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Emergency Training in Bulgaria's N-plant Town to Kick Off

Two-day emergency training aimed at saving civilian lives in case of N-plant failure kicks off September 30 in Kozloduy. The operation will be managed by emergency workers.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Subway with Eatery in Bulgaria

The Subway restaurant chain has opened its first location in Bulgaria. The restaurant is located in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Switzerland Joins U.N.

Switzerland takes a step into the international limelight Tuesday, becoming the 190th member of the United Nations. Even though Geneva is home to the organization's second biggest headquarters outside New York, up until now the Swiss had steered well clea

World | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Preparations for September 11th Anniversary

One year ago on September 10 the twin towers of the World Trade Centre were standing for their final 24 hours, and nearly 3.000 totally unsuspecting people were living for their final day.

World | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

New Al-Qaeda Video Released

The Arabic television station Al Jazeera has been broadcasting footage it claims features the hijackers of last year's September 11th attacks on the United States. The Qatar-based channel aired the footage last night, but did not say how or where it obtai

World | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Roads Frequented by Tourists Repaired

20 km of roads that lead to tourist attractions in the Targovishte region will be re-constructed under a special the project aiming at providing better access for tourists throughout Bulgaria. The repairs are worth more than BGN 2 M.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Japan Provides Aid for Bulgaria's Forests

Japanese government grants USD 564,270 of aid for revival of Bulgaria's forests. The funding is provided to the special project "Bulgaria - Revival of the Forest Sector".

Business | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Engages in Discussion on Antarctica's Fate in Warsaw

In its capacity of a full Antarctic Treaty member Bulgaria participates in twenty-fifth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting that will take place till September 20 in Warsaw. Delegations from the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Great Britain, Russ

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

EBRD with Rep on Bulgaria's Unionbank Supervisory Council

Following EBRD's acquisition of a 15% stake in Bulgaria's Unionbank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will designate a representative on the supervisory council of the financial institution. This was announced by Unionbank's Chief Secr

Business | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Efficient Communications Training

AIMS Human Capital organizes on September 17th and 18th a training course "Efficient Communications" in Krim restaurant, Sofia. Svetla Dimova is the trainer.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Sofia Sends Observers to October Elections in Kosovo

Bulgaria is ready to participate with one hundred observers in the Kosovo elections October 26 this year. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has invited Bulgaria to send observers.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Economy Minister Asks Bulgaria's Business Leaders for Support

"The government strives at vital entrepreneurial community that pays taxes, does not accept bribes and behaves in a civilized way," Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev said at a working lunch with the members of the Bulgarian Busin

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Mass in Memory of Sept. 11

A mass in honor and memory of the victims from September 11th will be served at church St. Nedelya in Sofia on Wednesday at the initiative of the Atlantic Club.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President and Belgium's King To Inaugurate Europalia 2002

King Albert of Belgium and President Parvanov will inaugurate October 2 the Europalia Festival that in 2002 is specially dedicated to Bulgaria. Created in 1969 in Brussels, the Europalia festival was established to highlight the culture of a chosen count

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Lebanon Seeks Help for T-55 Overhaul

Lebanon has turned to former East Bloc nations for help in overhauling its fleet of T-55 main battle tanks.

Views on BG | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Blast of First Bulgarian SS-23 Warhead Not Problematic

The first warhead of the Bulgarian SS-23 missiles was destroyed without problems Tuesday at 11:03 am. The experimental demolition took place at the firing ground Zmeevo in the Stara Zagora district.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Rightist Opposition Deputy Chair Resigns

The Deputy Chairman of the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) Edvin Sugarev, former Bulgaria's ambassador to India, has resigned late on Monday. Sugarev handed his resignation to UDF leader Nadezhda Mihaylova.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Talks on Coalition against Iraq Called Untimely by Bulgarian FM

It is too early to talk a military coalition against Iraq, Foreign Minister Passy, who joined the President in the US, told Bulgarian journalists in Washington September 10. The Bulgarian chief diplomat noted that Bulgaria supported actively the anti-terr

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Luxury Train Derails in India

A luxury express train jumped the tracks on a bridge over a river in eastern India overnight, killing at least 28 people late on Monday.

World | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Negotiates Modern Technology Cooperation with Russia

Modern technology cooperation will be discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Vassilev and Russia's Minister of Industry, Science and Technology Ilya Klebanov in Sofia. The economic ties between Bulgaria and the Russia, the ways for boosting trade exch

Business | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President Meets Cheney Today

Following a meeting with Secretary of State Powell, President Parvanov will meet with U.S.

Politics | September 10, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00
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