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PM Delivered Special Address to Bulgarians on Iraq

The Bulgarian government defends the national interests and take care of the calmness of all Bulgarian citizens, Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg assured in a special address to the Bulgarian people. "We are all interested in the swift solution to the Iraqi cr

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian PM: Use of Force in Iraq is Inevitable

The refusal of the regime in Baghdad to comply with the will of the international community makes the use of force in disarming Iraq inevitable, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said in his address to the nation on Wednesday hours before the deadline

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Nordic Ambassadors Recognize MRF Role in Bulgaria's Progress

Four Nordic ambassadors to Bulgaria met Wednesday with Ahmed Dogan, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), junior partner of the ruling coalition. "From pursuing a responsible policy in order to stabilize Bulgaria politically and economical

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarians Urged to Leave Crisis Region

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry urged once again Bulgarians currently in the Middle East to leave the countries in which they reside. The announcement came hours before the 8:15 p.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

US Began Flights from Bulgaria

One of the sixth refueling palnes "KC-10," stationed in Bulgaria, took off from Burgas airport in southeast direction, the Bulgarian News Agency reported. Airport officials neither confirmed nor denied this information.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Deputy PM: Bulgaria's Progress is Irreversible

Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev stressed the irreversible progress of Bulgaria and the relatively stable business environment at the Fourth Roundtable with the Bulgarian government in Sofia. The roundtable, that took place Mar

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Fierce Sandstorm As Clock Ticks towards Iraq Deadline

A fierce sandstorm in parts of the Kuwaiti desert known as a "shamal" in Arabic blew up hours before the 8:15 p.m.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Economist 4th Round Table: Bulgaria's Progress is Irreversible

Bulgaria's irreversible progress towards reforms, regardless of the political power in office, is the message that united all participants at the Fourth Roundtable with the Government of Bulgaria, organized by The Economist Group. The roundtable, that to

Business | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Custom Officers Avert Smuggling Attempt of Technique and Drugs

Undeclared laptops and video camera were seized at Sofia Airport on Wednesday. Meanwhile at Kalotina border check point in the luggage of a Bulgarian traveler to Germany were found 40 blisters Bionabol.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

War In Iraq Will Effect Jordan First, Ambassador to Bulgaria Says

Jordan will be the first country that will face the negative and the positive consequences if a war breaks, said Jordanian ambassador to Bulgaria on Wednesday.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Scandal in Bulgaria for Not Being on "Coalition of the Willing"

Scandal broke in Bulgaria on Wednesday as it turned out that the country was not on the list of thirty "Coalition of the Willing" countries, published by the US State Department on Tuesday in spite of international media reports that the country is on the

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

US, British Aircraft Drop Leaflets in Iraq

Nearly two million leaflets with varying messages were dropped by US and British aircraft in Iraq. They targeted twenty-nine military and civilian sites in Southeastern Iraq.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Ivan Kristoff - Spiderman Announced Patriot Initiative

Bulgarian-born Canadian and 29-years old fan of extreme sensations Ivan Kristoff, more famous as Spiderman, is planning to set up a High-rise Aerial Rescue Team in Bulgaria. He announced that at a press conference on Wednesday.

Society | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Tightens Security at Sea Border

The security measures at the Bulgarian Black Sea border will be beefed up in case of war against Iraq, Colonel Ivanov, head of the regional border sector in Burgas told the Bulgarian News Agency. In case of military actions in Iraq, three border ships wi

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

No US Request to Bulgaria for Combat Planes Overflight

Deputy Transport Minister Milanov said that so far the United States hadn't requested from Bulgaria to allow the overflight of combat aircraft over its territory. Burgas airport will not close in case of war against Iraq, Transport Minister Plamen Petrov

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

PM Releases Deputy Health Minister

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg released Deputy Health Minister Petur Tanchev, who submitted his resignation in the middle of February.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bugging Devices at EU

Electronic bugging devices have been found at offices used by French and German delegations at European Union headquarters in Brussels. Devices were also discovered at offices used by other delegations, said EU spokesman Dominique-Georges Marro.

World | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Unemployment in Bulgaria Down Feb

The number of jobless in Bulgaria has declined by 35,000 in February, the Employment Agency announced on Wednesday. 611, 727 unemployed were registered in February, 35 030 less than in January.

Business | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Titziano Ferro Performs Live in Sofia Tonight

One-ton sound equipment has arrived in Sofia for the tonight's concert of the famous Italian singer Tiziano Ferro, organizers of the show Prima agency announced.

Society | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

US Armies Move into Demilitarized Zone Between Iraq, Kuwait

American armies have moved Wednesday in the demilitarised zone on the Iraq-Kuwait border, extends 3 miles into Kuwait and 6 miles into Iraq.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Investors from Bulgaria, UK, Greece Eye Varna Shipyard

Companies from Bulgaria, Germany, Great Britain and Greece have declared interest in Varna shipyard. Eleven companies are on the list, circulated by the Transport Ministry March 19.

Business | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
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