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European Socialists Slam Bulgaria PM over BSP Prohibition Remark

A group of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament have objected strongly to Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov suggesting that it is a mistake that the BSP has not been prohibited.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 2552

EC Report Says Bulgaria Failed Miserably in EU Funds Absorption

A long-awaited Report of the European Commission demonstrates that Bulgaria has failed to absorb a huge percent of the EU funding it has been eligible for.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 19, 2009, Monday // 16:13 | Viewed: 2850

Greek Parliament Confirms New Socialist Government

Greece’s Parliament has supported a vote of confidence in the newly-elected Socialist government on Monday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 19, 2009, Monday // 09:58 | Viewed: 1696

Eurosceptic Czech President Hints He Might Sign Lisbon Treaty

The unwavering Eurosceptic, Czech President, Vaclav Klaus, hinted in an interview that he might sign after all the EU Lisbon Treaty.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 17, 2009, Saturday // 14:55 | Viewed: 2939

Bulgaria Top Diplomat Jeleva Aims at EC Enlargement Sector

Bulgaria has the ambition of being in charge of the foreign policy sector in the next European Commission, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister, Rumiana Jeleva, stated Friday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 16, 2009, Friday // 17:29 | Viewed: 2399

Berlusconi Denies Taliban Scandal on Return from Bulgaria

Italy has angrily denied a UK newspaper report that it paid Taliban fighters in Afghanistan to keep the peace.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 16, 2009, Friday // 11:38 | Viewed: 2396

Croitoru Becomes New Romania PM, IMF Postpones Mission

Lucian Croitoru, Romania's former representative to the International Monetary Fund, has become the country’s new PM.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 15, 2009, Thursday // 15:28 | Viewed: 2134

EU Rules: Up to 1% Penalty for Early Loan Repayment

A new European Union directive rules that the penalty tax for early repayment of a bank loan will be up to 1% of the sum.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 15, 2009, Thursday // 15:16 | Viewed: 3014

EPP Supports Bulgaria EU Commissioner Nominee Jeleva

The European People's Party supports the nomination of the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Rumiana Jeleva, for European Union Commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 14, 2009, Wednesday // 20:56 | Viewed: 2428

EC Touts Croatia Progress, Recommends Accession Talks with Macedonia

The European Union took a step further its plans for expansion into the Balkans, saying that Croatia is nearing the conclusion of its entry talks and the Republic of Macedonia is ready to start them.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 14, 2009, Wednesday // 16:23 | Viewed: 2369

EC Warns Czechs over Lisbon Treaty

European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso, has warned the Czech Republic it could lose its right to nominate a commissioner to the next EU executive unless it ratifies the Lisbon Treaty.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 14, 2009, Wednesday // 10:21 | Viewed: 1566

Spanish Police Arrest Basque Separatist Political Leaders

Spanish authorities have arrested at least five senior members of the Basque separatist movement's banned political wing, Batasuna.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 14, 2009, Wednesday // 07:36 | Viewed: 5496

The Times: Czech President Vows to Not Sign Lisbon Treaty

The President of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Klaus, has no intention of signing the Lisbon treaty, the British The Times reports Tuesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 13, 2009, Tuesday // 19:18 | Viewed: 1626

Bulgaria SAPARD Agency Blocks 50 Projects for Procurement Irregularities

Subsidies for 50 municipal projects have been frozen by the SAPARD Agency of Bulgaria's "State Fund Agriculture"; (SFA).

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 13, 2009, Tuesday // 15:03 | Viewed: 2011

Czech President Klaus Demands Opt-Out from Lisbon Treaty

The Eurosceptic Czech President, Vaclav Klaus, says he wants his country to have an exemption from a key EU charter before he will sign the Lisbon Treaty.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2009, Friday // 16:13 | Viewed: 3037

New Greece PM Papandreou Makes Turkey Visit

The newly-elected Greek PM George Papandreou arrived Friday in Istanbul on his first foreign trip since being sworn in as PM on Tuesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2009, Friday // 15:59 | Viewed: 2520

Dutch Govt Allots EUR 8,5 M for Inter-Municipal Aid in Bulgaria, CEE

The Dutch government has contributed EUR 8,5 M for developing service provision by municipalities in Central and Eastern Europe through fostering cooperation with towns in the Netherlands.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2009, Friday // 11:58 | Viewed: 1829

Poland President Kaczynski to Sign Lisbon Treaty Saturday

Polish President, Lech Kaczynski, is going to sign the Lisbon Treaty on Saturday at 11 am CET.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 19:23 | Viewed: 3788

Report: Croatia Closes EU Talks 2010, Turkey Needs More Efforts

Croatia should be able to complete its EU accession negotiations in 2010 but Turkey will have to put in a lot more efforts in order to join the EU.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 17:30 | Viewed: 5016

EU to Sign Association Treaty with Serbia End of October

Representatives of the 27 EU member states agreed Thursday to sign a treaty for associated membership with Serbia.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 17:17 | Viewed: 2508

Bulgaria Gets 4 Warnings from EC over Environmental Violations

The European Commission has sent 4 written warnings to Bulgaria over failures in environmental protection.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 13:45 | Viewed: 3840
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