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Law Enforcement Topped Agenda of Sofia Forum

The rule of law in a country is a must for successful economic development and a guarantee for the foreign investment, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said Thursday while opening the Balkan Legal Forum. The event is set up by the Foundation for Legal De

Politics | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Secret Info Given to Sept 11 Suspect

The US Government has mistakenly given secret documents to the only man charged so far in connection with the 11 September attacks, Zacarias Moussaoui. According to newly-released court records, the classified documents - FBI interview reports - were give

World | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

U.S. Seeks France's Support on Iraq

A US envoy is beginning a mission to persuade two United Nations Security Council members - France and Russia - to back a new tough draft UN resolution on Iraq. The envoy, Marc Grossman, will first travel to Paris and then to Moscow.

World | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Customs Reliefs Hoped to Attract General Motors in Bulgaria

The absence of customs duties for industrial goods exports to the bulk of European countries may prove to be the main incentive for attracting foreign investors like General Motors. The opinion was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister V

Business | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

PM to Pay First Official Visit to Turkey

Talks with Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit is the first event scheduled for Simeon Saxe-Coburg's first official visit to Turkey. Bulgaria's prime minister will visit the neighbouring country October 3 through 6.

Politics | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Best Tennis Player Rated 40th in the Cash Chart

Bulgaria's best tennis player Magdalena Maleeva is 40th in the cash-earning race of female tournament competitors. Since the beginning of 2002, Maleeva has netted USD 260,000 from prize funds of the Women's Tennis Association.

Sports | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Schroeder's Backing to be Sought for Bulgaria's EU Bid

Bulgaria will keep on relying on the support of Germany and of Chancellor Schroeder, personally, in its aspiration to join the European and the Euro-Atlantic structures, reads the telegram of Bulgarian President Parvanov to Gerhard Schroeder, which congra

Politics | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Civil Liability Prices Go Up by 13%

Prices of civil liability insurance policies are to go up by average of 13 percent for the whole range of vehicles. The Finance Ministry already approved the new rate list of the Insurance Supervision Agency.

Business | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

BNP Paribas Targets Corporate Clients

BNP Paribas Bulgaria plans to focus its efforts on corporate clients, it transpired at the opening of the bank's new office in the Black Sea town of Varna. The bank will back investment projects related to heating and water supply services, household use

Politics | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Governmental Spending on Drugs to be Capped

Patients will be entitled to free prescriptions only for the cheapest general equivalent of the drug. This is envisaged by the new rules that aim to cripple domestic sales of imported original medicines.

Politics | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Foreign Debt Down by USD 243 M due to Brady Swap

Bulgaria reduced its foreign debt by USD 243 M as a result of the exchange of Bulgarian Brady bonds for US dollar-denominated eurobonds. The face value of the foreign debt is reduced by USD 107 M with a security of USD 135 M released under the second such

Business | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Register of Foreigners to be Set up in Bulgaria

A register of foreigners, who reside in Bulgaria for a long period of time, is expected to be established. It will contain 23 types of personal data accessible only by a designated number of government agencies.

Business | September 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

President: New Bulgaria's N-plant Stand is Retreat under EU Pressure

"The new position of the Bulgarian government is a compromise. It is a retreat under the pressure of the European Union," President Parvanov commented.

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Privatisation Body to Give Proofs on Bulgaria's Tobacco Monopoly

The Privatisation Agency received the ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court, which obliges the privatisation body to provide additional written evidence on Bulgartabac Holding privatisation. The ruling of the court comes in response to the complaints

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Iraqi Civilian Airport Said to be Target of American Raid

A civilian airport and radar system in Basra, southern Iraq, were targets of an American air strike early on Thursday, according to Iraq. Iraq satellite TV, quoting a senior ministerial official, said the "terrorist act" contravened international laws whi

World | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Russia Beats Off Chechen Rebels

The Russian military says its forces have beaten off a large group of Chechen rebels after a fierce battle in the republic of Ingushetia. At least 10 Russian servicemen were killed in the clash near the Chechen border.

World | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Ambassador to Italy Appointed

Nikola Kaludov was appointed Bulgaria's Ambassador to Italy, Malta and San Marino with a decree of the President signed September 26.

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Two Hamas Group Members Killed

Two members of the Palestinian militant Hamas group have been killed in an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip. Israel says the target of the strike was the head of Hamas's military wing, Mohammed Deif.

World | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bruce Jackson's Stand on Bulgaria's Judiciary Challenged

Bruce Jackson's statement on the efficiency of the Bulgarian judiciary and Prosecutor's Office, are not within the scope of the goals of his visit in Bulgaria, an official statement of the Foreign Ministry reads. The comment comes a day after US NATO enla

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

IMF Projects 4-5 Percent Growth for Bulgaria 2002,2003

Macroeconomic developments in Bulgaria and Romania are largely on track, the last issue of the World Economic Outlook of the International Monetary Fund reads. With further support coming from the projected recovery in western Europe, Bulgaria and Romania

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Syria's PM Talks Ways to Boost Economic Ties with Socialist Leader

Socialist leader Stanishev, on a visit to Syria, met with Syria's Prime Minster Muhammad Mustafa Miru. They discussed specific issues for participation of Bulgarian companies in the construction of big sites in Syria in the fields of agriculture, irrigati

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00
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