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Sources from Turkey say two ships have gone down in rough weather in the Black Sea, BBC reports. All but one crew member were said to have been rescued.
US Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived in Moscow on December 9 as part of an eight day trip to Europe and central Asia. Powell is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Following are the final results at the Greco-Roman Wresting World Championships at Patras, Greece, on December 9: Medal Matches
Asked whether the revoked Cabinet’s decision for higher electricity and heating prices will influence the negotiations, IMF mission to Bulgaria leader Schiff responded that electricity price should go up since at this stage it does not cover the productio
Sliven’s new mayor is Ivan Slavov, final election results show. The elections proceeded at an extremely low turnout – a bit above 13%.
The certification auditing of the environment management systems under ISO 14001 was successfully completed in three Bulgarian machine-engineering companies: Belasitsa AD – Petrich, Cast Iron Founding AD – Ihtiman and Brist HM AD – Breznik. The certifica
30 American tanks left their military base and headed towards Kandahar, the Afghan Islamic Press announced.
The Sofia Council approved the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) a ten-year loan for EUR 35 M with three years grace period to be used for the improvement of the capital’s public transport. The funds will be used to buy 20 new trolle
The Swedish Ambassador to Bulgaria Sten Ask announced that two Bulgarian students will be awarded the mini Nobel Prizes for 2001. The mini Nobel Pize is unique for Bulgaria and will be awarded for the third year in a row by the Swedish Embassy.
Three of Bulgaria’s debt-ridden chemical fertilizer plants may stop production because of the high prices of natural gas, the Association of Fertilizer producers announced. The plants are supplied with gas by state monopolist Bulgargas.
Among the money forgers, Bulgarians are famous with being really good, BBC reported. In Hambourg for a month already forged notes of DEM 500 and DEM 1000 circulate.
The prestigious Turner Prize for contemporary art was awarded to artist Martin Creed for his minimalist creation entitled: “227:The lights go on and off”. The winning piece is a empty gallery whose lights go on and off.
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Thirty Bulgarian artists take part in a charity campaign of the Society for Religious and Social Support to Prisoners. The collected funds will be provided to approximately 400 children of prisoners and their families at a party, planned for December 23 i
A ship carrying fresh nuclear fuel for Kozloduy nuclear power plant arrived at the port of Varna, Dnevnik Daily reported, citing insiders. From the port the fuel will be carried into the plant.
Associated Press By PAUL AMES
ABSTRACTED from Reuters By Michael Winfrey
The problems in the Serbian section of the Danube river in March 1999 resulted in huge losses for the Bulgarian port – Russe. The port has sustained losses of over BGN 900,000.
The former workers of the Varna shipyard will protest today in front of the building of the enterprise. The protestors will decide whether to go on strike.
Bulgaria’s goldsmiths announced that they will appeal in Court against the new higher licence tax approved by Parliament last week.
Bulgaria is ready to export Christmas trees to England and Greece , officials from the Agriculture Ministry said, quoted by Dnevnik Daily. Last year, the Greek and English retailers praised the Bulgarian produce.
Aniventure Comic Con Returns to Bulgaria with Star Guest Christopher Judge!
Global Fuel Shock: Oil Jumps Over 40% Since Iran War Began
