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Bulgaria's Guarding Unit Celebrates 124th Anniversary

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov handed the war flag to the National Guarding Unit. This initiative is dedicated to the 124th anniversary of the forming of Bulgaria's Guarding Unit.

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

President Parvanov Urges Reforms in Bulgaria's Constitution

Amendments in Bulgaria's constitution on judicial reform must be discussed and voted in the beginning of the new parliamentary session, Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov explained Friday. He added that if these amendments take place then there would b

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Newly- Set Political Club Appointed New Coordinator

Bulgarian MP Emil Koshlukov was elected for coordinator of the newly-set Novoto Vreme political club -- a faction within Bulgaria's ruling party-following the reshuffle in ruling Simeon II National Movement (SIINM). Miroslav Sevlievski former coordinator

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Constitution Amendments Impossible by Nov

Bulgaria's Constitution could not be amended by November, Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov said Friday. His comment came as a result of EU Enlargement Commissioner Gunter Verheugen's warning that Bulgaria may not complete accession negotiations in

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bomb Exploded in front of Disco in Vratsa

A bomb went off in front of a disco in Bulgaria's northwest town of Vratsa. There are no casualties reported.

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria Set to Boost Infrastructure Cooperation

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov, Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski and their Albanian counterpart Alfred Moisiu will meet Friday to discuss future cooperation in the construction of a highway connecting Albanian city Duras, Macedonia's capital Sk

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Shares Tumble on Job Figures

The number of people out of work in the US has hit a 20 year high. The queue of people making unemployment benefit claims for two weeks or more leapt 87,000 to 3.

World | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Diana Fund Faces Financial Crisis

The memorial fund set up in the name of Diana, Princess of Wales, has been forced to approach donors for more money because of a financial crisis, the BBC has learned. The fund's own projects are under threat as it contests an expensive legal case in the

World | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Algeria Hit by Plague Outbreak

UN health officials are helping Algeria to investigate an outbreak of plague in the west of the country which has claimed at least one life.

World | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Two Killed in Karachi Blast

An explosion outside an office building in the Pakistani city of Karachi has killed at least two people and injured many more. The explosion happened outside the Crown Plaza office building, on the main road leading to the southern city's international ai

World | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bush Pledges AIDS Help

President Bush pledged to the nation with the world's highest AIDS infection rate that it will have a strong partner in his administration in fighting the disease. "You will not face this enemy alone," he said Thursday.

World | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Starts Talks to Prevent Ill-treatment of Bulgarians in Macedonia

The Foreign Ministry in Sofia starts today consultations with Macedonian officials over the recent incidents with Bulgarian nationals. The talks start after Macedonian Ambassador to Bulgaria Lubisha Georgievski was summoned twice to the Foreign Ministry

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Applicants at Sofia University Sit for Bulgarian Literature Exam

University applicants will sit today for the Bulgarian language and literature exam in oldest higher education institution in Bulgaria - the Sofia University.

Politics | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Slavi's Joke: Advise

This story is dedicated to the Byzantine cunning of this glorious people - the chukchas - who live far up north, in Russia's polar circle.

Society | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Bridal Fashion 2003

It was Queen Victoria who made the white wedding dress fashionable when she married Prince Albert in 1840. Since then, white and all shades of ivory have remained the colour of choice for most brides.

Society | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Stress Ages Immune System

Long-term stress may cause illness by prematurely ageing the immune system, research suggests. Scientists have discovered stressful experiences can boost production of chemicals that regulate the body's immune system.

Society | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Everyday Bird Care

Besides feeding and watering every day, your bird needs its cage cleaned at least once a week. More often is better.

Society | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Solar System "Twin" Found

Astronomers have found a planetary system similar to ours - a Jupiter-like world circling a Sun-like star in roughly the same orbit that Jupiter follows our Sun. Of the 100 or so other planetary systems known, this one more closely resembles ours than an

Society | July 11, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Three Men Gored in Spanish Bull Run

Bulls gored three Spaniards and cut or bruised at least ten other people -- including an American teenager -- in a particularly dangerous stampede during the San Fermin Fiesta. Two other men from the Spanish town of Pamplona were attacked in the shoulder

World | July 10, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Fire in Bulgarian Fertilizers Plant Put Out

A fire broke out Thursday in the nitrogen-fertilizers plant near the town of Stara Zagora. It was later put out.

Politics | July 10, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Market Share of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes in Bulgaria Increases

Market share of low-nicotine and tar cigarettes in Bulgaria will increase in 2003, Bulgaria's tobacco monopoly Bulgartabac suggested Thursday. Experts at the company also expect to find market for some 23,000 tons of cigarettes in Bulgaria 2003.

Business | July 10, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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