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Italy MEP Offers Anti-Mafia Committee Formation

The Italian member of the EU Parliament, Rosarion Crocetta, has offered that an Anti-Mafia Committee to be created.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 18:21 | Viewed: 2418

EU Citizens Cross Bulgarian Kapitan Andreevo Border Point Faster

All EU citizens traveling by vehicles with EU registration will cross the Bulgarian Kapitan Andreevo Border Point with Turkey faster and easier.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 16:51 | Viewed: 7448

EC Orders Closure of Sub-Standard Landfills

Thursday July 16, is the deadline for sub-standard landfills in the European Union to be brought into line or closed down altogether, the EC ordered.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 16:44 | Viewed: 1749

Bulgaria Future PM Borisov Heads for Christian Democratic Congress in Germany

Bulgaria's Prime Minister-to-be, Boyko Borisov, is going to attend the party congress of the Christian Social Union of Bavaria on Friday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 15:03 | Viewed: 4605

Bulgaria MEP Hyusmenova Reelected in Regional Development Committee

The Bulgarian MEP from the ethnic Turkish party DPS, Filiz Hyusmenova, has been reelected as third Vice Chair of the Regional Development Committee in the European Parliament.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 14:43 | Viewed: 1585

Bulgaria with Cheapest Consumer Goods and Services in EU 27

In 2008, Bulgaria had the lowest price level for goods and services of all 27 EU member states, according to latest Eurostat data.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 14:31 | Viewed: 5416

Outgoing Justice Minister: EC Report Favorable for Bulgaria

The EC report on Bulgaria's justice system and interior affairs to be published on July 22 is going to be very favorable.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 12:54 | Viewed: 1505

EC: Bulgaria Fails to Make Sufficient Inroads against Corruption, Crime

Bulgaria has failed to make sufficient inroads against corruption and organized crime, according to a European Commission progress report, due to be published on July 22.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 09:01 | Viewed: 2005

UK Ex-Prime Minister Blair Candidate for EU President

Ex-Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is the UK candidate for president of the European Council.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 15, 2009, Wednesday // 18:18 | Viewed: 3288

EU Annual Inflation Goes Down, Bulgaria Maintains Higher Rate

The EU annual inflation was 0,6% in June 2009, down from 0,8% in May.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 15, 2009, Wednesday // 18:10 | Viewed: 2300

Bulgarian EPP MEPs Receive Key EP Committee Appointments

The Bulgarian Members of the European Parliament (MEPS) from the European People's Party (EPP) received Wednesday several important appointments with the EP Commissions.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 15, 2009, Wednesday // 17:47 | Viewed: 2263

EC Offers Visa-Free Regime for Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro

The European Commission has proposed Wednesday citizens of Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro to be allowed to travel to most EU nations without visas.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 15, 2009, Wednesday // 13:26 | Viewed: 2160

Critical Time Ahead for EU Trust in Bulgaria - Top Prosecutor

The next six months will be critical for Bulgaria in terms of its determination to combat crime and restore the trust of EU member states, the country's chief prosecutor has warned.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 15, 2009, Wednesday // 12:50 | Viewed: 1360

EU Industrial Production Registers Slight May Increase

In May 2009 compared with April 2009, seasonally adjusted industrial production1 grew by 0,5% in the Euro Zone and by 0,1% in the EU.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 14, 2009, Tuesday // 14:26 | Viewed: 1726

Polish Ex-PM Buzek Becomes European Parliament President

The European Parliament has elected former Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek as the chamber's president.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 14, 2009, Tuesday // 13:57 | Viewed: 3554

EC Department Chief: Bulgaria EU Funds Won’t Be Unfrozen Soon

Carsten Rasmussen, Deputy Head of the Bulgaria department within the DG for Regional Policy of the EC, has said that the earliest Bulgaria can expect to unfreeze EU road funds is next year.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 13, 2009, Monday // 20:48 | Viewed: 4704

EU Unblocks EUR 171 M SAPARD Funds for Romania

The European Union will unblock EUR 171 M of SAPARD funds for Romania, officials reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 13, 2009, Monday // 15:44 | Viewed: 2623

Barrot: Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro without Visas for EU in 2010

The European Commission will propose lifting visa restrictions for Macedonia, Serbia and Montengro

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 20:20 | Viewed: 3194

EC Denies Borisov's Words about Unfreezing of SAPARD Money

A representative of the European Commission has denied a statement by Bulgaria's most likely new PM, Boyko Borisov, that frozen SAPARD Program funds would be unblocked.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 17:49 | Viewed: 1861

Bulgaria PM-to-Be Borisov Won't Endorse EU Commissioner Kuneva

The informal leader of GERB and Bulgaria's PM-to-Be, Boyko Borisov, is not going to endorse EC Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, for a second term.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 17:27 | Viewed: 1899

Sweden Ambassador: Expanded Monitoring of Bulgaria Unnecessary

The Swedish Ambassador to Bulgaria, Paul Beijer, is convinced that there is no need for expanding the monitoring mechanism of EU for Bulgaria.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 10, 2009, Friday // 16:46 | Viewed: 1918
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