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US Firm Advent May Turn to International Court over Bulgaria's Telco

US private equity firm Advent's leaders will consider filing a complaint at international court over the scrapped EUR 210 M sale of a 65-percent Stake in the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company, Bulgaria's Darik radio said Friday. Advent leaders claimed

Business | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

EU to "Name Indicative Date for Completion of Bulgaria Talks"

The European Union will approve today 2004 as an indicative date to conclude the pre-accession talks with Bulgaria. This is what the country's Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva said in an interview for Bulgarian Info radio.

Politics | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Turkey Backed EU-Inspired Reforms

Turkey's parliament passed a sixth package of democratisation laws designed to smooth its way to eventual European Union membership. The latest package which coincides with the EU summit in Greece includes scrapping a controversial part of the anti-terror

World | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

EU Chiefs Urged not to Unpick Constitutional Draft

EU leaders were to hold their first formal talks on a draft constitution for the enlarged bloc, the top item on the agenda of a summit held amid high security in northern Greece. And they were warned not to unpick the blueprint, the work of 16 months of

World | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President and PM Join EU Summit in Greece

Bulgaria's President Georgy Parvanov, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and Foreign Minister Solomon Passy will arrive in Greece Friday to join the summit of European Union (EU) leaders in the town of Thessaloniki, Sofia spokesman said. EU-leaders will a

Politics | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Slavi's Joke: Gooooooooooooooal!

A trabant, East Europe's best-known transporter, was driving on a first-class Bulgarian highway with holes like on a second-class highway and top speed of 80n kilometers per hour. The driver, whistling and enjoying the beauty of the nature around, was in

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Protect Your Dog or Cat Against Ticks

The Paralysis Tick and the Brown Dog Tick are the two most common ticks on dogs. However, it is the Paralysis Tick that is by far the most dangerous.

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Protection Against Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes are known to pass blood-born illnesses and are responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever, encephalitis, and many other serious diseases. In parts of the world where mosquito-transmitted diseases are not common it i

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Short and Long Hairstyles for Men

Deciding which hairstyle to take on is a difficult decision since it can completely alter one's appearance. But the question is which hairstyles are popular now and which styles will make you look like you've been the victim of a hairdresser's bad day?

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Brazil's Rio Friendliest City in the World

A study published in the New Scientist magazine says the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is the friendliest in the world.

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Birth Rate Halved Since 1989

Bulgaria's population gets reduced by 50,000 people each year due to the high mortality rate, a report about Bulgaria's youth, adopted by the government says.

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Bans Alternative Medicine Ads

Bulgaria banned all forms of advertisements of alternative medicine methods under Health Care Act, Parliament adopted Thursday.

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Lebanon's President Started Three-Day Visit to Bulgaria

Lebanese President Emile Lahoud arrived on a state visit to Bulgaria Thursday. During his three-day stay, he will hold meetings with Bulgaria's top statesmen and will attend a get-together of the Lebanese community.

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Ship Marked John Atanasoff's Anniversary in Lisbon

Diplomats joined Wednesday a tribute to the inventor of computer John Atanasoff onboard of Bulgarian sailing boat Kaliakra in Lisbon.

Society | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Court Acquitted Alleged Acid Attacker

The Sofia District Court acquitted taxi driver Petyo Petkov accused of attacking with acid the late Svetlana Gebreva, Director of the State Construction Control. The failed prosecution had sought twelve-year sentence behind bars.

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Police Selected Suspects in Latest Business Murder Case

Police came up with suspects in the investigation launched into the latest murder of an eminent Bulgarian businessman. The chief secretary of Bulgaria's interior Ministry, gen.

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Lack of Spies in Baghdad Spurs CIA to Bolster Ranks

By Bill Gertz The Washington Times

Views on BG | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

New York Ex-Mayor: Bulgaria More Popular in US Now

Bulgaria becomes more and more popular in the United States, former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani said at his meeting with Foreign Minister Passy in Austria's capital of Vienna. The meeting was held in the framework of the international two-day con

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Greek General Decorated for Regional Cooperation Merit

The commander of the South-Eastern Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG) Gen. Andreas Kouzelis was decorated with a Bulgarian order before his departure.

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Court Wants No-Entry Ban on Chorny Disclosed

Sofia City Court head called on Interior Minister Petkanov to revise the level of classified information of the order that expels from Bulgaria controversial businessman Michael Chorny. At the beginning of June Sofia City Court revoked an order of the th

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Legal Action over PM Citizenship Scandal Cancelled

Journalists from local private Darik radio who first broadcast the allegations that the country's prime minister held double citizenship escaped trial. The Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office announced a decision to halt the investigation against them T

Politics | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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