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Bulgaria's Dafovska Third in Women's Biathlon Sprint

Bulgaria's Ekaterina Dafovska ranked third in a women's 7.5 km biathlon sprint on Friday.

Sports | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Iraqi Dossier "Suffers Omissions"

A preliminary report by the United States on Iraq's weapons dossier has found the declaration to be full of omissions, US media report. The document contains scant new information and fails to account for missing chemical and biological weapons, according

World | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Biggest Rightist Party Celebrates 13th Birthday

Rightist party Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) will celebrate its 13th birthday on December 14. UDF was the first big party to emerge on Bulgaria's political scene after the fall of communism in 1989.

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

First Roma Radio Kicks Off

Bulgaria's first gypsy radio kicked off in Northern town Vidin. Roma radio starts with twenty-four hour program.

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

All Municipalities "Need English-speakers"

Municipal authorities across Bulgaria should employ an officer speaking a fluent English to facilitate contacts with foreign investors. The responsibilities of such position would include introduction tours with investors interested in the given region.

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Airport Modernization Kicks off

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

Business | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Breaks National 400m Medley Swim Record

The Bulgarian Mihail Alexandrov broke the national 400 m medley swim record. He finished sixth with time of 4:15:02 minutes at the swimming championships in Germany's Riesa.

Sports | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Brussels Awards Prestigious Prizes to Bulgarian Inventors

Seven Bulgarian inventors were awarded prizes from the World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies "Brussels Eureka." Bulgaria's Transport Minister Plamen Petrov handed a total of seven golden and three silver medals as well as special p

Society | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Boost in Economic Ties Hoped after Visit of President to Ukraine

President Parvanov will visit Ukraine in January. Sergey Stanishev, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, announced after a meeting with the Ukrainian Ambasador to Bulgaria Viaceslav Pohvalski.

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Minister Claims Case on Tragic Disco Incident Last Year Goes Smoothly

The case with regard the tragic incident on December 21st last year, which claimed the lives of seven children, is not being slowed down on purpose, according to Justice Minister Anton Stankov. He was asked in Parliament to explain the latest developments

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Pat Cox: EU Will Commit to Paper Bulgaria's 2007 Entry Date

"I believe that January 1, 2007 will be entered in Copenhagen's closing documents as an entry date for Bulgaria and Romania," President of European Parliament Pat Cox was quoted by local Darik radio as saying. He noted that the European Parliament have in

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Cardinal Resigns over Sex Scandal

The cardinal accused of mishandling accusations of paedophilia by Roman Catholic priests in the Boston area has resigned. The Pope accepted the resignation of Archbishop Bernard Law of Boston on Friday morning after a short meeting.

World | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Referendum Planned for Chechnya

Russian President Vladimir Putin has marked Constitution Day with a promise of a referendum for Chechnya. Under a new draft constitution the breakaway republic will be defined as part of Russia.

World | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Deputy PM against Replacing Privatization Agency by State-run Holding

Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev commented that the idea of the ruling party MP Miroslav Sevlievski to close the Privatization Agency and to replace it by a state-run holding comes late. Vassilev accused Sevlievski of cribbing a

Business | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

PM Hopes for Good News in Copenhagen

A Bulgarian delegation, headed by Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg, left for Copenhagen, where European Union leaders are about to sign an historic agreement that will expand the bloc by 10 members in 2004. Upon the departure, Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Forged Euros Seized at Border Checkpoint

A man has been arrested checkpoint after 4,000 worth of counterfeit euro banknotes were seized at the Kalotina border checkpoint. The forged notes were discovered during a routine check in the personal luggage of the man who was heading to Vienna by bus.

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Dutch Government Allocates EUR 2.5 M for Bulgarian Revenue Agency

The Netherlands granted EUR 2.5 M to Bulgaria's Financial Ministry.

Business | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Unemployment-Hit Regions Exempt from Corporate Tax

Companies that invest in regions hit by high unemployment will be exempted from corporate taxes for a five-year period under amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act, adopted by Parliament December 13. The preference will apply to companies, which reinv

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Unit in Afghanistan Stays till End of Operation

Bulgaria's Parliament prolonged the mission of the Bulgarian multinational peacekeeping forces unit in the international forces in Afghanistan till the end of the operation there. Forty Bulgarians participate in the international peace operation in Afghan

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Le Monde: Corruption Remains Serious Problem in Bulgaria

The two "problematic" countries in Europe Bulgaria and Romania hope at least to obtain a firm commitment with regard to their accession at the summit in Copenhagen, the French daily Le Monde comments today. The article underlines that the gravest problem

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Delegation Takes Part in Business Forum in China

Bulgarian parliamentary delegation, led by Parliamentaty Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov, is on an official visit to China, starting December 13. It includes PMs of all parliamentary represented political powers, businessmen and journalists.

Politics | December 13, 2002, Friday // 00:00