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US Soldiers Arrested 400 in Iraq

US soldiers arrested some 400 people in Iraqi capital Baghdad and near the cities of Tikrit and Kirkuk as part of an operation to "defeat remaining pockets of resistance". The raids follow a series of attacks on US forces.

World | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Addiction Treatment Community Inmate Proved Murdered

The post mortem examination of Dessislav Panchev - inmate of Bulgaria's drug addiction treatment community near the town of Belmeken - proved the man was murdered, officials said Tuesday. Seven inmates of the community were accused of murder Tuesday.

Politics | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Lags Behind Capital's Profits

Profits of Bulgarian companies based in capital Sofia largely exceed those of the Northwester region's companies, survey of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows. Government's efforts to stimulate economy in the least developed Northweste

Politics | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Purchase of 50% of Bulgartabac Output "Must be Guaranteed"

The purchase of some 50-60% of Bulgartabac output should be guaranteed to the future owners, Bulgartabac Holding Executive Director Georgi Kostov said.

Business | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Beer Sales in Bulgaria Up in First Five Months

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Views on BG | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Sharon to Continue Offensive against Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he would continue his offensive against Hamas. The announcement came after a suicide bombing in Jerusalem and helicopters strikes in Gaza over the past week caused dozens of casualties on both sides and endangered

World | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian On Board Stranded in Liberia Ship

A Bulgarian is on board the cargo ship Aqua Sierra that has been stranded in Liberia for three days and nights, Reuters reported.

Politics | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Palestinian ?ilitants ?eet Egyptian ?ediators in Gaza

Meeting between Palestinian militant groups and Egyptian mediators is underway in Gaza to try salvage the Middle East road map to peace. Hamas spokesman Mahmoud Zahar said they don't trust the Americans or the Israelis but they do trust the Egyptians and

World | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Flocking to Emerging Market Funds

Yahoo News Emerging-market bonds have performed very well this year, buoyed by unprecedented cash inflows as increasing numbers of investors have found this high-yielding asset class a relative haven from the volatile equity markets of the developed coun

Views on BG | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

US Urges India to Send Troops to Iraq

Senior US defence officials arrived in Delhi to try persuade India to send peacekeepers to Iraq. The Pentagon team hopes to dispel concerns about the role that Indian forces would play in supporting US-led troops in post-war Iraq.

World | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Voted CSKA Football Team of the Month

Bulgaria's Supreme Football League leader CSKA was voted Team of the Month in June. The vote was cast by the country's most influential sports journalists.

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Scotland Yard Chief Blessed Anti-Bribery Project in Sofia

Scotland Yard Chief Sir John Stevens signed a twinning agreement together with the Bulgarian Interior Minister in Sofia on Monday. The British law-enforcers will help Bulgaria's interior administration and the police services fight corruption under EUR 2

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Italy to Work for Early Building of Corridor VIII

Bulgaria's Transport Minister Plamen Petrov met in capital Sofia with his Italian counterpart Pietro Lunardi Monday and discussed possibilities for accelerating the construction of Corridor VIII. Lunardi's current visit to Bulgaria is part of his Europea

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Inmate of Addiction Treatment Community Died of Brain Bleed

The post mortem examination proved that Dessislav Panchev from the addiction treatment community in mountainous area Belmeken died from brain haemorrhage caused by a skull fracture.

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Exits Blocked over Killer Hunt

The exit roads of Sofia have been blocked as police hunt for the killer of Bulgarian businessman Todor Tolev murdered Monday morning. According to unofficial information, the killer changed the car from which he fired at Tolev.

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

China to Lift Ban on Foreign Travel Agencies

China will lift the longstanding ban on foreign-owned travel agencies early to help its tourism recover after the outbreak of SARS. The opening up of China's tourism business was originally expected to come into effect at the beginning of 2007.

World | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Ancient Cup Found at Bulgarian Border Checkpoint

Customs officers at Bulgaria's Kalotina border checkpoint found an ancient silver cup in a bus leaving Bulgaria June 11th. The cup was dated back to the 4th century B.

Society | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

President Congratulates Bulgaria's PM Saxe-Coburg on His Birthday

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov congratulated Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg on his 66th birthday celebrated on Monday. The president sent a telegram expressing his high opinion of the prime minister's efforts to see Bulgaria develop.

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Seven Bulgarian Tax Debtors Banned from Foreign Trips

Seven of the 2500 major tax debtors will be stripped of their travel passports. Police is now entitled to handle their cases.

Business | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Balkan Nations Study Scandinavian Regional Cooperation

A two-day international seminar in Sofia concentrates on the regional cooperation of Scandinavian countries to help Balkan nations tap experience in their bid to work better for common goals. The Balkans political club organized the forum that started Mon

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Academicians Election Starts at Bulgarian Science Academy

The election of new academicians at the Bulgarian Academy of Science started Monday. 64 candidates will compete for the 32 vacant positions.

Politics | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00
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