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UK Melrose Eyes First Bulgarian Deliveries in April

UK's Melrose Resources PLC plans to start drilling and delivering natural gas from Bulgarian Black coast in early April. The oil and gas exploration and production company hopes that first local deliveries would be made to Bulgaria's Bulgargas.

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Scores Missing at Boat Accident

A boat carrying 107 people sank while crossing from Somalia to Yemen on Tuesday, world media reported. Only four people, including two crewmembers, reportedly were rescued so far.

World | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Spanish Forerunner of Bulgaria's Arts Saloon

Most-modernist exhibition by Catalan artist Oscar Tusquets Blanca forerun the 11th Arts Saloon, due to start in May. The famous Spanish artist, architect and designer, has been inspired by the most-modernist style since its very appearance in the 70s.

Society | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

US Ambassador Family Inspires Poetry

A new bilingual poetry collection highlights the life and travels of US Ambassador to Bulgaria James Pardew and his wife Kathy. Their young interpreter Ani Kancheva has poured into verses in both English and Bulgarian her "Pure Emotion" from working toget

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Pharmaceutical Giant Dons Local Town Roma

The pharmaceutical giant La Roche donated medicines to Roma population living in the town of Sliven. The mayor, former football star Yordan Lechkov, engaged to distribute personally the donated funds and medicines to the poorest Roma in town.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

US President George Bush's Welcome Speech to Seven NATO Newcomers

Welcome to the White House! 55 years ago, representatives of 12 countries gathered here, in Washington, to sign up the North Atlantic Treaty, which marked the creation of the most successful military alliance in the human history.

Views on BG | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Hamas Seeks Joining Arafat

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, or Hamas, bids to join the Palestinian Authority led by Yasser Arafat, according to the London-based al-Quds al-Arabi daily.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarians Nabbed with Heroin in Spain

Six Bulgarians and two Spaniards have been nabbed in Spain carrying nearly 70 kg of heroin, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry announced. In a joint operation of Bulgarian and Spanish police the drug was disclosed Sunday in a Volvo bus, with the eight traffick

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Favorite Tourist Destination in Denmark

Bulgaria is the tourist hit in Hamlet's country this year, according to the Berlingske Tidende Daily. The article reveals that Denmark's tour operators foresee a major increase in bookings for a holiday in Bulgaria.

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Russia's Footballers Land in Sofia

Russia's national football team flied to Bulgaria on Tuesday afternoon, a day before the Bulgarian friendly. The captain of the Russian team told journalists that he knew nothing about the rival players.

Sports | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Macedonia Plunges into Presidential Election Campaign

Bulgaria's western neighbor has officially kicked off today its election campaign of early presidential polls, scheduled for April 14. Four candidates joined the race for the head of state's chair, each nomination supported by the main parliamentary repre

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Karatantcheva Eyes NASDAQ-100 Open

Bulgarian tennis prodigy Sesil Karatantcheva, 14, is eying the NASDAQ-100 Open tournament. Sesil will take part in the junior tennis event Luxilon Cup, and has the chance of winning a NASDAQ wildcard.

Sports | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Immigration Scheme Out of Control

James Cameron, the British consul in Bucharest, has alleged that the Home Office has awarded visas to hundreds of Romanian and Bulgarian migrants on the basis of forged and fraudulent documentation, even though consular officials warned that their applica

Views on BG | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Teen Sentenced over Pot Smoking

Bulgarian teenager was imposed a one-year suspended sentence for marijuana smoking. The 17-year-old from Varna was nabbed with 17 cigarettes last year.

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Romania Await Emergency UK Immigration Check

UK immigration officials will be sent to the capitals Bucharest and Sofia to investigate the latest allegations of bogus immigration applications. British Home Secretary David Blunkett suspended earlier on Tuesday all immigration applications from Bulgar

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

US General Dynamics, Northrop Eye NATO-Member Bulgaria

US weapons makers General Dynamics and Northrop have declared their interest in Bulgaria's military industry following the country's accession to NATO.

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Corruption Spreads over Bulgarian Private Sector

Corruption in the private sector is an acute problem facing Bulgarian business and it should be treated with the same seriousness as corruption in public sector. According to a research by the sociological agency Vitosha Research, Bulgaria's businesses c

Business | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Opposition Roars Against "Organized Migration Scam"

The British opposition has yelled against the ruling Labour party of Tony Blair over the "massive, well-organised migration scam". Tories representatives called for ministerial heads to roll in the mounting immigration row, including that of the Immigrat

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Halts Romanian and Bulgarian Immigration

By Cathy Newman The Financial Times

Views on BG | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Media Sharp Eyed on NATO

Bulgarian journalists competed Tuesday in a shooting tournament to mark the country's entry into NATO. The printed and electronic media were highly appraised for their contribution to inform Bulgarian society about the process of accession to the Alliance

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

UK Embassy in Bulgaria Suspends Business Visas

The British Embassy in Sofia suspended temporarily the issuing of business visas for Bulgarians. The measure will not affect those who apply for UK visas with the purpose of going on business trips, tourism excursions or language courses, Embassy officia

Politics | March 30, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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