Politics

President and Government Condemn Act in Moscow

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov asesses the situation in Moscow as extremely serious and with possible consequences not only for the Russian federation but also in international scale. There is no political cause or goal, which can justify violence,

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 279

Turkey and Greece Confirm Support for Bulgaria's NATO Bid

The heads of the general staff of the Bulgarian and Romanian armed forces held a meeting in Sofia with their counterparts of the two Balkan NATO states - Turkey and Greece. The Turkish and Greek armed forces heads confirmed their countries' support for Bu

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 332

Bulgaria Guards Russian Embassy with Extra Vigilance

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry strengthened the security guards of venues seen as possible assault targets. Russian Embassy is among the places guarded with increased vigilance.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 329

Vice President: Bulgaria Faces Tough Period after Prague

"If Bulgaria receives NATO invitation at Prague, in which we are convinced, this invitation will set the beginning of a new tough for Bulgaria stage for better adaptation in the political, economic and military fields," Bulgaria's Vice President Anguel Ma

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 382

Italian Parliamentary Association to Lobby for Bulgaria

An Italian Parliamentary Association for friendship with Bulgaria was set up in Rome, BBC reported. In includes 117 MPs and Senators and will lobby for Bulgaria's interests on a national and international level.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 359

PM to Visit Greece

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg will pay one-day working visit to Greece, starting in the evening of October 31. The visit is at the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 263

Reps in Moscow Do Their Best to Release Bulgarian Hostage

Bulgaria's diplomatic representatives have been authorized to do all their best for the release of the Bulgarian hostage in Moscow's theater. So far, it has been confirmed that there was only one Bulgarian hostage in the theater.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 375

New Blast in Downtown Sofia

An explosive device has detonated at boulevard Patriarch Evtimiii in downtown Sofia at midnight. The shop window of a faience shop of the company "Vidima Ideal" broke.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 324

Ukrainian Shot Dead in Sofia

A 30-year-old Ukrainian Andrey Gordienko was shot dead in front of a block in Sofia quarter Strelbishte. The shooting took place thirty minutes after midnight.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 392

At Least One Bulgarian Hostage in Moscow Theater

One Bulgarian is among the hundreds hostages in Moscow's Theater. That was confirmed by the Bulgarian embassy in Moscow.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 457

Atomic Boosts Local Production

Austria's Atomic will relocated all of its ski shoe production to the town of Chepelare. Chepelare-based Pamporovo Ski company clinched a deal to manufacture 160,000 pairs of Atomic ski shoes in 2003.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 431

Deputy Environment Minister Resigned

Deputy Environment Minister Krasimir Dikov resigned. The reasons are personal.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 404

Burgas Airport Ready to Serve as NATO Basis

Burgas Airport is ready to receive a NATO contingent regardless of its size, Dimitur Kaloyanov, the airport's director said. According to Kaloyanov, his team performed splendidly last year when the airport turned into NATO basis.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 367

Prominent Immigrants to U.S. Rally Support for Sofia's NATO Bid

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Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 344

Anti-terror Task Force to Protect Diplomats in Bulgaria

Bulgaria will set up special anti-terrorism task force for protection of air fleet and diplomatic missions. After the September 11 attacks, security could not be approached lightly, Zhivko Zhivkov, commander of Bulgaria's gendarmerie said.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 364

UDF Approaches Court on Constitutional Changes

Rightist Union of Democratic Forces approached the Constitutional Court with questions regarding the constitutional changes. They ask the authority which of the changes have to be adopted by a Great National Assembly.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 406

Blast in Bulgarian Military Plant Arsenal Injured One

43-year old woman from the town of Kazanluk was injured by a blast in military plant Arsenal. She received slight burns and is currently treated at the oculist ward of Kazanluk's hospital.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 321

French Expert Writes to Prodi against Bulgaria's Nuke Units Closure

Prof. Andre Maisseau, president of the World Council of Nuclear Workers (WONUC), wrote a letter to European Commission President Prodi, regarding the closure of Bulgaria's nuke units.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 390

17,000 Holidaymakers More at Burgas Airport y/y

The passengers who passed through Burgas Airport this summer are 17,000 more than they were last year. The airport processed 6,252 flights.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 360

Bulgaria Careful in Diplomatic Dialogue with Libya

Bulgaria will not ask Libya's explanation about the visas denied to relatives of Bulgarian medics that face trial there. Lyubomir Todorov, spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, said that.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 339

Bulgarian Sailors Saved from Rebelled Crew in Cairo

Bulgaria's embassy in Cairo intervened to save the life of two Bulgarian sailors aboard a Cyprus -flagged ship. The two Bulgarian nationals' life was jeopardized in a crew mutiny on October 13.

Politics | October 23, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 599
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