Bulgaria's President, UK Deputy PM Discuss EU Membership
Bulgarian president welcomed Tuesday UK's deputy prime minister to discuss their views on Bulgaria's EU membership.
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Bulgarian Splits EU Far-Right Bloc - Report
The bloc of Europe's extreme right parties is suffering internal rifts over a Bulgarian member's anti-Semitic views, reports say.
Bulgarians Abroad Rally against Health Insurance Taxes
Bulgarian nationals, living abroad, will protest in Brussels against "the health insurance taxes blackmail" in their home country. The logo of the protest, due on January 28, features a black owl against the background of a red cross.
EU Still Not Giving up on Bulgaria's Nurses in Libya
The European Union will continue the dialogue with Libya until the five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor are released, European Commissioner for External Relations Benita Ferrero-Waldner said. Waldner explained that the EU has engaged political
Bulgarian, Romanian EU Commissioner Swear in
Bulgaria's Meglena Kuneva swore in as a European Union Commissioner for Consumers Protection on Monday, as commanded by a practice first introduced in 1999. The festive ceremony took place in the Court of Justice the European Communities on Luxembourg.
Darik Radio Wishes Every Bulgarian's EU Dream Come True
On the eve of its 14-th birthday Bulgaria's private Darik Radio wished every Bulgarian that their European dreams come true. "The freedom to make my dreams come true" emerged to be the winning topic of a contest launched by the radio under the motto "Wha
EU-Russia Agreement Lifts Meat Import Ban
Russia and the European Commission have signed an agreement ending the threats from Moscow to ban all EU meat products following Romania and Bulgaria's accession on January 1. The deal, which was reached in December, gives guarantees that Romania and Bul
Kuneva: Online Trade to Meet Consumers' Growing Demand
Online trading is gaining more and more speed and it is expected to see a real boom in services of this kind, according to EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva. She opened Saturday a round table discussing the issues of consumer protection.
EU's Pressure on Libya "Could be Bad for Nurses"
Qaddafi Foundation has issued a statement claiming that EU's pressure on Libya may prove detrimental to the fate of the five Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor. Any calls for pressure on Libya or any other measures the EU tries to impose on Liby
Bulgaria "Needs More Info on EU Requirements"
People in Bulgaria need more information on the EU requirements that the country has to adhere to, Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev has announced. Stanishev presided over this year's first meeting of the council for coordination and monitoring of Bulgaria
Belgium's Envoy: No Discrimination against Bulgarian, Romanian Jobseekers
Belgium took a very positive decision for Bulgarian and Romanian jobseekers by adopting the same approach as to the eight Central European countries that joined in 2004, the ambassador of the country here commented in an exclusive interview for novinite.c
EU's Future, Enlargement Discussed in Sofia
Bulgarian and Romanian Members of Parliament as well as British Representatives "gathered" in a videoconference discussion on Thursday to talk about the European Union's future and enlargement. The Cafe Politique, organized by the British Council, also f
Bulgaria Thanks Italy for EU Accession Support
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov shook hands with visiting Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi thanking Italy and its institutions for the support and partnership along the country's route to EU accession. Prodi's one-day agenda in Sofia included also
EC: "Improvised Moves" Can Only Hurt Nurses' Case
The European Commission has called upon all MEPs not to obstruct the talks between the EU and Libya with "improvised moves."
MEPs Debate Resolution on Bulgarian Nurses in Libya
MEPs will discuss with the European Commission and Council the case of the Bulgarian and Palestinian medical staff facing a death sentence in Libya, before adopting a resolution on the issue.
Irishman Heads EU Commissioner Kuneva's Cabinet
An Irishman, health strategic analyst was appointed the closest aid of new EU Commissioner for Consumers Protection Meglena Kuneva. Dr John Bell will head Kuneva's cabinet and act as her deputy during meetings of the commissioners' body.
Romania Opens More Consulates to Tackle Visa Flux
Moldova's President Vladimir Voronin has agreed to let Romania open two temporary consulates to deal with a huge backlog of visa applications, BBC reported. The new Danube-perched EU member introduced a visa regime for Moldovans on January 1 when it join
Yet Another Case Adjourned over Sofia Mayor's MEP Agenda
The court has adjourned yet another case over charges of malfeasance in office of former Sofia Mayor Stefan Sofianski. A day after the court admitted as grounded his lawyer's claims for adjournment of the Gurko business center case over the European Parl
Ex-President of Bulgaria Tipped for MEP Seat
The chairman of right-wing Union of Democratic Forces was nominated to lead the ticket of the party at the first MEP elections this spring. Former President Petar Stoyanov will be offered to UDF's executive body to seal the reports that he has been eyein
Germany's Hans-Gert Poettering Elected EP President
Hans-Gert Poettering, former chairman of the European People's Party and European Democrats, was expectedly elected new President of the European Parliament.
Bulgaria's Nationalist MEP Gloats over "Guardian" Mistake
The Guardian has apologized for mistaking Bulgarian nationalist MEP Dimitar Stoyanov with older and more leftwing politician, Dimitar Stoyanov Dabov. The youngest member of the new far-right formation Identity, Tradition, Sovereignty, however, was furious
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