Czech First Deputy Defense Minister Arrives in Sofia
Stefan Fule, First Deputy Defense Minister of the Czech Republic arrives today on a two-day working visit in Bulgaria. The visit is at the invitation of the Deputy Defense Minister Ivo Ivanov.
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Bulgaria's Ecotourism Strategy Ready by 2003
The strategy for the development of ecotourism in Bulgaria is being drawn up by three ministries and will be ready by the end of this year. This was announced by Environment and Waters Minister Arsenova at the opening of the new Environment Protection and
Lirex BG - Microsoft Golden Partner
Microsoft named Lirex BG its local Golden Partner for corporate networks. The award is recognition for the software company's expertise in the design and installation of major corporate information systems based on the Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2
Steel Maker Reduces Harmful Emissions
Sofia-based steel maker Kremikovtzi has reduced two times the emissions of dust and other harmful substances, following an upgrade of one of its blast furnaces. The modernization project will boost output by 50% and will not pollute the environment.
Sofia Seeks to Step Up Drug Fight
The main priorities in the national policy for fight with drug use will be the focus of today's meeting of the Consultative Council on National Security, convened by President Parvanov. Prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts as well as drugs-
Socialists Fully Back Paskalev's Motives to Resign
The leadership of the Bulgarian Socialist Party entirely shares the arguments of Kostadin Paskalev that the government demonstrates total lack of support for his proposals for new regional policies and financial decentralization of the municipalities. Ser
Bulgarian Victim in Limburg Terror Act Buried
The Bulgarian sailor Atanas Atanassov, who died as the French oil tanker Limburg burst into flames off the coast of Yemen a month ago, was buried Sunday in his native village Banevo near seaside city Burgas. The coffin with the mortal remains of Atanas At
Border Checkpoint Makaza Opens No Later than 2005
Border checkpoint Makaza will most probably open in 2005 the latest. Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said that in Kurdzali.
Majority of Novinite.com Readers Don't Fear Terror Acts in Bulgaria
Sixty percent of novinite.com readers said in the latest poll of the online news provider that they didn't fear terror acts in Bulgaria.
UDF Confirm Demand for Resignation of Deputy PM Vassilev
"I sincerely hope that Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev will follow the example of Kostadin Paskalev," the spokesman of the Union of Democratic Forces Nikolay Mladenov said in Varna. Deputy Prime Minister Kostadin Paskalev has r
PM Denies Plans for Ruling Coalition Changes
Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg denied that a change in the coalition agreement with the Movement for Rights and Freedoms was being considered. He did not commit that the ministerial position of Kostadin Paskalev who resigned would be taken by a MRF representa
Moscow Siege Survivor Back in Sofia for Further Treatment
Besarabian Bulgarian Yuri Gabrov arrived in Sofia Sunday. He is one of the survivors after the tragic Moscow siege, in which more than hundred innocent people lost their lives.
Kamov: Resignation Cleared Way for the "Left"
The resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Paskalev, cleared the way for the Left in Bulgaria, according to Nikolay Kamov, social democrats leader. "New Left" is the alternative of the "New Time," he said in Varna.
Saxe-Coburg's Athens Visit Extremely Successful
"The visit of Saxe-Coburg in Greece was the most succesful one of a Bulgarian prime minister during the last five-six years," Dimitur Tsonev, governmental spokesman said. He added that the reached political decision on Burgas-Alexandroupolis was unexpecte
Nearly 80% of Sofia Citizens Willing to Donor Organs
Seventy-two percent of the Sofia citizens would agree their organs to be transplanted, the rest say categorically they wouldn't become donors, the Bulgarian n ews agency reported. The survey was announced Saturday at a seminar in winter resort Borovets.
Deputy PM in Resignation Criticizes Ministers for Lack of Trust
"Most of my colleagues do not understand the governmental work that I was in charge of. That is the reason why this break-up took place.
U.S. Jets Will Guard Prague During Key NATO Summit
The United States agreed to deploy jets to help guard Czech air space during the forthcoming summit of the NATO alliance in the central European country, the U.S.
Cabinet Meets in Kurdzhali Today
A working meeting of the Council of Ministers takes place for the first time ever in Kurdzhali. Members of the Cabinet, leaders of the ruling party coalition partner MRF and mayors from the Rhodopes region attend.
Injured in Dolna Mitropolia Blasts in Critical Condition
The condition of the woman that got injured in the industrial failure in Dolna Mitropolia is still critical. 36-year old Monika Martinova received burns in the blasts that killed four on Friday.
Smuggled Goods Intercepted in Silistra
Smuggled goods worth BGN 26, 643 were intercepted by customs officers in the Danube town of Silistra. They found undeclared carpets and blankets in the truck of a Turkish national who traveled to Romania.
Most of Sofia Residents Agree to Donate Organs
72 percent of Sofia residents say they would agree to donate organs. Only 8 percent of the people in the capital are reluctant to become donors.
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