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Disabled People Demonstrate Strength for Life in Sofia Rally

Disabled people in Bulgaria took part in the second edition of "Strength for Life" rally Saturday, 2003 being the European Year of Disability. The rally is organized jointly by the Centre for Psychological Research and the Bulgarian Parliament and was con

Politics | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Economy Minister Enjoys Most Approval in Bulgaria's Cabinet

Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva enjoys highest rate of approval in comparison with the other ministers in the new Cabinet, a survey of Scala polling agency shows. The survey has been conducted on the territory of Bulgaria's district centres.

Politics | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Economist Intelligence Unit: No Dramatic Changes in Bulgaria's Cabinet Policy

No dramatic changes are expected in Bulgaria's Cabinet policy, James Owen, senior economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit told local Darik Radio, commenting the recent changes in Bulgaria's Cabinet.

Politics | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Number of Bulgarian Visas in Moscow Breaks Record

A total of 2,668 Bulgarian entry visas have been issued by the Consular Service with the Bulgarian Embassy in Moscow on July 17, which breaks the record for daily number of issues visas, chief officer, Alexander Itov said.

Politics | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Highway Construction Triggers Protests in Sofia

Citizens from Sofia districts Suhodol, Ivanyane, Bankya and Malo Buchino staged rallies Saturday against the construction of Lyulin highway. The protestors demand that the high-speed highway is located west of Lyulin mountain since otherwise the public he

Politics | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Viva Ventures Concerned over Breach of Law in Bulgaria's Telco Deal

The signing of the contract for the sale of 65% stake in Bulgaria's dominant telecom operator BTC with Turkey's bidder Koc Holding/Turk Telecom is contrary to the regulations of the Supreme Administrative Court, Viva Ventures, the other bidder for Bulgari

Business | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Maverick Ruling Party Allies Set to Stay in Floor Group

Claims that we may leave the parliamentary group of Simeon II National Movement sound not serious enough and show lack of analyses, Vessela Draganova, leader of the Bulgarian Women Party, Simeon II National Movement ally, said Saturday. The statement cam

Politics | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Transport Minister: Bulgaria's Telco Deal Is In Court's Hands

The deal for the privatisation of Bulgaria's telecom operator BTC is in the hands of the court, I am not in a position to predict its decision, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev said Saturday morning.

Business | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Contract for Bulgaria's Telco Sale to Turkey's Tie-in Endorsed

A contract for the sale of 65% stake in Bulgaria's dominant telecom operator BTC has been signed with Turkey's bidder Koc Holding/Turk Telecom, the Privatization Agency announced surprisingly Friday night.

Business | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

US Death Toll Exceeds 1991 Gulf War

Insurgents attacked a convoy with explosives, killing one American soldier, and fatally shot another who was guarding a bank in the Iraqi capital, AP reported. The two American deaths brought the total U.

World | July 19, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Stolen Icons from 17th Century Seized by Bulgaria's Police

Stolen icons from the 17th century were seized in a police operation in Bulgaria's second-biggest city of Plovdiv. The icons were discovered on the road between two villages near Plovdivin a box hidden in the bushes near the road.

Politics | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

N Korea Nuclear Threat "Serious"

North Korea poses the "most immediate and most serious threat" to efforts to control the world's nuclear weapons, the UN's atomic watchdog has warned. Mohamed ElBaradei, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said he was concerned abo

World | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New Deputy Prime Minister

Newly appointed Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Plamen Panayotov in charge of euro integration will also control the country's Defence, Interior and Foreign Ministries. He was appointed for Bulgaria' Deputy Prime Minister July 17 2003.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New Transport Minister

Nikolay Vassilev is Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and newly appointed Transport Minister. He is in charge for the Bulgaria's Environment, Culture, Sport and Regional Development Ministries.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New Economy Minister

Lidia Shuleva was appointed Bulgaria's economy minister July 17 2003 following the reshuffle in the country's Cabinet. She is also Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New Social Minister

Hristina Hristova was appointed Bulgaria's new Social Minister July 17 2003. Hristova has graduated Sofia's University with a specialty in Philosophy.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New Health Care Minister

Slavcho Bogoev was appointed Bulgaria's new Health Care Minister July 17 2003 following the reshuffle in the ruling Cabinet. Bogoev has graduated "Domestic Trade and Marketing" in the University of National and World Economy in Sofia.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who is Who: Bulgaria's New Education Minister

Prof. Dr.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Bulgaria's New Minister Without Portfolio

Filiz Hyusmenova was born June 10, 1966 in the town of Silistra. Graduate of the Veliko Tarnovo University, Russian and French philology.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Newly Appointed Deputy Economy Ministers

Dimitar Ivanovski Dimitar Ivanovski has a Master's degree in International Business Relations from the University of National and World Economy.

Views on BG | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Ranked Fifth in International Geographic Olympiad

Bulgaria's geography team was ranked fifth in the International Olympiad in US. Nineteen teams from all over the world participated in the Olympiad.

Society | July 18, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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