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Three Arrested over Murder of Bulgarian "Underworld" Figure

Three men were arrested in connection to Saturday's murder of 24-year-old Boris Arsov, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry Chief Secreatry Gen. Boyko Borrisov said Sunday.

Politics | November 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Party Snubs "Drug-Dealing" Claims

The Movement for Rights and Freedom (MRF) is not in control of any drug-smuggling channels, MP from the party Kemal Eyup said Sunday. The ethnic-Turks dominated party is member of Bulgaria's ruling coalition.

Politics | November 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Ambushers Kill Two Japanese Envoys in Iraq

Two Japanese diplomats were shot dead as they stopped for food near the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit on Saturday. In another ambush earlier on the same day, seven Spanish agents were killed south of capital Baghdad.

World | November 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian President Gets Unique Man of the Year Prize

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov, who swept this year's prestigious Man of the Year award, received the special prize at a ceremony on Saturday evening. The president was gifted a unique, hand-made sword from organizers at the Club M magazine.

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

USA Today: Al-Qaeda Set for New US Attacks

Despite raids against suspected Al-Qaeda members and associates around the globe, its commanders are unscathed, and planning new attacks against US targets, USA Today has said. That conclusion was reportedly made after phone-lines tapping and questioning

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Cat-Lovers Enjoy Special Expo in Sofia

A special exhibition of various cat breeds took place in Sofia on Saturday, with more than 120 animals taking part in the show. The "models" were divided into four categories - long haired, semi long haired, Siamese and Oriental breeds.

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Six Spanish Agents Killed Near Baghdad

At least six members of a Spanish intelligence team were killed in Iraq Saturday as they returned from a mission south of capital Baghdad, according to information from Spain's Defence Ministry. A journalist who drove by the murder scene said he saw four

World | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Russians to Help Bulgaria's Air Force Match NATO Standards

A working group of nine Russian experts has arrived in Bulgaria on November 28, to assist for the modernization of the country's MiG-29 jet-fighters, Bulgarian Dnevnik daily said. The process has two stages - one for prolonging the fighters' exploitation

Business | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

US Arrested 41 "Insurgents" in Iraq

US troops in Iraq have arrested 41 suspected insurgents during separate operations on Saturday, military officials have said. Ever since the US-led war was proclaimed over, suicide attacks have claimed the lives of dozens of US troops and other coalition

World | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Jailed Rapper's Mate Releases New Album

Bulgarian veteran rapper Mihail Mihaylov, better known as Misho Shamara, released his new album a few weeks after mate Ivan Glavchev a.k.

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Arms Trader Murder Suspect Shot in Sofia

Bulgarian Boris Arsov, aged 24, who was one of the six main suspects for murdering arms trader Phillip Naydenov-Fatik on August 19, has been shot in capital Sofia. The young man's body was found in a car at the Boyana suburb early on Saturday afternoon, a

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Won't Re-Negotiate Increase of Fuel Excise

The decision for increasing fuel excise duties is final and won't be revised, Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev told local Net radio on Saturday. Bulgaria got a three-year transitional period for cigarettes excise to come up with European Union (

Business | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Suspect for Turkey Synagogue Attack Held

Turkish policemen have arrested a man suspected of planning the suicide bomb attack on an Istanbul synagogue two weeks ago. The man was reportedly arrested on Tuesday while he was trying to cross the Iranian border, holding a fake passport.

World | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Unique Golden Coin Found at Bulgaria's Seaside

A unique golden coin that dates back to the time of Roman Emperor Adrian's reign has been found by accident near the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas. The find came amid digging for the future construction of a highway.

Society | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Parvanov Congratulates Chirac on 71st Birthday

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov has sent a congratulations letter to his French counterpart Jacques Chirac on the occasion of his 71st birthday. In the telegram, Parvanov wished him health, happiness and continuing success as a state leader.

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Italy FM: Reopening Bulgaria's Energy Chapter is Impossible

It is impossible to reopen European Union (EU) pre-accession negotiation chapters that have already been closed, Italy's Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said on November 29 in Naples, where talks on a draft EU constitution rolled into their second day.

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Top Figure Skaters Won World Contest in Japan

Bulgaria's top figure skating couple, Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski, landed gold medal at the NHK Trophy International Figure Skating Competition in Asahikawa, Northern Japan, on Saturday.

Sports | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Blast Targets Georgian Opposition

A car bomb has gone off before the office of Georgia's opposition Labor Party early on Saturday morning. According to one of the party's leaders, Gela Daneliya, no people have been hurt by the blast.

World | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Official Spokesman Cools Terror Fears in Bulgaria

There is no information about possible terrorism attacks against Bulgaria, governmental spokesman Dimitar Tsonev told local Darik Radio on Saturday. Tensions had grown a little higher in the country after a twin suicide bombing in neighboring Turkey's la

Politics | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Hillary Clinton Flies to Baghdad

Right after US President arrived back from Iraq where he met US troops to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, former first lady Hillary Clinton flew to the war-torn country. In her own words, Hillary wanted to thank US soldiers for their "extraordinary work" and

World | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Japan Blows UP Spy Rocket

Japan has destroyed a rocket carrying two spy satellites intended to monitor North Korea. The rocket had to be blown up after it took off because of an unspecified technical failure, officials at the Japanese space programme have said.

World | November 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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