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Three Macedonians Robbed at Bulgarian Sea-Side

Three Macedonian nationals aged 16 to 19 were robbed in the Bulgarian coastal city Burgas Monday. The assaulters - two Bulgarian men - beat the Macedonians and took their camera and a mobile phone.

Politics | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Colombia Boat Blast Killed 7

At least seven people -- including a baby -- were killed in explosion in Colombia, military officials said. The bomb went off as about 60 people were getting off a boat on the Ariari River in the central town of Puerto Rico, army spokesman said.

World | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Boiler Explosion Killed Bulgarian Child

A 14-year-old Bulgarian girl was killed by boiler explosion in the Bulgarian town in Panagyurishte early on Monday. The girl's mother was injured by the blast and taken to hospital.

Politics | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Thousands of Bulgarians "at Risk of Heart Attack"

Some 90,000 Bulgarian people are at risk of getting a heart attack, Bulgarian newspaper wrote Monday, citing eminent Bulgarian surgeon Prof. Aleksander Chirkov.

Politics | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Troops Take on Peacekeeping in Karbala

Bulgaria's Iraq-bound troops officially took on peacekeeping in the Iraqi city of Karbala, Bulgarian Info Radio said Monday. The troops were first based in Kuwait to prepare for transfer into neighbouring Iraq.

Politics | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Presidents of Poland, Bulgaria Discuss Trade Opportunities

Talks between Poland's President Alexander Kwasniewski and his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov who is paying a visit to Sofia focused on opportunities to intensify trade relations. Kwasniewski whose country is to become a member of the European Uni

Politics | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

"Hundreds Dead in Liberian Massacre"

About 1,000 people were killed in rebels-led massacre in the Liberian town of Bahn, northeast of capital Monrovia, Liberia Broadcasting System reported Monday. Liberian state radio claims rebels from the Movement for Democracy in Liberia carried out the m

World | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

First-Graders Face Compulsory Preschool Training

Bulgarian first-grade pupils will have to undergo compulsory preschool training before the start of the school year this September, officials said on Monday. The goal is to introduce children to the Bulgarian alphabet and teach them reading.

Politics | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Haiti Plane Crash Killed 21

A passenger plane crashed in the Caribbean island of Haiti killing all 21 on board Monday. The aircraft crashed into a sugar-cane field and caught fire after taking off for the northwestern city of Port-de-Paix, policemen said.

World | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Missile Attack Killed 4 Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli helicopter gunships killed four members of the Palestinian minlitant group Hamas in a rocket attack in Gaza City on Sunday. The main target was Ahmed Shtewe, aged 24, a senior military commander in Gaza who was responsible for planning and executi

World | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Talks of Bulgarian FM with Paul Bremer Cancelled

Talks between Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy who was on an Iraq trip on Monday and US-appointed administrator Paul Bremer were cancelled since the latter had urgently to leave for Washington. Passy, joined by his deputy Ivan Petkov as well as

Politics | August 25, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bobby Brown Arrested in Atlanta

Singer Bobby Brown has been arrested in Atlanta for violating his probation. The 33-year-old singer was not supposed to leave the state of Georgia, but appeared on the American Music Awards programme in Los Angeles.

World | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Iraqis Killed in Holy City Bomb

An assassination attempt on a leading Shia cleric in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf has killed three people and injured nine, Shia leaders say. Two bodyguards and a driver of Grand Ayatollah Seyed Mohammed Said al-Hakim were killed in an explosion near his

World | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Novinite.Com Poll: Bulgaria's Image Needs Advertising Campaigns

Advertising campaigns are the best way to promote Bulgaria abroad according to the majority of novinite.com readers who cast their vote in the latest poll of the news provider.

Politics | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Ministers Voice Pro-Organ Donation Stance

Two of Bulgaria's ministers declared their readiness to become organ donors amid public discussion triggered by a unique double transplantation in the country.

Politics | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria to Complete Army Plan for NATO Entry

Bulgaria is about to complete the so-called Plan 2004 rendering its army ready to join NATO. This is what the country's army chief Gen.

Politics | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

"Serious Progress" in Investigation of Latest Mafia Killing

There is serious progress in the investigation launched into the killing of arms trader Phillip Naydenov-Fatik. This is what Gen.

Politics | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Six Afghans Arrested at Bulgarian Border

Six Afghan illegal immigrants were detained at the Bulgarian border with Turkey. The foreigners carried no passports and were accompanied by two Bulgarians guides.

Politics | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

First Mayoral Poll Program Presented

One of Bulgaria's political forces -- the Gergyovden Movement -- was the first to present its electoral program called "Right Way for People" and concentrating on administrative reform. The movement's Sofia mayor candidate Lyuben Dilov Junior appeared on

Politics | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Ruling Party "Ready with Pre-Election Strategy"

The ruling Simeon II National Movement is ready with its strategy for the upcoming municipal and mayoral elections in Bulgaria. "We intend to win this poll," said Valentin Tserovski, regional development minister and chief of the party's election headquar

Politics | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Soccer Champion's Coach Files Resignation

The coach of Bulgaria's soccer champion CSKA, Stoycho Mladenov, filed a resignation on Sunday, the press office of the club announced. He cited lack of confidence and support for him on the part of the club's management and recent bad results which create

Sports | August 24, 2003, Sunday // 00:00
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