NATO Consensus in Bulgaria Highlighted during Accession Talks
The first round of Bulgaria's NATO accession talks took place on Friday. The Bulgarian officials highlighted the political parties consensus on NATO membership.
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Over 100 Municipalities in Beautiful Bulgaria project 2003
Over one hundred municipalities will be included in the Beautiful Bulgaria project in 2003. The budget of the project is BGN 32 M.
Bulgarian Top Officials Deny Demand for Air Corridor against Iraq
Bulgaria was not asked to grant air corridor for an eventual strike against Iraq. That was announced Friday by General Nikola Kolev, Chief of General Staff of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and Stanimir Ilchev, chairman of the defense parliamentary committee.
Three Regional Development Deputy Ministers Appointed
Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg appointed three deputy ministers in the Regional Development Ministry - Savin Kovachev, Petya Gegova and Rumen Mitov.
Bulgaria's Cabinet will Appeal Decision about Early Nuke Units Closure
The government will appeal the decision of the Supreme Administrative Court regarding the earlier closure of units 3,4 of N-plant Kozloduy. That was announced by Foreign Minister Passy during a visit to Tutrakan, quoted by local Darik radio.
Magistrates Propose Special Surveillance only after Proven Crime
Magistrates from the Supreme Casation Court proposed special surveillance means to be used only after a case is formed i.e after a proven crime.
Tourism Business Calls for Efficient Crime Combat
A declaration demanding better coordination between police, court and prosecution for more efficient actions against crime was adopted by the participants in the second International Conference on Tourism "Bulgaria Dream Area" (www.bulgariantourism.
Senior Bulgarian Military Officers Dismissed for Secret Info Leaks
Several senior military officers were fired for allowing secret information leak. That was announced by Defense Minister Svinarov who declined to specify numbers and names.
Balkan Countries Mull Joint Tourism Promotion
The Balkan and Southeast European states may organize a common presentation of their tourist resources, Dimitur Hadzhinikolov, deputy economy minister, responsible for tourism commented on Friday. Romania's Secretary of Sate from the Tourism Ministry Nick
Alleged Bulgarian Fraudster Mironov "in Custody Again"
Bulgarian embassy in Skopje was told unofficially that the alleged bank fraudster Ivan Mironov was again taken into custody by Macedonian authorities, Bulgaria's consul in Macedonia, Mihail Kumchev, told the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency. The move was ordere
Left Wingers Call on Three Ministers to Resign
Foreign Minister Passy, Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva and Energy Minister Milko Kovachev have to resign for discrediting Bulgaria in the negotiations with the European Commission, Rumen Ovcharov, Bulgarian Socialist Party deputy leader said. He
European Court Rules Violation in Arrest of BG Citizen
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Bulgarian authorities violated the European Convention on Human Rights upon the arrest of the Bulgarian citizen Krassimir Shishkov, the Bulgarian News Agency announced.
Grand-daughter of 1st Computer Inventor in Sofia
Tamara Burton, grand-daughter of John Atanassov paid a visit to Sofia. She met with Transport Minister Petrov.
Minister Rules Out Stall in Bulgaria's Negotiations with EU
Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva ruled out that the decision of the Supreme Administrative against the early closure of nuke units 3,4 could stall Bulgaria's negotiations with the European Union. She underlined the importance of a dialogue between
Sofia Receives Dutch Grant to Modernise Public Transport Charge
Sofia authorities received a EUR 2.45 M euro subsidy from the Dutch government to start a new fare collection system in the capital city's public transport.
Bulgaria Starts NATO Accession Talks
The first round of Bulgaria's NATO accession negotiations will take place today in Brussels. Deputy Foreign Minister Lyubomir Ivanov heads Bulgaria's mission that will conduct NATO accession negotiations.
Supreme Court Rules against Early Closure of Bulgaria's Nuke Units
The Supreme Administrative Court overturned the decision of the government regarding the early closure of units 3 and 4 of Bulgaria's N-plant Kozloduy. The court acted upon a request by leftist MPs.
Bulgaria's Political Parties Preserve Consensus on NATO
Bulgaria will act as de facto ally of NATO till it becomes a full member of the alliance. President Parvanov said that at the meeting of the Consultative Council on National Security on Thursday.
Greece Proposed Common Tourism Policy on the Balkans
A common tourism policy for the countries of Southeastern Europe was proposed by Greece at the second International Conference on Tourism "Bulgaria Dream Area" (www.bulgariantourism.
Two New Ambassadors Named
Two new ambassadors will be appointed, Foreign Minister Passy said on Thursday. The new Bulgaria's envoy to Norway will be Gancho Ganchev who previously headed the Directorate "Europe" within the Foreign Ministry.
Sofia Mayor "Could Run Again" in 2003 Local Election
In anticipation of prospective competition's nature, Sofia Mayor Sofianski said he could run for the same post again in this year's local elections. He sees a good sign in the parties' reluctance to "name political candidatures.
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