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Athens Hosts Olympic Torch

The Olympic Fire is expected to land on Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens on Wednesday. The first leg of the 2004 Olympic Torch relay has traveled around Peloponnese and the islands of Argosaronikos for seven days before reaching the main Olympic stadium.

World | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Subwater Weddings Organized in Bulgarian Resort

Subwater and air baloon weddings are among the attractions to surprise this year the tourists at Bulgaria's Golden Sands. The aquapolis at the coastal resort has already started preparations for several wedding ceremonies.

Society | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Greece Paralyzed by General Strike

Greece's largest trade union umbrella has held a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday demanding a satisfactory national general collective labour agreement for 2004. The union's main demands are for an 8.

World | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

UK Ambassador: Visa Issue is British Domestic Affairs

The issue about entry visas for Bulgarians is part of British domestic affairs and does not harm the bilateral relations, according to British Ambassador Jeremy Hill. He visited Wednesday Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry to highlight the situation around the

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Uzbekistan's Capital Shattered by Blast

A blast has ripped through a suburb of Uzebkistan's capital, Tashkent, Sky News reported. The explosion in the southwestern part of the city has caused casualties, according to local media.

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Protesting Students Stage Horror

Bulgarian students acted out a horror scene in a way to oppose public transportation hikes. The protestors installed a ropeway linking their hostels and the Sofia University - a sinister metaphor for authorities "hanging" students.

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Karbala Facing Major Pilgrimage Flock

Bulgarian troops deployed in Iraq are strengthening their patrols in the face of the coming pilgrimage celebrations in Karbala. It is in the Bulgaria-mission safeguarded zone, in the northeastern part of the holy city that the tension can possibly escala

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

No Goals by Bulgarian, Russian Youths

The Bulgarian and Russian youth football teams came to a 0-0 in a Sofia friendly. Hours later, the two national teams will also meet in a warm-up for Euro 2004.

Sports | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Sees FDI Inflow Sag

Foreign direct investments in Bulgaria for January 2004 totaled USD 39.5 M, which is down by 54.

Business | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Romania Presses Straw for "Quick Decision" on Immigrants

Romanian Foreign Minister sought an explanation of Britain's decision to suspend immigration applications from Romania and Bulgaria.

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Two MiG-21 Safeguard Bulgaria's Airspace

Bulgaria is able to protect its borders and airspace on its own, according to military experts from the Chief Army Staff said. They commented that for the time being there is no need NATO to safeguard the air space of its Balkans newcomers - Bulgaria and

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Hotels Insured against Terrorism

Bulgarian hotels have started to insure themselves against terrorist acts. Two Black coast hotels - Grand Hotel Varna and the International Hotel in Golden sands are among the locations to have secured their guests against terror threats.

Business | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Foreigners Brutally Killed, Mutilated in Fallujah

Four US contractors were brutally killed and mutilated in the Iraqi town of Fallujah, a hotbed of rebel activity. Unidentified gunmen opened fire at the civilians in two four-wheel vehicles, set them on fire and ran away from the site.

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Romania Wants UK to Step Back on Visa Issue

Bucharest demanded that London waive its decision to suspend indefinitely all visa applications from Romanians and Bulgarians. Authorities in Bucharest expressed surprise at the decision of the UK government and insisted that it is cancelled as soon as p

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Expects UK Visa Removal

Bulgaria expects that the UK visa regime will be removed soon, according to the Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Lyubomir Todorov. He said Wednesday that there were no changes in the British immigration policy toward Bulgaria so far as the latest scandal wit

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

UK Officials in Bulgaria, Romania to Probe Migrant "Scam"

British officials have arrived in Romania and Bulgaria to investigate allegations of an immigration "scam". A day earlier the British Embassy in Sofia temporarily suspended its services for the issue of visas as a scandal erupted in Britain over claims t

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria "Risks NATO Trust"

Germany warned Bulgaria faces its biggest challenge now in gaining the trust of NATO and EU. Links with former communist secret services lead to a loss of trust, which in an alliance like NATO and the EU, is the most important ingredient for cooperation

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Analysis: Immigration Row

By Nick Assinder BBC

Views on BG | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Leads Europe in Native Language Web Addresses

For the first time in Europe a Native Language Internet Address (NLIA) service was launched in Bulgaria. The pilot service Bulgarian language Internet address was presented by the developers- the Korean company Neptia, supported by ICT Development Agency

Business | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Parliament Hails NATO Accession

Parliament celebrated Bulgaria's accession to NATO with a special declaration supported by 178 MPs. Bulgaria and six more former Soviet-dominated nations, became full-fledged NATO member in the most ambitious expansion in the Alliance history on March 29

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

UK Ambassador: Visa Halt for Bulgarians Very Short-Term Measure

The suspension of British visa issues to Bulgarian citizens is a very short-termed measure. The assurance came from UK Ambassador Jeremy Hill a day after the Embassy temporarily suspended its services for the issue of British visas.

Politics | March 31, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00
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