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"Terror Attack" at Jakarta Airport Injures 11

A bomb ripped through a restaurant area at Indonesia's main international airport, injuring 11 people in what officials called a terrorist attack. The blast near a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant -- the second explosion in three days in the country -- m

World | April 27, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Irish Minister of State for European Affairs to Visit Bulgaria

Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs Dick Roche, T.D.

Politics | April 27, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Government "Will not be Hit" by Chief Secretary's Resignation

The resignation of General Boyko Borissov will not affect the stability of the ruling party and the government, Defense Minister and deputy chair of the ruling party Simeon II National Movement Nikolay Svinarov said on Saturday.

Politics | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Turkey Meet over Cut Power Supplies

Bulgarian Energy Minister Milko Kovachev is to meet his Turkish counterpart over Turkey's decision to cut Bulgarian electricity supplies.

Business | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Women's Party Organized Coloring of Eggs in 20 Bulgarian Towns

The Bulgarian women's party organized in 20 Bulgarian towns the traditional for Easter coloring of eggs. Over 4000 eggs and 4000 kozunatsi will be distributed to disadvantaged children and elderly people.

Politics | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Over 400 Young Bulgarians Attend 4th Edition of Bulgarian Easter

Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev opened the fourth meeting of the "Bulgarian Easter" initiative on Saturday, which takes place this year under the motto "Bulgaria's image abroad and in Bulgaria". About 400 successful young expa

Politics | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Government Hit by New Resignation

Reuters One of Bulgaria's top civil servants and arguably the country's most popular official handed in his resignation to the prime minister on Friday, the government's press office said in a statement.

Views on BG | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Blasts at Arms Dump near Baghdad Claim Civilians' Lives

At least five Iraqi civilians were believed killed and many badly wounded in a series of huge blasts at an arms dump on the outskirts of Baghdad on Saturday, local witnesses said, cited by AP. U.

Politics | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Hosts Balkan Fitness & Bodybuilding Tournament

Over 100 participants joined the Balkan Fitness & Bodybuilding Tournament, hosted this year by Bulgaria.

Sports | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

The Day Straw and Blair Nearly Quit

BY PHILIP WEBSTER, TOM BALDWIN AND MICHAEL EVANS THE TIMES

Views on BG | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Easter in Bulgaria - a Crack for Luck

The Bulgarian Easter traditions are a variant of Orthodox Easter traditions and here egg cracking is good for more than just eating the egg. The bright red colored egg is the symbol of Easter for the Orthodox Christians all over the world.

Society | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Calls for Islamic State in Iraq

Iraqis must unite to create an Islamic state was the message that resounded across Iraq on the main day of Muslim prayers, as clerics spoke about the need to come together after the ouster of Saddam Hussein. Some urged the United States to leave Iraq.

Politics | April 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Former Iraqi Intelligence Chief Captured

Farouk Hijazi, former operations chief for Saddam Hussein's intelligence service is in custody of US forces. Officials confirm that Hijazi was detained Thursday evening near the Syrian border.

Politics | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Soldiers Leave Bulgarian Air Base

Soldiers from 409th Expeditionary Air Base Group start their return in stages in McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, the press-officer of the detachment announced.

Politics | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Who is Who: General Boyko Borrisov

General Boyko Borissov was born June 13, 1959 in the town of Bankya, a few kilometers from capital Sofia. In 1982, he graduated from the Interior Ministry's special academy as a lieutenant and a fire technique and safety engineer.

Views on BG | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Chief Secretary's Resignation Causes Political Stir

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg telephoned the country's President Georgi Parvanov to notify him about the resignation of Chief Secretary with the Interior Ministry Gen. Boyko Borissov.

Politics | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Background Events of Borissov's Resignation

The News, 19 April: Car Explosion in Sofia Connected to Organized Crime The blowing up of the Mercedes on Tsarigradsko highway in central Sofia April 18 leads to links with the organized crime, said Interior Chief Secretary General Boyko Borissov in the

Views on BG | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Embassy Employees, Students Come Back from Beijing

Part of the employees at the Bulgarian embassy in Beijing will be send back to Bulgaria over the expansion of SARS infection, the Bulgarian National Radio reported. Mainly administrative and technical employees and their families, some 13 people, are exp

Politics | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Chief Secretary of Interior Ministry Boyko Borisov Submits Resignation

The Interior Ministry's Chief Secretary Gen. Boyko Borissov resigned.

Politics | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Orthodox Bulgarians Flock to Churches on Good Friday

This year, April 25 is Good Friday for orthodox Bulgarians. It is the Friday before Easter and it is believed to be the day Jesus has been crucified.

Society | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Buyer Expect Bulgaria's Telco Deal Greenlighted Soon

The preferred buyer of Bulgaria's telecom - Viva Ventures - expects the decision of the supervisory council of the country's Privatisation Agency that would greenlight the signing of the contract till May 7.

Business | April 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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