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Movie Marathon Kicks off in Coastal City

Similarly to the Cannes traditions, the international movie festival "Love is Craziness" has had pretensions to top the summer events calendar, otherwise dipped into holiday lethargy. The twelfth edition of the festival, usually taking place on the verge

Society | August 29, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Suicidal Blast Outside Chechen Booth

Sunday's presidential elections in Chechnya were disrupted by a man who blew himself up outside a polling station in capital Grozny after police guards tried to approach him. The young man whose identity has not yet been confirmed wore a plastic bag, whic

Politics | August 29, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Chechnya Votes for President

Ten years after Chechnya descended into war, and less than four months after its president was assassinated in a bomb blast, Chechens will go to the booths Sunday to vote for his successor. The presidential elections will be held in tense atmosphere fuel

Politics | August 29, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Small River to Become EU Outer Border

The small border river of Rezovo, famous for its almost virgin verdure, will become an outer border of the EU once Bulgaria enters into the Union. The Rezov river marks partly the border between Bulgaria and Turkey and is just a couple of kilometers away

Politics | August 29, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Domestic Football Round-up Ends Draw

Domestic football championship has failed to produce memorable matches this week. In an end-draw match between capital's Locomotiv (Sofia) and Blagoevgrad's Pirin fans left the stadium disappointed, as their football favorites offered them no rivalry or t

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Commemorates Liberation Heroes

Despite the cold and windy weekend day, hundreds of ordinary Bulgarians and officials gathered on the legendary Shipka peak to commemorate the heroes of the Shipka epic battle, held more than a century ago. In 1877, a bunch of Bulgarian self-less men rew

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian, Turkish Border Impassable

Kilometers-long queue of vehicles have blocked the Captain Andreevo checkpoint at Bulgarian-Turkish border. In the heat of summer many Turks working in western countries have gone back to their homeland to spend their holidays.

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Novinite.com Sends News on Your Desktop

Novinite.com launched a new service that allows readers have the latest headlines delivered on their desktop.

Business | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgarian Tennis Prodigy Cruises to US Open

Bulgarian young tennis talent Sesil Karatantcheva qualified for the US Open, just days after turning 15 years of age. In her third match, the 174-seeded Karatantcheva stopped Eva Birnerova of the Czech Republic 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Sports | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Two Frenchmen Abducted in Iraq

Two Frenchmen have been abducted by Iraqi militants, Qatar-based al-Jazeera TV reported. According to the Arabic station, the kidnappers addressed French government to rescind the state ban on headscarves in French schools.

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Half-Lamed Bulgarian Sprints for Personal Record

Almost three decades after a Bulgarian mid-distance sprint at Olympic finals, Daniela Yordanova managed to cruise to the prestigious fifth place in the 1,500m finals despite a serious leg injury. Scoring a personal record of 3:59.

Sports | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Women Par Men in Drinking

Bulgarians are unlikely to be scared soon of hiking liquor prices, as they remain regular alcohol drinkers, according to a fresh survey. Women respondents have delivered almost the same answers as men approached in the survey of the National Statistical

Society | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Stands by Macedonia Altogether

Taking a look at the cultural and historical heritage of both countries, Bulgaria and Macedonia will see how many events connect us, Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov told MIA news agency. The heads of state of both Balkan countries brace for a two-da

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Graceful Bronze for Bulgarian Group

Bulgarian team of rhythmic gymnastics, former nine times world champions, has swept the Bronze medal in their final graceful performance in Athens. The charming team of Eleonora Kezhova, Zhanet Ilieva, twins Galina and Vladislava Tancheva, and Zornitsa M

Sports | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bodies of Turkish Hostages Found

The bodies of two Turkish hostages who were shot dead have reportedly been found in northern Iraq. Arabic TV station al-Jazeera said the men's remains were discovered in Baiji, a key oil refinery town.

World | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

UN Report: Anti-Terror War Still Losing

The worldwide war on terror is still on the lose-side, as al-Qaeda is still posing as big a threat as ever, according to an alarming United Nations report. Its conclusions say many countries are not doing enough to counter the threat of Osama bin Laden's

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Death Sentence on Limburg Terror Act

A Yemeni received a sentence of death and 14 others will be jailed over the bombing of the French supertanker Limburg, which claimed the life of a Bulgarian crew member.

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

ETA Hits Spanish City

A small explosion hit the northwestern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela after a telephoned warning. The alert was released in the name of armed Basque separatist group Eta, state radio reported.

World | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Minister Inaugurates Eco Park

A new ecologic park Vodenitsite (The Mills) opened doors for nature fans and tourists near the village of Sladka Voda, northern Bulgaria. Ecology Minister Dolores Arsenova attended the official ceremony and enjoyed the rich flora and fauna of the park.

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Pentagon Aide Suspected for Israel Spy

The FBI is investigating whether an aide to Pentagon acted as a spy for Israel, giving the Jewish state classified material about secret White House deliberations on Iran. No arrests had been made, said two government law enforcement officials, speaking a

World | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Bomb Residue Found on Second Russian Plane

The wreckage of second passenger airliner Tu-134 has also revealed residues of bomb substance fuelling theories that the Aug 24 double crashes were terrorist acts, Sergei Ignatchenko, spokesman for the Federal Security Service, announced. Traces of hexog

Politics | August 28, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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