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PM Stanishev Wants Bulgarian EU Commissioner for Energy

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Sergey Stanishev, said Thursday that Bulgaria would like to have a Bulgarian EU Commissioner for Energy.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2009, Thursday // 18:00 | Viewed: 1692

Dutch Minister Denies Demanding Safeguard Clause against Bulgaria, Romania

Dutch Minister of EU Affairs, Frans Timmermans, has denied having demanded the activation of a safeguard clause against Bulgaria and Romania.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2009, Thursday // 17:11 | Viewed: 2128

Barroso in Second Term Bid: EU Needs More Europe

The outgoing President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, who is a hopeful for a second term, declared Thursday the EU needed "more Europe".

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2009, Thursday // 16:02 | Viewed: 1503

Bulgaria PM Endorses EC President Barroso for Second Term

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Sergey Stansishev, extended Thursday his firm support for a second term of the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2009, Thursday // 15:28 | Viewed: 1800

Brussels Unfreezes EUR 1,25 B for Bulgaria's Roads

The European Commission has decided to unfreeze a total of EUR 1,25 B for the improvement of Bulgaria's dilapidated roads, after blocking part of them last year following corruption charges against the former head of the state-owned infrastructure fund.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2009, Thursday // 14:26 | Viewed: 10047

Bulgaria Stands Up against Safeguard Clause Calls

Bulgaria has described as ungrounded Dutch calls for triggering the safeguard clause, saying it has put in considerable efforts and done lots of progress in the justice and home affairs field.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2009, Thursday // 09:07 | Viewed: 2564

Bulgaria Joins Difficult EU Summit in Brussels

Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev is leaving for Brussels where he is to take part in a meeting of the European Council as the EU leaders are set to grapple with two particularly thorny issues - the Lisbon Treaty and financial regulation.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 18, 2009, Thursday // 08:22 | Viewed: 1235

President to EU Envoys: Bulgaria May Not Be Stained over Individual Cases

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov declared that while Bulgarian institutions must be uncompromising towards any abuse, individual cases should not be allowed to damage the country's reputation within the EU.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 17, 2009, Wednesday // 17:22 | Viewed: 1159

Bulgaria Film Top Contender for European Parliament Prize

The Bulgarian film "Eastern Plays" is among the top ten selected to compete for the EP LUX Prize.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 17, 2009, Wednesday // 15:41 | Viewed: 2402

Dutch Minister Calls for Safeguard Clause against Bulgaria, Romania

Dutch EU Affairs Minister Frans Timmermans has approached European Justice Commissioner to consider activating the safeguard clauses against Romania and Bulgaria.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 17, 2009, Wednesday // 12:08 | Viewed: 2128

EU Regional Policy Commissioner Hubner Cancels Bulgaria Trip

The European Regional Policy Commissioner, Danuta Hubner, has canceled her June 18-19 trip to Bulgaria, her office reports Tuesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 16, 2009, Tuesday // 18:47 | Viewed: 2646

Euro Zone, EU Employment Rates Slump

The employment rates of both the Euro Zone and the EU are down by 0,8% during the first 2009 quarter.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 15, 2009, Monday // 17:28 | Viewed: 3327

PM Stanishev: Bulgaria is On Course to Join Eurozone

Bulgaria PM Sergey Stanishev has stated that the country is one of the only new members of the EU that has coped with the global financial crisis.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 13, 2009, Saturday // 14:28 | Viewed: 2129

Controversial Entropa Artwork Exhibited Uncensored in Prague

The controversial Entropa sculpture that was displayed partly covered in Brussels after offending Bulgaria and other EU states has gone on show uncensored in Prague.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 13, 2009, Saturday // 12:31 | Viewed: 3573

Eufunds.bg Presents Successful Bulgaria Projects

More than 500 projects from 160 Bulgarian municipalities have participated in the initiative for establishing of successful projects database.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 10, 2009, Wednesday // 11:42 | Viewed: 1505

RON Drop Boosts Bulgaria Export to Romania

The significant decline of the Romania Lei (RON) has helped Bulgaria to achieve positive trade balance with its neighbor, and EU co-member.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 9, 2009, Tuesday // 14:32 | Viewed: 4184

Stanishev Govt Report: Bulgaria Is Challenge for EU

The EU has never met such a serious challenge in integrating a country, as it has with Bulgaria.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 9, 2009, Tuesday // 13:28 | Viewed: 1759

Bulgaria Gives BGN 4,25 M for EU Money Audit

Bulgaria has given BGN 4 253 883 to foreign audit companies for checking projects funded with EU money.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 8, 2009, Monday // 17:59 | Viewed: 2691

EC President Barroso: Your Voice Is Heard

European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, assured all European Union citizens that their voice has been heard.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 8, 2009, Monday // 15:27 | Viewed: 1447

EC President Barroso Nominated for Second Term

The European People's Party (EPP) is nominating the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, for a second tem.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 8, 2009, Monday // 14:43 | Viewed: 1136

Swiss Council Requests Parliament to Pass Bulgaria Credit Facility

Switzerland's Federal Council has requested a credit facility of CHF 76 M to be made available to Bulgaria by the Swiss Federal Assembly.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 6, 2009, Saturday // 15:03 | Viewed: 4023
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