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Rapper Suspected of Pimping Released on Bail

The Court of Appeals in Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv released notorious Bulgarian rapper Vanko 1, his father and cousin on bail of 20,000 levs.

Politics | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Experts: First Fatalities Will Bring Bulgaria's Unit Home

The first Bulgarian fatalities would be the turning point in which Bulgarian public opinion would pressure the politicians to have the country's Iraq troops return home. This scenario was discussed by two Bulgarian military experts in an interview for Dar

Politics | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Six Arrestees in Fatik Case to Be Moved to Sofia Investigation Office

The six man arrested on Wednesday over suspected involvement in last week's killing of arms trader Phillip Naydenov-Fatik will be handed over to the Sofia Investigation Office. This is what Gen.

Politics | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Maleeva Enters Second Round of US Open's Doubles

Bulgaria's best tennis player Magdalena Maleeva made it to the doubles' second round at US Open. The youngest of the Maleeva sisters together with her South African partner Lizel Huber upset US double Ann Yelsie and Reeza Salameda (6-4; 6-2).

Sports | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Suspected Mafia Man Killed

A man with a criminal record died early on Thursday of gunshot wounds in the hospital in Kyustendil, 88km south of Sofia.

Politics | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Seven Die in Chicago Shooting

A man has opened fire at a car parts warehouse in Chicago, killing at least six people, before being shot dead by police. The authorities identified the gunman as 36-year-old Salvador Tapia and described him as a disgruntled employee who was sacked six mo

World | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

US Considers UN Iraq Force

The United States has signalled for the first time that it might accept a UN-mandated multinational force in Iraq provided it is led by an American. US deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage told a group of American journalists that one idea being con

World | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

UNESCO Chief Visited Sensational Archeological Site

UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura who is on a tour in Bulgaria visited Thursday the site of one of the biggest archeological discoveries in Europe - the ancient temple at Starosel, 100 miles east of capital Sofia. His guide was renowned archeologi

Politics | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Joined Halden Project on Reactor Physics

Bulgaria's government greenlighted Thursday the entry bid of the country's Agency for Nuclear Regulation (ANR) to the Halden Reactor Project of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Bulgaria's atomic watchdog plans to join the reactor

Business | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Holds Talks to Prepare for OSCE Presidency

A delegation from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) arrived for talks in Bulgaria's Parliament. The delegation is led by Richard Murphy, spokesman of the organization.

Politics | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Stargazers Fascinated by Mars Close-Up

On Wednesday, at precisely 9:51 and 14 seconds GMT, the Earth and Mars narrowed the distance between them to its smallest in 59,618 years: a mere 55.758 million kilometers.

World | August 28, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's CSKA Suffers Home Defeat by Galatasaray, Off Champions League

Bulgaria's soccer champion CSKA suffered a crushing home defeat by Turkish soccer heavyweight Galatasaray Wednesday evening and leaves the Champions League after the second leg of the match in the third qualifying round. Galatasaray players opened the sc

Sports | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Volleyball Juniors Beat Egypt and Qualify for Quarterfinals

By Nikolay Markov Exclusive for novinite.

Sports | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

US Casualty List Exceeds Invasion Toll

The US military says two more of its soldiers have been killed in Iraq, in separate attacks: one in Baghdad and the other at Falluja to the west. The Baghdad killing involved a military intelligence serviceman.

World | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

UNESCO Backs Sofia on Cultural Corridors Restoration

Koichiro Matsuura, UNESCO Director General, assured Bulgarian President Parvanov of his support for the restoration of cultural corridors in Southeastern Europe.

Politics | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

45 Killed in Stampede in India Holy Festival

At least 45 people, mostly women, were killed in a stampede by Hindu worshippers rushing to bathe in one of western India's holiest rivers at a festival held every three years, doctors said. Several witnesses said the victims were trampled to death when p

World | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Set to Build Transplantation Centers Network

Bulgaria plans to build up a centralized network of transplantation centers to cover the territory of the whole country, Health Care Minister Slavcho Bogoev told local Darik Radio. The donor centers are to be located at the university hospitals in Bulgari

Politics | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Slovenian Tourists' Interest for Bulgaria Grows

Bulgaria's popularity among Slovenian tourist has been continuously growing and currently the country ranks fourth among preferred tourists destinations, Ivo Kostadinov, Bulgarian envoy to Slovenia, said. Bulgaria has conquered a 10 percent market share

Business | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Football Legend Nominated for Hometown Mayor

Bulgaria's legendary football player Yordan Lechkov was nominated by a civil committee to run for mayor in his hometown of Sliven, 276km east of Sofia, member of the committee Marin Kavrakov said Wednesday.

Politics | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Ship Cast Anchor at Home after Detention in France

The Bulgarian ship, which was arrested in France end-July on pollution charges, cast anchor at the port of Burgas on Wednesday. A 22-member crew is aboard the ten-ton Bulgarian ship.

Politics | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Socialists Oppose Sending Bulgarian Civilians to Karbala

Bulgarian Socialists Party stands against the possibility that Bulgaria may send civilians to administrate the Iraqi city of Karbala, the party's spokesman Angel Naydenov said Wednesday. US Marines handed over control of the central Iraqi city of Karbala

Politics | August 27, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00