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Business | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Reviving NATO

Washington Post THE GOOD NEWS for seven countries of Central and Eastern Europe is that the Senate today is likely to overwhelmingly approve their entrance into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which has been the foundation of Western security for

Views on BG | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Prodi Backed 2007 as Target Date for Bulgaria's EU Entry

Romano Prodi, European Commission President, assured President Parvanov of his support for setting 2007 as a target date for Bulgaria's joining the EU. The talk was held during Parvanov's one-day working visit to Brussels at the Commission President's in

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

US Senate Votes Yes to Bulgaria's NATO Accession

The US Senate passed unanimously on Thursday a resolution to ratify the Protocols of Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, an instrument of formal US endorsement of the invitees' accession to NATO. The new mem

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Preferred Buyer for Bulgaria's DSK Bank Known in Days

The Board of Directors of the Bank Consolidation Company (BCC) is expected to name the preferred buyer for Bulgaria's last state-owned bank DSK Bank at the beginning of next week.

Business | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Parliament Passed Ombudsman Act

The Parliament in Sofia adopted Thursday the Ombudsman Act which will take effect January 1, 2004. The Ombudsman will enjoy immunity equivalent to the one of a national representative.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Over BGN 80,000 Raised at High-Profile Charity Match in Bulgaria

A total of BGN 85,000 of corporate donations were raised at the third fundraising football match between diplomats and foreign businessmen in Bulgaria and the Interior Ministry, organized by Sweden's Ambassador Sten Ask and Chief Secretary with the Interi

Business | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Parliament Exacts Report on Mafia Links of Politicians

Bulgaria's parliamentary committee for internal security ordered Interior Minister Georgy Petkanov to submit Thursday the controversial report on organized crime in the classification chancellery of the Parliament. All members of the committee voted unani

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Archaeology Buffs Admire Unique Thracian Gold Wreath in Sofia

A unique gold wreath of a Thracian chieftain is on display in the National Museum of History in Sofia since Thursday. The wreath decorated the head of an ancient chieftain who lived in the 4th century BC and which name is still unknown to the archeologis

Society | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Media Not Obliged to Cite Sources of Info, Financing

The Bulgarian media will not be obliged to cite its sources of information nor name its sources of financing, under amendments to the Law for Access to the Public Information Parliament adopted at first reading Thursday. The proposal has been tabled in Pa

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Minister Seeks to Allay Fears of Bulgaria's Telco Employees

Transport Minister Petrov has ordered as early as Thursday that talks are opened with the Trade Unions at Bulgaria's telecommunications company BTC on signing a new collective labour contract. Minister Petrov himself announced that on Thursday, a day aft

Business | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Business Confidence Index Even in April

The composite business confidence index in Bulgaria preserves its value in April and goes on hovering 6.7 beyond the long-term average annual rate.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

US Firm Seeks Bulgarian Offers for Iraq-bound School Materials

US company Creative Associates International is looking for offers from Bulgarian manufacturers of school aids and furniture for the reconstruction of Iraq's education system, Bulgaria's Economy Ministry said Thursday. The US company has won a tender inv

Business | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Rally Blasts Bulgaria's Telco Sale

About two thousand employees of Bulgaria's telecoms operator BTC came to Sofia from across the country to join the rally against the privatisation deal of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company. The protest was organized by the trade unions to denounce

Business | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Government Launched Environmental Campaign

The government in Sofia started May 8 its initiative that is aimed at encouraging environmental awareness across the country. The campaign that is launched for a second year in a row under the title "Bulgaria Yes - This is My Nature" involves many promine

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Europe Day Gets Popular across Bulgaria

The enlargement of the European Union will not be complete until all Balkan countries joint it, the head of the Delegation of the European Commission to Bulgaria quoted EC president Romano Prodi to announce the start of celebrations for the Europe Day on

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

US Senate Wants NATO to Examine Unanimous Policy

The American Senate announced May 7 that the Alliance should consider dropping its requirement for decisions to be made by unanimous vote. That request reflects US disappointment about opposition within NATO to the Iraq war.

Politics | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Tremor in South-eastern Turkey

A tremor of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter scale quaked the city of Bingol in south-eastern Turkey at 04.

World | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Security "Guaranteed" Regardless of Telco Buyer

The national security of Bulgaria will be guaranteed, no matter which company buys the state telecoms operator, Defense Minister Svinarov said Thursday. A day earlier the Supervisory Board of Bulgaria's sale body rejected the sale of BTC to US private eq

Business | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Asparagus & Strawberry Week at Hilton Sofia

Seasons Restaurant at Hilton Sofia organizes a most delicious Asparagus & Strawberry week to start on May 10.

Society | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Over 20 Victims After Crush in Hungary

At least 27 passengers on a German tourist coach have been killed after a train in central Hungary hit it, local police say. Dozens are said to have been injured.

World | May 8, 2003, Thursday // 00:00