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Bulgarian Asthma Patients Renewed Protests

Bulgarian asthma patients renewed Monday their protests in capital Sofia demanding the state to pay 75 percent of medication costs. The protestors also called for 100 percent state financing for medication of children suffering asthma.

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Alarm Sounded over Confrontation between Bulgaria's Judicial, Executive Powers

Rising confrontation between the judicial and executive powers is pointed out as one of the key risks in the second edition of the Early Warning Report "Bulgaria: Beyond the Facts", which came out July 7.

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Operation for Separating Siamese Twins in Singapore Entered Critical Phase

A pioneering operation in Singapore to separate two Iranian twin sisters joined at the head since birth entered a critical phase, doctors said Monday. A team of 28 doctors and 100 medical assistants are involved in the surgery of 29-year-old sisters Ladan

World | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Won't Bar Second-Hand Car Imports 2007

Imports of second-hand automobiles to Bulgaria will continue after 2007, Stefan Stefanov, expert at Bulgaria's Environment Ministry said Monday. His statement came after Environment Minister Dolores Arsenova said second-hand car imports to Bulgaria would

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Police Busted Outlaw Bookmakers

Bulgarian policemen busted an illegal bookmaking network in the town of Pazardzhik, some 110km to the south of capial Sofia. Two Bulgarians aged thirty-four and tweny-seven were arrested during the operation.

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

International Rap Star Coolio to Throw Concert in Bulgaria

World's famous rap star Coolio will arrive in Bulgaria for a concert in capital Sofia June 17th. This will be the second performance of an international rap star in Bulgaria 2003 after popular US rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan band Rizza's spectacular show

Society | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

European Commission Alarmed on Cut Growth Forecasts

The European Commission predicted an even gloomier outlook for the euro zone than its previously cut growth forecasts. In April, the European Commission revised downwards its forecasts for the euro zone's gross domestic product (GDP) growth, from 1.

World | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Two US Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Two US soldiers were killed in separate attacks in Iraqi capital Baghdad after their patrols came under attack, the US military said. The first soldier was killed in a firefight with two Iraqis one of whom was shot dead.

World | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian MP: Parliamentary Leadership Changes Will Not Bring New Cabinet

Personal changes in Bulgaria's parliamentary leadership will not lead to replacing the whole cabinet, Bulgarian MP Kemal Eyup said Monday. His suggestion came after Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said that he would appoint an entirely new le

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Series of Earthquakes Shook Bulgaria

A series of seven tremors measuring between 5 to 3 on the Richter scale hit Bulgaria Sunday night and early on Monday. The earthquakes shook worst Bulgaria's southeastern region and its main city Kardzhali.

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Tremor Shook Bulgaria Late on Sunday

A strong earthquake shook Bulgaria at 10:13 pm local time. The population of the southern Kurdzhali district felt the tremor the most.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Pointless Punishment

Washington Post DURING HIS LAST VISIT to Europe, President Bush promised new U.

Views on BG | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

PM's Escort Involved in Road Accident

A car from the escort of Bulgaria's prime minister was involved in a light road accident Sunday. The automobile in which Prime Minster Simeon Saxe-Coburg was riding has not been damaged.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Thunderstorm Ravages through Northern District

A thunderstorm in the northern Shumen district killed a woman, sparked fires and caused electricity blackouts. 34-years old woman was struck by a lightning, which caused an instant death.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Travel Cheques Seized by Sofia Customs

Travel cheques for USD 113,000 and EUR 6,500 were seized by customs officers at the Sofia Airport. The cheques have been discovered during an examination of two shipments from the United Kingdom declared as little value and containing merely documents.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

US Soldier Shot at Baghdad University

An American soldier has been shot at Baghdad University as students were gathering for lunch.

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Moscow Mourns Bomb Victims

Memorial services have been held in Moscow to honour those killed in the suicide bombings at a rock concert on Saturday. The attacks killed at least 17 people, including two women suicide bombers, and wounded more than 48.

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Israel to Free More Prisoners

The Israeli Government has voted to release a new batch of Palestinian prisoners - a goodwill gesture that it is hoped will push forward the US-backed peace plan, known as the roadmap. A ministerial committee will decide who will be released from a list o

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Doctors Begin Op to Separate Conjoined Twins

Doctors in Singapore have begun unprecedented surgery to separate 29-year-old Iranian twin sisters who have been joined at the head since birth. Ladan and Laleh Bijani have been told that they have a 50-50 chance of survival but say they are willing to ri

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Proposes Seasonal Employment Accord to Netherlands

Sofia will propose to the Netherlands an agreement for seasonal employment of Bulgarian workers. This was announced by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy on Sunday.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Most of Bulgarian Foods Are GMs, Expert Says

The Bulgarians eat generic modified foods without knowing they buy such. This is what the director of the Bulgarian Agrobiological Institute, Acad.

Business | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00
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