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U.S. Says Deadly Moscow Gas Was Opiate

The U.S.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 397

Government Reports to Brussels on Roma in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian government has to provide in a week to Brussels additional information about what is being done to improve the situation of the Roma minority in Bulgaria. The report was requested by the European Commission.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 408

Dutch Visas Won't Be Re-introduced for Bulgarians Yet

Foreign Minister Passy said in the Hague that for the time being the Netherlands did not plan to introduce visa requirements for Bulgarians. He briefed high-ranking Dutch officials about the measures Bulgaria is taking to curb illegal emigration.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 383

Cultural Cooperation with Russia Injected with Fresh Ideas

Bulgaria's President Parvanov received Russia's Culture Minister Mikhail Shvydkoy who pays a visit to Sofia. After re-assuring the Russian guest of Bulgaria's commitment to fight terrorism, the president said that cultural issues featured high in his rece

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 403

PM Meets Prodi in Copenhagen, Lobbies for EU Funds

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg had an unofficial meeting with the President of the European Commission Romano Prodi in Copenhagen. The spokesman of the foreign ministry did not announce what was discussed during the meeting.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 393

Thirty Romanian Companies Participate in Sofia Forum

A Bulgarian-Romanian business forum will take place in Kempinski-Zografski hotel on Tuesday. It will be opened by the prime ministers of Romania and Bulgaria.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 398

Sofia Hammers Anti-terrorism Law

An anti-terrorism bill is being tailored in the parliamentary committee on internal order and security. The chair of the committee, Vladimir Donchev, said that before the participants in the round table "Terrorism with no Frontiers".

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 352

Bulgaria's President Offers Condolence in Russian Embassy

"We mourn with you. Please, give my condolence to the families and friends of the innocent victims in the terrorist act.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 358

Family of Bulgarian Arrested in U.S. Thanks FM in Letter

The family of Nikolay Dzhonev, who was detained in the United States last month, has sent letter to Foreign Minister Passy. "We thank you for the help and cooperation in dealing with the incident with our son Nikolay Dzhonev in the United States," the le

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 386

European Deputy Acknowledges Bulgaria's Nuke Safety Progress

Bulgaria has achieved huge progress in nuclear safety. Catherine Guy-Quint, co-chair of the EU-Bulgaria joint parliamentary committee, said that at a meting with the management of Bulgaria's N-plant Kozloduy.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 334

Gas in Moscow Theatre Used Before, Titov Says

The gas used by Russia's special services in the Moscow theatre, had been used before during prison revolts or to disperse demonstrators. H.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 487

Families of Dead Hostages to Receive USD 3200

The families of the hostages, who died in the rescue operation that ended Moscow theatre siege, will receive USD 3200 each under a project of the Moscow government. This was reported by Moscow's Echo Radio.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 360

Former Deputy PM Died, Aged 80

Svetoslav Luchnikov, MP of the rightist opposition party Union of Democratic Forces, died in the night of October 27, aged 80. Luchnikov was born in 1922 in the Danube town of Russe.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 393

Bulgaria Urges Accord on Iraq

Bulgaria strongly hopes that after the tragedy in Moscow, the permanent members of the UN Security Council will reach accord and will unite their efforts against terrorism. Deputy Foreign Minister Boiko Draganov said that while attending a round table tit

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 325

Bulgarian "Hostage" Released from Hospital

Bulgarian Yuri Gabrov was released from hospital in Moscow after surviving the hostage drama. He told Bulgarian National Radio that he is in a good condition.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 408

Justice Minister: Bulgaria Hit by Political Corruption

Bulgaria suffers political corruption. Justice Minister Anton Stankov said that speaking before the experts attending the international workshop on counteraction of bribery that started in Sofia.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 371

Bulgaria Increases Defence Spending in 2003

Bulgaria will increase defence spending if invited to join NATO. The means for meeting NATO criteria are envisaged in the 2003 budget.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 330

Chechens Did Not Kill on Purpose, Hostage Says

"The Chechens did not start on purpose to kill the hostages," Vesselin Nedkov, one of the Bulgarians who were taken hostage in the Moscow siege said for novinite.com.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 389

Bulgarian, Spanish Entrepreneurs Discuss EU Business Relations

Business relations within the EU will be discussed during Bulgarian-Spanish economic forum. The event that will take place October 29 at Hilton Sofia will be inaugurated by Deputy Economy Minister Nikola Yankov and H.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 447

Bulgaria Preps for Probation Introduction

A package of legislative measures will be adopted as of January 2004 for the introduction of probation in Bulgaria, officials from the Justice Ministry said. Probation is a set of restraining measures for control and influence, excluding imprisonment, whi

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 366

EU Draft Accord Described as Good News for Bulgaria

It is good Bulgaria and Romania were discussed at Brussels at all. The worse scenario was for the European union to focus exclusively on the ten candidates from the first wave.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 334
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