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Bulgarian Tennis Player Maleeva Up Eight Places in WTA

Bulgaria's best tennis player Magdalena Maleeva climbed no fewer than eight places up the WAT and currently is seeded fifteen. The success comes in the wake of Magi's sensational performance in Moscow.

Sports | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

President Met by Amir al-Jabir in Kuwait

President Parvanov was met by his host Amir Jabir Al Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir at "Kuwait" airport. The Bulgarian president began an official visit to Kuwait Monday morning.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

New Ski Facilities at Bansko

A new ski center will be constructed in the mountain resort Bansko. The first stage of the project that includes the construction of a cabin lift, new piste and two saddle lifts will be completed by end-December.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Floods Hit Thai Capital

The Thai capital has been hit by flash floods that have submerged major roads and suburban areas. Many roads were knee-deep in parts following heavy rains over the weekend.

World | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Incursion in Gaza Leaves 12 Dead

Palestinian sources say 12 people have been killed and many more injured during a fresh Israeli incursion in the Gaza Strip. A force of Israeli tanks and Apache helicopters entered the Palestinian city of Khan Younis and its adjacent refugee camp in the e

World | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Over 1 kg of Hashish Seized

Border inspectors from Gyueshevo checkpoint foiled an attempt for smuggling more than 1 kilogram of hashish, packed as tea, the Customs Agency announced. The drug was packed into four 250-gram packages.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Head of Turkish Armed Forces Visits Sofia

The reforms in Bulgarian army and the country's NATO preparations are being discussed by General Hilmi Ozkok, head of Turkish armed forces while he pays a two-day visit to Sofia. The Turkish commander arrived on Monday after he had been invited by his Bul

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's NATO Preparations Gain Favorable U.S. Reviews

The reviews on Bulgaria's NATO preparations are very favorable, H.E.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Hilton Sofia with Culinary Trip to Italy

Every Tuesday evening Seasons Restaurant at the Hilton Sofia offers a culinary trip to Italy for the best pastas, sauces and traditional Italian food in town, complemented with romantic Italian music. The Italian specialties, prepared by Executive Chef An

Society | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Military Attache Joins Bulgaria's Mission in Iraq

A military attache is joining the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in Iraq, the charge d'affaires of the mission, Svilen Bozhanov announced. The agrement for the appointment of Stoyan Milushev as military attache was received on September 16.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Students, Scholars to Compete for German Scholarships

Bulgarian students and scholars could apply for scholarships for the academic year 2003-2004 at the German Academic Exchange Service. German Embassy in Sofia announced that campaign started end-October to close mid-November.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria: Land of Disenchantment

World Press Review By Plamen Petrov

Views on BG | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Green Card Lottery Campaign Kicks Off

The US Green Card Lottery Campaign started Monday. Each year, the US Department of State awards 50,000 permanent visas to winners of their annual Green Card Lottery (Diversity Immigrant Visa Program).

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Weekly Horoscope

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Views on BG | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Boost in Business Relations Top on Agenda of President in Kuwait

President Parvanov departed on a state visit to Kuwait on Monday. The further expansion of bilateral economic relations will be high on the agenda of the talks.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Saxe-Coburg Meets Blair in London

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is scheduled to meet with Bulgarian Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg during his three-day official in Great Britain, starting October 7. The visit is considered to be of great importance as to Great Britain's attitude towards N

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Telecom Bidders Submit More Info on Offers

The two bidders for the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company have to submit more information on their final offers by 2pm today. Turkish consortium Koc Holding/ Turk Telekom and Viva Ventures Holding GmbH, registered by British-based equity house Advent I

Business | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Nationalists Ahead in Boasnian Poll

Nationalists and hardliners appear to be the main winners of elections in Bosnia-Hercegovina according to early poll results. Before Saturday's ballot, the European Union and United States had urged Bosnians to support reform rather than return to the nat

World | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Lula Faces Run-Off in Brazil

Early results from Brazil's presidential election show left-wing candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won nearly twice as many votes as his nearest opponent. But it appears he will fall short of the absolute majority needed to be declared the winner af

World | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00

All Bulgarians on Limburg Tanker Safe and Sound

All Bulgarian sailors on the crew of the French oil tanker that burst into flames off the coast of Yemen were accounted for and are well. They are all accommodated in a hotel and arrangements are being made to transport them back to Bulgaria today.

Politics | October 7, 2002, Monday // 00:00
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