Politics

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry "Meets" NATO Criteria

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry has fulfilled most of the requirements for NATO entry, Interior Ministrer Petkanov said for local Darik Radio. He explained that these criteria are grouped into six categories, including classified information protection, orga

Politics | November 16, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 293

Germany Arrests Bulgarian for Fake Bank Notes

A ring for fake bank notes has been busted by the police in the German province of Hessen, DPA reported. Bulgarians have reportedly been involved in the ring.

Politics | November 16, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 327

Sofia Pins More Hopes on EC for N-plant Peer Review

Euro-integration Minister Kuneva said her hopes about reaching an agreement with the EC for a peer review at nuclear power plant Kozloduy have been given a boost. Minister Kuneva is in Berlin, where she is attending the Eighth European Forum of Hertbert K

Politics | November 16, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 316

Trajkovski, Parvanov Talked Face-to-Face in Bulgaria

President Boris Trajkovski of Macedonia paid an informal visit to Bulgaria November 16. He was welcomed by Bulgarian President Parvanov at the mayor's office in the town of Melnik.

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French Ex-PM: Sofia's Reference EU Entry Date Reasonable

Bulgaria has set itself a reasonable time frame for EU entry, said Edouard Balladur, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly and former French Prime Minister, after meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg

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Finance Ministry Proposes to Up Judiciary Budget by BGN 30 M

The Finance Ministry proposed to increase the budget of the judiciary by BGN 30 M to BGN 168 M for next year in a bid to iron out differences on budget 2003. The proposal was made during the first three-hour session of the newly established working group

Politics | November 16, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 355

Six Million Forged U.S. Dollars Seized in Bulgaria's Moscow Trade Office

Six million forged U.S.

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Chair of Post-privatization Control Subcommission Resigns

Dimitur Lambovksi, chairman of the subcommission for post-privatization control and MP of the ruling Simeon II National Movement, resigned. Among the reasons for his decision he cited the failure of the ruling coalition to keep its election promises and t

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Chirac Backs Bulgaria in NATO

Jacques Chirac favors Bulgaria's EuroAtlantic integration, Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said after an official lunch in his honor hosted by the French president. Chirac praised the fast reaction of the Bulgarian politicians regarding the illegal export dea

Politics | November 15, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 348

Agriculture Minister Confirms Resignation of His Deputy

Deputy Agriculture Minister Andriana Tosheva has resigned, Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme announced. She resigned for a management post in the Association of the Foreign investors in Bulgaria.

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PM Meets Valerie Giscard, Lobbies for 2007 Accession Date

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg, on a three-day visit in France on the occasion of the 220th anniversary of the Victor Hugo birth, had a working breakfast with the President of the European Convent Valerie Giscard d'Estaign. The two politicians talked about Bu

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FM: We expect NATO Invitation in Prague

We expect invitation for NATO membership in Prague, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Passy said in Skopje. Asked about his concerns regarding the Terem case, Passy said that he wasn't going to stop worrying till the morning of November 21st.

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Sofia Bids for Regional Energy Center

Sofia's bid to host a regional center for energy policy on the Balkans was officially presented by Energy Minister Kovachev at a meeting with his counterparts in Athens November 15. The project is backed by the European Union and the Stability Pact in Sou

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NATO Readiness of Bulgarian Army Reported to President

The Bulgarian Army Chiefs of Staff Council presented a report on the readiness of the Bulgarian army to meet the standards of NATO at their meeting with President Parvanov November 15. According to the president the report is among Bulgaria's strongest ar

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Bulgaria-born Inventor Interested in Investment Opportunities

While on visit to France, Deputy Economy Minister Keremedchiev met billionaire Rumen Antonov. The Bulgarian living in France invented automatic speed box that car-maker Honda was already licensed to produce.

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U.S. Look into Bulgaria's Ability to Control Illegal Trade

The United States consider the Terem deal a systematic problem and concentrate on the ability of the Bulgarian institutions to control illegal trade, according to Elena Poptodorova, Bulgaria's Ambassador in Washington. In her opinion, after the illegal ex

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Yugoslavian Composer Fascinated by Bulgarian Dance Shows

One of Yugoslavia's most famous composers of rock and pop music, Sanya Ilich, comes in Bulgaria especially for the premiere of the dance show "Orisiya". The show staged by Bulgaria's most recognized rhythmic gymnastics trainer Neshka Robeva opens on Novem

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Washington Times: U.S. Officials Cooperate in Arms-sale Probe

The Washington Times The United States said yesterday it is working with the Bulgarian government on an investigation of an illegal transfer of military equipment to Syria that might have been destined for Iraq.

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BGN 10 Fine for Each Fag and Peace of Paper on the Street

People who throw away fags and pieces of paper on the street will be fined BGN 10. Parliament adopted at first reading a bill on waste management.

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Bulgaria Requires Intermediaries in Arms Trade Licensed

All intermediaries involved in foreign trade in arms must be licensed under the new Regulations for application of the foreign trade in arms and in potential "dual-use" goods and technologies control. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Ministe

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U.S. Said to Back Bulgaria for NATO Entry

The United States at next week's NATO summit in Prague will support extending membership invitations to seven countries, which could take the Western alliance up to the Russian border, congressional sources said, quoted by Reuters on Thursday. Bulgaria is

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