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VAYK Brings World's Best Hand-tailored Suits to Sofia

The VAYK shops in Sofia, known for offering the best of man's wear labels, now promote the distinguished Brioni, Regent and van Laack. Worn by celebrities and politicians such as Luciano Pavaroti, Prince Charles, Donald Trump and Bill Gates, these labels

Society | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Moves Up in Bled Chess Tour Ranking

Bulgaria's women's team attained ninth position in the temporary ranking of the 35th Chess Olympiad, Bled, Slovenia with a total of 20 points. The success comes after the performances in the eleventh round.

Sports | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Suspect "Admits Bali Bombing Role"

Indonesian police say a man they are questioning has admitted involvement in the bomb attack that killed nearly 200 people at a Bali nightclub last month. National police chief Da'i Bachtiar said the man, whom he identified only as Amrozi, was the owner o

World | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

VAT Bill Amendments Passed at First Reading

Parliament passed at first reading the VAT bill amendments, proposed by the Cabinet and MPs from rightist United Democratic Forces. The VAT account will be compulsory to use when the tax is over BGN 1,000.

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

France Checks "Bulgarian" Immigrants in Bordeaux

The French authorities launched a large-scale operation for examining the documents of a big group of illegal immigrants in Bordeaux, presumed to be Bulgarians. Bulgaria still has not received official information on the status and identity of the illegal

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Ruling MP Reportedly Might Take Vacant Cabinet Post

The MPs from ruling Simeon II National Movement Miroslav Sevlievski and Daniel Vulchev are the two candidates for the empty chair of regional development minister, local Info radio reported quoting close to the ruling majority sources. The proposal was ma

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Parliament Passed Corporate Tax Draft Amendments

Parliament passed at first reading the corporate tax bill, proposed by the government. The majority overruled a bill proposed by rightist opposition United Democratic Forces, according to which the corporate tax had to be cut to twenty percent.

Business | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Germany to Update Accord on Organized Crime Combat

Bulgaria and Germany will update in the next few weeks their Agreement on Fighting Organized Crime, signed ten years ago. The agreement was reached at the meeting of President Parvanov with German Interior Minister Otto.

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Deputy PM in Resignation Expects Cabinet Reshuffle

"I have information about coming structural changes in the Cabinet. However, I do not have the right to announce it," Kostadin Paskalev, deputy prime minister in resignation, said for local Darik radio.

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Kuwaiti Fund Might Finance Ports' Renovation

In case no concessionaire is contracted for Varna and Burgas ports till end-year, the reconstruction of the facilities will start in early 2003with the assistance of Kuwati development fund. Peak cargo traffic exceeds the processing capacity of the Varna

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Mulls Solutions for Ports' Management

It is possible that the Transport Ministry invites a tender for the consultancy in the future concession deals of Bulgaria's ports till end-year. Deputy Transport Minister Karsimira Martinova said that after the meeting of the Committee on Economic Growth

Business | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

French EU Minister Arrives in Sofia

Noelle Lenoir, French minister delegate for European affairs, arrives on a two-day visit in Bulgaria. The main goal of this visit is to boost cooperation between the two countries in Bulgaria's EU accession preparations.

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

US to Seek Iraq Resolution Vote on Friday

The new US-UK draft resolution on Iraq has been presented to the 15-member UN Security Council. It's hoped there will be debate and a vote on the document no later than the end of the week.

World | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Plane Spotters Cleared of Spying

It is the end of a nightmare for thirteen British and Dutch plane-spotters who have been cleared of spying. They were arrested a year ago after taking down aircraft numbers at a military base in southern Greece.

World | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Crowds Take to the Streets of Florence

The crowds were good-natured, but security was massive in Florence as a four-day anti-war and anti-globalization summit began. Tens of thousands of people from all over the world are converging on the Italian city.

World | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Funds of Dubious Origin to be Checked in Bulgaria

The financial state of individuals who made big purchases of real estate or vehicles in the past couple of years will be checked by tax authorities till June 2003. The check will seek to verify the origin of the funds for acquiring the assets and will inc

Business | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

DSK Bidders Indicate Interest till Mid-December

The candidates for a stake in Bulgaria's last state-owned bank DSK will be asked to register officially their interest in the second week of December. The information memorandum for the sale will be ready by the end of November.

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

EBRD Eyes Stake in Bulgaria's Second GSM Operator

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering whether to buy a stake in Bulgaria's second GSM opertaor Globul. That is said in the bank's official web site.

Business | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Preps to PR NATO Bid

The government allotted BGN 2000,000 to contract lobbyists and PR agencies that will rally support for Bulgaria's NATO bid, Dnevnik daily reported. Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry may retain the PR services of two U.

Business | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria 2002 Projects Assessed

Assessment of eighty-four projects of engineering companies and NGOs for "Bulgaria 2002" - a donation program of Ford Motor Company for environmental protection will take place Thursday. The awarding ceremony will take place on November 27.

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Germany Backs Bulgaria's Efforts for EU Entry in 2007

Germany recognizes and supports Bulgaria's efforts to enter the European Union in 2007 and believes the country will be assessed by its own merits. This was announced by President Parvanov at a briefing after his meeting with Germany's Foreign Minister Jo

Politics | November 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00
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