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Worker Died in Construction Accident at Black Sea Resort

43 years old dyer died last night in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Zlatni Pyasutsi. The man fell down into a non-fool proofed lift-shaft in Berlin hotel.

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

"July Evening" Opens Local Fuel Retailer New Outlet

A premiere of a book accompanied the opening of the new outlet of local fuel retailer Petrol in Sofia July 1. The event, organized under the motto "Three in One" and called "July Evening", was dedicated to all who started the hippie-inspired tradition of

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia "Understands Washington but Sticks to EU on War Crimes"

Bulgaria can understand Washington's position in the dispute on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the reasons, which caused it to freeze military aid to Sofia. However, Bulgaria, as an EU candidate, will stick to the common position of the Union

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Toronto Declared SARS Free

The World Health Organization has removed the Canadian city of Toronto from its list of SARS danger zones. The UN agency gave the city the all-clear after it went 20 days without reporting a new case.

World | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Coalition "Undeterred" by Attacks in Iraq

The United States and Britain have insisted they will not pull out of Iraq, despite ongoing attacks on their troops. US President Bush made the pledge on Tuesday after six American soldiers were wounded in two separate attacks in the Iraqi capital, Baghda

World | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Gets EUR 4 B for Infrastructure Projects

Bulgaria will receive EUR 4,2 B to carry out four major infrastructure projects, Bulgaria's Transport Minister Plamen Petrov said Wednesday. Structural funds of the European Union will provide the money for the projects.

Business | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Italy Wants Bulgaria's EU Pre-Accession Schedule Set

Italy will propose a plan for conclusion of Bulgaria and Romania's EU pre-accession talks till 2004 and ? membership schedule with an eye for a 2007 entry. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said that Wednesday in a speech in the European Parliament

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

European Fund Guaranteed Bulgarian Bank's Credits

Management of Bulgaria's Encouraging Bank signed Wednesday an agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) for a bank's guarantee endowment of EUR 7 M.

Business | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Another MP Leaves Bulgaria's Ruling Majority

MP Rumyana Georgieva left the parliamentary group of Bulgaria's ruling party Wednesday. The move was formalized as Parliament Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov read her statement just a few days after she hinted at possible separation.

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Netherlands Deported Tens of Bulgarians Again

Some 122 Bulgarians were deported from the Netherlands by a charter flight on Wednesday.

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Draw-Outs from Bulgaria's National Bank May Discredit Currency Board

Transfers from Bulgaria's National Bank BNB to trade banks in the country may lead to problems with the present currency board, expert at Bulgaria's Institute for Market Economy Georgy Angelov said Wednesday. Draw-outs from the BNB are very likely to caus

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Serb War Suspect Handed to The Hague Court

Former Yugoslav army colonel Veselin Sljivancanin accused of massacre of more than 200 civilians in Croatia in 1991 was handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague Wednesday. Sljivancanin is one of the three so-called Vukovar indic

World | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Quarter of Sofia's People to Ignore Local Elections

Some 23 percent of people in Bulgarian capital Sofia won't cast their vote in the local elections June 14th-21st, survey of the Alpha Research agency showed Wednesday. Sofia's present mayor Stefan Sofiayanski enjoys largest support amongst people as compa

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Israeli Troops Set for West Bank Pullout

Israeli troops are due to withdraw from the West Bank city of Bethlehem Wednesday. The move will follow Tuesday's talks between Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas during which both sides agreed to press ahead

World | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia's Envoy: Frozen US Military Aid Ammounts to USD 10.5 M

Frozen US military aid to Bulgaria ammounts to some USD 10.5 M, Bulgarian Ambassador to the US Elena Poptodorova said Wednesday.

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Minor Chance for Bulgaria-US Agreement on World Crime Court

At this point there is only minor chance for Bulgaria, US to sign bilateral agreement on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Bulgaria's Deputy Foreign Minister Lyubomir Ivanov said Wednesday. Bulgaria joined June the firm stand of all fifteen Europea

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Temperatures in Bulgaria Approached Record Heights

Temperatures in Bulgaria rose to some 37-38 degrees Wednesday. In capital Sofia the temperature is expected to reach thirty-four degrees during the day.

Politics | July 2, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Dow Gains 39 Points, Nasdaq Rises 10

A burst of late-afternoon buying lifted Wall Street higher Tuesday as investors shook off downbeat reports on manufacturing and construction spending and placed bets on an improving economy. Analysts said investors were remaining largely optimistic despit

World | July 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Mid-East Sides Vow to Pursue Peace

The Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers have spoken of their desire for peace in a carefully managed joint appearance before talks in Jerusalem. Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas shared an enthusiastic handshake and said their people held no fundamental

World | July 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bruce Jackson: Why Give Money to Defiant Ally

Bruce Jackson, President of the US Committee on NATO Enlargement, called on Bulgaria, the US Congress and President George W Bush to think over the situation brought about by the suspension of military aid to Sofia.

Politics | July 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Set to Talk US out of Military Aid Refusal

Bulgaria still has a chance to avoid the US sanctions and to receive the promised military aid, official of the Foreign Ministry in Sofia said at a special news conference convened hours after Washington suspended the funding.

Politics | July 1, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00
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