Politics

Sofia, Nis and Belgrade Mayors Declare Solidarity with Lujkov

The Mayors of Sofia, Nis and Belgrade declared that they expressed their solidarity with Moscow's Mayor Yuri Lujkov.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 367

Relaxed Regulations for Small Power Plants

Regulations for the construction of hydroelectric power plants with capacity below 5MW will be eased. This is envisaged by a new ordinance on the design, construction and operations of such facilities.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 379

Rear Admiral in George Marshall Hall of Fame

Rear Admiral Nejko Atanassov, Commander of the Bulgarian Naval Forces, was honored to be included in the Fame Hall of the George Marshall European Center for Security Studies Research Center. Robert Kennedy, Director of the Center, attended the ceremony a

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 300

Medics in Tripoli Assured of Sofia's Commitment

Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Petkov and the chief of the Foreign Ministry Middle East and Africa Department Petko Dimitrov met in Tripoli the Bulgarian medics at the villa they are accommodated in October 23. The medics were briefed on the efforts made by

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 331

Bulgarian Parliament Condemned All Terror Acts

The National Assembly unanimously adopted a declaration on Friday, which condemned the terrorist act in Moscow and in all parts of the world. It vows solidarity with the Russian people and sincere empathy with the tragedy of the hundreds of innocent peopl

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 349

Access to Medical Treatment Eased in Bulgaria

From January 1, 2004, Bulgarians will have the right to choose medical specialists and hospitals all over the country unrestricted by geographical and administrative grounds. They will have to sign contracts with the regional health insurance funds.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 373

Ambassador to Poland Appointed

President Parvanov appointed Luchezar Petkov Bulgarian Ambassador to Poland and Latvia October 25.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 328

Children Released in Moscow, Hopes for Foreigners Dashed

Eight children have been released from a Moscow theatre where Chechen rebels are holding hundreds of hostages. The children were led from the building by members of the International Committee of the Red Cross who had earlier entered negotiations with the

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 390

Bulgarian Chief Mufti Condemns Siege in Moscow

Bulgarian Muslim's Chief Mufti Selim Mehmed joined in condemnation of Moscow's terror act. "I am worried and I pray that all hostages would leave the theatre safe and sound," Mehmed told BTA.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 361

FM Opens Forum on NATO Organized by Ex President

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy will open today in Plovdiv the forum " "Bulgaria - Before and After Prague." The event is organized by former President Stoyanov.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 415

Bulgaria Adopts Anti-crime Strategy

The Bulgarian government adopted an anti-crime strategy. The document was adopted in times when Sofia is being rocked by nightime blasts and assassinations.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 364

Siege in Moscow Continues, Foreigners to Be Freed

Hundreds of hostages, including many children, are still held by Chechen gunmen in a Moscow theater. They have agreed to release all the foreigners they are holding, a senior security official told Russian media.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 431

New Blast in Downtown Sofia

An explosive device exploded in downtown Sofia during the night. The hand-made device exploded at 1 am near bar Valensiana at the corner between Bulgaria boulevard and Cherni vruh boulevard in the capital.

Politics | October 25, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 311

Two Bulgarians Among Hostages in Moscow

Two Bulgarians are for sure among the hundreds hostages in Moscow's Theater. One of them is Vesselin Nedkov, 28, and he is from Razgrad.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 523

One Shot Dead in Moscow Siege

Russian news agencies reported that a 20-year old female hostage had been shot dead in the Moscow theater siege. Police said around 40 rebels, including masked women with explosives strapped to them, had shot a woman who tried to escape as they burst into

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 606

President Insists on N-Plant Peer Review in Letter to Top EU Officials

Bulgaria's President handed to the ambassadors of the EU member states letters to the presidents and prime ministers of the EU members states as well as to Romano Prodi, president of the European Commission, and other commissioners. In the letter, he insi

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 459

New Rules for Social Benefit Applications Mulled in Sofia

Unemployed who have refused to take part in employment programs should be banned from receiving social benefits for a year. The same sanction should apply to their family members if they also obtain social benefits.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 529

Ex-President: Bulgaria Must Adapt to EU

Bulgaria must adapt to the conditions, set by the European Union, including the Nuclear Power Plant issue, former President Petur Stoyanov said in Plovdiv. His address was on the occasion of "Bulgaria - Before and After Prague" conference, which opens in

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 442

Decisive Blow 2002 Starts Oct. 26

A two-stage command-staff training "Decisive blow - 2002" will start on October 26 at Novo selo training ground, the Defense Ministry announced. Units from the ground troops and air forces will take part in it with more than 700 military men, 50 tanks.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 380

Academic Refugee Studies Initiative in Bulgaria Launched

The Academic Refugee Studies Initiative in Bulgaria was officially launched at Aula Magna of the Sofia University. UNHCR, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Commission in Bulgaria and the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria, realized the initiative

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 419

Heroin for EUR 30,000 Seized

Heroin worth some EUR 30,000 was seized during a special police operation. The drugs were found in a car heading to Sofia from the countryside as the driver got stopped for a check.

Politics | October 24, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 423
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