Politics

Saxe-Coburg's Athens Visit Extremely Successful

"The visit of Saxe-Coburg in Greece was the most succesful one of a Bulgarian prime minister during the last five-six years," Dimitur Tsonev, governmental spokesman said. He added that the reached political decision on Burgas-Alexandroupolis was unexpecte

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 315

Nearly 80% of Sofia Citizens Willing to Donor Organs

Seventy-two percent of the Sofia citizens would agree their organs to be transplanted, the rest say categorically they wouldn't become donors, the Bulgarian n ews agency reported. The survey was announced Saturday at a seminar in winter resort Borovets.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 336

Deputy PM in Resignation Criticizes Ministers for Lack of Trust

"Most of my colleagues do not understand the governmental work that I was in charge of. That is the reason why this break-up took place.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 292

U.S. Jets Will Guard Prague During Key NATO Summit

The United States agreed to deploy jets to help guard Czech air space during the forthcoming summit of the NATO alliance in the central European country, the U.S.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 294

Cabinet Meets in Kurdzhali Today

A working meeting of the Council of Ministers takes place for the first time ever in Kurdzhali. Members of the Cabinet, leaders of the ruling party coalition partner MRF and mayors from the Rhodopes region attend.

Politics | November 3, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 341

Injured in Dolna Mitropolia Blasts in Critical Condition

The condition of the woman that got injured in the industrial failure in Dolna Mitropolia is still critical. 36-year old Monika Martinova received burns in the blasts that killed four on Friday.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 397

Smuggled Goods Intercepted in Silistra

Smuggled goods worth BGN 26, 643 were intercepted by customs officers in the Danube town of Silistra. They found undeclared carpets and blankets in the truck of a Turkish national who traveled to Romania.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 311

Most of Sofia Residents Agree to Donate Organs

72 percent of Sofia residents say they would agree to donate organs. Only 8 percent of the people in the capital are reluctant to become donors.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 406

Bulgaria Calls on EU to Name Entry Date in Copenhagen

Bulgaria's demand that the EU names a date for the country's entry in the Copenhagen summit was stated in the "firmest way possible" by Foreign Minister Passy. While on visit to Copenhagen, he met Danish Foreign Minister who currently presides the Europea

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 300

Bulgaria Commemorates Warriors Killed in Battles

Bulgaria honoured its warriors killed in battles or on duty on the day for commemoration of the dead in the orthodox calendar. A ceremony attended by President Parvanov, Defence Minister Svinarov and the Chief of General Staff Gen.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 399

Resigning Deputy PM Said to Act Rashly

Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister Paskalev resigned too rashly, Ahmed Dogan, leader of ruling party's partner Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) said. According to him, Paskalev should have waited till the draft 2003 budget was p

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 915

Deputy PM's Resignation Said to Consolidate Government

Foreign Minister Passy said that the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister Kostadin Paskalev would not destabilize the Cabinet. In an interview for NET radio he said that this move would probably consolidate the government

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 374

TV Host Appointed Spokesperson of Bulgarian Customs

Former TV host, Ekaterina Genova, was appointed the new spokesperson of Bulgarian Customs Agency. She is known for her TV talk show aired by Bulgarian National Television for years.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 390

Saxe-Coburg Accepts Deputy Prime Minister's Resignation

Prime Minister Saxe Coburg accepted the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister Kostadin Paskalev after a two-hour meeting with him. The government's spokesman Dimitur Tsonev said that the prime minister decided to accept th

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 303

Armenian Indicted of Contract Killing

One of seven Armenians arrested on suspicion of carrying out contract killings, was accused of murder. Artur Pashikanovich was indicted at a hearing of the Russe District Court.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 400

Greece and Bulgaria Agree over Equal Share in Oil Pipeline

The Bulgarian and Greek prime ministers reached in Athens a political decision regarding the equal participation of Bulgaria, Greece and Russia in the construction of the trans-Balkan oil pipeline Burgas -Alexandroupolis. Costas Simitis announced that at

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 338

Former Ministers Interrogated Over Balkan Airlines

Former ministers will be interrogated regarding the privatization of Balkan Airlines. That was announced Friday by the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 392

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Resigns

Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister Kostadin Paskalev resigned. The information was officially confirmed Friday by the regional ministry.

Politics | November 2, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 319

Best in "Bulgarian Site 2002" Competition Announced

Nine hundred thirty eight sites competed in the nine categories of "Bulgarian Site 2002." Most competed in the corporative site category, followed by the personal sites and the entertainment ones Over 10,000 people cast their votes in the competition.

Politics | November 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 309

Mortal Remains of Dead Sailor from Limburg Back in Bulgaria

The coffin with the mortal remains of Atanas Atanassov arrived in Sofia Friday. The French oil tanker that burst into flames off the coast of Yemen claimed the life of Atanas Atanassov, who became the first victim Bulgaria lost to terrorism.

Politics | November 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 335

Denmark Supports Bulgaria in 2007 EU Accession Efforts

Bulgaria's accession to the European Union in 2007 is possible if the country continues to invest efforts in that direction, Denmark's Foreign Minister Per Stig Moller said. He met with Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy in Copenhagen.

Politics | November 1, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 281
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