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Belgrade Declares Three Days of Mourning

The government in Belgrade announced state of emergency and three days of national mourning after Serbian Prime Minister, Zoran Djindjic, was assasinated on Wednesday.

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Politicians Condemn Djindjic Assassination

Most Bulgarian politicians condemned the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Djindjic shortly after the news broke. "The assassination of Djindjic is political.

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

British Diplomat Notes Importance of United UN Position on Iraq

"I think that it is very important to continue to work hard to bring the Security Council to a united common position, in order to maintain the pressure on Iraq," Ian Soutar, British ambassador to Bulgaria told novinite.com.

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

WHO IS WHO: Zoran Djindjic

Zoran Djindjic was born in Bosanski Samac, Bosnia, the son of a Yugoslav People's Army officer.

Views on BG | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Ian Soutar: Prince Charles' Visit Confirms His Continuing Interest in Bulgaria

The British Ambassador Ian Soutar arrived in Sofia on 3rd December 2001 and presented his credentials on 11 December. His previous appointment was as the UK Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva (1997-2001).

Novinite Insider » Interview | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Unilever Content with Business Conditions in Bulgaria

Unilever's decision to launch a new business on the Bulgarian market has been dictated by our conviction that Bulgaria offers good conditions for success, Martina Kastler, President of Unilever South Central Europe company, said after a meeting with Bulga

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

President First Committed over Iraq, Minister Claims

President Parvanov personally made commitments that Bulgaria will support the United States in case of military operation against Iraq, according to Defense Minister Svinarov. Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov chaired the September 11th session of the

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Contract for Sofia Airport Lot B2 Signed Friday

The contract for Lot B2, the construction of a new runway and related works at Sofia Airport as part of the project for its reconstruction and expansion, will be signed March 14.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Serbian PM Djindjic Assassinated

Serbian Prime Minister, Zoran Djindjic, was assassinated on Wednesday.

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Doctor's Garden Renovations Presented Friday

US Ambassador James Pardew, and Russia's Vladimir Titov will officially present renovations and improvements at Doctor's Garden on Friday, March 14, at 1130. Sofia Mayor Stefan Sofianski and members of the neighborhood committee, "Friends of Doctor's Gard

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Moves to Sell Majority Stake in Flag Carrier

Bulgaria plans to sell a minimum 51 percent stake in Bulgaria's flag carrier Balkan Air Tour, the Privatization Agency announced at a news conference on Wednesday. Up to 25 percent of the carrier's shares will be floated on the stock exchange.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

US Ambassador: Burgas is Under No Threat

US Ambassador in Sofia James Pardew said that the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Burgas faces no threats.

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Consumer Prices in Bulgaria Mark 0,8% Inflation Feb

The CPI recorded an inflation of 0,8% in February compared to December last year, the National Statistical Institute announced.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Glittering Vienna Ball Enlivens Sofia March 22

Bulgaria's capital Sofia will be illuminated for the third time by a glittering Vienna Ball March 22. Vienna Club Association and Austria's Embassy in Sofia are the organizers of a fundraising Vienna Ball in aid of the department for children's surgery a

Society | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Libya Binds Medics' Fate with Bulgaria's Position on Iraq

Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi, son of the Libyan Leader Qaddafi, has sent a letter to the Bulgarian foreign minister, in which he insists about a change of Bulgaria's position on Iraq, local 24 Hours daily reported on Wednesday, quoting a high-profile source f

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Parliament Votes on Bulgartabac's Buyer This Week

Bulgaria's parliament will vote on the Cabinet-named buyer of Bulgaria's tobacco monopoly this week, it transpired March 12.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Relieved Currency Exports Regime

Currency exports will be relieved under the amendments to the Foreign Currency Act, adopted by Parliament at first reading March 12.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Sale Body Chief Heads Financial Supervision

Parliament elected Apostol Apostolov, incumbent head of the Privatisation Agency, for chairman of the recently created Financial Supervision Commission March 12. Nuredin Kafelov, mayor of Yakoruda, Prof.

Business | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Japan, Bulgaria Stress Efforts for Peaceful Solution in Iraq

A convergence of Bulgaria's and Japan's positions on the Iraqi crisis was noted by at the meeting of Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, who is paying an official visit to Japan from March 11-16. Minist

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

No Version on Murder of Bulgarian Pavlov Ruled Out

None of the versions about the murder of Iliya Pavlov has been ruled out, Interior Minister Georgi Petkanov said, cited by local Darik Radio.

Politics | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Charles to Undergo Surgery

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Views on BG | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
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