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Hera Search Reached Dead-End

The search for bodies in sunken Hera ship was cancelled after divers checked every possible berth. This leaves families of 14 still missing sailors unknowing where the bodies are now.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Europe Agrees on Terror Guard

EU leaders agreed on the anti-terror measures that need to be taken. The special summit is taking place in Brussels, and will continue on Friday.

World | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Three More Held over Madrid Drama

Three more suspects were detained in connection to the Madrid bombings. The detainees are said to be of North African origin.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Awards No 1 Business Lady

Petya Slavova, owner of Festa Holding joint stock company, was named Thursday Bulgaria's Business Woman of 2003. First lady Zorka Parvanova handed the special statuette to the winner, while Social Minister Hristina Hristova chaired the jury.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Karbala: A City of Suffering

By Roshan Muhammed Salih http://english.

Views on BG | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Arrested in Spain over Murder Attempt

Bulgarian man has been arrested in southern Spain over murder attempt. The 34-year-old man is suspected of attacking a Lithuanian at his home, and stabbing him with a knife.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Skaters Emerge as World's No 2

Bulgaria's top skating couple came second in the world competition Thursday.

Sports | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Prioritizes Terror Fight

Bulgaria's security and defense face the risks of international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction proliferation, parliament stated on Thursday.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Cracks Down on Tax Evasion

Tax evaders face from one to six years in prison under a bill, adopted by the government.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Marks Brilliant Poet Fotev 70th Anniversary

Friends of the major Bulgarian poet Hristo Fotev (1934- 2002) gathered to mark his 70th anniversary on Thursday. All friends of the late poet wrote something dedicated to him at 5 mete-long poem telephone band.

Society | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Sofia Citizens Protest Against Increased Public Transport Prices

Crowds of people, mainly students, gathered in the center of Sofia to protest against the increased prices of cards for public transport. The decision of Sofia municipality to increase the prices of the cards for preferential traveling of students and ret

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Suspected Mobster Case Delayed

A Bulgarian court postponed the case against a suspected mobster, charged with kidnapping. Dimitar Zhelyazkov, who is said to be a major drug dealer in the Black Sea city of Burgas, will stand trial on April 7.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Judicial Reform Given Green Light by Parliament

The crucial reform of the Bulgaria's judiciary system has entered into the stage of implementation after Parliament adopted the amendments to the Judiciary Act. Its main changes provide for the introduction of the so-called "functional" immunity of magis

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Archaeological Sites Enwrapped in a Collection

All Bulgarian archeological sites and excavations will be enwrapped in a special collection. The book will be presented during the 40th National Archeological Conference in the southern Bulgarian town of Sandanski, due to be in May.

Society | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Olympic Fire Enflamed in Appeal for Peace

The Olympic Fire was lit in an official ceremony on the ancient site of Olympia, 12.38 pm local time.

Sports | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Insider "Involved" in Sofia Biochim Branch Robbery

Police is working on the version that an insider is involved in the robbery of "Biochim" bank - Southern Park branch. Police Director General Rumen Stoyanov broke the news and urged all affected by the robbery citizens to thoroughly describe the content

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Cisco Systems 2nd Business and Innovations Expo to Start in Sofia

Cisco Systems Bulgaria is bracing up for a second conference dedicated to "Business and Innovations". It will be accomopanied by an exhibition in Kempinski-Zografski hotel on April 7-8 (registration at www.

Business | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Macedonia, Albania, Croatia Knock on NATO Doors

Macedonia, Albania and Croatia will probably become NATO members in 2007. According to an analysis by the Slovenian news agency STA, the three western Balkan countries will be included in the next wave of Alliance expansion, projected for 2007.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Report: Al-Qaeda Planned 3/11-Like Attacks in Milan

Al-Qaeda has reportedly planned bombings of Milan's central train station in the period 1997-2000. Corriere della Sera cited a Tunisian member of the terror network as saying that the planned attacks resembled very much the commuter train bombings in Mad

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Stormy Council Summit Ahead in Brussels

European leaders are gathering in Brussels for a two-day Council Summit. The agenda has changed dramatically shifting its focus on the threat of terrorism after Madrid train bombings.

Politics | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

UN Ponders over Yassin Killing Condemnation

A draft UN resolution condemning the assassination of Sheikh Yassin has been proposed Thursday by Algeria, member of the Security Council. The leader of the Hamas hardline movement was killed in an Israeli air strike on Monday morning.

World | March 25, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
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