All articles - Page 8740

DaimlerChrysler to Upgrade Automobile Park of Bulgaria's Army

Automotive company DaimlerChrysler will modernize the automobile park of Bulgaria's army under a contract, signed between Bulgaria's Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov and the head of the company's governmental programs department Hartmuth Kremer, on Frida

Business | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Nov Jobless Rate Set at 13.22%

Bulgarian jobless rate in November stood at 13.22% in that way marking an increase of 0.

Politics | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's GDP Up by 4.3% y/y

Bulgaria's GDP has gone up by 4.3% over the third quarter of 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002.

Business | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria to Develop Rural Regions within WB Project

Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme and country manager of the World Bank to Bulgaria Oscar de Bruyn Kops signed on Thursday a grant that will assist the preparation of a project in support of the country's rural regions development. Bulgaria wil

Politics | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Economy on the Rise

Bulgaria's economy marks a stable, upward tendency, however, that is not enough, the country's Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva told in an interview for local Darik Radio. She pointed out that the further boosting of the economy development should be accom

Business | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria "Restricts" Freedom of Religion

Bulgaria's Constitution provides for freedom of religion, however, the Government restricts this right in practice for some non-Orthodox religious groups, the yearly International Religious Freedom Report of the US Department of State says.

Politics | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Sacked Bulgarian Police Chief Becomes Parliamentary Commission Adviser

Former Bulgarian Police Chief Gen. Vassil Vassilev will be an adviser to the Parliamentary commission on interior security and order starting from the beginning of 2004, Bulgaria's Interior Minister Georgi Petkanov announced.

Politics | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Explosion in Iraq Shiite Party Building Kills One Person

An explosion burst a building, owned by Iraq's main Shiite Muslim political group on Friday and killed at least one person. Two other people were injured.

World | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Ambassador: UN Seeks Cyprus Problem Solution

In a declaration read by Stefan Tafrov, Bulgarian Ambassador to UN and president of the UN Security Council, the body urged for immediate resuming of the negotiations for the solving of so called Cyprus problem. The statement also read that the parliamen

Politics | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bin Laden Faces Saddam's Fate

Fugitive September 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden will face the same fate as former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, top US General Richard Myers said on a visit to troops in Afghanistan. "It is very difficult to find individuals," the chairman of the US joi

World | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Parliament Backed US Bases Hosting

Bulgaria's Parliament expressed support for the future stationing of US bases in Bulgaria in a declaration, approved by 200 MPs. Only 3 MPs from the left-wing opposition "Coalition for Bulgaria" opposed it.

Politics | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's FM Meets HIV Case Defendants in Libya

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy leaves on Friday for Libya to meet the six Bulgarian medics accused of deliberately infecting more than 400 Libyan children with HIV. The visit is initiated by Libya's Foreign Minister Abd al-Rahman Shalgam.

Politics | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Michael Jackson Charged with Molestation

Setting the stage for a contentious legal battle played out in the world's media spotlight, California prosecutors on Thursday formally filed molestation charges against pop star Michael Jackson in a case involving a cancer-stricken boy invited to the sin

World | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Japan Joins US Missile Defence System

Japan is to adopt ballistic missile defence (BMD) systems to protect itself from the threat of North Korean missile attacks. Japan has decided to introduce the US-developed system for now and continue to conduct joint research with the United States to im

World | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Virus Merger May "Explain SARS"

The SARS virus could be the result of a merger between viruses carried by birds and mammals, say researchers. The finding is based on a genetic analysis of the coronavirus, which causes the disease, and others that are closely related.

Society | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forks & Corks: Baked Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage; 3 spoonfuls paprika; 1 spoonful pepper; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup vinegar; salt to taste; 3 chopped tomatoes; 1-2 chopped peppers. Preparation:

Society | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Hope for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Thousands of people live with chronic pain. Cancer, osteoporosis, failed-back syndrome, diabetic arteriosclerosis, and complex regional pain syndrome are just a few causes of pain.

Society | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Prepare for Your Cat's Delivery

Cats can be difficult to predict when it comes to labour and delivery. The biggest thing to remember is that your cat may not want to have her kittens where you want her to.

Society | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Working Woman's Survival Guide

Makeup: Use makeup as an important business asset. Choose a subtle, well-blended look, natural not bare.

Society | December 19, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Putin Seeks Re-election in 2004

President Vladimir Putin broke Russia's open secret by declaring he would run for a second term in office in a March vote that is expected to prove an easy romp for the powerful and popular Kremlin chief. Putin also used a marathon nationally televised qu

World | December 18, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Another Crime-Linked Man Shot Dead in Sofia

Nikolay Petrov dubbed Kolyata, 33, was shot dead Thursday evening at about 19.30 pm, in his apartment in Sofia suburbia Mladost.

Politics | December 18, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria