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Reacting to the banker’s execution THE BULGARIAN AMBASSADOR: A UGLY CRIME, THE STATE HAS A DUTY TO SHED LIGHT ON THE CASE On page 5
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Opinion of the Day By SHABAN MURATI Even before the government seats had properly warmed up, the new Bulgarian government of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski, sworn in on 29 May, reopened the file... Russia’s virus in Bulgaria Continues on page 21
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Opinion of the Day By SHABAN MURATI Not even after the seats of power had barely warmed up, the new Bulgarian government of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski, sworn in on 29 May, reopened the case... Russia’s virus in Bulgaria Continues on page 21
The Bulgarian parliament opens a confidence vote for the government Two days ago the Bulgarian parliament voted 120 in favor and 111 against to lift the government’s immunity. Condemned in this way by parliament, the decision has forced the cabinet of Prime Minister Filip Dimitr
The Bulgarian Supreme Court found former communist leader Todor Zhivkov guilty of exploitation and abuse of power and sentenced him to seven years in prison.
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The Bulgarian host? Was it in 24?e?[?] ve- ndime in May 1993 and ve- ndime in zhurli 24?ev in March. The opposition politicians and the opponents of adaptation in Qafe shtume rise like a
In the premises of the foreign delegation building, strange actions are taking place. Petition BESNIK ILIA This is one of the first blows to our new democracy, but perhaps not the last. At least that is how some outraged citizens who came to our newsroom see it. According to them
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She swept up all the prizes BULGARE-DISCOVER '98 Elsa Lila won first prize at the international festival "Discover '98". “Listen to me, Car...” was the winning song, for which she was praised by the jury. The success of the Albanian artist has been greeted with enthusiasm. On pag
The state control authorities arrive: Clarify the old story The former minister reacts: What, the man is still dealing with this? It is a closed case On page 4 Prime Minister Fatos Nano at yesterday’s press conference (Photo D. Pilo) Nano “vision 2000”
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