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Pavlov's Death "Not Political Surprise"

The second demonstrative murder within a few months makes me feel very uneasy, Sofia mayor Stefan Sofianski commented the murder of the billionaire Iliya Pavlov. Sofia mayor Sofianksi referred to the death of the Supreme Prosecutor Nikola Kolev, who was

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Minister Warns of Businessman's Murder Negative Effects

The murder of Bulgarian billionaire Iliya Pavlov will have an extremely negative effects, Minister of State Administration Dimitar Kalchev said while paying a visit to Turkey.

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Murder of MG Corporation President "Changes" Bulgaria

The murder of Bulgarian billionaire Iliya Pavlov changes Bulgaria in some way, Angel Naydenov of left-wing Bulgarian Socialist Party, said. Bulgarian society needs to hear in Parliament the Government's report on concrete measures, undertaken not only in

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Iliya Pavlov's Partner: They Shot to Scare Me

Sevdalin Stratiev, business partner of murdered Bulgarian businessman Iliya Pavlov, declined to comment police investigation of a link between the murder of MG Corporation president and the shooting at his car late on Friday night in the Black Sea city of

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Nobody is Safe, Pavlov's Father Says

Interview of the Bulgarian National Radio with Pavel Najdenov, father of murdered Iliya Pavlov Q: Have you ever thought this could happen?

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Case Instituted upon Bulgarian Billionaire Murder

Sofia Investigating Service has instituted a case upon the murder of Iliya Pavlov, Bulgarian prominent billionaire and president of the biggest Bulgarian industrial company, MG Corporation. A special unit's headquarter has been formed in charge of carryi

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

17 Die in India Bus Crash

Over 17 people died and 13 more were injured upon the collision of a van and a bus in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Witnesses said the van swerved erratically while travelling at high speed on a motorway, crashing into the bus.

World | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

US Black Hawk Helicopters Land in Bulgaria from Romania

Two US military helicopters Black Hawk landed March 8 at Burgas airport in Eastern Bulgaria as part of preparations for a possible war against Iraq. The helicopters have departed from a base in Romania.

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Blair Sets out Final Terms to Avoid War

By Kamal Ahmed The Observer

Views on BG | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Relieves Currency Exports Regime

Currency exports will be relieved under the amendments to the Foreign Currency Act, adopted by the budgetary parliamentary commission at first reading last week.

Business | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

FM: No Evidence To Make Us Change Position on Iraq

There is no evidence of Iraq's active cooperation, which can make us change our position on the crisis, Foreign Minister Solomon Passy stated March 8. He underlined that Bulgaria stated its position on Iraq on February 7 when the Parliament agreed to all

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Moldavian Shot Dead Near Sofia Hotel

Stepan Rubakov, a Moldavian national with Bulgarian citizenship, 39, has been killed near hotel Ambassador in Sofia suburbs. The man has a criminal record.

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Police Finds Clue to Bulgarian Billionaire's Murderer

A piece of evidence has been found by the police during the second inspection at the site where Iliya Pavlov, prominent billionaire and president of the biggest Bulgarian industrial company, MG Corporation, was shot dead last night.

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Commemoration of Bulgarian Jews Rescue Continues

A prayer in the Sofia synagogue Saturday evening officially marked the beginning of a string of events with which Bulgaria will commemorate the Holocaust Day and the 60th anniversary since the rescue of 48,000 Bulgarian Jews.

Politics | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Wife of Shot MG Corporation President Back in Sofia from US

Darina Pavlova, the wife of the killed Bulgarian, returned from the United States in Sofia in the afternoon of March 8. MG Corporation officials welcomed her at Sofia airport.

Politics | March 8, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Two Bulgarians Held by Austrian Police

Two Bulgarian women have been arrested by the police in Austria over charges of illegal employment at a restaurant in Vienna, DPA reported, withought giving further details about detainees. 22 restaurants have been checked during the 8-hour police raid.

Politics | March 8, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Joins Balkan Tourism Product

"Road via the Balkans" is the title of a common Balkan tourism product, whose introduction was discussed at a meeting between Bulgarian Deputy Economy Minister Hadzhinikolov and the president of the Hellenic National Tourism Organization Ioannis Patellis.

Business | March 8, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Died in Car Crash in Greece

One Bulgarian died and four other people were injured in Northern Greece when two cars crashed on Thessaloniki - Seres highway, MPA information agency reported.

Politics | March 8, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

FM Awarded Diplomats in Italy for Boy's Return

Foreign Minister Solomon Passy awarded March 8 Bulgarian Ambassador to Italy Nikola Kaludov, and the head of Bulgarian consular office at the Embassy in Rome Todor Stoyanov for their work on bringing back to Bulgaria the 10-year-old Georgi Demirev. The bo

Politics | March 8, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

UDF: Criminals in Bulgaria Untouchable

The murder of Iliya Pavlov is another heavy crime, which is an expression of the alarming dimensions of insecurity in the country, right-wing opposition Union of Democratic Forces commented the murder of MG Corporation president Iliya Pavlov in a statemen

Politics | March 8, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

BBC: Bulgarian Tycoon Gunned Down in Sofia

A prominent Bulgarian billionaire has been shot dead in the capital Sofia, a day after he testified in the murder trial of a former Prime Minister, Andrei Lukanov.

Politics | March 8, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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