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US will Submit New Resolution to Security Council

The United States will submit a new resolution to the UN Security Council next week seeking authorisation for military forceagainst Iraq. The draft resolution is expected to be simple, stating Iraq was in "further material breach" of the November 8 Securi

World | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Turkey Postpones Vote on Military Bases

Turkey has further postponed a crucial vote on opening its military bases to U.S.

World | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Robertson Awarded Stara Planina Order

President Parvanov issued a decree for awarding NATO Secretary General George Robertston with Stara Planina Order, First Degree. The award comes as recognition for Robertson's contribution to strengthening peace and security in Western Balakns and the inv

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Briton Killed in Saudi Arabia

A British man has been killed in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, BBC reported. Saudi television said the Briton, who worked for British aviation company BAE Systems in the kingdom and was a resident there, was attacked as he sat in his car at traffic lights.

World | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Greek National Extradited from Bulgaria to Italy

The Greek national Emanuil Vamvakas (59) was extradited on Wednesday from Bulgaria to Italy, the Interior Ministry announced. He was detained in Bulgaria on July 16th .

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

PM Awards Olympic Champions

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg and Sports Minister Vassil Ivanov will hand on Friday the first monthly remunerations for life to the Bulgarian Olympic champions who have stopped their sports career.

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

EU Funding Sought for Basilica Restoration

Big-scale restoration works will kick off in the St Sofia basilica in Bulgaria's capital in two months. At present, archeologists are about to complete the excavations within the church.

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Israel Divides Gaza Strip

The Israeli army has divided the Gaza Strip into three separate security zones and tightened travel curbs on Palestinians living there. The move came a day after Palestinian militants fired rockets into Israel to retaliate against an Israeli raid in Gaza,

World | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Violence Hits Philippines

At least 16 people have been killed in the southern Philippines in two separate bomb attacks and a raid on a town by armed men. One person was killed in each of the bomb attacks and the raid on the town killed 14 civilians.

World | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Storms Impede Iran Crash Salvage

Snow storms and freezing gales are hampering efforts to retrieve bodies and search for clues at the site of Iran's worst air crash. Grieving relatives have been gathering near to where the Russian-built Ilyushin plane crashed into a mountain near Kerman i

World | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Row in Bulgaria's News Agency Escalates

The journalists from the Bulgaria Telegraph Agency (BTA) staged Thursday a silent protest demanding the resignation of the agency's director. They pulled out their placards for less than ten minutes as unions have pledged to avoid disturbance of work.

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Unit Leaves for Afghanistan Tonight

The third Bulgarian unit leaves for Afghanistan tonight, the defense ministry announced. The flight was postponed a couple of times this week because of the bad meteorological conditions.

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Globul Became National Team General Sponsor

Bulgaria's second GSM operator Globul will be general sponsor Bulgaria's national team over the next two years, the company announced. Globul and the Bulgarian football union signed a cooperation agreement.

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Allots BGN 32 M for Gulf Mission Unit

Some BGN 32 M are planned for the support of the nuclear, chemical and biological defense unit that will be dispatched by Bulgaria in case of war in Iraq. The funding is planned from February to June this year.

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Vice-president to Visit Romania

Bulgarian Vice-president Anguel Marin will pay a visit to Romania from February 25th till February 28th on the occasion of the 125th anniversary from the Russian-Turkish liberation war (1877-1878).

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Top Parliament Official: Privatisation Act Will Be Passed Despite Veto

The Parliament will re-vote the amendments to the Privatisation Act thus overriding the presidential veto according to top Bulgarian parliamentary official. Ivan Iskrov, chair of the parliamentary budgetary committee, told novinite.

Business | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian PM to Meet Bush in the White House

Prime Saxe-Coburg will pay a three-day working visit to the United States at the personal invitation of President Bush. Saxe-Coburg will meet with Bush on February 25th in the White House.

Politics | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Strategic Investor Sought for Bulgaria's Varna Shipyard Assets

State-owned Navigation Maritime Bulgare, which acquired the insolvent Varna Shipyard, plans to launch a corporate Eurobond issue, which is expected to boost growth. A new company will be set up, in which Navigation Maritime Bulgare will hold 25%, Transpo

Business | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

President Vetoed Changes to Bulgaria's Privatization Act

President Georgi Parvanov imposed a veto on the controversial amendments to the Privatisation Act February 20.

Business | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Getting There: Zheravna

The village of Zheravna is a great place to spend your weekend or vacation. It is a village coming from the past, offering silence, rural atmosphere and interesting places to visit.

Society | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

Deputy PM Vows to Keep Deutsche Bank in Bulgaria

I truly hope that Deutsche Bank will not withdraw from Bulgaria, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev said February 20.

Business | February 20, 2003, Thursday // 00:00
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