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MEP Demands Explanation from Bulgaria over Michael Shields Case

A Euro MP has demanded that Bulgaria explains why it released the man who confessed to the crime Michael Shields was convicted for.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 12:06 | Viewed: 2085

Bulgaria with Third Largest Gray Economy in EU

Bulgaria has the third largest shadow economy as a percentage of the gross domestic product among European Union member states, a study shows.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 11:12 | Viewed: 1805

Bulgaria PM Slams Former Tsar Nomination for EU President

Bulgaria's Prime Minister has made it clear he will not nominate former Tsar Simeon Saxe-Coburg for the race for the soon-to-be-created post of European Union President.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 09:19 | Viewed: 2588

EC Praises Bulgaria, Warns 9 Member States over Bloated Deficits

The European Commission has praised Bulgaria for keeping its budget deficit within the agreed scope as it named and shamed another nine member states that breached the fixed limits.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 08:11 | Viewed: 1664

Czech Republic Set to Back Lisbon Treaty in 2009

The Czech PM, Jan Fischer, has told EU leaders he fully expects his country to ratify the EU's Lisbon Treaty by the end of this year.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2009, Wednesday // 16:10 | Viewed: 2016

PM: Bulgaria Most Likely to Get EU Commissioner for Enlargement

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, said Wednesday that the country’s new EU Commissioner would most likely be in charge of enlargement.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2009, Wednesday // 15:04 | Viewed: 1545

Bulgaria RZS Party Invited to Join European Conservatives and Reformists

The Bulgarian conservative party “Order, Law, Justice” (RZS) has been invited to join the European Conservatives and Reformists party.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2009, Wednesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 2735

EC President Set for Czech Lisbon Treaty Talks

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is due to meet Czech PM Jan Fischer to discuss progress towards ratification of the Lisbon Treaty.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2009, Wednesday // 11:30 | Viewed: 1883

Jeleva: Belene Nuclear Plant as Pan-European Project Is Best Option

Constructing the Bulgarian Belene nuclear power plant (NPP) as a pan-European project will be lovely.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2009, Wednesday // 11:28 | Viewed: 1880

Bulgaria without Chance to Have EU Energy Commissioner - Report

Bulgaria does not stand any chance to have an Energy EU Commissioner.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 6, 2009, Tuesday // 18:51 | Viewed: 2460

Salary, Job Security Most Important for EU Job Seekers

Salary and job security are the most important deciding factor for for choosing a new job according to European Union citizens.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 6, 2009, Tuesday // 15:35 | Viewed: 2577

Bulgaria Nominates Foreign Minister Jeleva for EU Energy Commissioner

The Bulgarian nominee for EU Commissioner is Foreign Minister, Rumiana Jeleva, Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov reiterated Tuesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 6, 2009, Tuesday // 15:35 | Viewed: 3930

Swine Flu Vaccine in EU to Cost EUR 10 or Less

The vaccine for the new swine flu (A H1N1) virus will cost EUR 10 or less, Bulgaria's Deputy Health Minister, Lyubomir Gaidov, informed Monday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 5, 2009, Monday // 17:46 | Viewed: 1947

UN Urges EU Countries to Reform Migration Policies

The 2009 Human Development Report says migration can benefit all concerned - those who move, those in destination countries and those who stay at home.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 5, 2009, Monday // 14:59 | Viewed: 2145

Bulgaria RZS Leader Yanev Guest at UK Conservative Party Forum

The Chair of Bulgaria’s Parliamentary Anti-Corruption Committee, Yane Yanev, will attend the regular annual conference of the UK Conservative Party on October 5-8, 2009.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 5, 2009, Monday // 07:51 | Viewed: 2391

Poland President to Sign Lisbon Treaty Ratification in Wake of Irish Yes

Poland’s President, Lech Kaczynski, is going to sign the law for the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty very soon.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 4, 2009, Sunday // 03:44 | Viewed: 3736

Spain Makes Lisbon Treaty Application Top Priority of EU Presidency

Spain has welcomed the Ireland’s ratification of the Lisbon Treaty after Friday’s second Irish referendum on it.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 3, 2009, Saturday // 21:38 | Viewed: 2784

Bulgaria Foreign Minister: EU Must Build upon Ireland's 'Yes'

Ireland’s ratification of the Lisbon Treaty is important with respect to one of the major EU projects – its enlargement.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 3, 2009, Saturday // 20:57 | Viewed: 2106

Ireland Journalist O'Brien: Fear Did Play Role in Lisbon Treaty 'Yes'

Fear did play a role in reversing the rejection of EU’s Lisbon Treaty in the second Ireland referendum, The Irish Examiner journalist Paul O’Brien told Novinite.com in an exclusive interview.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 3, 2009, Saturday // 20:20 | Viewed: 2032

Ireland Ambassador: Preserved EC Spot Key for Lisbon Treaty 'Yes'

In an exclusive interview for Novinite.com, Ireland’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Geoffrey Keating, said EU’s decision to preserve right of member states to nominate Commissioners was key for the Irish “Yes” to the Lisbon Treaty.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 3, 2009, Saturday // 19:22 | Viewed: 2348

Ireland Ratifies EU Lisbon Treaty in 2nd Referendum with Sweeping 'Yes'

The Irish voters have ratified EU’s Lisbon Reform Treaty in their second referendum on it on Friday, October 2, 2009.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 3, 2009, Saturday // 18:34 | Viewed: 4148
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