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Bulgarians Find it Harder Now to Obtain US Visas

The procedure for receiving US visas now is much more complicated than it used to be, US Ambassador to Sofia James Pardew said Friday while on a visit to the town of Shumen, 350 kilometers east of Sofia. He explained this with the security measures taken

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Boasts Robust Tourism Growth

Bulgaria enjoys robust tourism growth even in the aftermath of Iraqi war. Over the first five months of 2003, the number of tourists to the country has gone up by 3.

Business | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

New Bulgarian Deputy Defence Minister Appointed

Ilko Dimitrov was appointed by Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg for new Deputy Defence Minister. Dimitrov has studied law in Sofia University.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

First Sofia Mayor Candidate Running on Bulgaria's Ruling Party Ticket

The MP from the Bulgarian coastal town of Burgas Aleko Kurkchiev is the first candidate to run for the mayor's post in the capital city of Sofia on the ticket of Bulgaria's ruling Simeon II National Movement (SIINM). Kurkchiev explained that his candidat

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Talks over Bulgaria's Central Bank Governor Drawn-out Again

The parliamentary groups of ruling Simeon II National Movement, junior coalition partner the Movement for Rights and Freedoms and left-wing Coalition for Bulgaria will resume their consultations over the election of a new governor of the Bulgarian Nationa

Business | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

US Congress Committee Postponed Vote on Bulgaria

The Subcommittee on Europe with the US Congress postponed a vote on the legal amendment that would greenlight military aid to Bulgaria, Sofia's envoy to Washington said. Elena Poptodorova, Bulgarian Ambassador to the United States, revealed that some cong

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Harry Potter Author Would Love to be Invisible

Harry Potter author JK Rowling said Thursday she would love to become invisible. "I would love the power of invisibility.

Society | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Pork Producers Protest against Cheap Imports

Pork producers from across Bulgaria staged a rally near the Parliament in Sofia to protest over low purchase prices. In a letter to the parliament speaker they demand a three-month ban on pork imports to avert local pig farm crashes.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Balkan Countries Unite to Promote Region as Tourist Destination

A tourism project, which includes publishing a cooking book dedicated to the traditional cuisine of each country from the Balkan region, will be implemented by Bulgaria and all other countries of the Balkans to the end of 2003. The project, along with ot

Business | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Goes to Northernmost Parts of the Arctic

Assoc. Prof.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Vidin Financial Department Chief Beaten Up

Luchezar Nikolov, chief of the Financial Control Department in the municipality of Vidin, 250 kilometers southwest of Sofia has been assaulted unidentified attackers Friday morning. Nikolov has been beaten up while shopping in the store housed by his bloc

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Forum Discusses Issues on Children at Bulgarian Homes

The International Women's Club (IWC) of Sofia, a volunteer organization, in coordination with the Czech Cultural Center, hosted a forum entitled "Directors' Forum: Bulgarian Homes for Children" on Thursday, the 26th of June at the Czech Center. The organ

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Gilat to Deploy Satellite Network in Bulgaria

Israel Business Arena Under the deal with Bulgaria's Transat, Gilat will set up a satellite-based network with sites throughout Bulgaria.

Views on BG | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Malta "Holds Talks with Bulgaria to Facilitate Adoptions"

Meetings on reaching an arrangement to facilitate the adoption of Bulgarian children are under way, Malta's Minister for Social Policy Lawrence Gonzi said, quoted by timesofmalta.com.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

French Police Nabs Illegal Bulgarian Immigrants in Chambery

French police found 15 illegal Bulgarian immigrants, who had been sheltered at an abandoned industrial building in the town of Chambery. The Bulgarians have been hired as construction workers.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Germany's Saarland Discovers Bulgarian Business Opportunities

The first business delegation from German state Saarland is expected in Bulgaria June 28 trough July 3 to hunt for deals and investment opportunities. Saarland's Economy Minister Hanspeter Georgi will lead the group of entrepreneurs.

Business | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Fresh Adoption Legislation Vetoed

The president vetoed recent Family Act amendments constituting adoption of Bulgarian children. His main motive announced on Friday was that the revision did not properly prioritize domestic adoptions.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Chief Negotiator: Bulgarians' Pay to Reach EU Levels upon Entry

Wages in Bulgaria will equal those in the euro zone shortly after accession according to the country's Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva. She insisted that the European Commission has the obligation to work for the equity of pay across the Union.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Special Service Officers "Armed Bulgarian Mafia"

Officers from Bulgaria's special services reign over the country's heavily armed mafia, an influential member of the Parliament's security committee said. According to Nikolay Chukanov from Bulgaria's ruling party, these people still work as "berets.

Politics | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Abortion Ship Leaves Polish Port

A ship run by Dutch abortion-rights campaigners has left a Polish port for international waters with about a dozen Polish women aboard. The campaigners, Women on Waves, were expected to give the women family planning advice away from Poland's restrictive

World | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Cameroon Soccer Star Foe Dies

Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe has died after collapsing during an international match in France. The 28-year-old fell to the ground unchallenged in the 72nd minute of a Confederations Cup semi-final against Colombia in Lyon.

World | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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