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New Supervisors Elected for Sofia Privatization Agency

The Municipal Council of Bulgaria's capital Sofia elected Thursday a new Supervisory Council for the Sofia Municipal Privatization Agency, and new Supervisory Council for the Special Municipal Privatization Fund. Former Municipal Secretary Assen Dyulgero

Politics | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Spain "to Spy on Bulgaria"

The Spanish intelligence is looking for spies speaking Bulgarian language, Spanish Diario de Leon newspaper reported. An advertisement with all the requirements was placed in the Internet.

Politics | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Thanks Viaggio Air for Free Libya Flight

Bulgaria's Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev and Justice Minister Anton Stankov expressed their gratitude to Viaggio Air airlines, for the company carried a group of Bulgarian lawyers, journalists to Libya for free in January. The team had to attend the

Politics | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

15,000 Tickets for Sofia's Levski-Liverpool Match Sold in 3 Days

A total of 15,000 tickets for the anticipated Levski-Liverpool match that will take place March 3 in Sofia have been sold in just three days. The game in Bulgaria's capital at the National Stadium Vassil Levski will be a return match, while the two teams

Sports | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

UN, Shia Leader Call for Direct Elections in Iraq

A team from the United Nations (UN) is on a meeting with Lakhdar Brahimi, spiritual leader of the Shia Muslims in Iraq, to discuss the possibility of holding early elections in the country. After two-hour talks, they agreed on the need for direct election

World | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President Urges for NATO Presence in Karbala

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov, who is currently in Brussels, urged for the presence of NATO forces in the Iraqi city of Karbala. Bulgaria's Head of State met Secretary General of NATO Jaap De Hoop Scheffer on Wednesday.

Politics | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Blast Occurs Near Japanese Troops in Iraq

A blast occurred in Iraq Thursday, near where Japanese troops had been deployed, but injured no one. There was much concern in Japan over sending military personnel to Iraq, but it was finally decided to deploy 1,000 troops to the war-torn country.

World | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

South Korea Makes Human Cloning Breakthrough

Scientists from South Korea's Seoul National University have cloned 30 human embryos, and for the fist time ever culled stem cells. The move is seen as an important step for patients being able to grow their own replacement tissue when needed for treating

World | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

US Gen. Clark Gives Up Presidential Race

Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO General Wesley Clark announced his decision to withdraw for the US presidential race ahead of November's elections. As main reason, the general pointed lack of enough support from voters as well as of campaign funds

World | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bomb Kills 2 US Soldiers in Baghdad

Two US soldiers were killed and another one got wounded by a roadside bomb in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad Wednesday night. The attack comes after days of aggravating violence, as nearly 100 Iraqis died in car bomb attacks outside recruitment centers.

World | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

PM: Bulgaria with Most Favourable Financial Framework among EU Aspirants

Bulgaria received the best financial framework in comparison with the other EU aspirants, which obliges us to act with due responsibility in spending the funds, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg underlined in a special speech in Parliament dedi

Politics | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

US: Charges against Bulgarian Medics in Libya Unfounded

The US State Department is following closely the trial against the Bulgarian medics in Libya. The charges against them are unfounded and we hope that the Libyan Government will undertake the necessary steps for the Bulgarians' soon release, US Assistant S

Politics | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Director of Bulgaria's National Investigative Service Elected

The Supreme Judicial Council elected Anguel Alexandrov Director of the National Investigative Service. The news was broken February 11by Svetla Ivanova, spokesperson of the Council.

Politics | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Shell Fired at Bulgarian Karbala Camp, No Casualties

A mortar shell landed some 250 meters north of the Bulgarian camp in Karbala at about 11 a.m.

Politics | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Lifts Newcastle Disease Ban on US Poultry

Bulgaria lifted the ban on imports and transit of live poultry from five US states, including California, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.

Business | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Commission: Training of Bulgaria's 1st Iraq Unit Inadequate

The training of Bulgaria's first unit in Karbala did not fully meet the requirements of the Iraq mission, its specific nature, the potential threats and hostility there, reads one of the conclusions in the report of the intradepartmental commission, which

Politics | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Spending up in Europe Budget Plan

The International Herald Tribune By Thomas Fuller

Views on BG | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Two Dead after Fires in Sofia

Two men died in Sofia over the last 24 hours, after fires flared up in their homes. One of the accidents was caused by short circuit, and caused the death of a 81-year-old man.

Politics | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Romania's Financial Package "Hinges" on EU Entry Talks

The European Commission has received Romanian Government's reply to the letter sent by the Enlargement Commissioner Gunther Verheugen and will analyse it promptly, Romanian news agency Mediafax reported on Wednesday. Members of the European Parliament ha

Politics | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Football Star Stoitchkov Teaches the Goal at Barca

Hristo Stoitchkov already works as a trainer at Barca and teaches the most promising forwards of soccer bases, Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo wrote on Wednesday.

Sports | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Sturdy Stance Over Suspension of Romania's EU Entry Talks

Evenimentul Zilei, Romania Baroness Emma Nicholson, the European Parliament's rapporteur for Romania, tried to make a positive presentation of the proposal to suspend EU entry talks with Romania in their current form, during a press conference on Monday.

Views on BG | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00
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