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Rare Species Found in Northern Bulgaria

Nineteen rare and threatened with extinction plant species have found a "refuge" in the Suha Reka Valley in the north of Bulgaria. They were discovered by a scientific team working under Bulgarian-Swiss project for sustaining biodiversity.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Talented Orphans in Dobritch Granted Scholarships

First lady Zorka Parvanova handed a document for one-year scholarship to a talented orphan at a charity ball in the Northern town of Dobritch. The event was organised by the "Mother's Care" Association.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Colin Powell Congratulates Bulgaria on Behalf of Bush

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Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Fines for Sloppy Administrators in Registration Procedures Introduced

Fines ranging from BGN 500 to BGN 1,000 will be paid by administrators who fail to meet the reply deadline for firm registration requests. Officers who repeat this mistake will be fined BGN 5,000 to BGN 10,000.

Business | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Congratulatory Statement from U.S. State Secretary Powell

On behalf of President Bush, I wish to express my congratulations to the people of Bulgaria on the occasion of your invitation to become a member of the NATO alliance. Your government has demonstrated a strong commitment to the alliance's shared values of

Views on BG | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Cabinet Orders Payment to Crown Agents

The Cabinet allocated BGN 7.5 M to pay remunerations under the contract with British company Crown Agents, hired to conduct reforms in the Bulgarian customs system.

Business | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Korea, Bulgaria Boost Economic Ties

Korea and Bulgaria should look into the lot of economic co-operation opportunities that have not been developed till now. President Parvanov said that during his meeting with Korea's Parliament Speaker Park Kwang-yong who pays a visit to Bulgaria.

Business | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

"Suicide" Attack on Israeli Marine Patrol

Three Israeli sailors were wounded when a suspected Palestinian fishing boat blew up near a naval patrol boat off the coast of Gaza. The Israeli military says its patrol boat approached the other vessel and tried to make contact with two "suspicious" peop

World | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Pakistan's Civilian PM Takes Office

Pakistan's new civilian prime minister, Zafarullah Khan Jamali, has been sworn into office, marking the end of three years of military dictatorship. Jamali took the oath in a ceremony at the presidential palace, officiated by President Pervez Musharraf.

World | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Nigeria Gives Up Miss World

The Miss World contest has been pulled out of Nigeria after riots sparked by Muslim youths opposed to the pageant left more than 100 people dead. Further violence has broken out in the northern city of Kaduna, the scene of the worst trouble.

World | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Right and Left Argue over Non-confidence Vote

Rightist opposition party Union of democratic forces (UDF) has long declared that it plans to call a non-confidence vote. Ekaterina Mihaylova, deputy chair of the UDF, said that commenting allegations that the party called the non-confidence vote on Frida

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Sure to Survive Non-Confidence Vote

The non-confidence vote called by the rightist opposition is a rash step, Parliament's Ognyan Gerdzhikov said. He underlined that there was not final decision on the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant and the opposition had no ground for attacks.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Finland's President: Stability is Crucial for Bulgaria

Finland's President Tarja Halonen refused to name a concrete date for Bulgaria's EU entry in an interview for Bulgarian NET radio. "I can't speak of a date and even of a reference year but I think the important thing is to keep the country stable so you s

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Man Shot to Death in Sofia

Police investigates the murder of a 30-year old man shot to death at on Friday by an unidentified person in Sofia quarter Sveta Troitsa. The victim had a police record.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Iliescu: Romania Haven't Received Inquiry on Iraq

Romania has not received a letter from the U.S.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Asked about Iraq "as Part of Atlantic Community"

No concrete request has been made to Bulgaria for participation in possible actions against Iraq. President Parvanov said that upon his arrival in Sofia from Prague.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President Thanks NATO Bid Contributors

Bulgaria's invitation to join NATO is great recognition and speaks of trust and confidence in the country. President Georgi Parvanov said that at the reception he had invited in Sofia on the occasion of NATO invitation.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Pledges Support for "Anti-terror Strikes"

Bulgaria's priority is to help UN Security Council push through its resolution on Iraq, Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov said for local Darik radio. The U.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Right Wing Called Non-confidence Vote, Socialists Next Week

Right-wing opposition United Democratic Forces called a non-confidence vote against the government for "unprecedented" violation of the Constitution. "Coalition for Bulgaria" will also call non-confidence vote in the beginning of next week, the leftist pa

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

U.S. Asks for Bulgaria's Contribution in Iraq Strike

The United States has approached Bulgaria along with fifty other countries on how the country could help in a probable attack against Iraq. Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg and President Parvanov confirmed that upon their return in Sofia from Prague.

Politics | November 23, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bali Suspect "Admits Plotting Bomb Attacks"

Indonesian police say the main suspect in last month's Bali bombings has confessed to planning the attacks. According to them, Imam Samudra had admitted plotting the blasts and others in another region.

World | November 22, 2002, Friday // 00:00
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