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Two Dangerous Microdams Sealed

Two microdams in the Gabrovo district will be sealed after a special monitor committee found they were dangerous. The use of another twenty-nine microdams across the district will be restricted as they are in bad condition.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

No Info for More Bulgarian Victims in Sunday's Bombings in Tel Aviv

There is no information for more Bulgarian victims in the deadly suicide bombings in Tel Aviv, spokesman of the foreign ministry announced. One Bulgarian Krassimir Anguelov, 32, died in the tragic incident.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Initiative Committee Geared against Bulgaria's Top Prosecutor

An initiative committee demanded the resignation of the Supreme Prosecutor Nikola Filchev with a sign-up sheet tabled in the Supreme Prosecutor's Office. The initiators of the sign-up will also urge clear presidential position on the issue.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

ANA: Forged Euros in Greece Come from Bulgaria Most Probably

Greek police seized Monday 125 forged 200 euro bank notes in a bank in Northeastern Greece, France Press reported, quoting Athens news agency ANA. Preliminary check showed that the forged bank notes most probably came from Bulgaria.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Flights of New Flag Carrier to Moscow, Lisbon Negotiated

The start of the flights of Bulgaria's new flag carrier Balkan Air Tour to Moscow is being negotiated, according to Hristo Todorov, deputy executive director of the airlines. Russia hasn't responded yet to a note asking the new flag carrier Balkan Air Tou

Business | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Chavez Supporters Protest in Caracaz

Supporters of the embattled Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, have been marching in the capital, Caracas, to protest against the deaths of two men at a demonstration on Friday. The government has accused the metropolitan police - widely viewed as sympath

World | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Ruling Party Mulls Electoral Tie-up in Sofia Mayor Poll

The ruling party Simeon II National Movement (SIINM) will choose in the spring its Sofia mayor candidate to run at the oncoming election. The party will shed light on its choice around Easter, Borrislav Tsekov, MP from SIINM, said.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

N Korea Sanctions 'Would Mean War'

North Korea has said that economic sanctions by the United States would represent a declaration of war, as diplomatic efforts to resolve its nuclear weapons crisis intensify. It condemned the recent interception of a ship exporting Scud missiles to Yemen

World | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Investigation into Human Clone Claims Suspended

An American journalist's investigation into the US-based company claims for the first ever human clone was suspended. In the words of Michael Guillen this was "entirely possible" that Clonaid's claims could be "an elaborate hoax".

World | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

UN Says Iraq Nuclear Search 'Inconclusive'

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says weapons inspectors in Iraq have found nothing suspicious so far. Mohamed El Baradei said there was no evidence that Iraq had lied in its declarations on nuclear arms - but added that it was st

World | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

NATO Preparations Top on Agenda of General McKenzie

NATO supreme allied commander Europe Gen. Jeremy McKenzie arrived in Sofia on Monday to discuss with top Bulgarian officials the reforms in the country's armed forces.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

IAEA Reviews Nuclear Safety in Bulgaria June

A mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will make a review of nuclear safety and radiation protection regulations in Bulgaria June 16 through 27, the Nuclear Regulation Agency announced. The forthcoming mission will be on the agenda of

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Travel Companies Buy Insurance Polices

Allianz Bulgaria has sold insurance policies to some 50 local travel companies. The policies cover non-provision of contracted tourism services.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

LUKoil Opens 80th Pump Station in Bulgaria

LUKoil, one of the biggest investors in Bulgaria, opened the eightieth pump station in Bulgaria January 6. The BGN 1, 2 M facility is located in Sopot and was completed for seventy days, President Parvanov, who attended the opening ceremony, underlined th

Business | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Military TV Channel Launched in Bulgaria Today

A military TV channel starts to broadcast to Bulgarian contingents taking part in peace-keeping missions on January 7. The broadcasts will first be aired from the TV studio in the Vassil Levski National Military Academy in the northeastern town of Shoumen

Business | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Orthodox in Bulgaria Celebrate Saint John's Day

In the church calendar, this is the day celebrated in honour of Saint John the Baptist who baptized Jesus. It is also the holiday of all who bear the Saint's name.

Society | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

One Bulgarian Died in Tel Aviv Bombing Sunday

One Bulgarian, 32, has died by the explosions that went off in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv. "We do not expect other Bulgarian victims from yesterday's (Sunday's) bombings in Tel Aviv.

Politics | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Alleged Bulgarian Drug Dealers Held in Macedonia

Macedonia initiated investigation against two alleged drug dealers of Bulgarian nationality. On Sunday, Macedonian border control officers intercepted 44 km of heroin in the car of the two men.

Politics | January 6, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Ship Maneuver Company Privatised

The Privatization Agency contracted Sofia-based company ARZ - Holding 2002 as the buyer of 100 percent of the capital of Port Flot - Burgas. The privatised enterprise offers ship maneuver assistance in harbour areas.

Politics | January 6, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Alleged Serial Killer Tried in London

A man has appeared in court in London charged with the gruesome murder of three women. 51-year-old John Anthony Hardy was arrested following the discovery of body parts stored in bags in and around his flat in Camden, North London by a member of the publi

World | January 6, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bank of France Chief on Trial

Bank of France Governor Jean-Claude Trichet has gone on trial over his alleged role in one of the largest banking scandals in the country's history. Mr Trichet is accused of helping to conceal the full extent of losses run up by the then-state owned bank,

World | January 6, 2003, Monday // 00:00
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