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Plea to Protect East European Birds

BBC By Alex Kirby

Views on BG | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Pakistan's "King's Party" Heads Poll

The party most closely linked to Pakistan's outgoing military regime emerged on Saturday as the main player and potential coalition builder in parliament, after an election in which an Islamic front won major gains. Dubbed the "king's party" for its perce

World | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Stigmatizing Suffering

Transitions Online By Emilis Subata

Views on BG | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Arafat Holds Consultations on New Cabinet

Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, under pressure at home and abroad to reform his administration, held intensive consultations on a new cabinet on Saturday ahead of elections early next year. Palestinian officials said Arafat was meeting lawmakers, mem

World | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian City on European Carnival Map Already

Over four hundred people from Bulgaria and abroad participate in the "Fertility Carnival - Shumen 2002." The participants demonstrate the national symbols and values through songs and dances in the Bulgarian city Shumen.

Society | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

State Railways Company 2002 Losses Projected at BGN 100 M

The losses of the Bulgarian Railways Company are expected to be some BGN 100 M, which is BGN 20 M down the losses incurred by the company in 2001. Transport Minister Petrov explained that the necessary subsidies for the company were much bigger than those

Business | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Authorities Seek Ways to Save Bulgaria's Aviation

"An overall solution regarding all existing problems is necessary so that Bulgaria could have competitive aviation," Transport Minister Petrov said. Asked to comment the information that on October 19th, the airplanes of Balkan Airlines could be stopped f

Business | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Privatization Revenues of BGN 550 M Projected for 2003

Revenues from privatisation are expected to reach BGN 550 M in 2003. That is a projection included in the draft budget for next year.

Business | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

European Experts Pleased with Bulgaria's N-plant Modernization

The European consortium Kozloduy assessed as very good the modernization of fifth and sixth units of the Bulgarian nuclear power plant. The assessment was made during a meeting of the managing body of the consortium.

Politics | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Finnish FM Comes to Sofia

Finland' s Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja will pay an official visit to Bulgaria Monday and Tuesday. He was invited by his Bulgarian counterpart Passy.

Politics | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Finance Minister Gave Reception in Sky Plaza for Recent Successes

Top Bulgarian politicians, businessmen and bankers came to the reception offered by Finance Minister in Sky Plaza restaurant. The occasion was the second successful debt swap operation.

Politics | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

"Cleopatra" Arrives in Sofia Next Friday

Chilean movie star Leonor Varela arrives next Friday in Sofia. The twenty-eight years old sensation, famous for her role Cleopatra in the mega production was invited to Sofia to shoot an advertisement for a natural juice company.

Society | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

9-mo Customs Revenues Totalled BGN 1.9 B

Customs revenues for the first nine months of this year totalled BGN 1.925 B.

Business | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Serbia Jails War Crimes Soldiers

A Serbian military court has convicted two officers and two former Yugoslav army soldiers for war crimes in Kosovo. The court in Nis found the four men guilty of killing two ethnic Albanian civilians in a village near Orahovac in April 1999.

World | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Explosion Killed Seven in Helsinki

A powerful explosion killed seven people at a busy shopping centre on the outskirts of the capital Helsinki. The blast ripped through the mall at about 1930 (1630 GMT) on Friday, killing six people and causing up to 80 injuries.

World | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Delegation Leaves for Iraq

A delegation of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization, led by its leader Krassimir Karakachanov, leaves for Iraq to observe the referendum for election of president.

Politics | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Mulls Strategic Projects for Problematic Regions

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said that one of his government's main concerns were the regions with high unemployment and depopulation. In his opinion, strategic projects should be based in such regions.

Politics | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

PM in Beirut for Francophonie Summit

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg will attend the Ninth Summit of the Francophonie in Beirut October 18-20. Former President Zhelev will also be on the delegation.

Politics | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

New Explosion in Downtown Sofia

An explosive device detonated in downtown Sofia. This happened at 1.

Politics | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Choir of 100 Koreans with a Concert in Bulgaria Hall

During the days of Korean culture in Bulgaria, the Hunyang choral society will present songs composed by living Korean classics along with arias by the most celebrated European composers such as Verdi and Rossini. To give a special touch of the concert, t

Society | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Hilton Sofia Offers Innovative Approach to Breakfast

Hilton Sofia has decided on new and very interesting approach to offering breakfast. Choosing the right breakfast for your individual taste and condition now is made easier with the new concept that Hilton calls "Follow your Color".

Society | October 12, 2002, Saturday // 00:00
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