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LEADERS OF NATO ASPIRANTS MEET FOR A FINAL PUSH TOWARD MEMBERSHIP

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Views on BG | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

TENDER FOR “PORT FLOT – BURGAS” OPENED

The Privatization Agency opened the tender for the sale of one hundred percent of the “Port flot-Burgas” capital. The tender documents cost BGN 1500 and can be bought eighteen days after the PA decision is promulgated in the State Gazette.

Business | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

EXPERTS TO MAKE COMPREHENSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE ANALYSIS

The Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the British Embassy launched a Project on the Comprehensive Analysis of Administrative Justice in Bulgaria. The project aims to assist the c

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

POST-PRIVATIZATION CONTROL AGENCY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPROACH COURT

The Agency for Post-Privatization Control has the right to approach court and cancel deals, only after grave violations of the contracts have been found, Axiniya Slavcheva, the agency’s executive director, said. She pointed out it is very important to fin

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

A BOMB HAS EXPLODED AT OFFICES IN THE NEPALESE CAPITAL, KATHMANDU, USE...

A bomb has exploded at offices in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, used by supporters of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. At least seven people are reported injured in the blast, which took place in the main office of the Nepali Congress Party.

World | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

INVESTIGATORS HAVE SAID THAT A SWISS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER WAS LEFT A...

Investigators have said that a Swiss air traffic controller was left alone and overwhelmed with work as two planes ploughed into each other over southern Germany, killing all 71 people on board. The German Federal Agency for Air Accidents said Zurich grou

World | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

FT: NATO RECONSIDERS ITS GLOBAL ROLE

One activity will dominate the agenda when leaders from 10 countries seeking membership of Nato meet on Friday in the Latvian capital Riga: watching television. While East Europe's candidate countries have sent prime ministers and presidents to Friday's

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

INTERIOR MINISTRY WORK IMPROVED OVER LAST YEAR, MINISTER CLAIMS

The work of the Interior Ministry for the last year considerably improved, Interior Minister Petkanov said on the occasion of the professional holiday of all officials working in the ministry July 5. He reiterated that not all that had to be done was real

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

A DRUG SMUGGLING ATTEMPT WAS FOILED AS A RESULT OF A JOINT OPERATION O...

A drug smuggling attempt was foiled as a result of a joint operation of the Regional Directorate of the Interior in Dobrich, Northeastern Bulgaria, and border police of the Kardam checkpoint on the Romanian border July 4. Two Bulgarian nationals were arre

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

THE MAJOR DOMESTIC INSURERS WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT COMBINED BGN 9 M IN H...

The major domestic insurers will have to pay out combined BGN 9 M in hail-related indemnifications. Hailstorms hit parts of the country during the last couple of weeks.

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

NATO ASPIRANTS BEGAN FINAL JOINT MEETING AHEAD OF PRAGUE

Leaders from ten former East Bloc countries were optimistic on Friday as they began a final collective bid to join NATO ahead of a November summit in Prague, The Associated Press commented. Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg and Foreign Minister Passy

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

ATLANTIC CLUB ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT AWARDED GOLDEN LAUREL HONOUR BADGE

The Golden Laurel Bough Badge of Honour, the highest award of the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, was conferred to the President of the Atlantic Club Association, Allan Lee Williams. Williams is also Director of the UK Atlantic Council.

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

PRIME MINISTER SAXE-COBURG APPOINTED ILKO IOTSOV TO THE POSITION DEPUT...

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg appointed Ilko Iotsov to the position deputy energy minister. Since 1999, Iotsov has been manager with IBM Bulgaria.

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

PALESTINIAN LEADER YASSER ARAFAT HAS REPLACED HIS HEAD OF WEST BANK SE...

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has replaced his head of West Bank security, ending two days of confusion and speculation. The Governor of Jenin, Zuhair al-Manasreh has told reporters in Ramallah that he has been formally appointed as the new security ch

World | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

CHARITY EXHIBITION GATHERS FUNDS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Radio NET and the United Media-2 campaign organize a charity exhibition with works of disabled children and grown-ups. The proceeds from the charity event will be used for the construction of a transplantation center in Bulgaria for children who need live

Society | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

THERE WILL BE 45 MILLION NEW HIV INFECTIONS WORLDWIDE IN THE NEXT EIGH...

There will be 45 million new HIV infections worldwide in the next eight years unless billions more is spent on prevention, say experts. On the eve of a major Aids conference in Barcelona, the Global HIV Prevention Working Group says that the tragedy of su

World | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

TALKS BETWEEN UNITED NATIONS AND IRAQI OFFICIALS ON THE RETURN OF WEAP...

Talks between United Nations and Iraqi officials on the return of weapons inspectors to the country are set to resume in Vienna. During talks on Thursday, Iraq is said to have requested answers on when UN sanctions against it could be lifted if inspectors

World | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

AMERICAN OFFICIALS HAVE IDENTIFIED A MAN WHO OPENED FIRE AT LOS ANGELE...

American officials have identified a man who opened fire at Los Angeles airport on Thursday as a 41-year old Egyptian who had been living in the US for about 10 years. There was no evidence of terrorism, "but it would be imprudent to rule it out", an FBI

World | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

INSURERS OBLIGED TO PRESENT APPLICANTS WITH WRITTEN INFO

Insurers are obliged to present insurance applicants with written information about the respective type of insurance prior to the signing of the insurance contract, under amendments to the Insurance Act passed by Parliament at first reading July 4. The bi

Business | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

JOINT MEMO TO EU, BALKAN PACT SUGGESTED BY PRESIDENT IN CROATIA

The Presidents of Bulgaria, Croatia and Yugoslavia should come up with a joint memorandum to the European Union and the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe for the fast implementation of infrastructure projects in the Balkans, President Parvanov said

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION APPROVED THE OPENING OF A GEN...

The Government of the Russian Federation approved the opening of a General Consulate of Bulgaria in the city of Novosibirsk in response to an official request by Bulgaria.

Politics | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00