Expert: Bulgaria Won't Use Even Half of EU Money
Bulgaria will not manage to use even half of the funds offered by the European Union for operational programs.
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EC Warns Bulgaria over Loss of ISPA Money
The European Commission has warned Bulgaria that there is a great risk that the country may lose the ISPA program funding.
Infrastructure Minister: Bulgaria May Lose EUR 700 M from ISPA
Bulgaria may be obliged to return between EUR 500 M and EUR 700 M on January 1, 2011 for unfinished projects or deadline delays on the ISPA program.
EC Ready to Extend ISPA Deadline for Bulgaria
The European Commission is ready to consider extension of the deadline of the ISPA program for Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Govt Sets up New Organ to Be in Charge of EU Funding
Bulgaria's Cabinet decided Wednesday to create a new specialized structure which is going to be in charge of the management and absorption of EU funds.
Bulgaria Finance Minister to Supervise EU Funds - Report
Bulgaria's finance minister will supervise the special unit to oversee European Union funds, local media reported on Monday, denying the presumption that this will be the prime minister.
Bulgaria Former Vice Presidency Runner Tipped to Oversee EU Funds
Juliana Nikolova, head of Bulgaria's European Institute and former runner for vice president, has been picked to be in charge of overseeing EU funds, according to a local media report.
Bulgaria PM Borisov Plans Visit to Brussels for EU Funds Talks - Report
Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borissov, plans a September 9-10 visit to Brussels to discuss the unfreezing of the EU funds for Bulgaria.
EU to Have 20% Muslim Population in 2050
The Muslim population of the European Union is going to reach 20% in 2050 compared to only 5% in 2009.
EU Snubs Bulgaria Attempt to Unblock Payments
The European Commission has once again refused to accept the compatibility assessments under five operative programs, which Bulgarian authorities sent in May.
Bulgaria Seeks Brussels Concession over Danube Bridge Funding
Bulgaria's Transport Ministry has launched talks with the European Commission for extending the deadline of the financial memorandum for the construction of a second bridge over the Danube River.
Most Icelanders Opposed to EU Membership
Less than two weeks after Iceland formally applied to join the European Union, a Capacent Gallup poll published in the country's largest daily, Morgunbladid, has shown that most Icelanders are cold on membership.
Bulgaria Foreign Minister: Improved EU Dialogue Is Top Priority
Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Rumiana Jeleva, has stated that the government's top priority is to improve dialogue between Bulgaria and the EU.
Bulgaria Agriculture Minister: BGN 700 M Payments Could Be Lost
BGN 700 M of direct EU agriculture payments could be lost at the end of September, the Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov reported Tuesday.
European Union Population Nears 500 Million
The European Union's population is on course to break through the 500 million mark in 2009.
Bulgaria Likely to Adopt Euro in 2012-2013
Bulgaria plans to replace its currency the lev (BGN) with the the euro (EUR), in 2012 or 2013.
Bulgaria Environment Minister Warns of New EC Sanctions
Bulgaria's new Environment Minister, Nona Karadzhova, has said that the EC may start two new legal proceedings against Bulgaria in the area of ecology.
EU, Ukraine Strike Deal to Guarantee Russia Gas Supplies
The Ukraine has achieved an agreement with the EU and international financial institutions that is going to help the country pay for the natural gas it gets from Russia.
Illegal Emigrants Receive Fake Documents in Bulgaria - Report
Illegal Turkish migrants entering Hungary allegedly receive illegal identity documents in Bulgaria according to a Business Week report.
EC Tones Down Claims for Subsidies Pay-Back from Bulgaria
Experts from Europe's anti-fraud agency OLAF have agreed that the prosecutor's office makes additional checks into suspicious projects under a farm aid programme.
Bulgaria to Keep Responsible SAPARD Audit Bodies
The Bulgarian government will seek responsibility from the bodies that have performed the audit of the SAPARD projects.
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