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Bulgaria Will Not Get back Iraq's Debt, Novinite.com Readers Say

Bulgaria will not be paid off Iraq's debt, the latest poll at novinite.com shows.

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Vidachim Debts Resheduled

Vidin-based chemical plant Vidachim and the Cabinet signed an agreement on rescheduling its debt to the state. A BGN 27 M of debt will be paid back over a period of 10 years with a three-year grace period.

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

State of Emergency Declared in Kozloduy

Milko Torbov, mayor of Bulgarian town of Kozloduy, declared a state of emergency late on May 25 as stormy wind and torrential rains caused floods and cut electric power lines. The storm did not affect the normal operations of nuclear power plant Kozloduy.

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Upbeat on Closing Regional Policy Chapter

Bulgaria has real chances to close the Regional Policy chapter within Italy's presidency of the European Union in the second half of 2003, Regional Development Minister Valentin Tserovski said upon his departure for Brussels.

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Finance Minister: Bulgaria a Step Away from Investment Rating

Following the upgrade of Bulgaria's long-term rating by the Standard & Poor's rating agency, the country is a step away from the so-called "investment rating", which would place Bulgaria in the group of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Finance Ministe

Business | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Israel Backs Peace Plan

The Israeli cabinet has backed the latest Middle East peace plan, which envisages the step-by-step creation of a Palestinian state. Sharon won the vote by 12 votes to seven, with four abstentions.

World | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

PM: Italy to Promote Bulgaria's EU Entry

Italy's support will promote Bulgaria's accession to the European Union, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said upon his arrival from Italy, where he paid an official visit at the invitation of Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Italy assumes the

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Washington Post: US Eyes Shift with Iran

The Bush administration, alarmed by intelligence suggesting that al Qaeda operatives in Iran had a role in the May 12 suicide bombings in Saudi Arabia, has suspended once-promising contacts with Iran, Washington Posr reported. Citing administration offici

World | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

U.S. Alters Tactics in Baghdad Occupation

By Thomas E. Ricks

Views on BG | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Socialists May Back Non-Confidence Vote against Bulgaria's PM

There are serious grounds for supporting the non-confidence vote motion tabled by the right-wing opposition Union of Democratic Forces, Sergey Stanishev, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist party said May 25.

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Dozens Missing as Ferries Clash near Manila

Dozens of people are missing after two ferries collided near the capital of the Philippines - Manila. The coastguard said at least eight people were killed in the collision, which sank one of the vessels off Corregidor Island in Manila Bay.

World | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

EUR 311 M DSK Go to Bulgaria's Bank Consolidation Company by Sept

After the privatization of Bulgaria's last state-owned bank DSK, EUR 311 M will be transferred to the accounts of the Bank Consolidation Company by the end of August or the beginning of September, it emerged May 25. Should the parliament back the proposal

Business | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Balakov Bows out with Farewell Goal in Stuttgart

Football star Krassimir Balakov got a rousing farewell at Gotlieb Deimler stadium as he scored a goal in his last match in Stuttgart May 24, guaranteeing for Stuttgart a Champions League berth.

Sports | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

UDF Deputy Chair to Run for Sofia Mayor

Plamen Oresharski, deputy chair of right-wing opposition Union of Democratic Forces, will run for Sofia mayor on the ticket of right-wing Union of Democratic Forces, it emerged May 26.

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Quake Toll in Algeria Rises to Over 2000, Search for Survivors Ends

The death toll from the killer earthquake that struck Algeria crossed the 2,000 mark, with more than 8,600 people injured, the interior ministry announced on Sunday. But officials fear the final toll could exceed 3,000 fatalities.

Politics | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

National Ideal for Unity Turns Party

The recently formed National Ideal for Unity held Saturday its constituent assembly, setting up the Bulgarian Movement for National Ideal for Unity Party.

Politics | May 24, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

GDP for 2001 Set at BGN 29.7 B

BGN29.7 B is Bulgaria's gross domestic product (GDP) for 2001, the National Statistical Institute announced.

Politics | May 24, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Foreign Ministry Probes into Arrest of Bulgarian MP Son in Spain

I know personally Vladimir and his family, which makes me accept all reports with great reservations, Foreign Minister Solomon Passy commented reports that the son of a Bulgarian lawmaker from the ruling party was detained in Southern Spain on suspicions

Politics | May 24, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

SARS Claims More Lives

Five more people have died from the Sars virus in Chinam, which sent Sars specialists and medical supplies to the island of Taiwan in a gesture of solidarity with its rival and neighbour China offered to send Sars specialists and medical supplies to the i

World | May 24, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Greek God of Intoxication Dwelled in Bulgaria?

AFP Bulgarian archeologists believe they may have found one of the most famous prophesy sites in antiquity, a temple of the Greek god of wine Dionysus, in the mountains of what is today southern Bulgaria.

Views on BG | May 24, 2003, Saturday // 00:00