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Bulgaria's Foreign Debt Down by EUR 2 B

Bulgaria's foreign debt has dropped by nearly EUR 2 B, or a third of the country's GDP. Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev said that during on-line conversation with Bulgarians and foreigners interested in the ministry's work.

Business | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Deputy PM: Corruption Plagues Bulgarian Business no More

Corruption is no more one of the main problems of business in Bulgaria. This is what the country's Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev said speaking to German businessmen.

Business | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Medics in Libya Send Letter Demanding Speeded Up Trial

The six Bulgarian medics, defendants in Libya's HIV case, sent a letter to the Foreign Ministry in Sofia to insist on speeded up trial.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's School-Leavers Sit for 46-Question Literature Test

Bulgaria's school-leavers who chose to sit for a Bulgarian language and literature test have to answer forty-six questions on Friday. The exam is optional, as the controversial reform of Bulgarian education has not yet managed to yield solid rules.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Blair to Back Poland's EU Campaign

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will try to deliver a boost to Poland's efforts to join the European Union on Friday as he visits the country. Poland, the biggest of the 10 nations due to join the EU next year, is holding a referendum on the issue on 7 June.

World | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Mid-East Talks Urge Peace Moves

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon demanded his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas begin to crack down on militants as set out in the peace plan, his office said. Abbas said in a statement that the Jerusalem talks had been "beneficial and productive"

World | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Ruling Party Starts Local Elections Campaign

The campaign of Bulgaria's ruling party Simeon II National Movement for the upcoming local elections starts Friday. The criteria according to which the party will nominate mayor candidates and municipal council members have been already hammered out.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Beer Festival Kicks Off in Sofia

Sofia's fourth beer festival started Friday. The city's mayor Stefan Sofiyanski launched the beer-drinking marathon.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Blair Goes to Iraq

British Prime Minister Tony Blair made the first visit to postwar Iraq by a Western leader amid mounting questions in the United States and Britain about the alleged weapons arsenal that supported the case for war against Saddam Hussein.

Politics | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Koc Holding Proves Money Origin for Purchase of Bulgaria's Telco

Today is the deadline for consortium between Koc Holding/Turkish Telecom to prove the money, which it will use to pay for the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC), is clean. The tie-in has to submit a declaration on the origin of the resources to Bu

Business | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Slavi's Joke: Scared

Image a big theatre hall, where a premiere is being staged tonight. The actors are really excited and the theatre's chief watches with an even greater excitement as the story unfolds on the stage.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Clothes to Avoid or Keep Summer/Autumn 2003

It's time to avoid that BoHo Ethnic look. Yes it really is time to ditch the Mongolian peasant, folksy look.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Life Clues on Red Planet

Scientists may have identified what could be the best place to look for life on the Red Planet. It is the Russell Crater in Mars' southern hemisphere.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Summer Food & Fitness

Here come the summer vacations, parties, and picnics! But, during these wonderful warm days of summer, it may seem difficult to follow a healthy balanced diet. Check out these helpful guidelines to maintain a healthy weight, and enjoy a nutritious summer:

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Tips For Well- Behaved Dog

1.When it comes to raising and training a dog, an ounce of problem prevention is certainly worth a pound of cure!

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Swept Two Bronze Medals at Europe's Judo Championship

Bulgaria's judo-players Georgy Georgiev and Tsvetana Bozhilova won bronze medals at the European Judo Championship in Germany.

Sports | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

FT Story Claims to Unravel Plot behind Vilnius 10 Statement

An investigation story of eight leading journalists from the Financial Times claims to shed light on Bulgaria's part in the events that led to the Vilnius 10 declaration issued on February 5, 2003 in support of US policy on Iraq. The feature entitled "Th

Politics | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Stuttgart's Balakov Bids Farewell to Soccer in Tears

Bulgarian soccer star Krassimir Balakov had tears in his eyes when his team VfB Stuttgart threw a benefit performance to mark the end of his career Thursday. "Thank you all who loved and supported me throughout my career!" These are the words with which

Sports | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian TSAKOS Abandons Varna Shipyard Bid

Negotiations with Bulgarian company TSAKOS Shipping and Trading for the privatization of Bulgaria's Varna shipyard were cancelled Thursday.

Business | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian MP's Son Relies on Employer to Avoid Spain Trial

The solicitor of arrested in Spain Vladimir Ilchev - the son of top Bulgarian lawmaker Stanimir Ilchev - has submitted to the inquest the text of the public statements made by the detainee's employer. Boss Kamen Chervenyakov has claimed Ilchev was innocen

Politics | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Punished Crime Rate Creeps Down in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's punished crimes rate has crept down by 1.7 percent year-on-year, data of Bulgaria's National Statistics Institute (NSI) show.

Politics | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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