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Sofia to Propose EU Directive on Finding Lost Kids

Bulgarian lawmakers will propose the drafting of a European Union directive on investigating cases and finding missing children. Bulgarian observers to the European Parliament are leaving for Brussels together with a father of a boy missing for nearly a

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1078

"Europe on Wheels" Sets out on Third Journey across Bulgaria

The EU travelling exhibition "Europe on Wheels" will be launched in the German-language school in Sofia for the third year in a row as a colourful information bus will head on a tour of dozens of towns around the country.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 940

EC Cooks "Tough Accompanying" Measures for Bulgaria

Bulgaria is very likely to flag its full-fledged EU membership with tough "accompanying" measures.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1324

Bulgarians "Will Not Flood" EU Labour Market

Bulgarians will not flood into the European Union's labour market once their country joins next year, the Scotsman reported, citing a Gallup poll. The Gallup poll, which was ordered by Bulgaria's labour ministry, showed 11 per cent of those aged 15 to 60

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1836

Bulgaria's Kalfin, Rehn Talk Safeguards in Brussels

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin will confer with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn in Brussels, where the joint parliamentary committee holds a sitting.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1111

EC to Announce Verdict on Bulgaria September 26

The European Commission will state its final verdict on Bulgaria's EU accession date in the report due on September 26, Michael Leigh, EC Director General for Enlargement said Wednesday. The report will also feature the EC's recommendation on the "measur

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 13, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1603

Bulgarian Legislature in Last Sprint ahead of EU

Bulgarian Parliament opened Wednesday its fourth plenary session, hopefully the last "outside the EU", in the words of Speaker Georgi Pirinski. He singled out some of the priorities in the legislative work of the 240-seat Parliament in the next months, i

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 13, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1196

Blair Defends Rights of Bulgarians, Romanians

Tony Blair has defended the eventual right to work in Britain for people from Romania and Bulgaria after accession to the EU in January. The UK Prime Minister hinted that some short-term curbs, possibly through a temporary system of work permits, might b

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 13, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1479

Romania Could Lose Up to 70% of Structural Funds - Survey

Romania may lose up to 70% of structural funds after accession due to insufficient number of specialists, shows a study by the Romanian Institute of Training, as quoted by the EUexpands. The study shows that 10,000 specialists are needed to cope with the

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 12, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1214

Bulgarians Wanting EU Job Dropped in Half - Survey

Bulgarians who want to find a job in EU countries are now half the number of those who wanted to leave the country in 2001, a survey requested by the Labour and Social Policy shows. The survey will be made public on Tuesday, Lilyana Stankova of the minis

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 11, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1392

EU Commissioner Tries to Assuage Safeguards Fears in Bulgaria

The European Commission will not necessarily enforce post-accession safeguards on Bulgaria even if they are included in its key report, due on 26 September. EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel announced this in what she

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 11, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1459

UK Trades Union Congress Wants Bulgarians, Romanians In

Britain should open its jobs market to workers from Bulgaria and Romania if their countries join the European Union next year, says Brendan Barber, Trades Union Congress general secretary, as cited by the Financial Times.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 11, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1734

EU Agriculture Commissioner on Monitoring Mission to Bulgaria

EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel will pay a visit to Bulgaria to inspect the achievements in the field of farming, sanitary control and food safety. Boel is scheduled to confer with President Georgi Parvanov, Prime M

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 11, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1009

Scotland Wants Bulgarian, Romanian Migrants

Scotland may become the only part of the UK to welcome workers from Romania and Bulgaria when they join the EU next year. According to Sunday's edition of Scotsman, Scottish Executive Jack McConnell is negotiating a deal with immigration officials in a s

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1998

Prosecution Reaps Appraisal in Bulgarian Civil Monitoring

The risk for Bulgaria to have safeguard clauses imposed by the EC upon accession has decreased considerably, according to a civil monitoring report released on Sunday. The critical "flagged" areas in the May monitoring report have mitigated in terms of r

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1355

Verheugen Confirms Bulgaria, Romania in EU Jan 2007

Bulgaria and Romania will enter the European Union on 1 January 2007, according to former commissioner for enlargement Gunter Verheugen, who is currently Commissioner for Industry and deputy of Jose Barroso. His statement made to journalists in Dusseldor

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 9, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3175

European Parliament Website Features Bulgarian Version

Less than four months ahead of Bulgaria's planned accession, the official website of the EU's legislature - the Parliament - already has its Bulgarian version. The website ( http://www.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1193

Hungary's Business Wants Bulgarian, Romanian Migrants In

Hungary's business has voiced strong support for opening the labour market for migrants from the other EU member states, including hopefuls Bulgaria and Romania. Many Hungarian companies depend on foreign well-qualified labour force in order to implement

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1243

EU Delivers Final Verdict on Bulgaria on Dec 14

The European Union will conclusively decide whether Bulgaria joins the bloc on January 1, 2007 no earlier than December 14 at the summit in Brussels.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1888

Another 3 Prosecutors under Investigation Limelight

A prosecutor in Sofia and another two in Varna have faced probing over allegations of malfeasance in office, the Supreme Cassation Prosecution's office announced. Petar Chalamov, Deputy District Prosecutor of Sofia, is under investigation for failing to

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1537

"Telecom Monopoly" Hurdles Bulgaria on EU Doorstep

Bulgaria might not be permitted to join the EU next year unless it can successfully foster competition in the fixed telephony market.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1219
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