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Draft of Bulgaria's New Elections Code Ready

The draft for Elections Code is ready and will be tabled in Parliament for discussion during the week. Emil Koshlukov, MP from the ruling party and chairman of the civil society committee, announced that in Veliko Turnovo.

Politics | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarians Take Two Golds in World Rowing Championship

Rumyana Neykova and Viktoria Dimitrova won two gold medals at the world rowing championship in Seville. These are the first Bulgarian golden medals in fifteen years at a world rowing championship.

Sports | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Germans Vote in General Election

Germans are voting in a general election that looks likely to be the closest-fought race for chancellor in more than 50 years. The two main contenders to run the country - the incumbent Gerhard Schroeder and Edmund Stoiber - underlined their differences o

World | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Centre-Right Heads Slovak poll

Voting are being counted in Slovakia's general election with exit polls indicating a coalition of centre-right parties could form a government, excluding the nationalist party of controversial ex-Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar from power. Although the pol

World | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Celebrates Independence Day Today

Bulgaria marks today the 94th anniversary since the proclamation of Bulgaria's independence. This year, Bulgaria celebrates the Day as an official holiday for a fifth year in a row.

Politics | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Next Year Russian President will Visit Bulgaria

Pravda In the course of his negotiations with Bulgarian President Georgy Parvanov Russian President Vladimir Putin reported that next year he would visit Bulgaria.

Views on BG | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

French smash Bulgarian Prostitute Ring

AFP French police said Tuesday they had detained 24 people suspected of involvement in a nationwide prostitution ring that lured Bulgarian women to work in France.

Views on BG | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bucket-and-Spade Brigade Hit Bulgaria

BY Hilly Janes The Observer

Views on BG | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Bruce Jackson: Bulgaria is Ready to Join NATO

Bulgaria is ready for entry in NATO, Bruce Jackson, president of the US Committee on NATO enlargement said. He explained that his visit was "lat check for Bulgaria till the summit in Prague in eight weeks.

Politics | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Over Eighty Bulgarian Towns Join on European Car Free Day

Eighty-four Bulgarian towns participate in the European Car Free Day on Sunday. In the capital Sofia, cars are not allowed to some of the main streets.

Society | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

President and PM Mark Together Independence Day in Veliko Turnovo

Bulgaria celebrates Independence Day on September 22. Both President Parvanov and Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg will attend the celebrations marking the holiday in one of the most beautiful Bulgarian cities Veliko Turnovo.

Politics | September 22, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Iraq Won't Abide by New Resolutions

Iraq has warned that it will not abide by any new resolutions adopted by the United Nations Security Council. State radio said the decision had been made during a meeting involving President Saddam Hussein and senior officials.

World | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Patriarch Alexy II Worried About Split in Bulgarian Church

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II expressed concern about the split in the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. He said that during a meeting with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov who paid a three-day visit to R

Politics | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Two Bulgarians Arrested in Spain

Spanish police have busted two networks for women trafficking in Southern Spain. Seventy-one people, most of whom illegal immigrants forced to be prostitutes, were arrested.

Politics | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia Marked the Int'l Day of Peace

Sofia marked the International Day of Peace with a concert and a number of sport and culture activities for the young people. Foreign Minister Passy made a special address on the occasion.

Politics | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Italy Aims at Being Number One Investor in Bulgaria

Italy aims at becoming number one investor in Bulgaria,Italy's Deputy Minister of Productive Activities Mario Valducci said. In his opinion that would be possible after participation of Italian businessmen in energy, infrastructure and metallurgy projects

Business | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Putin: Bulgaria's Security Won't Improve with NATO Membership

Bulgaria's security will not go better after the country becomes NATO member, Russian President Putin told his Bulgarian counterpart Parvanov in Kremlin. However, he added that every country is free to choose its ways for protection.

Politics | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

First Salon De Vin in Sofia

The first salon de vin in Sofia, Bulvinis, took place September 18 through 21. It gathered thirty of Bulgaria's leading producers that set up special stands to introduce their quality wines in the International Exhibition Center.

Politics | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Suggestions for Changes in Cabinet Said to be Unrealistic

Any suggestions for changes in the Cabinet are not realistic since the government has still a lot of potential, Ahmed Dogan, leader of the coalition partner of the ruling party said at a meeting of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms. In his opinion, the

Politics | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Russia Interested in the To-Be-Privatized Power Utilities

Russia wishes to participate in the privatization of the power utilities in Bulgaria, the modernization of the old ones and the construction of new units of nuclear power plants, Itar-Tass reported. Putin said that after his second meeting with the Bulgar

Business | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bruce Jackson Positive About Bulgaria's Chances to Join NATO

"There are no serious reasons Bulgaria not to get NATO membership invitation at the summit in Prague," Bruce Jackson, President of the US Committee on NATO enlargement said. He arrived in Sofia on Saturday for meetings with top Bulgarian politicians and t

Politics | September 21, 2002, Saturday // 00:00
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