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Al Gore: I would Never Start This War

I would never start this war if I were President, Former US Vice President Al Gore said via live videoconferencing at The Economist 7th Government Roundtable "Leadership Strategy for the Strengthening of Trans-Atlantic Ties", which took place April 2-4 in

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bomb Tip-off Closes Again Sofia Courts of Justice

Sofia Courts of Justice has been closed again on Thursday after a tip-off for a planted bomb was received - the third one in less than a week, the Bulgarian News Agency reported.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Real Estate Market Gauge in Bulgaria Reaches All-time High

The value of the Real Estate Market Index (REMI) for March hit an all-time high of 104,37 points. The upturn has been driven by the increase in the cost of luxury apartments by some 5-6%.

Business | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Constitutional Court Rules Today on Privatisation Changes

The Constitutional Court will rule today on the cases that seek to revoke the controversial amendments to the Privatisation Act, exempting from judicial control fifteen privatisation deals in Bulgaria, which the government has marked as key to the nationa

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM Addresses PACE Spring Session

Saxe-Coburg will address April 3 the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). He will also answer quesitons of PACE delegates.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Allied Troops Enter Baghdad "Red Zone"

The U.S.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Rescued POW Lynch Flown to Germany

U.S.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Al-Jazeera Suspends Reports from Iraq

The Arabic broadcaster Al-Jazeera has suspended reporting from Iraq after Baghdad banned two of its correspondents from reporting there.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

U.S. Aircraft Shot down in Iraq

A U.S.

Politics | April 3, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Estonia and Bulgaria Draw 0-0 in EURO 2004 Qualifier

Estonia held Bulgaria to a 0-0 draw Wednesday in a European Championship qualifier - preventing the Bulgarians from further strengthening their position at the top of Group 8, AP reported.

Sports | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Red Crescent Maternity Hospital "Bombed"

The US military is investigating reports that coalition aircraft have bombed a Red Crescent maternity hospital in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

US Forces 19 Miles Away from Baghdad

US forces smashed through elite Iraqi divisions to within 19 miles of Baghdad on Wednesday, using fearsome air power to back the swiftest advance of the war against Iraqi President Saddam, Reuters reported. U.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Harvard Club Discussion on Bulgaria's Economic Challenges

The Harvard Club in Bulgaria organized on Wednesday an open meeting in Sofia University to discuss Prof. John Kenneth Galbraight views on the economic challenges that Bulgaria face.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Austria: Incumbent Telco to Buy Stake in Bulgaria's Mobiltel?

Blue News Vienna (Bluebull) - According to unnamed sources within the company, the domestic incumbent telecommunications operator Telekom Austria (TA) is planning to acquire a major stake in the Bulgarian mobile phone company Mobiltel.

Views on BG | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Iraq Dilemma

Institute for War and Peace Reporting Siding with the US on Iraq may suit Sofia's short-term interests, but could threaten its long-term goal of joining the European Union.

Views on BG | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian News Agency Journalists Resume Protests

Journalists from the Bulgarian News Agency resumed their silent protest in front of the building of the agency on Wednesday noon after the ruling party postponed the solution to the BTA problem again on Tuesday. The employees of the news agency pressured

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Q1 Loss of Bulgaria's Flag Carrier Slightly Exceeded Projection

The loss of new flag carrier Bulgaria Air amounted BGN 2,177 M for the first three months of 2003, slightly more than the projected BGN 2,068 M. Transport Minister Petrov explained the increase with the higher fuel prices because of the war in Iraq.

Business | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Bronze World Figure Skating Medallists Named Athletes for March

Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski, who won bronze at the figure skating World Championships in Washington, received honorary badges for being named Athletes of the Month for March by the Bulgaria Press Club April 2.

Sports | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Donors Raised USD 25 M to Help Balkans Democracy

The U.S.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

US: Iraqi City of Karbala Taken

The city of Karbala was taken by the US-led forces, CNN reported. Meanwhile, US military said US forces have destroyed Baghdad division of Republican Guard and that other Republican Guard divisions are in trouble and under serious attack.

Politics | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bosnian Serb Quits over Iraq Arms

The Bosnian Serb chairman of Bosnia's three-member presidency has resigned in a scandal over arms sales to Iraq. Mirko Sarovic quit on Wednesday, said the Bosnian Serb parliamentary speaker.

World | April 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
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