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TICKS SENT TO HOSPITAL FIVE PRIVATES DURING THE WEEK-END. ONE OF THEM ...

Ticks sent to hospital five privates during the week-end. One of them has the classical symptoms of tick fever.

Politics | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

ARRAIGNMENT CHAMBER MEETS ON MEDICS CASE ON MONDAY

Plamen Yalnuzov, the Bulgarian lawyer of the medics in Libya, charged with intentionally infecting Libyan children with HIV, left on Sunday for Libya. On Monday, the next session of the Arraignment Chamber will take place in Benghazi.

Politics | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

SUPPORTERS OF THE NEW GLOBAL WAR CRIMES COURT HAVE REACTED WITH ANGER ...

Supporters of the new global war crimes court have reacted with anger to a United Nations compromise that exempts American peacekeepers from any prosecution. The UN Security Council voted unanimously for the 12-month exemption - to be renewed annually - t

World | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

A TIBETAN SCHOLAR, BELIEVED TO BE THE COUNTRY'S LONGEST-SERVING POLITI...

A Tibetan scholar, believed to be the country's longest-serving political prisoner has arrived in the United States after being freed by the Chinese authorities. Former teacher Tanag Jigme Sangpo, who is 76, had been in prison for most of the past 40 year

World | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

THE BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY, JACK STRAW, HAS CONDEMNED AN ATTACK BY ...

The British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has condemned an attack by suspected Muslim militants near Jammu in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed at least 27 people and injured 30 others. Mr Straw is due in India in a few days' time as part of the

World | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS FEAR BANKRUPTCY

Almost all owners of small companies in Bulgaria fear bankruptcy or burglary in their offices. More than half of the entrepreneurs fear physical violence, data from a survey of the National Statistical Institute show.

Business | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

ALLOWING FOREIGNERS TO BUY LAND WILL BE BENEFICIAL, MINISTER SAYS

“In no case as agriculture minister I will be an initiator of constitution amendments but in light of Bulgaria’s EU bid, foreigners should be allowed to buy land in Bulgaria,” Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme said. In his opinion, Bulgaria should have ad

Politics | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

BULGARIA TO USE CHINA’S EXPERTISE IN FREE ECONOMIC ZONES

A Chinese delegation, led by State Councilor Yi Wu arrived on July 13 on a four-day visit in Bulgaria at the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev. Presidents of some of the most powerful Chinese corporations are am

Business | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

HEAD OF ARMED FORCES CONFESSES MISSILES DEMOLITION IS PROBLEMATIC

“The problem with the demolition of the missiles in the Stara Zagora region becomes graver,” Nikola Kolev, Head of the General Staff of the Bulgarian armed forces said. He explained that many factors haven’t been considered while taking the decision for t

Politics | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

PM DISCUSSED TRADE RELATIONS WITH RUSSIAN COUNTERPART

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg had a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, the Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported. The high-ranking politicians talked about the trade relations between the two countries and the economic prospects f

Politics | July 14, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

ON JULY 15, FOREIGN MINISTER PASSY WILL MAKE A ONE-DAY VISIT TO ITALY ...

On July 15, Foreign Minister Passy will make a one-day visit to Italy at the invitation of Italy’s Prime Minister Berlusconi.

Politics | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

THE COMMITTEE FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE OF THE SOCIALIST INTERNAT...

The committee for Central and Eastern Europe of the Socialist International has decided to hold its next meeting in November or the beginning of December 2002 in Sofia, the Bulgarian Euro-left party announced. The decision was taken at the meeting of the

Politics | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

BUSH SAID HE BACKED ACCESSION ONLY OF READY FOR NATO ASPIRANTS

George Bush declared that he supported NATO accession of new members only in case that they have fulfilled the necessary requirements. He said that during a meeting with Polish journalists ahead of the visit of Poland’s President Aleksander Kwasniewski in

Politics | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

AN OPEN AIR MEMORIAL SERVICE HAS TAKEN PLACE IN THE URALS CITY OF UFA ...

An open air memorial service has taken place in the Urals city of Ufa for the victims of the mid-air plane collision over Germany last week which killed 71 people, most of them Russians. More than 1,000 mourners attended the ceremony in Ufa's central squa

World | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROBLEMS ARE BEING DISCUSSED AT A TWO-DAY FORUM, ORGA...

Local governance problems are being discussed at a two-day forum, organized by the Bulgarian Socialist Party. “The local elections are the biggest political challenge for the Bulgarian Socialist Party.

Politics | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

NUMBER OF LAID-OFF NEARLY TWENTY PERCENT LESS JAN-MAY YEAR ON YEAR

The number of laid-off people during the first five months of the year was eighteen percent less compared to the same period for 2001, Deputy Prime Minister and Social Minister Lidia Shuleva said. She quoted data of the Employment Agency, similar to those

Politics | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

DANCING BEARS IN BULGARIA WILL SOON FALL IN OBLIVION

ANSA Dancing bears in Bulgaria will soon be only a memory: the Bulgarian Parliament adopted a law prohibiting hunt, trade, and performances with the animals that have long made a living for generations of gypsies.

Views on BG | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

IFC EXTENDED USD 5 M LOAN TO THE BULGARIAN-AMERICAN CREDIT BANK

The Bulgarian-American Credit Bank (BACB) will receive USD 5 M by the International Finance Corporation. The funding is extended as a loan.

Business | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

SPECIAL INSTITUTE TO TRAIN ACTING MAGISTRATES

Junior judges and prosecutors will receive training at a special institute with the Justice Ministry, under the amendments to the judicial power law adopted by Parliament. Other magistrates could also improve their qualification there.

Politics | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

1069 TOBACCO PRODUCERS WILL RECEIVE BGN 650 000 WORTH OF UNPAID PREMIU...

1069 tobacco producers will receive BGN 650 000 worth of unpaid premiums for the production of oriental and Barley tobacco brands according to a decision of the Managing Board of fund “Tobacco”, the Agriculture Ministry press announced.

Politics | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

KEY PRIVATISATION DEALS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE YEARS AGO, MINISTER SAYS

Many big mistakes were made – one of them involves the sale of Bulgartabac Holding, the other one - the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company, Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme commented. “Bulgaria could have sold at a much higher price these two companies

Business | July 13, 2002, Saturday // 00:00