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Bulgaria Reports Decrease in Immigrant Numbers

The increased Bulgarian border control has resulted in the decreased of the number of immigrants in the country.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 21, 2009, Monday // 19:26 | Viewed: 2117

Bulgaria's Nixed European Commissioner Clashes with Prime Minister over Brussels

European Commissioner Meglena Kuneva has expressed serious concerns over Bulgaria's prime minister hints that Brussels interferes with the domestic affairs of member states.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 19, 2009, Saturday // 11:42 | Viewed: 2137

FT: Croatia Hopes in Vain to Capitalize on Bulgaria, Romania Poor Record

There is a tendency in Croatia to assume that the European Union will welcome it with open arms just because corruption and organized crime are a little less rampant than in Bulgaria and Romania, the Financial Times commented.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 19, 2009, Saturday // 10:09 | Viewed: 3364

Bulgaria Banks Agree to Co-Finance EU Funded Farm Projects

Bulgarian banks are set to co-finance farming projects that receive EU funding and will sign a memorandum with the Ministry of Agriculture in early October.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 18, 2009, Friday // 18:52 | Viewed: 1680

Bulgaria PM Borisov Guarantees More EU Funds

Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov has guaranteed that Bulgaria will soon receive more of the frozen EU funds but may not be able to fully utilize them due to a lack of quality projects.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 18, 2009, Friday // 16:58 | Viewed: 1449

Bulgaria EU Commissioner Kuneva Out of Game

The current Bulgarian EU Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, will not be nominated for a second mandate in the European Commission.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 18, 2009, Friday // 14:52 | Viewed: 2073

Russia Praises Obama over Europe Missile Defense Decision

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed as "positive" the US decision to shelve controversial missile defense bases in Poland and the Czech Republic.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 18, 2009, Friday // 11:57 | Viewed: 2314

Italian PM Berlusconi Set to Visit Bulgaria

The Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi is going to visit Bulgaria on October 15.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 18, 2009, Friday // 09:51 | Viewed: 1930

PM Borisov: Name of New Bulgaria EU Commissioner Clear

The name of the new European Union Commissioner from Bulgaria is clear, although the field of operation is to be discussed.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 18, 2009, Friday // 08:12 | Viewed: 2305

Bulgaria Cabinet Vows Support for Serbia EU Membership

The Bulgarian cabinet will do everything within its powers to make Serbia's European Union membership possible, Minister without Portfolio, Bozhidar Dimitrov declared.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 17, 2009, Thursday // 16:19 | Viewed: 2186

Bulgaria PM Joins EU Leaders as They Take Aim at Huge Bonuses for Bankers

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov goes to Brussels on Thursday to attend an informal meeting of the EU leaders in preparation of the G20 meeting in Pittsburgh on September 24-25.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 17, 2009, Thursday // 08:36 | Viewed: 1614

Bulgaria Ruling GERB Party Applauds Barroso 2nd Term

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, officially congratulated Wednesday the European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, with his second term reelection.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 17:40 | Viewed: 1798

Bulgarians Bestow High Level of Trust to EU Institutions

The majority of all Bulgarians - 63%, trust the European Union, compared to the average 47% for all EU Member States.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 15:19 | Viewed: 2007

MEPs Give Barroso 2nd Term as European Commission President

The powerful European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, has won a second term of office after a majority of Euro MPs voted for him.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 13:23 | Viewed: 1411

Barroso Likely to Get Second European Commission Term

Jose Manuel Barroso will likely be reappointed European Commission president for a second five-year term when lawmakers hold a vote Wednesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 08:23 | Viewed: 1319

EU Presses Bulgaria for Results, Says No to Sanctions

Bulgaria needs to make a stronger commitment to curbing corruption and organized crime, the foreign ministers of the European Union member states said Tuesday, adding that they will continue to monitor the nation.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 4130

EP Approves 3 New Commissioners-Designate

The European Parliament voted Monday to approve the appointment of the Lithuanian, Polish and Belgian Commissioners-designate for the remaining term of office of the current European Commission (EC).

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1623

Bulgaria Registers Highest Hourly Labor Cost Increase in EU

Total hourly labor costs in the Euro Area rose by 4,0% in nominal terms in the year up to the second quarter of 2009, compared with 3,6% for the previous quarter, Eurostat figures reveal.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 13:54 | Viewed: 2041

EU Confirms Funding for Bulgaria State Railways

EC Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, has stated that the EU is satisfied that the funding for Bulgaria's state railway company BDZ is absolutely legal.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 09:33 | Viewed: 3085

EC VP Tajani Rides Sofia Metro to Meeting with Bulgaria PM

The Vice President of the European Commission and Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, is on an official visit to Sofia Monday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2009, Monday // 17:16 | Viewed: 1853

Bulgaria EU SAPARD Beneficiaries Must Repay BGN 10 M

Bulgarian beneficiaries, who have violations proven by the Prosecutor's Office, must repay nearly BGN 10 M to the SAPARD Agency.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2009, Monday // 16:39 | Viewed: 3243
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