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Bulgaria's Ethics Committee Rules on Racist EP Observer

Bulgaria's Parliamentary spokesman Georgi Pirinski is convening a meeting of the Ethics Commission to decide on calling off EP observer Dimitar Stoyanov for his "racist remarks". The Commission will mull Stoyanov's fate after he caused quite a ruckus, e-

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 2, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1931

EU Assigns Bulgaria "Key Role" on the Balkans

The accession of Bulgaria to the European Union is beneficial two ways, according to an EC official in Sofia. Talking to private bTV channel on Sunday, Dimitris Kourkoulas, outgoing chief of the EC Delegation here, pointed at the key role Bulgaria will p

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 1, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1329

Bulgaria's Junior Rulers Nominate Kuneva for EU Commissioner

Junior coalition partners Simeon II National Movement have officially nominated Meglena Kuneva for EU commissioner. The candidature was announced by Solomon Passy, chairman of the parliamentary body for foreign affairs, who was foreign minister in the go

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 1, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3352

Bulgarian Farmers Frontrunner Beneficiaries from EU - PM

Bulgarian farmers will be the frontrunner beneficiaries of the country's accession to the European Union, the prime minister said. Even though a hard year in all economic sectors is ahead, the Bulgarians should nurture more self-confidence in own efforts

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 30, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1043

Bulgaria, Romania EU Commissioners on EP Test "End November"

The European Parliament might hear Romanian and Bulgarian officials proposed for the position of European commissioner on November 27 and 28, the EP said in a press release.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 30, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1483

Sofia Eyes Commissioner Nominee from Ruling Majority

Foreign Affairs Minister Ivaylo Kalfin has defended the right of Bulgaria's ruling coalition to nominate a EU commissioner. Talking to Kiril Valchev from Darik News, the first diplomat argued the practice in EU25 has been to make way to a representative

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 30, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 943

Bulgaria's Ethics Commission to Mull EP Observer's Tongue Slip

Bulgaria's Parliamentary spokesman Georgi Pirinski announced Friday that he will call a meeting of the Ethics Commission to decide on calling off EP observer Dimitar Stoyanov for his "racist remarks". The Commission will mull Stoyanov's fate after he cau

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1029

MP: Bulgaria's Maverick EP Observer "Mentally Ill"

A day after Bulgarian observer in the European Parliament Dimitar Stoyanov threw racist remarks at Hungarian MEP Livia Jaroka, a colleague of his called him "mentally ill."

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1023

Bulgarians to Enter EU with New Health Insurance Cards

Bulgarian citizens will have new health insurance cards as of January 1 2007, allowing them to receive help in the case of emergencies while they are visiting EU countries.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 929

Bulgaria's Nationalist Party Stands By Maverick EP Observer

Bulgaria's nationalist party Ataka announced it would not recall from parliament Dimitar Stoyanov following his slighting comments at Hungarian Livia Jaroka, the first MEP of Romany origin.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1008

EP May Kick out Bulgarian Observer after Racist Remarks

The European Parliament has the right to dismiss Bulgarian observers, even though the country itself is not entitled to recall them, experts explained a day after a nationalist observer sparked a racist scandal. Dimitar Stoyanov, member of the nationalis

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1299

Portugal Verses Adorn Sofia Municipal Wall

A Portuguese-versed panel decorated the wall of Sofia Municipality to add to a EU-multiculture advocating campaign. Thus verses from Alvaro de Campos Fernando Pesoa, a prominent Portuguese poet, were made part of the "Poetry on the Wall" - an initiative

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 29, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1255

Bulgarian EP Observer Apologizes for Scandalous Racist Remarks

Dimitar Stoyanov, the Bulgarian nationalist observer in the European Parliament, apologized for his racist comments at a Hungarian MEP of Romany origin, which sparked a scandal.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1426

EP Votes Bulgaria, Romania EU Commissioners Jan 4

The European Parliament will put to the vote the Bulgarian and Romanian officials proposed for the position of European commissioner on January 4, 2007, three days ahead of the countries' full fledged membership in the European Union.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1175

Kourkoulas Receives Honourable Decoration for End of Term

The Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to Bulgaria Dimitris Kourkoulas was awarded Thursday with the honorary decoration of The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1054

Bulgarian Observer Racism Sparks Scandal in EP

A Bulgarian observer in the European Parliament, member of the largest nationalist party, has sparked a scandal with his racist comments at a Hungarian MEP of Romany origin. Livia Jaroka, 32, the first Member of the European Parliament of Romany origin,

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3137

France Ratifies Bulgaria's EU Accord Oct 3

France is expected to wrap up the ratification procedure of Bulgaria and Romania's EU Accession Treaty on October 3, Darik News reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1084

Merkel: Bulgaria will be Very Successful EU Member

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel assured Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev that Bulgaria would be a very successful EU member, when the two met in Berlin. Now that the EC monitoring report is out, Germany has the political will to wrap up Bulg

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1209

Bulgaria To Answer EU Concerns on Aviation Issues

Once aviation safety issues were dubbed problematic in the latest EC monitoring report, Bulgaria's Transport Ministry only took two days to react, and they are now holding an emergency meeting on the problem. Representatives of the Association of Bulgari

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 28, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1094

Bulgaria's President: EC Report Speeds Up Treaty Ratification

President Georgi Parvanov believes the EC report could speed up the ratification procedure of Bulgaria's EU Accession Treaty. He held an official meeting with the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 27, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1198

Central, Eastern EU States Brace to Fight Schengen Delay

Central and eastern European member states are gearing up to fight a projected two-year delay before they can participate in the EU's Schengen borderless zone, EUobserver reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 27, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1423
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