Bulgaria Turns into Favorite Destination for Germans
Bulgaria turns into a favourite tourist destination for many German families, Germany's Ambassador to Bulgaria H.E.
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Over 40% of Bulgarians Allergic
More than 40% of Bulgaria's population is subject to different allergies. The number of those who suffer from hay fever grows due to pollution and industrialization.
Cuts in VAT for Dairies Agreed
Reduced VAT for dairy products has been negotiated by the Dairy Producers Association. They have convinced the Agriculture Ministry to cut the tax to 10 percent.
Strike at Mig-29 Repairs Plant
Workers at Plovdiv-based Georgi Benkovski plant, where Bulgaria's MiG-29s are being repaired, went on strike September 13. Georgi Benkovski plant is a subsidiary of the military plant of Terem.
FM Promotes Bulgaria in Series of High Profile Meetings
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy met his Lithuanian, Chilean and Swiss counterparts as a part of his special New York agenda while Bulgaria is chairing the UN Security Council. The experience in EU negotiations of Bulgaria and Lithuania was discussed wit
President to Visit Russia at Putin's Invitation
Bulgarian-Russian relations and ways to intensify them will be discussed by President Parvanov during his working visit to Russia on September 19-21. The visit will take place at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sofia Seeks Crackdown on Traffic in People
Organizers or accomplices in people traffic abroad will be sentenced from three to eight years of imprisonment, Parliament decided September 13. Fines up to BGN 10,000 will be imposed.
European Parliament receives key message from Sofia
Bulgaria's progress en route to EU entry should be assessed on an individual basis, Plamen Panayotov, floor leader of Simeon II National Movement, reiterated Bulgaria ‘s position at his meeting at the European Parliament. Guido Podesta, Vice President of
Probation named Punishment in Bulgaria's Criminal Code
Probation is introduced as a punishment in Bulgaria, following Parliament's decision during the second reading debate of the Criminal Code. Probation is a set of restraining measures for control and influence, excluding imprisonment, which can be imposed
Air Traffic Services Center Set up Soon
The entire equipment of a regional air traffic services centre in Bulgaria would be installed by the year's end, Transport and Communications Minister Petrov announced. The deadline was initially set at 2004, although the building was completed at the end
Bill Prohibits Gender Discrimination in Bulgaria
Discrimination is prohibited when based on sexual orientation, gender, race, skin colour, ethnic background, national origin, political and other beliefs, religion or faith, age, marital status and descent. This is envisaged by anti-discrimination law app
Cocaine Worth USD 860,000 Seized at Sofia Airport
Cocaine with a market value of USD 860,000 was found and seized on Thursday afternoon by customs officers at Sofia Airport. The shipment of 8.
Bulgarian President Calls on Iraq to Comply with U.N. Resolutions
We expect Iraq to comply with U.N.
Sofia Approves Method for SS-23 Engine Destruction
The SS-23 missile engines will be destroyed at places other than military practice grounds, Defense Minister Svinarov announced. He assured the method poses no ecological and seismic risks.
UN Secretary General Urges SE Europe to Respect Human Values
The hope that Southeastern Europe will continue to respect human rights and will seek the "European perspective", despite problems was expressed at the meeting of Bulgarian President Parvanov with UN Secretary General. The sides noted the Secretary Genera
Hotels Equipped for Disabled People
Four and five-star hotels should have the necessary equipment to service disabled people, under an ordinance Cabinet adopted September 12. The ministers also approved an ordinance for licensing of tour operators and agencies, as well as fee tariffs.
Bulgarian, Romanian Audit Offices Join Efforts
Implementing the agreement for cooperation between the Audit Offices of Bulgaria and Romania will help close the Financial Control in the two countries negotiations with the EU sooner. This expectation was voiced by Bulgarian National Audit Office Preside
More Foreign Passengers at Varna Airport
In the first eight months of this year, the number of foreign passengers at Varna Airport rose by 41,000 (compared to the same period last year). The greatest increase (30,331) was in British passengers, followed by Germans, Belgians and Israelis.
Wheat Export
Set-for-export thirty-six tons of the new wheat crop are being freighted at the Varna Port. Up to now, almost 124,500 tons of the 2002 crop have been send abroad.
Lukoil Raises Prices
LUKoil raised retail fuel prices by approximately 2 percent. Propane gas also went up by 9.
War on Terror Discussed by Bulgarian, Pakistani Presidents
The contribution of Pakistan and Bulgaria to the global war on terrorism has been discussed by President Parvanov and his Pakistani counterpart General Pervez Musharaf. The top politicians met while paying a visit to New York for the 57th session of the U
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