UN Extends Oil-for-Food Program in Iraq
The UN Security Council has decided to extend Iraq's oil-for-food programme for another 45 days.
Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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N Korea Defiant over Inspections
North Korea has vowed to strengthen its military defences, saying it would fend off what it called the "miserable fate" that had befallen Iraq. A commentary in the state-run newspaper of the ruling Korean Workers' Party, Rodong Sinmun, said that what was
World | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
US Government Hawk Perle Resigned
Veteran US Government hawk Richard Perle has resigned as chairman of a top Pentagon policy group. Perle's move came amid controversy over his dealings with the bankrupt telecommunications group, Global Crossing.
World | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
Britain's Asylum Plan Gets Substantial EU Support
A British plan to deport asylum seekers to special centres outside Europe has received "substantial support" from EU ministers, Home Secretary David Blunkett said. The scheme could mean the setting up of safe havens where refugees would stay until they co
World | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
US Commanders Ordered Pause to Advance in Iraq
US commanders have ordered a pause of four to six days in a northward push toward Baghdad because of supply shortages and stiff Iraqi resistance, the international agencies reported Saturday.
Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
Small and Medium Business Problems Tackled in Sofia
A forum in residence Boyana government gathered government officials to seek solutions to the problems of the small and medium business in Bulgaria. The conference took place under the auspices of Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg.
Business | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
Bulgaria Switches to Summer Astronomical Time Sunday
If you are in Bulgaria don't forget to put the hands of your clocks one hour forward on Sunday.
Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
US-led Forces Continue Air Strikes on Baghdad
US-led forces forces have resumed air strikes on Baghdad hours after more than 50 civilians were reported to have died in a blast in a marketplace.
Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
All Passengers and Crew Unharmed after Turkish Hijack
All passengers and crew of a packed Turkish Airlines plane were released unharmed after a hijacker seized the aircraft. He was arrested at Athens international airport after a phone conversation with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and Greek officia
Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
At Least 50 Civialians Killed in Baghdad Market Attack
At least 50 civilians are reported dead after an air raid on a Baghdad market. People scrabbling through rubble to reach the dead and injured amid the wreckage in the Shula residential area of the city, TV pictures showed.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Sofia Confirms Iraqi Diplomats Won't Be Expelled
Bulgaria confirmed Friday that it will not comply with the US request to expel Iraqi diplomats on its soil. The spokesman of the foreign ministry declared that "for the moment the ministry did not have information on the grounds of which diplomats from t
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Thousands Join Global Anti-war Protests in Sofia
Thousands packed central Batenberg square in Sofia at an anti-war rally concert, organized by left wing Coalition for Bulgaria. Some three thousand Bulgarians of all ages voiced their opposition to war in Iraq at the Friday rally.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Supreme Court Revoked Bulgaria's Government N-plant Decision
A five-member panel of the Supreme Administrative Court confirmed Friday an earlier decision of a three-member panel of the court, revoking the Cabinet's decision on Kozloduy Nuclear Units 3 and 4.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Bush Promised Peace Plan for Palestine and Israel Soon
US President Bush has promised that the so-called road map for peace between Israel and the Palestinians will be published "soon". Speaking to the media after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, he said he was "strongly committed" to implementing
World | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Putin Appeals for End of War in Iraq
Russia's President Putin called for immediate end of the US-led war in Iraq, the Associated Press reported. The only solution to the Iraq problem, according to him, is to end the military intervention and resume the U.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Hundreds Prayed for Peace at Mosques across Bulgaria Friday
Muslims across Bulgaria Friday prayed about the victims of the war in Iraq on Friday. Chief Mufti Selim Mehmed joined the congregation at Plovdiv's Djumaya mosque.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Special Equipment Transported from Sarafovo to Germany
Unfreezing machine was loaded on a special platform at Sarafovo airport to be transported to an American base in Germany. The machine became redundant after the weather in Bulgaria warmed up as the spring came.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
US Donates Computer Equipment to Bulgaria's Judiciary
The government of the United States, through the US Agency for International Development, provided over 400 computers, 17 network servers, and other automation equipment worth over USD 1 M on Friday. The equipment will be used by eleven Bulgarian courts.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Sofia Jazz Peak Opens March 28
Sofia hosts the annual jazz meeting of European musicians, starting March 28. This is the first time that the Euro jazz festival will take place under a new name "Sofia Jazz Peak".
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Bulgaria's Parliament Adopts NATO Declaration after Long Debates
Parliament adopted on Friday a declaration on the occasion of the signing of Bulgaria's NATO accession protocol by the ambassadors of the 19 Alliance member countries this week. The text was sponsored by the ruling coalition and rightist opposition United
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
US Prepares for Long War in Iraq
Stiff Iraqi resistance slows the progress of the US-led forces in Iraq, military officials admitted. Battles continue to rage around strategic towns in the south of Iraq.
Politics | March 28, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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