Politics

Bulgaria's FM on First Trip to Japan since 1997

Foreign Minister Solomon Passy is to pay an official visit to Japan from March 11-16, which is the first trip of Bulgaria's first diplomat for the last six years. In November 1997 the then Foreign Minister Nadezhda Mihaylova accompanied former President S

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 353

Bulgaria Still Undecided on UN Vote

The Bulgarian government hasn't yet decided how it will vote in the UN Security Council on the second resolution submitted by the United States, Great Britain and Spain that paves the way to military operation in Iraq. That was confirmed by Deputy Foreig

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 391

NATO Advises Bulgaria on Reforms Schedule

The schedule of reforms implementation in Bulgaria en route to NATO accession will be presented today in Brussels at the meeting of NATO Senior Political Committee and a Bulgarian delegation, headed by Lyubomir Ivanov, Deputy Foreign Minister and head of

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 511

Parvanov Delivers Condolences to Algerian President

In a telegram to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Bulgarian President Parvanov delivered deepest condolences over the tragic plane crash in southern Algeria, which claimed the lives of more than 100 people on board. The Bulgarian people share the g

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 386

US Calls on UN Security Members to "Show Their Cards"

The United States will call for a vote on a second United Nations resolution on disarming Iraq no matter what is the level of support in the Security Council.

Politics | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 345

Mironov will Stay under House Arrest

Sofia City Court ruled on Thursday Banker Ivan Mironov to stay under house arrest.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 762

Minister: Bulgaria Won't Replace Turkey in Hosting US Troops

Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov said that US troops will not be deployed in Bulgaria in case that Turkey did not accept troops on its territory. He added that no consultations on the matter were taking place.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 445

President Approaches Constitutional Court

President Parvanov signed a claim to the Constitutional Court with regard to the malpractice at the Bulgarian Parliament, where lawmakers vote with cards of their colleagues. It is the duty of every Bulgarian lawmaker to vote directly in Parliament, the p

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 378

Six Non-working Days in May

Six days in the beginning of May (May 1st - May 6th) will be non-working in Bulgaria, the ministers decided on Thursday. May 10th and May 17th (Saturdays) will be working days.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 328

New Financial Director of Bulgaria's Flag Carrier Appointed

Svetlin Dimitrov is the new financial director of the new flag carrier Balkan Air Tour. He has worked for five years as financial analysis expert in holding "Razvitie i Industriya.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 383

Bulgaria Ordered Immediate Evacuation of Diplomats in Baghdad

The Bulgarian government ordered on Thursday the immediate and full evacuation of the Bulgarian mission in Baghdad in connection with the expected military actions in Iraq.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 536

Nova Zagora and Romania's Petrosani Signed Twinning Agreement

Nova Zagora municipal officials hosted a three-day visit this week of a delegation from the Romanian city of Petrosani. The mayor of Petrosani, Georgi David,

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 549

FM Harshly Criticized Iraqi Diplomat on Public Threats

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy harshly criticized Iraqi charge d'affaires in Sofia Yahia Salih Mahdi for his public threats that all US bases will be targets of Iraq in case of war. "I think that all ambassadors who are accredited in Bulgaria

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1530

1st Financial Brokers House Named Intermediary for Poligrafia Pool

First Financial Brokers House was named investment intermediary for the sale of shares from Poligrafia pool. The shares will be traded on the Privatization market of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange - Sofia.

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 338

Queues at Bulgaria's Border with Serbia Ease

Queues of cargo trucks at Bulgaria's border with Serbia eased March 6 after Serb officers' protests over low salaries made situation tense at Kalotina checkpoint a day earlier. There is still no information about the Serb officers' protests, but all wait

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 589

New Rules Revoke Ruling on Bulgaria's Tobacco Monopoly

The Privatisation Agency is obliged to comply with the Parliament-adopted amendments to the privatisation Act, which are to affect the sale of Bulgaria's tobacco monopoly Bulgartabac. This transpired at a press conference of Privatisation Agency represen

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 860

MG Corporation President Denies Conflicts with Murdered PM

A court hearing of Bulgaria's ex-prime minister murder case stirred media interest on Thursday as Ilya Pavlov, president of MG Corporation and former notorious Multigrup, testified in court. Pavlov said he had no conflicts with former Prime Minister Andr

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2615

AP: US Gives Bulgaria Coveted "Market Economy" Status on UN Vote

Bulgaria, a supporter of the Bush administration's Iraq stance, is about to be bestowed with the coveted economic status of "market economy," the Associated Press reported. The news was announced during the visit of US Secretary of Commerce Don Evans in

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1606

Bulgaria Introduced New Rules for Non-residents

Foreign nationals who are to reside in Bulgaria have to register within 48 hours of their arrival at an office of the foreigners control authority or a regional police department, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry announced. Accredited representatives of d

Politics | March 6, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 969

King Juan Carlos Starts Bulgaria Visit March 31

Spain's King Juan Carlos and his wife arrive on a two-day official visit to Bulgaria on March 31st, a Bulgarian daily reported. The invitation was extended during the mandate of fomer Bulgarian President Petur Stoyanov.

Politics | March 5, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 684

Two US Black Hawk Helicopters Landed at Sarafovo Base

Two American military helicopters landed on Wednesday at Burgas airport in residential district of Sarafovo in Burgas Black Sea city. The airport's authorities refused to give details from where the helicopters took off.

Politics | March 5, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396
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