Politics

EXPERTS TO PREPARE AMENDMENTS TO LICENSE TAX LEGISLATION

A group of MPs and representatives of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) and the Podkrepa trade union will prepare amendments to the provisions in the Personal Income Tax Act pertaining to license tax, parliamentary budgetar

Politics | February 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 503

FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESWOMAN APPOINTED AMBASSADOR TO US

Elena Poptodorova, so far -spokeswoman of the Bulgarian foreign ministry was appointed Bulgaria’s Ambassador to the United States with a decree of Bulgarian President Parvanov. On January 18, with a decree of the President, Filip Dimitrov was released fro

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 495

PM:MAJORITY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP SHOULD START BEARING RESPONSIBILITY

The Bulgarian Prime Minister and leader of the Simeon II National Movement Saxe-Coburg did not attend an extraordinary meeting of the MPs from the ruling party in spite of demands for that on behalf of 42 MPs. However, he sent a special statement to them.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 508

ON SATURDAY, THE 2ND OF FEBRUARY, 2002 THE DUTCH COMMUNITY WILL CELEBR...

On Saturday, the 2nd of February, 2002 the Dutch Community will celebrate the wedding of the Dutch Crown Prince, HRH Willem-Alexander, with Ms. M?xima Zorreguita.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 576

RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT INVITED BULGARIAN PM TO PAY OFFICIAL VISIT

The Russian government has invited the Bulgarian Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg to pay an official visit to Moscow. Foreign Minister Passy said that this invitation was one of the concrete results from his visit to the Russian capital.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 453

THE UNION OF DEMOCRATIC FORCES WILL LODGE IN PARLIAMENT NON-CONFIDENCE...

The Union of Democratic Forces will lodge in Parliament non-confidence vote in the Cabinet’s medicine policy February 4.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

THE COURIER SERVICE OF SOFIA CITY COURT WILL BE CLOSED FOR SEVERAL DAY...

The courier service of Sofia City Court will be closed for several days, because of an envelope with white powder received February 1. All letters the envelope has supposedly touched are confiscated.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 529

HASTY DECISIONS FOR N-PLANT CLOSURE WILL NOT BE TAKEN

The government will not take hasty decisions, concerning the nuclear power plant "Kozloduy", Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said during the parliamentary control session on February 1. He pointed out, though, that the decisions have to be in accordance with t

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 499

POST-PRIVATISATION AGENCY TO CONTROL CONTRACT EXECUTION

The Agency for Post-Privatisation Control will be in charge of post-privatisation control of trade companies with more than a 50% state-owned stake, the Privatization and Post-Privatization control Act envisages. The Supervisory Council of the Privatizati

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 475

THE PRIVATIZATION AGENCY SUPERVISORY BOARD WILL CONTROL THE ACTIVITIES...

The Privatization Agency Supervisory Board will control the activities of the PA, the Privatisation Act envisages. Under the Act the Board will also approve the deals, which are beyond the authority of the Executive Council or require parliamentary approv

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 522

SPAIN FAVORS EASTWARD ENLARGEMENT, SUPPORTS BULGARIA IN EU TALKS

In an exclusive interview for novinite.com and The News online newspaper, Spain’s Ambassador to Bulgaria H.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 487

UNHCR, THE UN REFUGEE AGENCY, IS TO RELEASE USD 550,000 FOR REFUGEE IN...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is to release USD 550,000 for refugee institutions and refugees in Bulgaria, an agreement signed by Bulgaria’s Agency for Refugees and Luise Druke on behalf of Ruud Lubbers, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, envi

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 530

BULGARIA'S NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE (NAO) IS TO START IMPLEMENTING A JOIN...

Bulgaria's National Audit Office (NAO) is to start implementing a joint project on partnership with UK National Audit Office, which aims to improve NAO’s performance as an independent, modern and professional institution. The project costs an estimated EU

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 449

GOVERNMENT DECIDED TO ALLOW STAY OF FOREIGN UNARMED MILITARY, MILITARY...

Government decided to allow stay of foreign unarmed military, military vehicles and aircraft on the territory of Bulgaria for participation in a command and staff military exercise code-named Seven Stars 2002 of the Multinational Peace Force Southeastern

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 384

OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS IN PRISON STAFF WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE WEAPONS ...

Officers and sergeants in prison staff will be allowed to use weapons to prevent escapes, protect themselves, amendments to the Punishment Execution Act passed at first reading Jan.31 envisage.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 512

EC RECOMMENDATIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN SPEED-UP EU ENTRY STRATEGY

Implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission report, approximation of Bulgarian legislation with European law, administrative capacity building and monitoring by the European structures, are among the goals included in the strategy for

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 438

THE BULGARIAN AND SPANISH STANDARDIZATION AUTHORITIES LAUNCHED A JOINT...

The Bulgarian and Spanish standardization authorities launched a joint project to improve the infrastructure for supervising the Bulgarian market. The project covers a variety of sectors and will be implemented in two years.

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 498

MINISTER TALKS ON E-GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN AUSTRIA

State Administration Minister Dimitur Kalchev met with Austria's Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Public Services and Sports, Dr Susanne Riess-Passer, and with the Second President of the National Council (Parliament) of the Republic of Austria, D

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 621

PRESIDENT WANTS NATIONAL SECURITY CONCEPT REVISED

The national security concept and military doctrine should determine more clearly Bulgaria’s interests, aims, priorities and threats, including terrorism and drug trafficking, President and Commander in Chief Georgi Parvanov said in his lecture on Bulgari

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 473

PROTEST RALLY AGAINST HIGH PATENT TAXES BEGINS IN SOFIA

A protest rally against the high patent taxes takes place in front of the building of the Parliament. The rally is organized by the Bulgarian crafts chamber, supported by other professional organization as well as the biggest trade unions “Podkrepa” and t

Politics | February 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 585

BUSINESS, RELIGIOUS ISSUES DISCUSSED WITH TURKISH PM

The visa relations between Turkey and Bulgaria as well as the investment plans of Turkish businesses in Bulgarian regions with ethnically mixed population were discussed at a meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit and Ahmed Dogan, leader of

Politics | January 31, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 454
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