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Bulgarian Wounded in Prague Shootout- Reports

A 27-year old Bulgaria has been seriously wounded in a shootout in the capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague. Bulgaria's Embassy in Prague was unable to confirm the information.

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Heroes Join St. Petersburg's Waxworks Collection

The figures of the Bulgarian liberation heroes Vassil Levski and Hristo Botev will join the collection of the Sank Petersburg's museum of wax figures. Currently the museum is presenting in Bulgaria's old capital city Veliko Tarnovo an exposition of 30 fi

Society | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Passports Get Biometric Data

A contactless chip is to be installed in the new Bulgarian passports, the Deputy Minister of Inferior Affairs Boyko Kotsev said.

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bush Re-election Ratified

The US Congress officially ratified President Bush's election victory but only after Democrats forced a challenge to the quadrennial count of electoral votes for just the second time since 1877. Bush's second mandate is to begin January 20.

World | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian MPs Pull Efforts to Solve Carriers' Crisis

Members of the parliamentary Transport and Communications Committee will hold a meeting with representatives of carriers' associations over tension in international road transport arising in connection with the distribution of multilateral CEMT transport

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Train Crash, Gas Leak Kill Eight in US

Two trains collided and leaked hazardous chemicals in a small town in South Carolina, the United States, on Thursday, killing eight people and injuring at least 200 others, police officials said. Authorities ordered all 5,400 people within a mile of the c

World | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Over 2500 "Small Quakes" Hit Asia after 9.0 Monster

Over 2500 secondary tremors have been registered in Asia after the monstrous 9.0 earthquake that hit south-eastern Asia December 26, claiming the lives of 165,000, according to the latest data.

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

EU Foreign Ministers Hold Tsunami Aid Meeting

European Union foreign ministers gather Friday in Brussels to discuss further ways of helping disaster-hit south Asia, a day after Europe boosted aid pledges to some 1.5 billion euros.

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Marks St. John's Day

The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria is celebrating Friday the St. John's Day in honour of Saint John the Baptist who baptized Jesus.

Society | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Soldiers in Iraq Greet PM Saxe-Coburg

Bulgaria's soldiers from the country's fourth unit in Iraq have sent a greeting address to Prime Minister Simoen Sxae- Coburg on the occasion of the New Year. The soldiers are sending their best to the prime minister and his Cabinet and are wishing them n

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Telco "Listed on Bourse Feb 1"

The Bulgarian Telecommunication Company (BTC) will be listed at the Sofia Stock Exchange on February 1, media reported. Bulgaria will put up for sale a 35% state-owned stake in the national telecom BTC in exchange of compensatory bills.

Business | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Slavkov "Refuses to Resign" from IOC

Ivan Slavkov, the Bulgarian member of the International Olympic Committee who was filmed last year by an undercover BBC crew discussing how votes could be bought in the race for the 2012 Games, is refusing to resign from the organisation and has vowed to

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Extradites Turkish Ex-President Nephew

Bulgaria extradited the nephew of former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel, Yahya Murat Demirel, who was arrested December 31 along with two other Turkish citizens by the border authorities in the coastal city of Burgas. Interior Chief Secretary Boyko B

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Maleeva at Gold Coast Doubles Finals

Bulgaria's golden racket Magdalena Maleeva and her partner Russia's Elena Likhovtseva qualified for the doubles finals of the Gold Coast Tournament, a preliminary heat-up for the USD 170,000-pursed Australian Open. The Bulgarian-Russian team outplayed th

Sports | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

FM Passy Meets Bulgarian Antarctic Explorers

A delegation headed by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy arrived at the Livingston island in the Antarctic, where they met with the Bulgarian expedition on the icy continent. Minister Passy suggested that the Kliment Ohrindski base should work

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Asia Death Toll Tops 165,000

The number of the people killed by the major disaster that struck Southeastern Asia reached 165,000 after Indonesia death toll toped 113,306. On Thursday the UN called for donor nations to convert USD 1 B of the pledges of aid - which now total about USD

Politics | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's 2nd Nuke to Launch Operations in 2011

Bulgaria's Government is expected to decide on the construction of the country's second nuclear power plant in Belene in the beginning of the year. Energy Minister Milko Kovachev pointed out that by June the project will be become a reality.

Business | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

World's Cleverest Woman Inundated with Job Offers in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's cleverest woman says she has been inundated with job offers following reports she couldn't find work, Daily Times reported. Daniela Simidchieva, 44, has three degrees and her 192 IQ matches that of two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie.

Society | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Science: New Calendar Uses 364 Days

People born on January 31 or May 31 would lose their birthdays, according to a new calendar, designed by the American physicist Dick Henry.

Society | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Exclusive Chewing Gum for Dogs

A Brazilian company is launching an exclusive chewing gum for dogs, Ananova reported.

Society | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00

Forks & Corks: Spicy Tomato Dumpling Soup

Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced, 4 minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, 2-3 teaspoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 4 cups vegetable stock

Society | January 7, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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