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Eight New AIDS Cases in 2003

Eight new cases of AIDS have been registered in Bulgaria since the beginning of the year. Till end-2002, the country's Health Ministry has listed 402 HIV positive patients.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Privatisation Changes Effective in Days, Left Approaches Court

The amendments to the Privatisation Act will come into effect March 7, after President Parvanov signed the decree for promulgating them March 4. Parliament overrode President Parvanov's veto on the controversial amendments February 27 with the votes of 1

Business | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's News Agency Dispute Taken to Parliament

Journalists from the Bulgaria News Agency continued their protests over loathed management with a rally in front of the Parliament in Sofia on Tuesday. For some ten days, they have been stopping work for five minutes in a symbolic strike against the dire

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Radio Free Europe Asked to Abandon Bulgarian Service Cuts

Top Bulgarian lawmaker asked Radio Free Europe President Thomas Dine to re-consider the reduction of Bulgarian-language broadcasts. Dine said that the radio is to boost its Middle Asia programs which will consume resources currently used for East European

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

UDF: Putin's Visit to Bulgaria "Overused"

The visit of Russian President Putin to Bulgaria was overused, Vladimir Kisyov, Deputy Chairman of the rightist opposition United Democratic Forces, said after a meeting of the party's National Executive Council March 4.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Half-Kilogram Marijuana Seized at Kalotina

An attempt to illegally export 480 g marijuana was foiled by the customs officers at Kalotina border checkpoint. The drug was found in a bus travelling from Sofia to Vienna.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Saddam Vows Victory over US

Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has been seeking to rally his people behind him as the United States steps up its preparations to topple him. In a letter read out on television to mark the Islamic New Year on Tuesday, Saddam told his people that if they kept

World | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Six Non-working Days in May Proposed

Deputy Prime Minster and Social Minister Lidia Shuleva has proposed to the Council of Ministers six days in the beginning of May (May 1st - May 6th) to be non-working. The ministers will vote the proposal on Thursday.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bogdana Tsvetanova: Bulgarians Enjoy Positive Image in Spain in Spite of Madrid Killing

Bogdana Tsvetanova is a Bulgarian journalist who have lived and worked in Spain for six years. She publishes all-immigrants' newspaper Espana: Puertas Abiertas and the Bulgarian-language monthly newspaper Nova Duma.

Novinite Insider » Interview | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Stand on Iraq Resolution Waits Inspectors' Report

Bulgaria's stand on the draft resolution on Iraq, submitted by US, UK and Spain, will be clear after we get acquainted with the data presented by the weapons inspectors, Lyubomir Todorov, Foreign Ministry spokesman announced March 4.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Italy's Foreign Minister Pays a Visit to Sofia

Bulgaria's NATO bid, its role as nonpermanent member of the UN Security Council and EU integration in the context of Italy's presidency of the Union in the second half of 2003 will be discussed by Foreign Minister Passy and his Italian counterpart Franco

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Robertson Calls on NATO to Discuss US Bases Dislocation

NATO Secretary General Roberston has said that the probable dislocation of American military bases to Eastern Europe had to be discussed by NATO before a decision was taken. He said that so far no such proposal had been made.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Roseximbank Obtained Full VISA International Membership

Roseximbank, part of the biggest wholly Bulgarian-owned financial group DZI-Roseximbank, obtained full membership in VISA International, becoming one of the five leading Bulgarian banks licensed for VISA.

Business | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Spain Police Busted Bulgarian Car Stealing Ring

Madrid police busted a criminal ring by arresting nine Bulgarians over car thefts end-February, the foreign ministry in Sofia said. The detainees have allegedly specialized in stealing luxury cars and posh villas burglaries.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Companies Seek Expansion in Bulgarian Agriculture Sector

A total of thirty seven British companies will seek to promote and expand their business on the Bulgarian market at 2003 AGRA Fair, opening in Bulgaria's second-biggest city of Plovdiv March 5.

Business | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Military Bases Might Crop Up in Bulgaria before NATO Entry

US military bases might be established in Bulgaria before the country has formally joined NATO. According to an official from Bulgaria's foreign ministry this was possible though "not very likely.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

UN Praises Bulgaria's Economy

The growth of the Bulgarian economy is one of the fastest in Eastern Europe, according to a report of the United Nations Economic Committee for Europe, published on Tuesday and quoted by the Bulgarian News Agency. The Bulgarian has become one of the fast

Business | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Boy Back Home after 3-years Forced Stay in Italy

Ten-year old Georgi Demirev is back in Bulgaria after a court in Italy banned him to leave Italy three years ago. On Tuesday, the boy and his grandfather met with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Passy.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

3.5kg of Silver Seized at Border Checkpoint

Bulgarian customs officers at the border with Turkey foiled a summing attempt of over 3.5kg of silver jewelry.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Would Harshly Criticize UN Envoys' Spying if Proven

Bulgaria will strongly protest against spying on delegations in the UN Security Council in case that reports on that are proven, Lyubomir Todorov, the spokesman of the Bulgarian foreign ministry said.

Politics | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Greece Started November 17 Terror Trial

Nineteen suspected members of the November 17 guerrilla group have gone on trial in Athens. The start of the hearing in a bunker-like courtroom built inside a maximum-security prison was marked by arguments and chaotic scenes.

World | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00
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