Politics

Military Cooperation Accord with Russia Signed

An intergovernmental agreement with Russia on military and technical cooperation was approved by the Cabinet at its regular meeting October 17. The document was signed on September 5 in Moscow by Bulgarian Deputy Defence Minister Georgi Paskov and Mikhail

Politics | October 18, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 392

Bulgaria's FM Meets "Cleopatra" Today

Foreign Minister Passy will meet Chilean movie star Leonor Varela today. The twenty-eight years old sensation, famous for her role Cleopatra in the mega production was invited to Sofia to shoot an advertisement for a natural juice company.

Politics | October 18, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 688

Two Powerful Blasts in Plovdiv

Two powerful blasts in downtown Plovdiv shattered the second biggest Bulgarian city on Thursday night. Two bombs detonated in garages, adjoing a block.

Politics | October 18, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 311

Jobless Rate Down m/m

The number of unemployed in Bulgaria fell for a fifth month in a row in September. The jobless rate fell to 17,4 %, which is 0,15 % off the August reading.

Politics | October 18, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 404

Bulgaria's President Calls for Constitution Changes within a Year

The constitution, the election law and the laws regulating the municipal activities should be changed before the next local elections. President Parvanov said that while attending the first annual meeting of the National Association of Municipalities in t

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 509

SE Deputy Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Challenges

The challenges of regional security will be discusses by Bulgaria's Deputy Defense Minister Ivo Ivanov and his counterparts in the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Deputy Defense Ministers from Southeastern Europe. Bulgaria's representative left Thursday for B

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 320

PM in Copenhagen End-October

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg will participate in a working meeting of the prime ministers of the EU applicants in Copenhagen on October 28. He will be accompanied by Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva.

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 297

Center for German Studies Opened Doors in Sofia

A new Center for German Studies (ZEDES-Germanicum) opened doors in Sofia. The academic institution was established by the Sofia University in cooperation with the Technical University in Dresden and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

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BTC Sale Discussed at Closed Cabinet Meeting

The Council of Ministers discussed at a closed meeting the sale of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company. No official statements were made.

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 344

Euro-integration Minister in Brussels

Bulgaria's Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva left for Brussels. There she is to meet with Eneko Landaburu.

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 294

Bulgarians aboard Limburg Tanker Expected in Sofia Oct 19

The sixteen members of the Bulgarian crew who survived the blast aboard the French oil tanker will most probably arrive in Bulgaria on October 19, the Foreign Ministry announced. On October 18 the sailors will be transferred on a domestic flight from the

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 429

President: Bulgaria Should Unite on Nuke Units 3,4

"Only the unified Bulgarian position could let us in these circumstances to agree upon longer life for third and fourth units of Nuclear Power Plant Kozloduy," President Georgi Parvanov said. Parvanov was paying a visit to Gorna Oryahovitsa.

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Socialists Urge Talks on EC Report for Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Socialist Party called for accelerated talks on the issues noted in the European Commission regular report 2002, taking into consideration Bulgaria's national interests and capacity. The Socialists announced their position after a meeting wi

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 411

Mechanical Problem Caused Scud Blast in Bulgaria

"The reasons for the blast in "Ivaylo" plant are mechanical. There was either a defect in the production cycle or a foreign body in the turbine," Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov said.

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Investment Opportunities in Bulgaria Promoted in Germany

Deputy Economy Minister Milen Keremedchev will present Bulgaria's business and the investment opportunities in Bulgaria. He pays a five day visit to Germany.

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 256

Bulgarians Trained in Luxembourg under Draft Agreement

Bulgarians, aged between 18 and 35, may be allowed to be trained in Luxembourg after graduating their vocational education. This is envisaged by a draft agreement the Cabinet is expected to approve today.

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 377

Yemen Acknowledged Blast was Terror Act

Yemeni authorities have publicly acknowledged that the blast which ripped through a French tanker was a deliberate act of terrorism. Yemen's Interior Minister, Rashad al-Alimi, told the country's official news agency Saba that the explosion on 6 October w

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 455

Bulgaria Applies to Host Winter Olympiad 2014

Bulgaria will apply to host the Winter Olympics Games in 2014, the newly appointed Sports Minister Vassil Ivanov announced. Representatives of the Swiss company that worked out Bulgaria's application in 1986, are to arrive next week for talks on the new p

Politics | October 17, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 480

Europol-Bulgaria Accord Expected by Christmas

Bulgaria will sign a cooperative agreement with Europol by Christmas, the Bulgarian News Agency reported, citing Deputy Interior Minister Boiko Kotsev. Negotiations leading to such an agreement are to start in November.

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Re-introduction of Dutch Visas for Bulgarians Said Unlikely

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry thinks unlikely the re-introduction of Dutch visas for Bulgarian nationals. However, the ministry admitted that such development is not totally impossible.

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One Flight Diverted from Sofia Airport

A Malta-Istanbul flight was diverted from Sofia Airport back to Istanbul due to the thick fog in Sofia. The cancelled flight was initially scheduled for 6.

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