Politics

CANADA’S DEFENSE MINISTER UPBEAT ON BULGARIA’S NATO BID

Canada supports Bulgaria’s NATO bid in principle and is for large-scale enlargement of the Alliance at NATO summit in Prague, Canada’s Minister of Defense Arthur Eggleton said in Ottawa at his meeting with Foreign Minister Passy, who is on a three-day off

Politics | April 27, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 437

MAGISTRATES PRESSED BY MEDIA AND GROUPS, CHIEF PROSECUTOR SAYS

Powerful financial and economic groups, as well as the media put pressure on the judicial system, Chief Prosecutor Nikola Filchev said at the international conference on the independence of the judicial power. He gave no further details but expressed th

Politics | April 27, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 622

CANADA CONFIRMED SUPPORT FOR BULGARIA’S NATO BID

Bulgaria’s NATO bid and the prospects in the country’s foreign and economic policy were discussed by Foreign Minister Passy and representatives of Canada’s delegation in NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The Canadian officials confirmed their country’s support

Politics | April 27, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 447

KOREAN COMPANIES SEEK TO BOOST INVESTMENTS

An agreement on mutual protection and promotion of investments was signed by Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister NikolayVassilev, Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Nyom Chin and Minister of Commerce, Industr

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 550

UDF LEADER WARNS AGAINST EXCLUSION FROM EU 1ST WAVE

The exclusion of Bulgaria and Romania from the first wave of EU enlargement will not only increase the scepticism of foreign investors, but will deepen the economic chasm between the new East European members and Sofia and Bucharest, Nadezhda Mihaylova, l

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 529

STUDENTS AND YOUNG LAWYERS FROM SOFIA UNIVERSITY ST KLIMENT OHRIDSKI A...

Students and young lawyers from Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski and the Free University of Burgas will be presented with their diplomas in English and European Union Law May 7 at a ceremony hosted by British Council Bulgaria. The ceremony will be pre

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 370

A JOINT DECLARATION ON BOOSTING RELATIONS BETWEEN BULGARIA AND ROMANIA...

A joint declaration on boosting relations between Bulgaria and Romania towards their NATO entry will be discussed by the countries’ parliamentary foreign policy committees May 13. The decision to adopt such a document was reached during the Bucharest visi

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 444

BGN 128 M OF DEBT THE STATE RAILWAYS COMPANY OWES TO THE STATE WILL BE...

BGN 128 M of debt the State Railways Company owes to the state will be remitted and the company’s capital will be increased, Parliament decided, following amendments to the Railway Transport Act, proposed by the Cabinet. The total amount of the company’s

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 299

A BULGARIAN –IRANIAN AGREEMENT ON THE CORRECT APPLICATION OF THE CUSTO...

A Bulgarian –Iranian agreement on the correct application of the customs legislation was approved by the Cabinet. The agreement provides for mutual administrative support.

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 334

THE GOVERNMENT’S FOREIGN DEBT ROSE IN MARCH TO USD 33,2 M DUE TO FRESH...

The government’s foreign debt rose in March to USD 33,2 M due to fresh borrowings under state guarantee loans, preliminary figures of the Finance Ministry show. At end March the debt stood at USD 8,449 BLN, up from USD 8,416 BLN a month earlier and down f

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 555

BELIEVERS URGED TO PRAY FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LANDS

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church called on the believers to pray for peace in the Holy Lands, expressing concerns over the events there and Bethlehem in particular the birthplace of Saviour Lord Jesus Christ. At a special meeting April 24 t

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 474

USAID GRANTS USD 6,8 M TO COMBAT CORRUPTION

Bulgaria is to be granted technical equipment, limited material aid and training courses worth USD 6,8 M under a memorandum of understanding, signed by Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and Andrew Natsios, Administrator, US Agency for International Develo

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 491

VISA REGIME WITH MALTA LIFTED

The Government of Malta decided to lift the visas for Bulgarian nationals, visiting Malta as of October 1, 2002. The decision comes after a number of moves aiming to remove the visa regime were made by the Bulgarian Embassy in Rome.

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 419

BRITISH EXPERT CONSULTS CABINET ON DRUG- TRAFFICKING COMBAT

International cooperation in drug trafficking combat was the topic of the lecture of Keith Hellawell, UK international expert on drugs, which he delivered at the National Conference of the Municipality Councils on drug combat. Keith Hellawell, who is on a

Politics | April 26, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

THE WORLD BANK IS TO GRANT BULGARIA USD 700,000 OF FREE AID FOR FINANC...

The World Bank is to grant Bulgaria USD 700,000 of free aid for financing social projects. The agreements on releasing the aid were approved by the Cabinet April 25.

Politics | April 25, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 378

THE MUNICIPALITY OF VARNA WILL ISSUE EUR 2 – EUR 3 M OF BONDS, THE MUN...

The Municipality of Varna will issue EUR 2 – EUR 3 M of bonds, the municipal councillors decided. The investment intermediary to undertake the issue is still to be selected.

Politics | April 25, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 465

TEN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES OPERATING IN BULGARIA REPORTED AN INCREAS...

Ten life insurance companies operating in Bulgaria reported an increase in gross premium revenue in 2001. Official figures show that the revenue rose from BGN 44,25 M in 2000 to BGN 87,24 M last year.

Politics | April 25, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 342

RULING PARTY REGISTRATION PAPERS FILED IN COURT

The registration papers of Simeon II National Movement were submitted to Sofia City Court April 25. Under the Political Parties Act the Court will discuss at an open meeting the registration documents in a one-month period after they are deposited.

Politics | April 25, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 374

LOCAL AFFILIATES OF ACCOUNTING FIRM ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP IN CENTRAL EUR...

Local affiliates of accounting firm Arthur Andersen LLP in Central Europe and the Balkans said Wednesday they were merging with rival Ernst & Young, AP reported. The Andersen practices in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania a

Politics | April 25, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 515

US CONSIDERS CONDITIONS FOR NATO ENTRY FAVOURABLE

I hope Bulgaria will join NATO because the conditions for this are very favourable, Republican Senator John McCain said after his meeting with Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg on the last day of his visit in the United States. Among the conditions favour

Politics | April 25, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 441

MORE THAN 60 BULGARIAN AND FOREIGN IT COMPANIES, INCLUDING BTC, MICROS...

More than 60 Bulgarian and foreign IT companies, including BTC, Microsoft Bulgaria, Siemens, Ericsson, Specter Net, Intracom and Orbitel take place in the third BAIT Internet EXPO Telecomex. The event was opened by President Parvanov and will run till Apr

Politics | April 25, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 366
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