Politics

Revisions to Investment Contract with Russia Enforced

Bulgarian Cabinet ratified a protocol on a contract with Russia that will mutually encourage and protect investments. The protocol was signed during Russian President's Vladimir Putin visit to Bulgaria early March.

Politics | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 381

Sofia Postpones Consultations over Discontinued Power Exports to Turkey

Bulgaria postponed the consultations with Turkish officials over the discontinued Bulgarian electricity exports until early June. Sofia said it wouldn't send Energy Minister Milko Kovachev and Regional Development Minister Valentin Tserovski to Ankara on

Politics | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 536

Bulgaria's Parliament to Vote on Motion against PM Today

Bulgarian lawmakers are to vote today on the non-confidence motion against the country's prime minister tabled by rightist oppositions. If passed, the motion will result in governmental crisis.

Politics | May 29, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 468

Ramallah Trip of Bulgaria's FM Cancelled

The Palestinian authority did not confirm its invitation to Bulgaria's foreign minister to visit Ramallah so the scheduled trip was abandoned. All meetings of Foreign Minister Solomon Passy in the Palestinian territories were cancelled.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 409

Foreign Online Journalists Tap Experience at Novinite.com

Young journalists from ten East European countries visited the office of novinite.com in a bid to learn more about online journalism in Bulgaria, the future plans of the media and marketing.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 486

Two Got Probations, One Acquitted in Bulgaria's Embargo Case

Two got suspended sentences and one was acquitted in Bulgaria's embargo exports case that ended on Wednesday. The defendants were part of the management of Bulgarian defence plant TEREM that intended to export dual-use goods to Syria.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 785

Bulgaria's PM Determined to Complete His Mandate

The Cabinet has clear goals and will achieve it till the end of its mandate. Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said that during the debates on the non-confidence motion against him Wednesday.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 489

55% of Bulgarians Approve Non-confidence Move against PM

Over 55 percent of the Bulgarians approve of the non-confidence motion against Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg, a poll of the National Center for Research of Public Opinion shows. According to the survey, 44.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 459

Putin Content with Intensified Bulgaria Ties

Both Bulgaria and Russia's presidents voiced satisfaction that agreements achieved during Putin's visit to Bulgaria in early-March are getting implemented. President Parvanov called his Russian counterpart Wednesday on occasion of 300th anniversary of St

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 451

New Chief of Maritsa East 2 Plant Appointed

Atanas Dimitrov is the new chief executive of Bulgaria's Maritsa East 2 Thermo Power Plant. Dimitrov was appointed by Bulgaria's Energy Minister Milko Kovachev Wednesday.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 645

Prosecutors Demand Probations in Bulgaria's Embargo Case

Prosecutors demanded suspended sentences for defendants in Bulgaria's embargo exports case on Wednesday. The management of a Bulgarian defense plant - TEREM - was charged for exports of dual-use goods to Syria that angered Washington and threatened Bulgar

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 632

Bulgaria's Special Services Chiefs Went to President for Confidential Meeting

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov had a three-hour meeting with the heads of the country's special services, which all participants refused to comment. The services chiefs and the president discussed measures to fight crime, the presidential press offi

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 506

Sofia's Symbol Statue Gets Gold Backing

The statue that was installed as symbol of Bulgaria's capital Sofia is being given a gold backing. The monument erects near the capital city's central mall TSUM.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1058

Hot Parliament Debates on Motion against Bulgaria's PM

The opposition opened the parliamentary debates on the non-confidence motion against Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg outlining the "mistakes" of the governmental head. According to MP Pramatarski from rightist Union of Democratic Forces, mere

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 584

Bulgaria's Economy Minister: Average Wages Grew by 49 Percent

Bulgarians' average wages grew up by 49 percent since Simeon Saxe-Coburg's government took office in 2001. Average wages went up from UD 113 to UD 169, Bulgaria's Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev said Wednesday.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 435

British Garments Maker Invests EUR 800,000 in Bulgarian Factory

Reputable British garments maker "Mark & Spencer" opens Wednesday a production line in Bulgaria's "Bilyana" Factory. "Mark & Spencer" invested a total EUR 800 thousand in the new plant.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 466

Bulgarian FM "Cancelled All Palestine Meetings"

All meetings of Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy in the Palestinian autonomy were cancelled, Palestine's Ambassador to Bulgaria Dr. Mohamed Salaymeh told the bTV televsion Wedanesday morning.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 486

Strong Aftershocks Injure 200 in Algeria

A strong aftershock measuring at least 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Algeria, causing widespread panic and at least 200 injuries as more quake-damaged buildings collapsed to the east of the capital.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 498

Non-confidence Debates Start in Bulgaria's Parliament

Bulgarian MPs start today the debates on the non-confidence motion against the prime minister tabled by the country's rightist opposition.

Politics | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 461

Saxe-Coburg for RAI: I Am Proud to Be Bulgarian PM

In an interview for Italian television, the Bulgarian Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said he was proud to have the post.

Politics | May 27, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 476

Police on High Alert During Bulgarian Proms Season

Bulgaria's police take extra care to guarantee the safety for school-leavers as they plunge into the traditional proms season. Police surveillance strengthens over road traffic and throughout clubs where farewell balls are thrown.

Politics | May 27, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 634
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