Politics

Muslim-Rights-Case Raises Controversy over Bulgarian IDs

A Muslim woman contested Bulgaria's rules for the issue of IDs. Nurdzhan Georgieva insists that administration should allow Muslims a passport photograph with a headcloth.

Politics | November 21, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 583

Child Parliament Seeks Involvement in Bulgaria's Action Plan

Representatives of Bulgaria's Child and Youth Parliament urged the Bulgarian Parliament to accept children and young people as partners in the development and implementation of a national action plan. The initiative was prompted by the anniversary of the

Politics | November 21, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 378

Hotel Equipment Exhibition in Sofia

Hotel and restaurant equipment makers and traders are displaying their products at SIHRE international exhibition. It takes place for the second time in Sofia's International Exhibition Centre.

Politics | November 21, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 417

Program for European Council Activities to be Approved

The Cabinet is expected to approve the National Program for Bulgaria's participation in intergovernmental activities of the European Council.

Politics | November 21, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 294

Bulgaria Expects Invitation to Join NATO Today

Bulgaria is among the seven countries that expect to be given membership invitations to join NATO at the Prague summit today (you can see the chronology of Bulgaria's relations with NATO in the For the Record section). The other hopefuls are the three Bal

Politics | November 21, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 383

Support for Defence Ministry in Bulgaria Not Sapped by Reforms

The work of the Defence Ministry got positive assessment in a representative survey, conducted in October 2002 among nearly 1000 adult civilians and yet another 980 military servicemen. Despite the painful reforms in the army some 36% and 41% of the respe

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 408

UDF Leader Met Lord Robertson on Partnership with NATO

The leader of rightist Union of Democratic Forces met with NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson in Prague. They discussed the partnership between Bulgaria and the alliance.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 320

S&P Upgraded Sofia City Rating

Standard & Poor's upgraded the long-term foreign currency rating of the City of Sofia to 'BB' from 'BB-'. The outlook is stable.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 342

European Parliament Backed 2007 Accession Date for Bulgaria

The European Parliament adopted a resolution that fixes 2007 as Bulgaria's EU accession date. That was announced by Bulgaria's Parliament Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov upon the return of the Bulgarian parliamentary delegation from Strasbourg.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 303

Stamp Dedicated to NATO Invitation Due

Transport Minister Plamen Petrov is expected to validate a stamp, envelope and a post seal on the occasion of NATO invitation to Bulgaria. The small Balkan country is likely to receive an invitation at the Prague summit in Prague, November 21.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 327

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Mulls Boost in Investments

The U.S.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 340

Korea Donates Computers to Economy Ministry

Korean Embassy made a donation of hundred computers to the Economy Ministry. The ministry will place some of the computers at disposal of orphanages across the country.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 409

Bush Confirms Seven Countries Will Be Invited to NATO Thursday

U.S.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 315

Parliament Postpones Session on Draft Budget as Opposition Boycotts

Parliament started to discuss Wednesday next year draft budget at first reading. However, the plenary session was postponed for lack of quorum after leftist Coalition for Bulgaria and rightist United Democratic Forces left the plenary hall.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 357

Changes in Bulgaria's Legislation Expected in Wake of NATO Summit

After Bulgaria receives an invitation at the NATO summit in Prague, it will have to align its legislation on intelligence and counterintelligence with that of the Alliance and draw up a strategy for the development of Bulgaria's military complex. This opi

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 401

Bulgaria, Romania Establish Euroregion

The municipalities in Northwest Bulgaria and the Romanian Dolj county will form a "euroregion". The euroregion concept features in the recommendations of the European Union for Bulgaria and Romania, both EU aspirants.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 347

Court Rules On Arrest of TEREM's Ex-director

The Turgovishte District Court is to rule today whether the dismissed director of TEREM defense company, Plamen Petrov, is to stay in custody. Petrov was arrested after Bulgaria's Defense Minister Svinarov ordered the managing council and the executive di

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 376

Bulgaria Asks Libya to Speed Up Visas for Medics' Families

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry asked Libya for speeded up proceeding of visas for families of the six Bulgarian medics tried in the African country. The director of the Middle East and Africa Section in the ministry, Petko Dimitrov, met Libya's Ambassador Fa

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 443

European Parliament Votes Enlargement Resolution

The European Parliament will vote today EU Enlargement resolution. Bulgaria and Romania have achieved significant progress, which needs to be accelerated, in order the two countries to join the union in good terms.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 356

Government Allots BGN 100 M for Christmas Pensions

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg announced upon his departure to Vienna that the government had provided BGN 100 M for Christmas bonus pensions. The decision was taken by the leadership of the ruling coalition.

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 360

Bulgaria Beckons to Emigrated Specialists

Bulgarian students graduating abroad encounter great difficulties if they decide to return and work at home. Radostina Kovacheva from the Association of Bulgarian Students in France said that during the working meeting titled "Bringing High Qualified Emig

Politics | November 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 579
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