Politics

Life-long Learning Strategies Discussed in Sofia

International conference on life-long learning will take place November 6-9 in Sofia. The event will feature discussion and analysis of Central and Eastern European country's achievements in the field.

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 445

Forum Views Europe's Self-Governance Models

"Self-governance on a regional level - opportunities and challenges" encompasses the themes to be discussed at a national seminar, to be opened November 5 by acting Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Hassan Hassan. The seminar aims to brief

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 373

FM Met Moscow Siege Survivors

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy met with Veselin Nedkov and Yuri Gabrov - the two Bulgarians who were among the hostages in the Moscow Theater. Their doctor in Sofia said that the first medical checks have shown that they were healthy.

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 392

Bulgaria Warns Philippines' Visitors Against Terror Acts

Foreign Ministry urged extra vigilance to Bulgarian nationals who stay in the Philippines or intend to travel in this destination. The warning is based on expectation for possible terrorist assaults during Christmas and New Year's celebrations.

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 442

Left-Wingers Will Not Boycott 2003 Draft Budget

The leftist Coalition for Bulgaria will not boycott the 2003 draft budget and the tax legislation debates in the Parliament. Rumen Petkov, deputy chair of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), said that for local Darik radio.

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 363

Czech First Deputy Defense Minister Arrives in Sofia

Stefan Fule, First Deputy Defense Minister of the Czech Republic arrives today on a two-day working visit in Bulgaria. The visit is at the invitation of the Deputy Defense Minister Ivo Ivanov.

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 348

Bulgaria's Ecotourism Strategy Ready by 2003

The strategy for the development of ecotourism in Bulgaria is being drawn up by three ministries and will be ready by the end of this year. This was announced by Environment and Waters Minister Arsenova at the opening of the new Environment Protection and

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 364

Lirex BG - Microsoft Golden Partner

Microsoft named Lirex BG its local Golden Partner for corporate networks. The award is recognition for the software company's expertise in the design and installation of major corporate information systems based on the Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 514

Steel Maker Reduces Harmful Emissions

Sofia-based steel maker Kremikovtzi has reduced two times the emissions of dust and other harmful substances, following an upgrade of one of its blast furnaces. The modernization project will boost output by 50% and will not pollute the environment.

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 308

Sofia Seeks to Step Up Drug Fight

The main priorities in the national policy for fight with drug use will be the focus of today's meeting of the Consultative Council on National Security, convened by President Parvanov. Prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts as well as drugs-

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 370

Socialists Fully Back Paskalev's Motives to Resign

The leadership of the Bulgarian Socialist Party entirely shares the arguments of Kostadin Paskalev that the government demonstrates total lack of support for his proposals for new regional policies and financial decentralization of the municipalities. Ser

Politics | November 4, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 347

Bulgarian Victim in Limburg Terror Act Buried

The Bulgarian sailor Atanas Atanassov, who died as the French oil tanker Limburg burst into flames off the coast of Yemen a month ago, was buried Sunday in his native village Banevo near seaside city Burgas. The coffin with the mortal remains of Atanas At

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 518

Border Checkpoint Makaza Opens No Later than 2005

Border checkpoint Makaza will most probably open in 2005 the latest. Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said that in Kurdzali.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 315

Majority of Novinite.com Readers Don't Fear Terror Acts in Bulgaria

Sixty percent of novinite.com readers said in the latest poll of the online news provider that they didn't fear terror acts in Bulgaria.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 370

UDF Confirm Demand for Resignation of Deputy PM Vassilev

"I sincerely hope that Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev will follow the example of Kostadin Paskalev," the spokesman of the Union of Democratic Forces Nikolay Mladenov said in Varna. Deputy Prime Minister Kostadin Paskalev has r

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 323

PM Denies Plans for Ruling Coalition Changes

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg denied that a change in the coalition agreement with the Movement for Rights and Freedoms was being considered. He did not commit that the ministerial position of Kostadin Paskalev who resigned would be taken by a MRF representa

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 316

Moscow Siege Survivor Back in Sofia for Further Treatment

Besarabian Bulgarian Yuri Gabrov arrived in Sofia Sunday. He is one of the survivors after the tragic Moscow siege, in which more than hundred innocent people lost their lives.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 327

Kamov: Resignation Cleared Way for the "Left"

The resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Paskalev, cleared the way for the Left in Bulgaria, according to Nikolay Kamov, social democrats leader. "New Left" is the alternative of the "New Time," he said in Varna.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 314

Saxe-Coburg's Athens Visit Extremely Successful

"The visit of Saxe-Coburg in Greece was the most succesful one of a Bulgarian prime minister during the last five-six years," Dimitur Tsonev, governmental spokesman said. He added that the reached political decision on Burgas-Alexandroupolis was unexpecte

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 313

Nearly 80% of Sofia Citizens Willing to Donor Organs

Seventy-two percent of the Sofia citizens would agree their organs to be transplanted, the rest say categorically they wouldn't become donors, the Bulgarian n ews agency reported. The survey was announced Saturday at a seminar in winter resort Borovets.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 334

Deputy PM in Resignation Criticizes Ministers for Lack of Trust

"Most of my colleagues do not understand the governmental work that I was in charge of. That is the reason why this break-up took place.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 291
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