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Explanation Demanded over Wiretap Scandal

The Former Deputy Chairman of rightist Union of Democratic Forces sent an open letter to Interior Minister Anton Stankov, the Supreme Judicial Council and Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg alleging that Chief Prosecutor Nikola Filchev and his aides participate i

Business | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Iraq Wants U.S. to Give Evidence of Arms Possession

Iraq has challenged the United States to provide evidence that Iraq still possesses weapons of mass destruction. If they do, "they should come up [with the evidence] forthwith.

World | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Talks with Venezuelan Government Broke up

Talks between Venezuelan Government officials and opposition groups about ending the country's political turmoil have broken up without agreement. A national strike called by a range of business, labour and civic organisations in protest at President Hugo

World | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Voter Apathy in Serbia

Voter apathy marks Serbia's re-run of its presidential election after the original poll in October was declared invalid because of a low turnout. Under Serbian law, 50% of those eligible to vote need to cast their ballots for the result to stand.

World | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Over 60% of Novinite.com Readers Against Non-Confidence Vote

If in Parliament, over 62% of novinite.com readers would not support a non-confidence vote against the Cabinet, the latest poll at novinite.

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Parliamentary Speaker to Meet Croatia's PM, President

A Bulgarian parliamentary delegation, led by Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov, left on a two-day visit to Croatia December 8. Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov is to meet Croatia's PM Ivica Racan, President Stjepan Mesic and Foreign Minister

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Over 800 Bulgarians against Court Injustice in Seattle

More than 800 Bulgarians from two villages in the Rhodope mountains protested against the citation of State Patrol to American Sarah Potts, who back in August slammed her SUV into the back of a stalled car and killed a family of four Bulgarian immigrants.

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Mass Commemorates Martyrs in Plovdiv

The first mass in commemoration of 130 clergymen killed during the communist regime was served at Plovdiv's Saint Ascension church December 8. The Orthodox clergymen were pronounced martyrs on October 24, 2002.

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Nuke Know How Exchanged with the Czech Republic

Bulgaria's Energy Minister Milko Kovachev left on Sunday for the Czech Republic at the invitation of his counterpart Jiri Rusnok. Minister Kovachev will visit Nuclear Power Plant Temelin.

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Deputy PM Vassilev: Left and Right Separation No Longer Exists in Bulgaria

Mr. Nikolay Vassilev is Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Novinite Insider » Interview | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Vasko Vassilev, Vanessa Mae's Mother with "Voodoo Violin" in Sofia

Violin-player virtuoso Vasko Vassilev, leader of "Laureate" group, will present in Bulgaria his new production "Voodoo Violin". He arrived in Bulgaria a week before the concerts, scheduled for December 13,14,15, together with Pamela Nicolson, Vanessa Mae'

Society | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Paris, Madrid with Bulgarian Police Attaches in 2003

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry will announce competitions for the posts of police attaches in Bulgaria's Embassies in Paris and Madrid in the middle of January 2003. Interior Chief Secretary General Boyko Borissov explained that the move aims to assist the

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Land Settlements Arranged in Bulgaria

Some 280,000 decares of state-owned lands and 130,000 decares of municipal lands across the country have been marked to be given to landless Bulgarians. Following the big interest in the regions of Silistra and Pleven additional lands have been granted by

Business | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Enlargement, Ready or Not?

By Heather Grabbe Guardian Unlimited

Views on BG | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Radanova Third in 500 at Short Track World Cup

World record holder Evgenia Radanova of Bulgaria finished third in the women's 500 metres in World Cup short-track speed skating in Bormio, Italy. Radanova was third in 44.

Sports | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Draws Law on Special Services by June 2003

Preparations for introducing a law on Bulgaria's Special Services will begin at the beginning of next year. It is hard to fix a concrete date for its completion but the first results must be ready before the second half of the year, Parliamentary Speaker

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Arguments Against Bulgaria's Telco Deal "Political"

The signal of right-wing United Democratic Forces is political, Privatization Agency chief Apostol Apostolov said two days after Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's office ruled BTC privatisation procedure to be halted for a preliminary check of the signal, fi

Business | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Offers Experience in Relations with Iraq

Bulgaria can offer the experience it has in trade and economic relations with Iraq, Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said in Sofia December 7. Bulgaria's demand for Iraqi debt payments has been stressed by Minister Passy during his meeting with US Under Sec

Politics | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bomb Victims in Bangladesh Reach 20

A string of bombs in movie theaters killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 100. The theaters were packed with Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan in Bangladesh.

World | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Iraq's declaration Arrived in Cyprus

A U.N.

World | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Fire Destroys Part of Edinburgh's Old Town

A fierce fire destroyed part of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, leaving one fire-fighter injured and forcing 150 people to be evacuated. It took fire-fighters nearly five hours to bring the fire under control after it ripped through a row of buildings eigh

World | December 8, 2002, Sunday // 00:00
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