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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

Bulgarians Consider Adoption with Mixed Feelings

Bulgarians think of adoption with mixed feelings, a research of Save the Children, children's rights organization shows. They are often hesitant when it comes to adopting.

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

Bulgaria's Best Investigating Journalists Get Awarded

Bulgarian journalists were awarded on Thursday by British media experts and the UK embassy in Sofia for their investigations.

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

China Strengthens SARS Measures

Beijing has sealed off another hospital and ordered 4,000 people to stay at home to prevent the spread of the pneumonia-like SARS virus. The government has brought in emergency measures to quarantine people with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, but deni

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

N Korea Blames US for Failed Nuclear Talks

North Korea says it put forward a "bold proposal" at talks on its nuclear programme, but heard nothing new from the United States. The talks in Beijing ended amid mutual recriminations on Friday, after US officials said Pyongyang had admitted having nucle

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

Bus Hijacked In Germany

An armed man has hijacked a bus with about 15 people on board in the northern German city of Bremen. Police say the bus is heading along the A27 motorway towards the city of Hanover, followed by unmarked police vehicles.

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

Andorra's FM Comes to Sofia

Andorra's Foreign Minister Juli Minoves Triquell arrived in Bulgaria Friday at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart Solomon Passy. This is the first visit of an Andorran foreign minister here since the establishment of diplomatic relations between

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

Striking Spectacle of Authentic Bulgarian Dances, Songs in Sofia

Performers of authentic Bulgarian songs and dances took the breath of the public with an impressive spectacle on Thursday night in Sofia's National Palace of Culture. The first private-run folklore ensemble in Bulgaria - Bulgare - staged a show that is m

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

Secretary of Defence Rumsfeld Opposes Religious Government In Iraq

Secretary of Defence Donald H. Rumsfeld is ruling out an Iran-style religious government in Iraq as well as any attempt by Syria and others in the region to influence Iraq's future.

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

Bulgaria Added to List of SARS Countries

The World Health Organization added Bulgaria to the list of the countries with SARS cases after a 32-year old man was hospitalized with clear symptoms on Thursday. According to AFP, a report of the organization circulated on Friday includes Bulgaria alth

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

National Contest against Smoking in Bulgaria Nears End

The deadline for sending pictures for participation in the National contest "No smoking" expires April 25. This is the seventh time the contest takes place in an effort to motivate children live a healthier life.

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

FM: Talks with EU Key Priority for Bulgaria's Cabinet

Over the next two years EU negotiations will take much of the Cabinet's efforts, being its key priority. This is the message that Foreign Minister Solomon Passy delivered during the 16th meeting of the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee.

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

Bush: Evidence Suggests Saddam is Dead

President Bush said in a television interview Thursday that there is some evidence suggesting Saddam Hussein is either dead or "at the very minimum was severely wounded."

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

Tariq Aziz Captured by US Forces

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

Slavi's Joke: Choice

So, here is a fairy tale! Once upon a time there lived a very wise man who had a son. The son had have long entered that specific age when marriage is imperative but had not mentioned a single word on the issue.

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