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Iraq Explosion "Kills Four"

At least four people have been killed and several wounded in an explosion near a police station in western Iraq, Arabic television stations say. The blast happened in the town of Ramadi some 100km (60 miles) west of Baghdad.

World | July 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Needs EUR 9 B to Enforce Europe's Green Rules

The enforcement of the European Union's green legislation in Bulgaria will cost EUR 9 B till 2014 according to local experts. The country has to harmonise its environment rules with those of the club it plans to join in 2007.

Politics | July 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Officials Take on Action to Promote Train Safety in Bulgaria

Officials of the Bulgarian State Railways made media appearances to promote the safety of train travel in the country. "There is no danger in riding on a Bulgarian train," Deputy Transport Minister Lyubomil Ivanov echoed their assurances on Saturday.

Politics | July 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Hurricane Swept through Northern Bulgarian District

Strong wind moving at 20m/s swept through the Razgrad district in Northern Bulgaria. The hurricane tore off electricity wires causing blackouts in settlements across the district.

Politics | July 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Pentagon Base Plan Will Help Meet Threats

FLORIDA TODAY As troops from Patrick Air Force Base head overseas in the war against terror, their postings are often to unfamiliar countries whose names hardly roll off the tongue.

Views on BG | July 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

United States Honour Birthday

Events marking the 227th birthday of the United States on Friday featured hot dogs, history and a recognition of the trailblazing spirit of America. President Bush traveled to the Dayton, Ohio, area, where he delivered an Independence Day speech praising

World | July 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Former World Champion Promoted General

Former world shooting champion and long-time police officer Nonka Matova was promoted major-general by Bulgaria's president on Friday. The shooter has been working with the country's Interior Ministry for twenty-four years.

Politics | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Young People in Bulgaria Pessimistic

Young people tend to be pessimistic about the quality of life in Bulgaria according to a recent opinion poll. Fifty out of every hundred youngsters said they had been facing more difficulties over the last four years.

Politics | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Al-Jazeera Broadcasts "Saddam Tape"

Al-Jazeera television has broadcast what it says is a recent recording of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The Arabic satellite channel said the taped message was dated 14 June, six weeks after US President George W Bush declared major hostilities o

Politics | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Miss Bulgaria at Video Session for Europe's Beauty Contest

Miss Bulgaria 2003 Iva Titova returned home after video and photo sessions for the Miss Europe contest due in September.

Society | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Danube's Level Goes on Dropping

Danube's level goes on dropping, an official of the Bulgarian agency that maintains the river path said Friday. No ships have subsided so far but six shoots have emerged in the Bulgarian section of the big river.

Politics | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Bank Interested in Financing Burgas-Alexandrupolis Pipeline

American Exim Bank has stated interest in financing the project for the construction of the pipeline Burgas-Alexandrupolis. Bulgaria's Regional Development Minister Valentin Tserovski said following a trip tp the United States.

Business | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Task Force Chief Suspended over "Traffic in Bulgarian Archeological Finds"

The chief of Bulgaria's antiques contraband fighting task force was suspended over criminal activities, Bulgarian media allege. He is suspected of involvement in traffic in valuable objects.

Politics | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

"Phantom" Companies Owe Bulgaria BGN 1.2 B

Over BGN 1.2 B is what companies and political parties owe to the state, Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev said Friday.

Business | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Electricity Companies Protestors Move Forward Demands

The privatisation strategy of Bulgaria's electricity distribution companies will not be tabled in Parliament before talks are held with Energy Minister Kovachev. The agreement was reached during the negotiations of parliamentary speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov

Business | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Deadline for Bids in Bulgaria's 1st Centralized Tender Ends

The deadline for submitting bids in the First Centralized Open Tender in Bulgaria expires July 4. Over the next 22 days the applications will be processed and rated by Bulgaria's Privatization Agency.

Business | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Police Unravelled Over 80% of Murders in Bulgaria

Statistics show that the unravelled murders in Bulgaria over the last thirteen months are over 80 percent. This is what Bulgaria's Interior Minister Georgi Petkanov said Friday.

Politics | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bush Approves Terror Suspects Trial

US President George Bush has decided that six al-Qaeda suspects in US custody can be tried before a military tribunal, US officials have said. It marks the first time Mr Bush has decided any terror suspects can be tried in a military court.

World | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Gunmen Attack Pakistan Mosque

At least thirty-six people have been killed in an attack on a mosque in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta. At least three unidentified gunmen entered the mosque in the capital of Balochistan province and opened fire on about 200 Shia worshippers.

World | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Sale Body Appeals Ruling on Bulgaria's Telco

The Supervisory Council of the Privatisation Agency will appeal the ruling of the three-member panel of the Supreme Administrative Court, which favoured Advent's appeal against the agency decision to scrap the EUR 210 M sale of a 65-percent stake in Bulga

Business | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00

German Parliamentary Group to Assist Bulgaria's EU Entry

A new parliamentary group has been founded in the German Bundestag. The mail goal of the group is assisting Bulgaria en route to its EU and NATO entry, Bulgarian National Radio said Friday.

Politics | July 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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