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BULGARIA'S RUBELLA AMONG BIGGEST INVESTORS IN THE COUNTRY

Bulgaria's cosmetic company Rubella seems to be one of the largest local investors, Krassimir Mitev, Executive director, said. The company has already invested some BGN 7.

Business | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

THE THIRD ROUND TABLE WITH BULGARIA’S GOVERNMENT, ORGANIZED AND HOSTED...

The third round table with Bulgaria’s government, organized and hosted by the Economist conferences, will take place on March 5, 6 in Sheraton Hotel. The forum will take place behind closed doors, except for the session of Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Cobur

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

UN CREATES 5,000 JOBS IN BULGARIA

Extracted from AFP The UN Development Programme (UNDP) aims to create 5,000 jobs in Bulgaria to help cut the unemployment toll which afflicts 17% of the impoverished country's workforce.

Views on BG | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

THE RECOVERY IN THE WORLD ECONOMY HAS ALREADY BEGUN, AND THE US AND EU...

The recovery in the world economy has already begun, and the US and Europe can expect to see growth strengthening as the year wears on, according to the finance ministers and central bankers who met in Ottawa at the weekend for the meeting of the Group of

World | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

NINE-FOLD OLYMPIC CHAMPION - CARL LEWIS LANDED ON SOFIA AIRPORT IN THE...

Nine-fold Olympic champion - Carl Lewis landed on Sofia airport in the afternoon of February 9. His visit in Bulgaria is connected with his engagement in the shots of the fiction thriller “Trapper of Extra-Terrestrials”.

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

ARGENTINA PLANS TO SHUT DOWN EMBASSY IN BULGARIA

The Argentine government plans to shut down its embassy in Bulgaria, EFE agency reported. The move is part of a huge plan under which the cash-starved Argentine government would close up to a third of its embassies and consular posts in an effort to cut c

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

NUCLEAR POWER PLANT REHABILITATION DISCUSSED AT WANO SEMINAR

Different aspects of the rehabilitation plan of Nuclear Power plant Kozloduy were discussed by more than 50 representatives from nine European countries in the three-day seminar of WANO (World Association of Nuclear Power Generation Organizations). Expert

Business | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

ISRAELI CHARGED WITH FRAUD OF BANKS ACQUITTED

The Prosecutor’s office acquitted an Israeli citizen, charged with fraud of Bulgarian banks. Meir Ovadia was the main suspect in the embezzlement of more than USD 1 BLN from Bulgarian banks.

Business | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

BULGARIA AND ROMANIA’S NATO BIDS WILL BE DISCUSSED IN ISTANBUL, FEBRUA...

Bulgaria and Romania’s NATO bids will be discussed in Istanbul, February 12, by the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania within the framework of a joint forum of the European Union and the Islam Conference Organization. A meeting betw

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

DEMAND FOR OIL-YIELDING SUNFLOWER-SEED RISES

For the second successive week buyers of oil-yielding sunflower-seed did not withdraw. Brokers explain the intensified demand with the poor harvest this year.

Business | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

A PAIR OF SUSPECTED PALESTINIAN GUNMEN KILLED TWO ISRAELIS AND WOUNDED...

A pair of suspected Palestinian gunmen killed two Israelis and wounded at least five other people Sunday outside an Israeli army base near the southern town of Beersheba, Israeli rescue services said. Israeli security forces killed both gunmen.

World | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

A MAJOR CLEAN-UP OPERATION IS UNDER WAY AFTER A CARGO SHIP CARRYING MO...

A major clean-up operation is under way after a cargo ship carrying more than 700 tonnes of fuel ran aground off the coast of New Zealand. Environmental teams have begun rescuing wildlife affected by oil leaking from the ship, a few hundred metres from th

World | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

A MAN HAS GONE ON A SHOOTING SPREE IN SOUTH AFRICA AFTER A ROW WITH HI...

A man has gone on a shooting spree in South Africa after a row with his girlfriend, killing her and at least nine other people before turning the gun on himself. Police said the killings happened in a black district in the port city of East London, 900 ki

World | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

PROTESTING GREEK FARMERS CALLED OFF A TWO-WEEK CAMPAIGN, WHICH CAUSED ...

Protesting Greek farmers called off a two-week campaign, which caused traffic delays along the Bulgarian-Greek border because of intermittent blocks of Greece's main highway and border-access roads. Farmers are demanding higher subsidies for cotton and ot

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

INTERIOR CHIEF SECRETARY CONFIRMS SECURITY SERVICE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE

Gen. Boyko Borissov, Chief Secretary of the Interior Ministry, confirmed that Ivan Chobanov is the Cabinet's candidate for director of National Service Security.

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

SIX BANKS WILL REPORTEDLY SERVICE CUSTOMS

Roseximbank, Biochim, State Saving Bank, Bulbank and Post Bank are among the six financial institutions winners of the tender for servicing the Customs, Capital Weekly reported, citing insiders. The results will be announced officially after Finance Minis

Business | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

THE TOWN OF SILISTRA MARKED THE 124TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS LIBERATION FR...

The town of Silistra marked the 124th anniversary of its liberation from the Ottaman rule. During the celebrations church mass was served and a special exhibition of photographs and documents of all the town’s mayors since the liberation was opened.

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

A RALLY AGAINST THE CLOSURE OF THE BULGARIAN NATIONAL BANK REGIONAL BR...

A rally against the closure of the Bulgarian National Bank regional branch in the Black Sea city of Burgas has been scheduled for February 11. According to the organizers the decision of BNB Managing Board for closing the branch will reflect extremely neg

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

FOREIGN MINISTER FOR CNN: OUR LOYALTY MAY BE DULY REWARDED

What is important for us are not the concrete dates of Bulgaria’s entry into NATO, but the speeding up of the efforts in this direction, Foreign Minister Passy said for CNN, broadcast live from the studio in London. Minister Passy pointed out that the Bul

Views on BG | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

UDF TO WIN IF ELECTIONS ARE HELD NOW, NOVINITE.COM POLL SHOWS

United Democratic Forces (UDF) would win, if general elections were held now, the latest poll at novinite .com shows.

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

ATA CHAIRMAN CONSIDERS CHANCES OF NATO ENTRY GOOD

"Bulgaria enjoys good chances of joining NATO, " Alan Williams, chairman of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) and president of the Atlantic Council of Great Britain, said. According to him there are no arguments against the entry and it is going to be

Politics | February 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00
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