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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

Bulgarian Teacher Bridges Gap

By Meilee Wong Davis Enterprise

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

Italian Company Acquires 50% Of Bulgarian Power Project

Italian company "Enel" insists on acquiring 50% of the project for Maritsa East 1 thermal power plant, Energy Minister Milko Kovachev announced. The rest of the shares will be possessed by US energy company AES.

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

Bulgaria Remembers Nazi Holocaust Victims

Bulgarian Jews remembered the Jews who died at the hands of the Nazis with a service at Sofia synagogue. Former Nevada Governor Bob Miller, who arrived in Sofia Monday, attended the service.

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

Sharon: Anti-Jewish Acts Continue

Air raid sirens sounded throughout Israel on Tuesday, marking two minutes of silence, as Israelis remembered the 6 million Jews who died at the hands of the Nazis and commemorated the anniversary of the best-known uprising against the Germans, AP reported

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

Iraq's Reconstruction Prompts Bulgaria's FM Visit to Kuwait, Jordan

Foreign Minister Passy is to visit May 2 -4 Kuwait and Jordan in an effort to coordinate with his counterparts issues on Iraq's post-war reconstruction. A decision on the establishment of an Interdepartmental Working Group on Bulgaria's Participation in

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

N Korea Insists On US Compromise

North Korea has said that nuclear talks with the United States are pointless if Washington continues to insist Pyongyang first scraps its suspected nuclear programme. A North Korean official newspaper, Minju Joson, said that as long as the US maintained s

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

Asian Leaders Meet to "Fight" SARS

South-East Asian leaders are meeting in Thailand on Tuesday to co-ordinate efforts to fight the spread of the SARS virus, which has claimed at least 330 lives - mostly in East Asia. Thousands of people have been quarantined in the worst hit country, China

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

Bulgaria, Turkey to "Renew" Energy Agreement

The energy agreement between Bulgaria and Turkey may be renewed, said Bulgarian Energy Minister Milko Kovachev April 29. Late on April 21 Turkish Electricity Trade and Contracting Inc.

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

Ruling Party Due to Discuss Chief Secretary's Resignation

The political leadership of the ruling party Simeon II National Movement is expected to hold a meeting today to discuss the resignation of Interior Chief Secretary General Boyko Borissov. This was announced by the chair of the parliamentary foreign polic

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

Arbitration Institute Settles Labour Disputes in Bulgaria

Bulgarian employers and workers can take their labour disputes to the National Institute for Conciliation and Arbitration (NICA) from April 29. NICA will settle only collective labour disputes for no more than a month.

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