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Chief Secretary Resignation Off the Agenda of Ruling Party Meeting

The political leadership of the ruling party Simeon II National Movement did not discuss the resignation of Interior Chief Secretary General Boyko Borissov during their meeting April 29. Prime Minister Simeon Saxe- Coburg met MPs Nikolay Buchkov and Kost

Politics | April 30, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Want to Live 100 Years? Eat Bulgarian Yoghurt

Xinhua MOMCHILOVTSI: Lactobacillus bulgaricus sounds like a nasty infectious disease but the organism that curdles milk may be the reason Maria Shopova recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Views on BG | April 30, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Sale Body with Stand on Bulgaria's Telco Deal Today

The Supervisory Council of the Privatisation Agency, Bulgaria's sale body, will make today an official statement on Bulgaria's telecom deal for a 65-percent stake in the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company. Viva Ventures Holding wholly owned unit by Bri

Business | April 30, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Urged to Work Harder for Meeting EU Criteria

The need to step up Bulgaria's moves for meeting the criteria set in the Justice and Home Affairs chapter was emphasized by Head of Delegation of the European Commission Dimitris Kourkoulas during his meeting with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov Apri

Politics | April 30, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

4 Dead in Suicide Attack near US Embassy in Tel Aviv

A Palestinian suicide bomber killed four people and wounded dozens more in an attack on a crowded cafe near the US embassy in Tel Aviv, just hours after Mahmud Abbas was endorsed as the first-ever Palestinian prime minister, AFP reported. The attack kille

World | April 30, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Reports of Investigation against Ex-Chief of Bulgaria's Sale Body Denied

Bulgaria's pprivatization agency denied media reports that Sofia Investigating Office has started a prosecution against Apostol Apostolov, former director of Bulgaria's sale body the Privatization Agency, over the sale of the telecommunication company BTC

Business | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Military May Lighten its "Footprint" in Europe

By Dave Moniz USA TODAY

Views on BG | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

EBRD Plans to Invest EUR 380 M by End-year

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans to invest in Bulgaria between EUR 370 M and EUR 380 M this year, an official announced on Tuesday. The bank declared willingness to participate in the restructuring of the gas distributor Bulgarga

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Mini Defence Summit in Brussels

Agreeing to develop European Union military capability, the leaders of four countries that opposed the U.S.

World | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Charges over Serb PM Murder

Serbian ultra-nationalist Vojislav Seselj has been charged in connection with last month's assassination of reformist Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic. He faces charges of "incitement to terrorism and murder", Serbian Interior Minister Dusan Mihajlovic told

World | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

US Soldiers Donated Bulgarian Orphanage

US soldiers at the Bulgarian air base Sarafovo donated foods and learning matters worth USD 2,000 to children from a nearby orphanage. After the end of the Iraq war, the US forces based in Bulgaria continue to pull out of the country.

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Offers Turkey Infrastructure Projects in Bid to Renew Power Supply

Bulgaria will offer two alternative infrastructure projects with the involvement of Turkish companies during the upcoming talks in Ankara over the renewal of power supplies from Bulgaria, Energy Minister Kovachev told journalists on Tuesday.

Business | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

EU Ambassadors to Bulgaria Briefed on Judicial Reform

The much debated judicial reform was discussed Tuesday by Bulgaria's Justice Minister Anton Stankov and the ambassadors of the countries from the European Union.

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Powell Plans German Trip in Bid to Mend Battered Relations

By James Harding Financial Times

Views on BG | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Romania with Abundant Options for US Bases*

By George Allen The Washington Times

Views on BG | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Beijing Mission "Refuses Help" to SARS-scared Students

Bulgaria's mission in Beijing refused to assist three Bulgarian students in China who wish to return home according to Bulgarian Darik radio.

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Boy Visits Infectious Hospital after Beijing Stay

A four-year Bulgarian boy has visited the hospital for infectious diseases in Sofia a day after he returned from a visit to Beijing. The mother told doctor Bogdana Damyanova from the Sofia hospital that the child came back to Bulgaria from China together

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Private Capitals to Back Iraq Aspirations of Bulgarian Firms

To lend a hand to Bulgarian companies that would vie for Iraq reconstruction contracts, the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA), Roseximbank and insurer DZI started a guarantee fund.

Business | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

US Soldiers Opened Fire on Iraqi Protesters

American soldiers opened fire on Iraqi protesters in a town west of Baghdad after being shot at by some in the crowd. The shooting took place Monday night in the town of Fallujah, 30 miles west of Baghdad.

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Date of Powell Visit to Sofia Specified during FM US Trip

The date on which US Secretary of State Colin Powell is to visit Bulgaria will be specified during the visit of Bulgarian Foreign Minister Passy to the United States from May 6 to 9.

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Blood Samples from Suspected Bulgarian SARS Victim Tested In Germany

Blood and other samples that were taken by the patient with SARS symptoms will be sent for tests in Germany, announced Kostadin Kostov, director of the hospital for infectious diseases in the capital Sofia. The samples will be tested and within a few day

Politics | April 29, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00
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