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Over 4,000 Prostitutes Work in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's police have registered 4,111 prostitutes by the end of 2002. This is what Interior Minister Georgy Petkanov reported in the Parliament Friday.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM Urges His Party to Pay Attention to Criticism

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg called on the members of his party to consider carefully the criticism of the opposition. He insisted that solutions should be sought for the problem outlined during the debates of the non-confidence motion aga

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM Promised Better Conditions for Refugees

Bulgaria's PM Simeon Saxe-Coburg pledged that the living and working conditions of refugees to Bulgaria would be improved. The prime minister sent a greeting address to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to mark the International Refugee Day on May 30.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Interpol-wanted Son of IOC Member Remains under Custody in Sofia

Interpol-wanted South Korean national Kim Jung-hoon, remains in a Bulgarian detention center after the Sofia Court of Appeals confirmed the verdict of the City Court. US media reports insist that Kim is son of International Olympic Committee (IOC) member

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Two Bulgarian Women Die in Fire in France

Two Bulgarian women - Fatme S. R.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Expert Report "Proves Innocence" of Bulgarian Medics in Libya

The report prepared by the HIV experts Professor Collizi and Professor Luc Montaigner proves the innocence of Bulgarian defendants in Libya's HIV case. Bulgaria's Justice Minister Anton Stankov said that following the get-together of the Bulgarian interde

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Foreign Debt Down by EUR 2 B

Bulgaria's foreign debt has dropped by nearly EUR 2 B, or a third of the country's GDP. Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev said that during on-line conversation with Bulgarians and foreigners interested in the ministry's work.

Business | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Deputy PM: Corruption Plagues Bulgarian Business no More

Corruption is no more one of the main problems of business in Bulgaria. This is what the country's Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev said speaking to German businessmen.

Business | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Medics in Libya Send Letter Demanding Speeded Up Trial

The six Bulgarian medics, defendants in Libya's HIV case, sent a letter to the Foreign Ministry in Sofia to insist on speeded up trial.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's School-Leavers Sit for 46-Question Literature Test

Bulgaria's school-leavers who chose to sit for a Bulgarian language and literature test have to answer forty-six questions on Friday. The exam is optional, as the controversial reform of Bulgarian education has not yet managed to yield solid rules.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Blair to Back Poland's EU Campaign

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will try to deliver a boost to Poland's efforts to join the European Union on Friday as he visits the country. Poland, the biggest of the 10 nations due to join the EU next year, is holding a referendum on the issue on 7 June.

World | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Mid-East Talks Urge Peace Moves

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon demanded his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas begin to crack down on militants as set out in the peace plan, his office said. Abbas said in a statement that the Jerusalem talks had been "beneficial and productive"

World | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Starts Local Elections Campaign

The campaign of Bulgaria's ruling party Simeon II National Movement for the upcoming local elections starts Friday. The criteria according to which the party will nominate mayor candidates and municipal council members have been already hammered out.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Beer Festival Kicks Off in Sofia

Sofia's fourth beer festival started Friday. The city's mayor Stefan Sofiyanski launched the beer-drinking marathon.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Blair Goes to Iraq

British Prime Minister Tony Blair made the first visit to postwar Iraq by a Western leader amid mounting questions in the United States and Britain about the alleged weapons arsenal that supported the case for war against Saddam Hussein.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Koc Holding Proves Money Origin for Purchase of Bulgaria's Telco

Today is the deadline for consortium between Koc Holding/Turkish Telecom to prove the money, which it will use to pay for the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC), is clean. The tie-in has to submit a declaration on the origin of the resources to Bu

Business | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Slavi's Joke: Scared

Image a big theatre hall, where a premiere is being staged tonight. The actors are really excited and the theatre's chief watches with an even greater excitement as the story unfolds on the stage.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Clothes to Avoid or Keep Summer/Autumn 2003

It's time to avoid that BoHo Ethnic look. Yes it really is time to ditch the Mongolian peasant, folksy look.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Life Clues on Red Planet

Scientists may have identified what could be the best place to look for life on the Red Planet. It is the Russell Crater in Mars' southern hemisphere.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Summer Food & Fitness

Here come the summer vacations, parties, and picnics! But, during these wonderful warm days of summer, it may seem difficult to follow a healthy balanced diet. Check out these helpful guidelines to maintain a healthy weight, and enjoy a nutritious summer:

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00