital in southern Russia, Russian news agency Interfax reported. The hospital was destroyed after

Politics | August 2, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Expects 7% Rise of Salaries 2004

Bulgaria's budgetary salaries will most probably go up by 7 percent in 2004, the country's Finance Minister Milen Velchev said following the discussion over Bulgaria's budget frame. He said that inflation and economy growth are expected to remain the sam

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

Liberian Leader Leaves Monrovia

West African leaders flew into bloodied Liberia on Friday to press embattled warlord-turned-president Charles Taylor to cede power as promised, as deadly new fighting erupted in Monrovia and peace forces geared for deployment in Taylor's rebel-besieged ca

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

Blast Destroys Hospital Near Chechnya, Kills 20

A car-bomb blast destroyed a Russian military hospital near Chechnya , killing at least 20 people, according to emergency officials and Russian news agencies. At least 100 wounded people were in the hospital at the time of the blast in the town of Mozdok

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

Over 1,300,000 Decares of Forests in Bulgaria Destroyed by Fires

Fires have destroyed over 1,300,000 decares of forests in Bulgaria, Deputy Agriculture Minister Meglena Plugchieva said Friday. She underlined the need of quick measures to fight illegal logging in the country.

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

Iraq Oil Pipeline Blown Up by Saboteurs

Saboteurs blew up part of a key oil pipeline in northern Iraq, which was still ablaze following a big overnight blast, a senior official in the nearby refinery town of Baiji said. Police and witnesses at the scene said a large explosion rocked Baiji Thurs

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

Bulgaria's Football Legends Stoitchkov, Balakov to Play Together

Bulgaria's football legends Hristo Stoitchkov and Krassimir Balakov will once again play together, local radio Darik announced Friday. The football megastars will join the farewell match of another Bulgarian football star Zlatko Yankov.

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

Bulgarian MPs to Take Part in Summer Beach Party

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev as well as MPs from ruling Simeon II National Movement - Emil Koshlukov and Miroslav Sevlievski--will take part in the summer beach party "Samsara Beach" that will take place in Black Sea resort Zlatni Pyasutsi. T

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

Police Operation to Tighten Road Safety Measures in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's road police launched Friday special operation aimed at tightening road safety measures. The operation will end August 3.

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

Bulgaria's Customs Officers Seized Forged US Dollars

Bulgaria's customs officers at the Sofia Airport seized counterfeit USD 2,900. The forged notes were hidden in a magazine.

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

Decision over BTC Privatisation "Positive for Bulgaria"

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said that whatever the decision over the privatisation of a 65-percent stake in Bulgarian Telecommunications Company BTC it would be positive both for Bulgaria and its citizens. He also explained that the priv

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

PM Dismissed Two Deputy Transport Ministers

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg dismissed two deputy transport ministers on Friday. Lyubomil Ivanov and Milcho Milanov leave the ministry which now is headed by Nikolay Vassilev who was moved from the Economy Ministry in the recent government reshuffle.

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