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Ex Israeli President Navon in Sofia for Holocaust Day

Former Israeli President Yitzhak Navon met with President Parvanov on Friday. He was invited by the Bulgarian president on the occasion of the Day of the Holocaust victims and the 60th anniversary since the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews.

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's FM on First Trip to Japan since 1997

Foreign Minister Solomon Passy is to pay an official visit to Japan from March 11-16, which is the first trip of Bulgaria's first diplomat for the last six years. In November 1997 the then Foreign Minister Nadezhda Mihaylova accompanied former President S

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

UDF Approaches Court over New Privatisation Rules

Right-wing opposition United Democratic Forces filed in the Constitutional Court a claim against the Privatisation and Privatisation Control Act, which Parliament adopted by overriding President Parvanov's veto February 27. A day earlier opposition MPs c

Business | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Still Undecided on UN Vote

The Bulgarian government hasn't yet decided how it will vote in the UN Security Council on the second resolution submitted by the United States, Great Britain and Spain that paves the way to military operation in Iraq. That was confirmed by Deputy Foreig

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Washington Agrees to ‘Buy Iraqi Debts to Bulgaria'

Deutsche Presse-Agentur SOFIA, 7 March 2003 - The United States has agreed to buy out $1.

Views on BG | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

NATO Advises Bulgaria on Reforms Schedule

The schedule of reforms implementation in Bulgaria en route to NATO accession will be presented today in Brussels at the meeting of NATO Senior Political Committee and a Bulgarian delegation, headed by Lyubomir Ivanov, Deputy Foreign Minister and head of

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Parvanov Delivers Condolences to Algerian President

In a telegram to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Bulgarian President Parvanov delivered deepest condolences over the tragic plane crash in southern Algeria, which claimed the lives of more than 100 people on board. The Bulgarian people share the g

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Enjoyed Two Cremlin Ballet Spectacles This Week

Sofia residents and guests had the rare opportunity to enjoy two spectacles of the esteemed Cremlin Ballet this week. On Tuesday night, the audience enjoyed Ivan the Terrible, on Thursday - Romeo and Juliet.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarians Seek Legal Work in France, Spain, Netherlands

A proposal of the Interior Ministry seeks to legalize the work of Bulgarians in France, Spain and the Netherlands for a period of three months. The ministry has proposed that employment agreements are signed with the three countries.

Business | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Calls on UN Security Members to "Show Their Cards"

The United States will call for a vote on a second United Nations resolution on disarming Iraq no matter what is the level of support in the Security Council.

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Spring Cares

As the spring approaches, pets become more active and accordingly they need special cares.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Slavi's Joke: New End to Noah's Story

God began to regret having created human beings. He felt very annoyed and decided to destroy the entire world.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Science: Europe's First Mission Prepares for the Moon

Europe's first mission to the Moon looks set for a July blast-off. Scientists and engineers working on the Smart 1 spacecraft are hoping to fly around the 15th of July but it all depends on the condition of the launcher.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Health: Women More Vulnerable to Stress

The biochemistry of women's brains makes them more vulnerable to stress and anxiety, researchers have found. The findings were published in the journal Psychiatric Genetics.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Getting There: Kotel

Kotel is a town situated amidst the picturesque natural scenery of the Eastern Balkan Range and besides being a place with beautiful nature, fresh air and pure mountain water, it is an important cultural and historical centre.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forks&Corks: Pepper-Skewer

Ingredients: 10 peppers, 4 tomatoes, 4 small onions, 250 g bacon cut in large slices How to cook: Wash and cut the vegetables in large pieces, with the exception of the peppers.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00

11 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Military Operation

Eleven Palestinians were killed and nearly 100 injured Thursday during an Israeli military operation near the Jabaliya refugee camp, Palestinian hospital officials said, less than a day after a suicide bombing killed 15 Israelis in the northern Israeli po

World | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Over 100 Dead in Plane Crash in Algeria

A passenger plane crash in southern Algeria claimed the lives of more than 100 people on board. According to AP reports one man survived and 102 died in the crash.

World | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Mironov will Stay under House Arrest

Sofia City Court ruled on Thursday Banker Ivan Mironov to stay under house arrest.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Minister: Bulgaria Won't Replace Turkey in Hosting US Troops

Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov said that US troops will not be deployed in Bulgaria in case that Turkey did not accept troops on its territory. He added that no consultations on the matter were taking place.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Insolvency Procedures Speed up in Bulgaria

Parliament adopted at first reading Cabinet-moved amendments to the Trade Act, which aim to accelerate insolvency and liquidation procedures. The bill was one of the nine measures for providing incentives to the Bulgarian economy, which Deputy Prime Mini

Business | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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