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Right-wing Want Resignation of Parliament Speaker

Rightist opposition United Democratic Forces has demanded the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov for allowing lawmakers to vote with cards of their colleagues. Deputy UDF Floor Chair Dimitur Abadzhiev recalled to Gerdzhikov that he ha

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's DZI Licensed for Voluntary Health Insurance

"Health Insurance Joint-Stock Company DZI" AD has been granted a license for voluntary health insurance by the State Insurance Supervision Agency (SISA). Executive Director Emiliyan Kunchev vowed that the company will guarantee numerous and high quality

Business | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

New Chair of Bulgaria's Constitutional Court

Rumen Yankov was elected chair of the Constitutional Court. He will chair the Court by October when the mandate of late chair Hristo Danov runs out.

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Signs NATO Accession Protocol March 26

NATO Secretary General George Robertston confirmed in Vilnius that the seven NATO aspirants, who were invited to join NATO, will sign protocols for accession March 26 in Brussels, AFP reported, cited by the Bulgarian News Agency. Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvi

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Acknowledges Bulgaria's Market Economy

Washington will acknowledge Bulgaria a market-based economy, US Commerce Secretary Don Evans announced in Sofia after a meeting with Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg and other government officials.

Business | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

More US Military Equipment Brought to Bulgaria

The operation of transporting US military equipment and people to Burgas airport continued on Friday under tight security measures.

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Tobacco Buyout Campaign in Bulgaria Prolonged

Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister will be entitled to extend the deadlines of the tobacco purchase campaign, but no later than March 31, Parliament decided February 28.

Business | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Chain Reaction Crash Hurts 3 in Sofia

A chain reaction crash involving three vehicles near Eagles' Bridge in downtown Sofia left two or three people injured, none of them critically.

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

East and West Embrace

The New York Times To the Editor:

Views on BG | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Commerce Secretary Visits Sofia

US Commerce Secretary Don Evans pays a visit to Sofia. He will meet with Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg and President Parvanov.

Business | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's UN Envoy Projects New Resolution Vote Next Week

Stefan Tafrov, Bulgaria's ambassador to the UN Security Council projected a vote on the second resolution on Iraq as early as next week.

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Iraq "Agrees to Destroy Missiles"

Iraq has agreed in principle to destroy its al-Samoud II missiles, a United Nations spokeswoman has said. The announcement came after the UN's chief weapons inspector Hans Blix said the inspections aimed at disarming Iraq had produced "very limited" resul

World | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Court Hears N-plant Case Today

A five-member panel of the Supreme Administrative Court will hear the case on the Cabinet's decision on Kozloduy Nuclear Units 3 and 4 at an open meeting today. The court's decision, to be announced within thirty days, will be final and not subject to ap

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Ban on All Rallies in Downtown Sofia till March 3d

Sofia mayor banned from February 28th till March 3d all rallies and gatherings in the center of the capital. The security measures are taken because of the official visit of Russian President Putin in Bulgaria.

Politics | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Spring 2003

A sharply tailored suit worn with a shirt and tie is among the most radical options for men in Spring 2003 collections. Double-breasted suits, wide pants, and sweaters worn with knotted scarves are other suggestions from the runway reports.

Society | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Ex-smokers Face Higher Risk of Colds

Smokers should be warned they face higher risks of developing mouth ulcers and colds when they quit, according to experts, quoted by BBC. Doctors found smokers developed the unpleasant side effects up to two weeks after quitting.

Society | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Zodiac Signs - Part II

LIBRA These are the beauties of the zodiac, the prettiest pet in looks and very charming. They can be very lazy and get what they want by persuading you to do something for them.

Society | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Riddle of "Baghdad's Batteries"

In any war, there is a chance that priceless treasures will be lost forever, articles such as the "ancient battery" that resides defenceless in the museum of Baghdad.

Society | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Slavi's Joke: Life Never Ends

A young and very ambitious reporter wanted to excel with his skills before his colleagues and do an interview with a centenarian. He roamed the high mountains a whole month and finally found the man he was looking for - a healthy 115-year-old man, clever

Society | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Getting There: Koprivshtitsa

Koprivshtitsa, one of the most charming small Bulgarian towns, is huddled in the mountain 111 km east of Sofia.

Society | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forks&Corks: Bean Soup

/Old Monastery Recipe/ Ingredients: 150 g white beans, 2-3 carrots, ? celery, 1 onion, 2 tomaoes, 2 peppers, 1 chili pepper, 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, peppermint and salt to taste

Society | February 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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