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DEFLATION OF 0,1 PERCENT IN APRIL

Deflation of some 0,1 percent was marked in April, the National Statistical Institute announced. The accumulated inflation since the beginning of 2002 is 5,1%.

Business | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

FULLY EQUIPPED PRESS CENTER TO ASSIST COVERAGE OF POPE’S VISIT

A press centre will start operating May 22 - May 26 at the National Palace of Culture, aiming to assist the journalists in covering the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Bulgaria. Kontrax company will provide the computer and network equipment in the

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR WITH HONORARY TITLE IN SOFIA

Internationally acclaimed Polish director and screenwriter Krzysztof Zanussi, famous for his 1984 film Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease was awarded on May 13 with the honorary title “Doctor Honoris Causa” by the New Bulgarian University. Zan

Society | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

PRESIDENT PARVANOV AWARDED THE HIGHEST NATIONAL TITLE “STARA PLANINA” ...

President Parvanov awarded the highest national title “Stara planina” to the famous Bulgarian sculptor Vezhdi Rashidov for his contribution to the Bulgarian culture and on the occasion of his 50th anniversary.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

NEITHER OF THE COUNTRIES IN THE WESTERN BALKANS IS PREPARED TO JOIN EU...

Neither of the countries in the Western Balkans is prepared to join EU, Chris Paton, the EU Commissioner for External Relations said in an interview for Macedonia’s daily “Nezavisne novine.” He pointed out that Slovenia has achieved most progress on the w

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

BIGGER AND BETTER?

The Guardian Nato foreign ministers in Reykjavik tomorrow (May 14) will discuss the prospect of seven new members joining the alliance, a move many analysts believe will fundamentally change the organisation.

Views on BG | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

POPE JOHN PAUL II CROWNS ICON FROM MALKO TURNOVO

An icon of the Virgin Mary from the town of Malko Turnovo will be crowned by Pope John Paul II during his visit in Bulgaria next week (www.popeinbulgaria.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

BRITISH MPS IMPRESSED WITH CONSENSUS ON NATO MEMBERSHIP IN BULGARIA

Britain’s MPs, on a visit to Bulgaria, said that they were impressed with the consensus among the citizens and the parliamentary groups on Bulgaria’s NATO and EU membership. They stated that after a meeting with Bulgaria’s President Georgi Parvanov.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

IMF APPROVED PROPOSED BY CABINET THREE-YEAR TAX POLICY

Finance Minister Velchev and Jerald Schiff, IMF mission to Bulgaria head met on May 13 to review the implementation of the commitments the government has undertaken under its agreement with IMF. Velchev presented to Schiff the draft of the three-year tax

Business | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

26 MICRO CREDITS FROM THE GURANTEE FUND FOR MICRO CREDITS HAVE BEEN AL...

26 micro credits from the Gurantee Fund for Micro Credits have been allotted for the Sliven region. Sixteen credits were given for the town of Sliven and ten – for the Nova Zagora.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

CULTURE WEEK DEDICATED TO PAPAL VISIT OPENED MAY 12

Culture week, dedicated to the visit of Pope John Paul II (www.popeinbulgaria.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

DAYS OF EUROPE TAKE PLACE IN THE BULGARIAN TOWN SMOLYAN, FROM MAY 13 T...

Days of Europe take place in the Bulgarian town Smolyan, from May 13 to May 17. EUR 9 000 was granted by the delegation of the European Committee to Bulgaria for the event.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

CHILDREN TO WALK 30 KM FOR POPE’S MASS IN PLOVDIV

About 50 children will walk on foot from the village of Belozem, Plovdiv region, to the town of Plovdiv in order to attend the mass Pope John Paul II will serve May 26 during his visit in Bulgaria (www.popeinbulgaria.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

TONY BLAIR HAS URGED EU CITIZENS TO RESIST THE EMERGENCE OF RIGHT-WING...

Tony Blair has urged EU citizens to resist the emergence of right-wing extremism. After talks in Berlin with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, the UK prime minister said people must reject policies which offer "no real answers".

World | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT HAS SENT A SPECIALIST CIVIL EMERGENCY TEAM TO T...

The Russian government has sent a specialist civil emergency team to the Baikonur space station in Kazakhstan to reach several people trapped after the roof of a hangar collapsed. The condition of the eight people is unknown - they have been trapped in th

World | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

COLD WAR ENEMIES WARM TO JOINT TASK

Nato-Russian alliance fuelled by common threat, says alliance chief Ian Black in Brussels

Views on BG | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

FROM BRANDEIS TO BULGARIA'S CABINET, IN FIVE YEARS

Following is the text of an interview with Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev, published by the US daily Boston Globe. In the five years since Nikolay Vassilev earned a master's degree from Brandeis University's Gradua

Views on BG | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

EASTERN EUROPEANS SEEK NATO APPROVAL

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ADAZI, Latvia (AP) -- A classroom decorated with daffodils is the unlikely front line in Latvia's battle to join NATO.

Views on BG | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

PARTICIPANTS AT INT'N'L PLOVDIV FAIR HIT RECORD HIGH

More than 1,200 companies from 44 countries participate in the 22d International Plovdiv Fair of consumer goods and technologies, which opened on May 13 with a ceremony, attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev.” The fair il

Business | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

SIX PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A FRESH OUTBREAK OF ETHNIC VIOLENCE IN ...

Six people have been killed in a fresh outbreak of ethnic violence in Madagascar as the political confrontation continues between the newly-declared president and his predecessor, who is refusing to step down. Many others were injured during the clashes i

World | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00

THE COSMETICS COMPANY AROMA HAS OPENED A BGN 300,000 WORKSHOP WITH A D...

The cosmetics company Aroma has opened a BGN 300,000 workshop with a daily output of 12,000 soap bars. The investment is expected to be recouped in a year.

Politics | May 13, 2002, Monday // 00:00