Politics

Ex-President Visits Prague

Former President Petar Stoyanov is in the Czech Repulic. He will deliver a lecture on Bulgaria's civilization choice, NATO expansion and Balkans future at the Institute of International Relations.

Politics | October 30, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 300

Deadline for Missiles Destruction Expires Today

The deadline for the demolition of Bulgaria's SS-23 missiles expires today. The decision on SS-23, Scud and Frog missiles destruction was taken by the Cabinet November 29, 2001.

Politics | October 30, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 348

Special Security Measures at N-plant

Heightened security measures are still enforced in Bulgaria's Nuclear Power Plant Kozloduy because of the events of Moscow. "All measures are taken and I think that there is no danger," Interior Minister Petkanov said.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 285

Seven Armenians Arrested on Contract Killing Charges

Police cracked down on a gang of alleged contract killers in the Danube town of Russe. Its seven members have been wanted in several murders cases.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 406

UDF Won't Back Sofianski in Local Elections

The Union of Democratic Forces will not support Stefan Sofianski at the coming local elections. The leader of the union Mihaylova justified that with the fact that Sofianski was a member of another party.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 372

Armenia's Minister of Defense Pays Visit to Bulgaria

Serzhik Sarkisyan, Armenia's Minister of Defense, is coming on a two-day visit to Bulgaria October 30. Bilateral cooperation, participation in the Partnership for Peace Program, as well as measures for strengthening the security and stability in Southeast

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 378

Turkey Enjoys Boom of Bulgarian Tourists

2002 brought 68 percent more Bulgarian holidaymakers to Turkey than 2001. This means that 605,000 chose this destination during the latest busy season while last year 360,000 Bulgarians made their holiday in Turkey.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 301

Critical Thinking Center Opens in Yambol

A critical thinking center will be opened in the town of Yambol October 31 to train teachers from local schools in the field of methodology of critical thinking skills development. The teachers will take part in seminars, starting at the beginning of Nove

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 319

IDUICO to Contract Five Local Fabric-makers

Five Bulgarian fabric-makers might become suppliers of Spanish textile holding INDUICO. This was announced at the Bulgarian-Spanish business forum that takes place on Tuesday in Sofia.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 394

Nastase: Bulgaria and Romania Should Convince EU in 2007 Accession

Bulgaria and Romania should present to the European Union arguments in favor of 2007 as final accession date for the two countries. Romania's Prime Minister Nastase said that after a meeting with Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 295

Bulgarian Victim in Moscow Siege Died from the Gas

The gas used during the operation of the Russian special forces caused the death of the Bulgarian hostage Emilia Uzunova in the Moscow siege. The corps was recognized by a delegation of the Austrian embassy Sunday afternoon.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 389

Eromoney with Conference on Southeast Europe's Finances

The development of financial sector in the Southeast Europe and the foreign investments in the region feature as the main themes of a Euromoney conference. The event started today in Croatia's Dubrovnik attended by Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velch

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 447

Bulgaria's Embassy in Kabul Tightens Security Mesures

Bulgaria's embassy in Kabul tightened security measures after the hostage drama in Moscow. However, ambassador Krasimir Tulechki said his colleagues were not frightened.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 477

Vesselin Nedkov Feels Well

The condition of Bulgarian Vesselin Nedkov, who was among the hostages in the Moscow theatre, is good, spokesman of Bulgaria's embassy in Moscow said. Nedkov's wife who arrived in Moscow today has already visited him in hospital.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 410

Saxe-Coburg Supports Danish Stand on Chechen Congress

The Chechen World Congress in Copenhagen is not illegal, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said answering a question on the controversial event. He noted that the congress was planned long ago.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 368

Bulgaria Gets EU Roadmap till end-2002

Bulgaria and Romania will get different roadmaps for EU accession till the end of the year. EU enlargement commissioner Gunter Verheugen said that for BBC.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 356

World Hails Hostages-Saving Operation as Perfect, Russians Say

"The whole world acknowledges the perfection of the hostages-saving operation," Vladimir Klimanov, spokesman of Russia's embassy in Bulgaria said. According to him, the international terrorism would be defeated when all countries unite their efforts to fi

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 409

Bulgaria Enhances Regional Cooperation in Fight of Illegal Migration

Interior ministers of eleven countries adopted a declaration against illegal migration and related crimes at an international conference in Slovenia. The event was held in the town of Brdo pri Kranju.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 319

Bulgaria's Parliament Summons Anti-terror Chiefs

The heads of the National Security Service, National Service for Organised Crime Control and the fire brigade will be summoned by the parliamentary committee on internal security and public order and the committee on foreign policy, defence and security.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 365

Nastase Visits Sofia Today

Romania's Prime Minister Adrian Nastase will visit Bulgaria today. Meetings with his Bulgarian counterpart Simeon Saxe-Coburg, President Parvanov and Parliament Speaker Onyan Gerdzhikov will top his agenda.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 316

Tollways Could Be Introduced in Bulgaria by 2004

MPs from ruling Simeon II National Movement submitted a bill, under which tollway system for motorways, primary roads and border area roads will be introduced as of January 1, 2004. The bill specifies the type of vehicles that will be tolled and the type

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 322
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