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WORLDCOM INC. SAID IT HAD UNCOVERED IMPROPER ACCOUNTING FOR ALMOST $4 ...

WorldCom Inc. said it had uncovered improper accounting for almost $4 billion in expenses, raising bankruptcy fears for the U.

World | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE INTRODUCED IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Education Minister Vladimir Atanassov and UN Resident Coordinator Marta Ruedas signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the implementation of the National Program "For the Children of Bulgaria" in its part concerning introduction of health

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

ARMENIAN PATRIARCH SEEKS TO BRING RELATIONS CLOSER

My visit in Bulgaria best proves the ecumenical relations between the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Armenian Apostolic Church, Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II said at his meeting with President Parvanov. The long traditions of bro

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

THE BULGARIAN TEAM QUALIFIED FIRST AT THE BALKAN INFORMATICS OLYMPIAD ...

The Bulgarian team qualified first at the Balkan Informatics Olympiad for pupils, which took place from June 21 till June 25 in Belgrade, the Education Ministry announced. Golden medal was awarded to Venelin Tsanov, Nikolay Nikolov, Georgi Tsankov and Ves

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

IT SEEMS THAT THE FOUNDATION OF SEIF AL-ISLAM HINTS THAT THE TRIAL AGA...

It seems that the foundation of Seif al-Islam hints that the trial against the Bulgarian medics was based on not exact proofs, Geoge Joffe, leading British analyst of Islamic politics around the world told BBC. He was asked to comment the statement of al-

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

CORRUPTION IN JUDICIAL SYSTEM SPREADING, SURVEY SHOWS

Corruption among policemen has reached its lowest level for the last four years, data from a survey of Vitosha Research Agency and Coalition 2000 shows. According to the research this tendency has begun in October, unlike the health care sector where the

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY, UNDER PRESSURE FROM PRESIDENT BUSH TO DUMP ...

The Palestinian Authority, under pressure from President Bush to dump Yasser Arafat as its leader, announced on Wednesday that presidential elections would be held next January. Palestinian cabinet minister Saeb Erekat said Arafat had given the order for

World | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

UDF WARNS AGAINST FAILURE OF BULGARTABAC DEAL

Rightist opposition party Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) warned at a news conference in Parliament that the privatisation of tobacco monopoly Bulgartabac was doomed to failure. The UDF economists declared that there was a drastic fall in the company’s r

Business | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

NEW LAW TO OPEN DOOR FOR EAST EUROPEAN WORKFORCE

The Observer BY Nick Mathiason

Views on BG | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

ROMANIA TO TRANSPORT BULGARIAN ARMAMENT TO AFGHANISTAN

Romania will transport the armament that will be granted by Bulgaria to the national armed forces of Afghanistan, Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov and his Romanian counterpart Ioan Pascu announced in Bucharest. The initiative takes place under

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

SONY ERICSSON ASPIRES TO BECOME NUMBER ONE PLAYER IN FIVE YEARS

The vision and strategy of Sony Ericsson as well as the new product portfolio were presented during the company’s first press conference in Bulgaria, on June 26, at Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan. “Our goal is to become the number one player in mobile multim

Business | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

THE BULGARIAN AND ARMENIAN CHURCHES FACE THE SAME CHALLENGES AFTER DEC...

The Bulgarian and Armenian Churches face the same challenges after decades of atheism, Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, who is in Bulgaria on a four-day visit, said after his meeting with Patriarch Maxim. As an expression of fraternal

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

BULGARIA MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF TORTURE VICTIMS

In the beginning of the plenary session of Parliament, parliamentary speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov recalled that June 26 is the UN International Day in support of Victims of Torture. He pointed out that Bulgaria follows the UN conventions and the European Con

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

EVERY FIFTH BULGARIAN STUDENT TAKES DRUGS, SURVEY SHOWS

The age at which young people start taking drugs goes down steadily, shows data from the National Centre for Drug Abuse, released on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking June 26. According to a survey every fift

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

US PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH HAS URGED BOTH SIDES IN THE MIDDLE EAST CRI...

US President George W Bush has urged both sides in the Middle East crisis to "work together towards peace", speaking as he arrived in Canada at the start of a two-day G8 summit. But nonetheless he defended Israel's latest incursions into Palestinian contr

World | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

RESCUE WORKERS IN TANZANIA HAVE GIVEN UP HOPE OF FINDING ANY MORE SURV...

Rescue workers in Tanzania have given up hope of finding any more survivors in the passenger train which crashed near the administrative capital, Dodoma, on Monday. As relatives waited to view the remains of the dead, it was confirmed that at least 200 pe

World | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

SEVEN ALLEGED AL-QAEDA MEMBERS ACCUSED OF PLANNING ATTACKS AGAINST BRI...

Seven alleged al-Qaeda members accused of planning attacks against British and American warships in the Gibraltar Straits are due to appear in front of an examining magistrate in Casablanca. The lawyer for six of the accused says they will plead not guilt

World | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

THE UK HAS REFUSED TO BACK US PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH'S DEMAND FOR THE...

The UK has refused to back US President George W Bush's demand for the removal of Yasser Arafat as the price for a future Palestinian state. UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw both said it was up to the Palestinian people to

World | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

NEARLY 13 M FRANCS HAS BEEN EXTENDED BY THE SWISS GOVERNMENT FOR PROMO...

Nearly 13 M francs has been extended by the Swiss Government for promoting the technical, economic, and financial relations between the two countries this year, officials form the Embassy of Switzerland said. Among the latest projects, presented for appro

Politics | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

RALSTON PRAISES EFFORTS IN PREPARATIONS FOR NATO ENTRY

Support for the efforts made by the new leadership of the Bulgarian General Staff in preparation for NATO membership was expressed by Gen. Joseph Ralston, NATO'S Supreme Allied Commander Europe, at his meeting with General Nikola Kolev.

Views on BG | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOP AGENDA OF FINANCE MINISTER MEETINGS IN US

Economic data about Bulgaria in the second quarter of 2002, the progress of reforms, the intentions of the Government, and the implementation of the country's agreement with the IMF were presented at the meeting of IMF Managing Director Horst Koehler and

Business | June 26, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00