Politics

EU CHIEF NEGOTIATOR DISCUSSES BULGARIA’S BID

Ways of aligning Bulgarian and European legislation was in the centre of the meeting of EU Chief Negotiator with Bulgaria Michael Leigh, and Daniel Vulchev, head of the European Integration parliamentary committee. The overall strategy for EU enlargement

Politics | March 18, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 367

MORE THAN THIRTY TURKISH FIRMS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A BUSINESS FORUM TH...

More than thirty Turkish firms will participate in a business forum that starts in Sofia on March 19. The companies will seek to expand cooperation and business contacts with Bulgarian companies.

Politics | March 18, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 429

AFP:N-PLANT KOZLODUY FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL

Bulgaria’s Nuclear Power Plant Kozloduy fights for its survival, while EU pressures for the closure of four of the N-plant units, AFP reported. The agency quoted the director of Kozloduy Iordan Kostadinov as saying that two of the old units have been mode

Politics | March 18, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 445

AGRICUTURE MINISTER MEHMED DIKME LEAVES FOR BRUSSELS. HE WILL PARTICIP...

Agricuture Minister Mehmed Dikme leaves for Brussels. He will participate in the meeting of the agriculture ministers of the EU applicant countries.

Politics | March 18, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 469

EX FOREIGN MINISTER: IMPOSSIBLE TO SET EXACT DATE FOR EU ENTRY

Nadezhda Mihaylova, former foreign minister said that it is not possible to set exact date for Bulgaria's EU entry. "In case some countries remain to join the EU with the second wave I think that it would be fair and right if they are given an exact date

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 362

SOCIALIST LEADER SAYS RULERS BECOME "HARMFUL"

The governance of the Simeon II National Movement more and more turns into part of the problems of the people and becomes harmful, Sergey Stanishev, Socialist leader said in Gabrovo. Asked what are his party's requirements and demands from the government,

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 435

BULGARIA’S AMBASSADOR TO BELGRADE YANI MILCHAKOV WILL MEET THE PRESIDE...

Bulgaria’s ambassador to Belgrade Yani Milchakov will meet the President of Kosovo Ibrahim Rugova on March 18. For the first time Bulgaria’s representative will meet Kosovo authorities.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 503

SIX HOSPITALS IN BULGARIA WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH SOUTH KOREAN MEDICAL E...

Six hospitals in Bulgaria will be equipped with South Korean medical equipment, Russe regional governor Rumen Yanuarov said after a meeting with South Korea’s ambassador to Bulgaria. South Korea will allot USD 30 M credit for the equipment.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 485

DEFENSE MINISTER NIKOLAY SVINAROV TOLD INFO RADIO THAT THERE WILL BE E...

Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov told Info Radio that there will be eventually changes in the Cabinet since some of the ministers, appointed last July do not seem to be able to perform their responsibilities the way they should.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 443

VICE PRESIDENT APOLOGIZED FOR THE "REGENERATION PROCESS"

“I want to ask you to forgive me for the fact that in my country an unjust act against you have been committed," Bulgaria's Vice President Anguel Marin said at a gathering in the village of Barutin, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the so-called "reg

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 583

ONE OF THE MAIN AIMS OF THE SOCIAL MINISTRY IS TO INTEGRATE THE VULNER...

One of the main aims of the Social Ministry is to integrate the vulnerable ethnic groups, Lidia Shuleva, Social Minister said. She announced that several programs on that issue have been initiated.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 448

VLADIMIR KISSIOV, BULGARIA’S FORMER EU CHIEF NEGOTIATOR WILL BE RESPON...

Vladimir Kissiov, Bulgaria’s former EU Chief negotiator will be responsible for the interior affairs policies of the rightist party the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF). Kissiov was elected member of the National Executive Council of the party during the

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 646

THE ANNUAL TRAINING OF A BULGARIAN ARMY OFFICER IN THE US COSTS USD 80...

The annual training of a Bulgarian army officer in the US costs USD 80,000, Vice President Marin said in Velingrad during the week-end. So far, none of the NATO representatives demanded that our army should dismiss the generals, who had graduated from hig

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 501

A LETTER ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENT PARVANOV WAS READ AT A SEMINAR OF THE ...

A letter on behalf of President Parvanov was read at a seminar of the Moon sect in Sofia. The Presidency immediately denied saying that Parvanov never sent such a letter.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 481

FOREIGN MINISTER HOPEFUL ABOUT NATO ENTRY

“If the summit in Prague was tomorrow, not in nine months, I would be certain that Bulgaria will receive invitation to join the Alliance,“ Foreign Minister Passy commented Bulgaria’s chances to join NATO. Bulgaria hopes to receive invitation at the NATO s

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 387

THE PRELIMINARY GENERAL MISSION OF EU FOOD SAFETY EXPERTS ENDED. THE I...

The preliminary general mission of EU food safety experts ended. The inspection aimed to assess Bulgaria's readiness for EU accession.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 307

TOP OFFICIALS ARRIVE TO DISCUSS EU ENLARGEMENT

Michael Leigh, the European Commission's chief negotiator with Bulgaria arrives in Sofia on March 18. He will be among over seventy-five officials from EU members and candidates states who will participate in the 670th Wilton Park Conference "Enlarging t

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 386

NATO ENTRY ON TOP OF AGENDA OF SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER VISIT

Bulgaria's progress in preparations for NATO membership will be discussed by NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Joseph W. Ralston during his two-day visit, starting March 18.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 466

UN RECOGNIZED BULGARIAN OFFICERS IN KOSOVO FOR GOOD SERVICE

Twenty officers from the Bulgarian police contingent in Kosovo were awarded on Sunday with UN medals for good service. “The Bulgarians are extraordinary professionals and their presence in the troubled province is of great importance,” the first deputy en

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 511

VETO ON BRADY BOND SWAP TO BE DECIDED IN DAYS

No later than March 19 President Parvanov will decide whether to impose veto on the Act on foreign debt restructuring, which the Parliament approved March 13. This transpired after his consultations with key experts on Bulgaria's external debt.

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 507

GREECE SUPPORTED BULGARIA’S NATO BID AT EC SUMMIT

Bulgaria and Romania’s NATO bid will be supported at a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania March 29, Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou announced at the European Council summit after his meeting with his Turkish

Politics | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 401
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