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Bulgaria's Most Notorious Man Awaits Verdict by Early Sept

Bulgarian court should deliver its judgement on the case of the country's most notorious man -- Ivan Todorov dubbed Doktora (The Doctor) -- in early September, Todorov's attorney Georgi Georgiev said Sunday. The two-months term that court set for closing

Politics | August 17, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Key Iraqi Oil Pipeline Sabotaged

Iraqi oil exports through a key pipeline was halted by sabotage Saturday, just three days after they resumed following the war, officials said. Engineers were forced to shut down the pipeline to Turkey for repairs after a fire broke out at Baiji, north of

World | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Culture Minister Dissatisfied With State Budget 2004

Bulgaria's Culture Minister Bozhidar Abrashev expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that state budget for 2004 provides only BGN 1 M for culture, Bulgaria's Info Radio said August 16. Initially the minister asked for BGN 3 M.

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

US Blackout Areas Urged to Save Power

Consumers are urged to curb their demands for electricity as parts of the US and Canada recover from the worst power cuts in North American history. Electricity supplies were restored across much of the region but officials warn of the possibility of roll

World | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

International Eurythmics Competition Started in Bulgaria

An International Eurythmics Competition started for the second time in Bulgarian capital Sofia Saturday. The event marks 10 years since the Iliana ?urythmics Club that initiated the event was established by famous Bulgarian gymnast Iliana Raeva.

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

UN Distributes Food in Ravaged Liberian Capital

United Nations (UN) agencies prepare to distribute desperately needed food in the starving Liberian capital as a second batch of troops was due to arrive to reinforce a Nigerian-led peacekeeping force. Gregory Blamoh, national officer for the UN World Foo

World | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Deferred Payment Sales in Bulgaria Blossom

The number of deferred payment sales in Bulgaria increased significantly over 2003, Bulgaria's Kapital (Capital) newspaper wrote Saturday. This growth is due to fast development of Bulgaria's deferred payment market, the article reads.

Business | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Tropical Storm Hit Mexico's Border

Tropical Storm Erika hit Mexico's city of Matamoros with high winds and heavy rains early on Saturday. The severe weather downed trees and damaged roofs and cars in the border town, Mexican television reports said.

World | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian MP Involved in Deadly Car Crash

Valentin Miltenov, MP from Bulgaria's ruling Simeon II National Movement (SIINM), was involved in Friday's car crash that killed one man, officials said Saturday. 38-year-old Lyudmil S.

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

500 Ancient Coins Stolen in Bulgarian Coastal City

More than 500 ancient coins were stolen from a firm office in the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas, the Bulgarian National Radio said Saturday. The coins were part of the firm's owner private collection and were kept in a safe at the office.

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Europe's Oldest Well Discovered in Bulgaria

Europe's most ancient well was discovered this summer near the Bulgarian village of Katuntsi, the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) said Saturday.

Society | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Palestinian Militants: Israel's Withdrawal Not Enough

The latest efforts to move the Middle East peace process forward are not enough, Palestinian militant group Hamas said Saturday. Israel promised to pull out of two West Bank towns, Qalqilya and Jericho, and proposed to withdraw from Ramallah and Tulkarm o

World | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Duty-Free License Candidates Enter Court

Bulgarian companies Sofkom and B.N.

Business | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Macedonian Detainee in Bulgaria "Linked to the Zemun Clan"

Macedonian national that was detained in Bulgaria last week during international Moonlight operation is linked to Serbia's powerful Zemun organised crime gang, Macedonia's Utrinski Vesnik (Morning Newspaper) said Friday. Two Bulgarians and one Macedonian

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Foreigners Enjoy Game Hunting Trips to Bulgaria

Foreigners enjoy making game hunting trips to Bulgaria because of the country's well-preserved natural environment, chief of Bulgaria's Vitoshko-Studena game-breeding station Damyan Damyanov told Bulgaria's Darik Radio Saturday. The number of hinds in Bu

Society | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Young Bulgarian Murdered in Sofia

Policemen in Bulgaria's capital Sofia found early on Saturday the body of a young man aged about 25, officials reported. The body bore visible signs of beating and light burnings, investigators said.

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's BTC Deal Postponed "Due to Political Interests"

Supervisory Council of Bulgaria's Privatization Agency delays the sale of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company BTC because members of the council are afraid of political leaders' reaction, Krasen Stanchev, head of Bulgaria's Institute for Market Econo

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia's People Enjoy Free Summer Concerts

Residents of Bulgarian capital Sofia gathered Saturday at the famous Alexander Batemberg Square to enjoy a free concert of Bulgarian jazz formation Borissov Brass Band. The event is part of a series of free concerts that various bands and artists give at

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Former Ugandan Dictator Died

Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin died, hospital officials in Saudi Arabia said Saturday. Amin, who was variously described as 78 or 80 years old, was in a coma at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah since July 18.

World | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Foreign Youths to Provide Aid for Refugees in Bulgaria

Young people from the US, Germany, Switzerland, Congo and Holland will take part in a campaign for helping refugees in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian National Radio said Saturday.

Politics | August 16, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Viva Ventures: Delay of Telco Deal will Hurt Bulgaria's Economy

Another delay of the deal over the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company BTC would hurt Bulgaria's economy, Viva Ventures, which was first selected a preferred buyer said in a statement circulated to the media. According to Viva Ventures BTC needs urgent

Business | August 15, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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