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Bulgaria's Alternative Synod Approaches European Court of Human Rights

Bulgaria's alternative synod has filed a complaint at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg December 11 over the refusal of three successive Bulgarian governments to register legally the synod. This transpired at a news conference on Bulgaria's

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Five Bidders Eye Bulgaria's Last State Bank

Five candidates have so far confirmed their interest in the privatization of Bulgaria's last state owned credit institution DSK Bank and have sent letters of intent to the Bank Consolidation Company. That was announced by Neli Kordovska, head of the body

Business | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Seeks Large-Scale Peer Review of N-plant

Bulgaria will demand a large-scale peer review at Kozloduy Nuclear Power plant, encompassing all aspects of safety, Energy Minister Milko Kovachev told Radio Free Europe. He underlined that Kozloduy Nuclear Power plant technical and exploitation safety ha

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Over Twenty Thousand Bulgarians Work in Bad Conditions

22,500 Bulgarians from 33,000 who work in the mines work in unfavorable conditions. Hardly five percent of the enterprises in the chemical industry have created safe conditions for their workers.

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Sofia University Rector Awarded with Academy of Sciences Award

Professor Boyan Biolchev is the first rector of Sofia University who is awarded with the honorary sign of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences "Marin Drinov." The award is for significant contribution in literature.

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

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Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Construction of New Sofia Airport Passengers' Terminal Greenlighted

The contract for the construction of Lot B1 - new passengers' terminal and the adjacent infrastructure of the Sofia Airport was signed in the Transport Ministry. This project is part of the "Reconstruction, development and expansion of Sofia Airport" proj

Business | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Fellowships Granted to Bulgarian IT Students in Athens Research Center

Bulgarian IT students can apply for fellowships in the form of tuition coverage, secured by the INTRACOM Group of companies, for studies in the Athens Information Technology education and research center (www.ait.

Business | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Europe regained

Financial Times The Copenhagen summit could go down in history as one of the European Union's finest moments.

Views on BG | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

FT: Bulgarians Top Pay Rise Table

The Financial Times By David Turner

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Party of Mayor Sofianski Celebrates 1st Anniversary

The Union of Free Democrats, headed and founded by Sofia Mayor Sofianski celebrates the first anniversary since the establishment of the organization in Plovdiv. Stefan Sofianski and members of the Managing Board are guests of the celebrations.

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Four Die in House Fire in Sofia

A family of four died in Sofia district Slatina as a fire burst out in their apartment. A man, 50 years old, his wife, 58 years old, their 18-year-old daughter and her grandfather died in the flames.

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Ruling Party MPs Want Urgent Meeting of the Group Today

Twenty-six MPs from the ruling Simeon II National Movement want an urgent meeting of the parliamentary group today at 11 am. They demand the meeting to discuss how to present the proposed by the majority amendments to the privatization and post-privatizat

Politics | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Gore 'Will Not Stand for President'

Former US Vice President Al Gore has decided not to run for the White House in 2004. In a television interview, Mr Gore said that although he wanted to contribute to changing the Bush administration, he did not believe that running for the presidency was

World | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Compromise to Be Negotiated with IMF This Week

The mission of IMF, led by Jerald Schiff, and the experts from the Finance Ministry renew the negotiations on the fiscal policy of the government today. The mission will stay in Bulgaria only four days.

Business | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

More Ski Runs, Lifts Soon Built in Bulgarian Rhodopi Resort

More ski runs and lifts will be built in the Rhodopi winter resort Chepelare. The three-year project, worth EUR 11 M, envisages the construction of new runways for cross country biathlon and alpine skiing, roads, four lifts and tows.

Business | December 16, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Novinite.com Poll: Christmas Shopping Best Done in Mid-December

The majority of the novinite.com readers (57 percent) who voted in the latest poll of the news provider say they start their Christmas shopping in mid-December.

Politics | December 15, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Road Police Patrols Deployed Across Bulgaria

The Interior Ministry launches special patrols to counteract road robbers. The first patrols will start work in two months on the territory of six Bulgarian districts.

Politics | December 15, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Hindu Nationalists Win Gujarat Election

The ruling Hindu nationalist party has won a landslide victory in assembly elections in the western Indian state of Gujarat, scene of terrible communal violence earlier this year. An indefinite curfew was imposed in the state's Baroda district after clash

World | December 15, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bush "Okays Terrorist Hit List"

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World | December 15, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Pakistan Forestalls Suicide Bombing

Authorities in Pakistan have arrested three men suspected of planning a suicide bomb attack against US diplomats in the southern city of Karachi. Police chief Kamal Shah said the men were found with 10 kg (22 lb) of explosives in a Volkswagen car with whi

World | December 15, 2002, Sunday // 00:00
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