New Cars for Road Assistance
Twenty-five new cars of the road assistance service will shuttle Bulgaria's highways since Wednesday. The Union of Bulgarian Motorists launched them under a joint project with the road police.
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Swiss Donation to Environment Inspectors
Switzerland donates equipment to the Regional Inspection of Environment in Haskovo. New cars, boats, mobile phones and other items will enable the environment workers in their fight with illegal hunting.
Bulgaria Opened Int'l Center for Aviation Security
An international center for international security opened on Wednesday in Bulgaria. Transport Minister Plamen Petrov handed the certificate for the operation of the new organization.
Bulgarian Parliament Set to Crack down on Corruption
The establishment of a standing commission to battle corruption was adopted by Parliament September 11. The proposal was supported by 113 MPs, 34 voted against and 57 abstained.
U.S. Assessed Highly Bulgaria's Security Council presidency
Bulgaria's presidency of the UN Security Council was highly assessed by the US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage at his meeting with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Passy September 11. Bulgaria took over the UN Security Council presidency on September
Money-Laundering Investigation Stepped Up in Bulgaria
The Bureau of Financial Investigation Agency (BFIA) is currently probing into almost 150 money- laundering tip-offs, Vassil Kirov, chief of the Financial Investigation Bureau, said. Almost half of the signals have been received over the last six months, m
Bulgaria Pays Homage to 9/11 Victims, PM Writes to Bush
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg sent a letter to U.S.
Bulgaria will Get EU Roadmap in Copenhagen, Verheugen assures
Bulgaria and Romania will get an updated EU roadmap at the summit in Copenhagen end-2002, EU Enlargement Commissioner Verheugen assured, quoted by Info Radio. This statement of his comes in times when doubts concerning the issue emerged after an informal
U.S. Said to Support Bulgaria's NATO Bid
The United States support Bulgaria's NATO membership, President Parvanov said after a videoconference meeting with Vice President Richard Cheney. The conversation took place via a videoconference link because of the tight security measures in connection w
Edirne Court Postpones again Decision on Alleged Smugglers
Court in Edirne postponed again for November 6th the case of the twenty-nine Bulgarians who were detained by the Turkish police while entering the country on May 10. The Bulgarian nationals were arrested at the Kapikule border checkpoint during a large-sc
Bulgaria's Parliament Honored September 11 Victims
With its reaction to September 11 assaults and its current role on the Balkans, Bulgaria has established itself as de facto ally of the U.S.
Free Translation for Deaf
Five thousand deaf Bulgarians will be secured ten hours of free translation per year. They could benefit by the service when paying bills and taxes, obtaining social care assistance or taking part in seminars.
Security at US Embassy in Sofia Tightened
Security measures will be tightened in Bulgaria today, when the world marks the first anniversary of 11 September attacks in the United States. The orders gave been given by the National Police Service chief General Vassil Vassilev.
Bulgaria's President Chairs UN Security Council Today
Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov will chair the September 11th session of the UN Security Council. Bulgaria took over the UN Security Council presidency on September 1.
Bill on Illegally Acquired Assets Confiscation Mulled in Bulgaria
The confiscation of property acquired in the past 12 years in cases when the owner can not verify the origin of the acquired assets. This is envisaged by a bill, presented by Interior Minnster Petkanov at a roundtable discussion on September 10.
Bulgaria Tries to Avoid Confrontation on Int'l Court
Before his meetings at Capitol Hill during the second day of his U.S.
UK, France, Germany to Review Bulgaria's N-plant Safety
Bulgaria's state Energy Regulation Commission will invite experts from the regulatory bodies of Great Britain, France and Germany, which will review the safety of Nuclear Power Plant Units 3,4. This was announced by Energy Minister Kovachev September 10.
Legislative Priorities
The parliamentary groups of the ruling Simeon II National Movement and rightist United Democratic Forces discussed Bulgaria's legislation priorities. The two parties agreed that number one priorities comprise the NATO and EU accession legislation as well
Anti-car Stealing Police Operation
10,544 cars were checked in a special police operation launched Semptember 6 through 9 to crack down on car stealing gangs. The police also searched 919 parking sites, 299 car retailers, 28 car graveyards and 4 car importers.
U.S. with No Requests To Bulgaria Concerning Iraq
The US authorities made no request to Bulgaria with respect to Iraq, Bulgarian President Parvanov said after his meeting with U.S.
Municipal Budgets
Municipalities might use 20 present of the revenues exceeding their planned income while the 80-present share of the excess should go for state delegated activities. This is the stand supported by all experts on the working group that, led by the Deputy P
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