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Bush Criticises Israel Fence

US President George W Bush has called Israel's West Bank security fence "a problem" in a joint appearance with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. He also said the US would take new measures to improve the Palestinian economy, setting up a new joint

World | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Saddam "Guards" Held after Raid

The Americans say they have arrested a group of men believed to be Saddam Hussein's bodyguards, as they "tighten the noose" around wanted Iraqis. Thirteen people were arrested during a raid near the former dictator's home town of Tikrit on Thursday, and u

World | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Japan's Parliament Approves Controversial Iraq Troops

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi vowed to harness public support for the controversial decision to send Japanese troops to Iraq approved in a parliamentary session choked by dissent. The upper house of parliament voted in the early hours to approve the de

World | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Former PM Deemed Perfect for Sofia Mayor Candidate

Former Prime Minister Ivan Kostov can make a splendid Sofia mayor candidate according to the leader of his party, the rightist opposition Union of Democratic Forces (UDF). The party was hit by a crisis after it had dumped its already selected mayor candi

Politics | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Self-Proclaimed Police Victim Nipped Driving Drunk

The woman who accused two Bulgarian road policemen of having beaten her was caught Friday night driving drunk. Doctor Irina Dobrinova whose allegations made bumper headlines Tuesday was stopped by a patrol.

Politics | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria in Search for Satellite Launch Candidates

The communications regulating commission in Sofia is in search for candidates to launch three satellites into space. The satellites will transmit radio, television, Internet, and voice telephony signals as well as convey data.

Business | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Savours Rapid Growth of Customs Revenues

Bulgaria anticipates a substantial increase in its customs revenues in 2003 according to the country's finance minister. This year's results will overshoot what was collected in 2001 by BGN 700 M.

Business | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

No Bulgarians Injured in Japan Earthquakes

There are no Bulgarians killed or injured in the strong earthquakes that hit Japan Saturday morning. The two consecutive tremors that injured more than 300 people did not hurt the Bulgarians living near the epicenter according to Sofia's embassy in Tokyo.

Politics | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

9-11 Report Warns of Existing Threats

This week's report on intelligence failures before the Sept. 11 attacks also includes stark reminders of the danger terrorism still poses to Americans and their Western allies.

World | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Iraq Avant-Garde Departed amid Tightened Security

The first thirty soldiers from Bulgaria's Iraq-bound peacekeeping battalion left Saturday morning from the country's second city Plovdiv. They boarded three IL-76 jets to get to Kuwait where their first base is located.

Politics | July 26, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Biggest Insurer Covers Risks for Iraq-Bound Battalion

The biggest Bulgarian insurer DZI secured full-range insurance for the Bulgarian infantry battalion that leaves Saturday on an Iraq peacekeeping mission. The military unit will be indemnified in case of accidents and will have medical expanses covered.

Business | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Displays Bodies of Saddam Sons

The United States military has allowed TV journalists into a morgue in Iraq to film two bodies said to be Uday and Qusay Hussein, in another attempt to convince Iraqis the men are really dead. US officials said the bodies, each with more than 20 bullet wo

World | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Sends Warships to Liberia

US President George W Bush has ordered American warships to take up positions off the coast of Liberia to support a peacekeeping mission in the war-torn country, the White House has said. The statement said the US troops' role would be "limited in time an

World | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's CSKA Might Play against Turkish Soccer Heavyweight

In case Bulgarian soccer team CSKA beats Armenia's Punic, it would face Turkish heavyweight Galatasaray in the third preliminary round of the Champions League. This is what the lot drawn on Friday in the UEFA headquarters in Swiss city Nyon showed.

Sports | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

University Applicants Write on Corruption in Journalism Exam

Hundreds of university applicants sat Friday for an exam at the Faculty of Journalism with the prestigious Sofia University. They had to compose an essay under the title "Power and Corruption.

Politics | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Angelina Jolie Discusses Failed Marriage

Angelina Jolie says she doesn't have a clue why her marriage to Billy Bob Thornton failed. "I'd love to know," the "Tomb Raider" star tells People magazine in its Aug.

World | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Hotel Chain Minotel Expands into Bulgaria

Three Bulgarian hotels were made part of the European hotel chain Minotel, Bulgarian Dnevnik daily reported.

Business | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Signed for Iraq Battalion under Polish Command

Bulgaria signed Friday an agreement with Warsaw to dispatch its already prepared infantry battalion to Iraq under Polish command.

Politics | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Social Ministry to Aid Children of Bulgaria Helicopter Victims

The Social Ministry in Sofia decided to grant BGN 700 to each of the children of the victims in Thursday's helicopter crash. The country was shocked when three army officers and a fire fighter died when a Mi-17 aircraft crashed while helping extinguish a

Politics | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

The Independent: Bulgarians Angry with PM

Simeon Saxe-Coburg who marks his second anniversary as the prime minister of Bulgaria faces the anger of voters because he have failed to deliver on his promises to improve quality of life. This is what British newspaper The Independent says in article on

Politics | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Social Rider in Privatization Deal over Bulgaria's Power Utilities

The commissions on energy and economy policy with the Parlaiment in Sofia approved the social section to the strategy for the privatization of Bulgaria's seven power distribution utilities. Milko Kovachev, Bulgaria's energy minister, commented that it wa

Business | July 25, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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