Politics

Eromoney with Conference on Southeast Europe's Finances

The development of financial sector in the Southeast Europe and the foreign investments in the region feature as the main themes of a Euromoney conference. The event started today in Croatia's Dubrovnik attended by Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velch

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 447

Bulgaria's Embassy in Kabul Tightens Security Mesures

Bulgaria's embassy in Kabul tightened security measures after the hostage drama in Moscow. However, ambassador Krasimir Tulechki said his colleagues were not frightened.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 477

Vesselin Nedkov Feels Well

The condition of Bulgarian Vesselin Nedkov, who was among the hostages in the Moscow theatre, is good, spokesman of Bulgaria's embassy in Moscow said. Nedkov's wife who arrived in Moscow today has already visited him in hospital.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 412

Saxe-Coburg Supports Danish Stand on Chechen Congress

The Chechen World Congress in Copenhagen is not illegal, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said answering a question on the controversial event. He noted that the congress was planned long ago.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 369

Bulgaria Gets EU Roadmap till end-2002

Bulgaria and Romania will get different roadmaps for EU accession till the end of the year. EU enlargement commissioner Gunter Verheugen said that for BBC.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 357

World Hails Hostages-Saving Operation as Perfect, Russians Say

"The whole world acknowledges the perfection of the hostages-saving operation," Vladimir Klimanov, spokesman of Russia's embassy in Bulgaria said. According to him, the international terrorism would be defeated when all countries unite their efforts to fi

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 410

Bulgaria Enhances Regional Cooperation in Fight of Illegal Migration

Interior ministers of eleven countries adopted a declaration against illegal migration and related crimes at an international conference in Slovenia. The event was held in the town of Brdo pri Kranju.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 320

Bulgaria's Parliament Summons Anti-terror Chiefs

The heads of the National Security Service, National Service for Organised Crime Control and the fire brigade will be summoned by the parliamentary committee on internal security and public order and the committee on foreign policy, defence and security.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 366

Nastase Visits Sofia Today

Romania's Prime Minister Adrian Nastase will visit Bulgaria today. Meetings with his Bulgarian counterpart Simeon Saxe-Coburg, President Parvanov and Parliament Speaker Onyan Gerdzhikov will top his agenda.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 317

Tollways Could Be Introduced in Bulgaria by 2004

MPs from ruling Simeon II National Movement submitted a bill, under which tollway system for motorways, primary roads and border area roads will be introduced as of January 1, 2004. The bill specifies the type of vehicles that will be tolled and the type

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 323

U.S. Says Deadly Moscow Gas Was Opiate

The U.S.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 400

Government Reports to Brussels on Roma in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian government has to provide in a week to Brussels additional information about what is being done to improve the situation of the Roma minority in Bulgaria. The report was requested by the European Commission.

Politics | October 29, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 410

Dutch Visas Won't Be Re-introduced for Bulgarians Yet

Foreign Minister Passy said in the Hague that for the time being the Netherlands did not plan to introduce visa requirements for Bulgarians. He briefed high-ranking Dutch officials about the measures Bulgaria is taking to curb illegal emigration.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 385

Cultural Cooperation with Russia Injected with Fresh Ideas

Bulgaria's President Parvanov received Russia's Culture Minister Mikhail Shvydkoy who pays a visit to Sofia. After re-assuring the Russian guest of Bulgaria's commitment to fight terrorism, the president said that cultural issues featured high in his rece

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 410

PM Meets Prodi in Copenhagen, Lobbies for EU Funds

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg had an unofficial meeting with the President of the European Commission Romano Prodi in Copenhagen. The spokesman of the foreign ministry did not announce what was discussed during the meeting.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 397

Thirty Romanian Companies Participate in Sofia Forum

A Bulgarian-Romanian business forum will take place in Kempinski-Zografski hotel on Tuesday. It will be opened by the prime ministers of Romania and Bulgaria.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 403

Sofia Hammers Anti-terrorism Law

An anti-terrorism bill is being tailored in the parliamentary committee on internal order and security. The chair of the committee, Vladimir Donchev, said that before the participants in the round table "Terrorism with no Frontiers".

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 354

Bulgaria's President Offers Condolence in Russian Embassy

"We mourn with you. Please, give my condolence to the families and friends of the innocent victims in the terrorist act.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 361

Family of Bulgarian Arrested in U.S. Thanks FM in Letter

The family of Nikolay Dzhonev, who was detained in the United States last month, has sent letter to Foreign Minister Passy. "We thank you for the help and cooperation in dealing with the incident with our son Nikolay Dzhonev in the United States," the le

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 390

European Deputy Acknowledges Bulgaria's Nuke Safety Progress

Bulgaria has achieved huge progress in nuclear safety. Catherine Guy-Quint, co-chair of the EU-Bulgaria joint parliamentary committee, said that at a meting with the management of Bulgaria's N-plant Kozloduy.

Politics | October 28, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 337

Gas in Moscow Theatre Used Before, Titov Says

The gas used by Russia's special services in the Moscow theatre, had been used before during prison revolts or to disperse demonstrators. H.

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