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Sofia Government HQ Fire Caused by Outworn Electrical Wiring

The fire that broke at the Government headquarters in Sofia on Saturday night was caused by a short circuit that occurred because the building's electrical wiring is already worn out, it emerged on Monday. Four people were heavily injured in the accident

Politics | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Two More Explosions Heard in Baghdad

Two more explosions rattled the Iraqi capital on Monday shortly after a blast rocked the centre in the morning, RIA Novosti reported.

Politics | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Iraqi Council Approves Interim Constitution

The 25 members of Iraq's Governing Council unanimously approved a landmark interim constitution Monday with a show of hands. The council members then went to a public ceremony and signed the document.

Politics | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Several Marchers Shot Dead in Haiti

At least six people were shot dead as gunmen opened fire in Haiti at a procession celebrating the ousting of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. More that 10,000 people gad gathered in capital Port-au-Prince to hail Aristide's downfall.

World | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

6 Shot Dead in Haitian Capital Rally

At least six people were killed, including a journalist, and 26 more were wounded when gunmen opened fire on an opposition rally near the presidential palace in Haiti's capital, international agencies announced. One US journalist suffered gunshot wounds a

World | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Blast Rocks Baghdad

An explosion rattled the centre of the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Monday shortly before the Iraqi Governing Council planned to sign an interim constitution as Shi'ite politicians withdrew their objections. The Associated Press reported that smoke was visib

Politics | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Worries over Bulgarian Government HQ Fire Casualties Assuaged

All four men who suffered injuries or intoxication in Saturday night fire at Bulgaria's government headquarters will recover, their lives are out of danger, the director of Sofia emergency hospital Pirogov Spas Spaskov announced Monday morning.

Politics | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Greek Conservatives Win Landslide Victory

Greek conservatives swept to a landslide victory Sunday in parliamentary elections that ended 10 years of Socialist government and assigned a new caretaker to the troubled preparations for this summer's Olympics. The New Democracy party led the Socialist

World | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Report: UK Eases Visa Procedures for Bulgarian Businessmen

Fast-track immigration procedures have been secretly set up to give British residency to eastern European businessmen, including Bulgarians, Sunday Times reported.

Politics | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Iraq Council Makes Another Attempt at Signing Constitution

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Politics | March 8, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Exit Polls: Conservatives Leading in Greek Election

Polls closed in the Greek general elections, with exit polls suggesting a clear victory for the opposition. The polls gave conservative leader Costas Karamanlis' New Democracy party a lead of about 5% over the socialists led by George Papandreou.

World | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

313 Sentenced over Drug Traffic in Bulgaria in 2003

A total of 313 people have been sentenced over drug traffic in 2003, Bulgaria's Deputy Chief Prosecutor Hristo Manchev announced Sunday. His comments came just days after the US Department of State 2003 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INC

Politics | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Rocket Explosions Heard in Baghdad

A car bomb and at least 10 rockets exploded Sunday night in central Baghdad near the area housing the headquarters of the US-led coalition, officials said. Sirens blared for several minutes, and smoke and flames were visible.

Politics | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Injured in Bulgaria's Government Accident Fireman "Stable"

The life of Dimitar Dimitrov, 29, one of the firemen injured in Saturday's fire in the building of Bulgaria's Government is still in danger but he is stable, Dr. Spas Spaskov, director of Sofia's emergency hospital Pirogov said.

Politics | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Petrov Brilliant in Celtic's Victory over Rangers

The team of the Bulgarian football star Stilian Petrov Celtic crashed their bitter rivals Rangers 1-0 in the Tennent's Scottish Cup quarter-final clash at Parkhead. Henrik Larsson was again the ruthless hitman who effectively killed off any trophy hopes

Sports | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

PM Received Report on Fire in Bulgaria's Government

The report on the causes and the damages made by the fire that broke out in the building of Bulgaria's Government late on Saturday evening has been presented to the country's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg. Earlier in the day Deputy Prime Minister Pla

Politics | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

WB PAL 2 Allocated to Bulgaria in 2004

The Second Programmatic Adjustment Loan (PAL 2) totalling at USD 150 M will be allocated to Bulgaria by the end of 2004. That was made clear at the meeting of Bulgaria's Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva and the World Bank vice president for Europe and Centr

Business | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Non-confidence Vote to Delay Bulgaria's NATO Entry

Parliament debates over the tabled by the Bulgarian Socialists Party (BSP) non-confidence vote against ruling Simeon II National Movement (SIINM) will delay the ratification of the country's documents for its NATO entry, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomo

Politics | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

"Low Prices" Turn 2004 into the Right Year to Buy Property in Bulgaria

2004 is the right years to buy property in Bulgaria because of the law prices, the majority of novinite.com and Sofia Morning News readers who cast their vote in the latest poll said.

Politics | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Who Is Who: Iliya Pavlov

Iliya Pavlov was born on August 6, 1960. He graduated the Sports Academy in Bulgaria.

Views on BG | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Mass for Killed Bulgarian Tycoon Served in Arbanassi

A mass was served a year after the murder of Bulgaria's MG Corporation President Iliya Pavlov at the St. Nikola monastery in the village of Arbanassi, located some 4 km away from Veliko Tarnovo.

Politics | March 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
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