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Foreign Investments in Bulgaria Jump to USD 864 M Jan-Sept 2003

Foreign investments in Bulgaria reached USD 864 M for the first nine months of 2003, up more than 40 % year-on-year, according to the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) data. Foreign investments break the records this year, the director of Bulgarian Foreign In

Business | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian FM Joins Crucial EU Constitution Talks

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy joined the two-day meeting of European Union (EU) member and candidate nations foreign ministers in Naples, Italy. Talks will be focused on the proposed European constitution, which has so far caused a number of m

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US President Back from Iraq Trip

US President George Bush has arrived back in the country after a visit US troops in Baghdad to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. The trip was kept secret until Bush left the warn-torn country due to security concerns.

World | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

300 Serbian, Macedonian Fans Arrive to Sofia for Helloween Concert

Some 300 Serbian and Macedonian fans of legendary rock band Helloween will arrive to Sofia for the band's concert, which will take place in the Winter Palace on December 2. The live show will go on for at least an hour and 15 minutes.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Teenage "Bombers" Injured in Pleven

Two teenagers from the town of Pleven, some 180 kilometers from capital Sofia, suffered injuries while setting in motion a hand-made bomb. The condition of the boys, 17, is stable but one of them got three of his fingers blown away.

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Psychologists Hold Yearly Meeting Sat

Bulgarian psychologists are set to hold their yearly working meeting on Saturday, with the forum to go under the name "Psychology and Social Practice." Different organizations specialized in the area - including the Psychology Institute with the Bulgarian

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's FinMin Rebuffs Participation in Budget 2004 Conference

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev refused to participate in a conference, focused on the social and economic aspects of Budget 2004, explaining that he was fighting against financing of non-governmental organizations with unregulated methods. The

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

5 Sentenced to Lifetime Jail for Bulgarian Ex-PM Murder

All five defendants in the murder case of former Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrei Lukanov were sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday. The defence can appeal the verdicts in a 15-day-period before the Court of Appeals.

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Two of Bulgaria's Largest Breweries Merge

Shareholders in two of Bulgaria's largest breweries - Zagorka and Ariana - agreed on a merger of the two companies on December 31, to be jointly named Zagorka. Ariana will be one of the separate brands produced by Zagorka.

Business | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian National Bank Issues Golden Coin

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) will issue a commemorative golden coin of "The Virgin Mary" on Monday. The coin was presented at the BNB on Friday.

Business | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Verdict in Bulgaria's Ex-PM Murder Case Clear Today

The verdict in the murder case of Bulgarian former Prime Minister Andrey Lukanov will be pronounced later on Friday.

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

EUR 2 M Fund to Boost French, Bulgarian Business Cooperation

Bulgaria and France have agreed to found a EUR 2 M fund for boosting the cooperation between Bulgarian and French companies in that way increasing the French investments in the Balkan country, Bulgaria's Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva said. The fund will

Business | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Designer Presents Fairy Fashion Collection

Bulgaria's fashion designer Virginia Zadravkova (Atelier Virginia) presented her new collection called "Derianur". In the new collection Zdravkova focused on sensual dresses for brides as well as on elegant evening dresses.

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

AFP: US Embassy in Sofia Tightens Security

Tighter security measures were imposed near the US Embassy in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, while the British Embassy was temporarily closed on Thursday following the blasts in Istanbul, AFP reported. A Bulgarian police official said that the moves were not

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Security Council Convenes on Tightened Measures in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's national Security Council will hold a meeting to evaluate the tightened safety measures that will be imposed following the deadly blasts in neighbouring Turkey. The meeting will be also focused on the criminality in the country as well as all

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President Pays Official Visit to France

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov will pay an official visit to France on the special invitation of his French counterpart Jacques Chirac. The main aim of the visit is to stimulate Bulgaria's future accession in the European Union (EU).

Politics | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Italy Arrests 5 Terror Suspects

Five people led by a suspected senior Al-Qaeda operative were arrested late Thursday by Italian anti-terror police on suspicion of having recruited suicide attackers for strikes in Iraq, the Milan prosecutors office said. The judge leading the investigati

World | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Police ID Explosives from Turkish Attacks

Ammonium nitrate-based explosives were used in four deadly suicide truck bombings in Istanbul, police said, as the bodies of two British diplomats were flown home after a somber ceremony.Used as fertilizer, ammonium nitrate can become a powerful explosive

World | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forks & Corks: Pork Spindle Fillet

Ingredients: 1kg pork fillet, 200g cheese, 2 cupful mushrooms, several cloves of garlic, 1 lemon, tomato paste, parsley, 500g butter, salt.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: The Secrets of Eye-Color

Melanin is a dark brown pigment. It's the same pigment that colours your skin.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Watch What Teens Eat

Teens are known for eating sweet snacks, fast foods and meals on-the-run. But these eating habits are the culprits of tooth decay and dental problems.

Society | November 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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