Thirty-one More Projects Approved under SAPARD
Thirty-one more projects for over BGN 18,5 M were approved under the EU-accession fund SAPARD. The number of the approved projects reaches 260 with investments BGN 177 M.
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FM denies Conflict with President on N-plant
Foreign Minister Passy denied a conflict between the government and the president regarding the negotiations for nuke units three and four. He met with President Parvanov before he left on an official visit to Denmark.
Syndicate with Rally against Cabinet Policies
One of the two biggest syndicates in Bulgaria the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions organizes Friday a national rally against the social and economic policies of the government. The rally will take place in downtown Sofia and will start at noon.
Wife of Bulgarian "Hostage" Thanks Foreign Ministry
The wife of Vesselin Nedkov who was among the Bulgarian hostages in Moscow thanked in a telegram to Foreign Minister Passy and the team of the ministry for their help and cooperation. "I am sincerely sorry about the innocent people who died and I hope tha
Sofia Tightens Control over Illegal Migration to EU
The Bulgarian Cabinet adopted a series of measures for limiting illegal migration to the countries from the European Union. In case of violations in the regime for stay in EU member states Bulgarian nationals will be prohibited from leaving the country fo
Demolition of Missiles Completely Safe, Cabinet Declares
"The demolition of the war parts of the SS-23, Scud and Frog missiles was completely safe for the life and health of the population and the environment," the ministers declared Thursday. Defense Minister Svinarov announced that all war components were des
Steel Maker with BGN 800,000 Debts
Environmental Minister Dolores Arsenova announced before the meeting of the Cabinet that steel maker Kremikovtzi had debts to the state of some BGN 700,000 - 800,000, not counting the interest during the last six months.
Bulgaria to Outlaw Discrimination of Disabled
Bulgaria and European Commission are to sign an accord that bans discrimination of disabled in the country, Social Commissioner Anna Diamantopoulou said. The two parties are currently working on the document that will be signed in 2004.
Russia Agrees on Two More Bulgarian Consulates
Russia officially gave its consent to the opening of new Bulgarian consulates in Ekaterinburg, Rostov-on-Don and consular offices in Novosibirsk. The Russian consent comes some ten months after Bulgaria raised the question in connection with the introduct
Increase in Pension Funds Assets
Assets accumulated by domestic pension insurance funds reached nearly BGN 280 M, an increase of about 50% in comparison with the previous year. Q3 asset growth was set at 17%.
Date of Trial against Medics in Libya Known Next Month
The date of the trial against the six Bulgarian medics in Libya, charged with deliberately infecting Libyan children with HIV, will be known mid-November. That was announced by an assistant of the Libyan lawyer of the medics Osman Bizanti.
Athens, Sofia Join Efforts in Environment Protection
An agreement on cooperation in environment protection will be signed in the framework of Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg visit to Greece. It will be signed after the plenary talks with Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, Minister of National Economy an
Bulgaria Destroyed Missiles in Time
Bulgaria destroyed its SS-23, Scud and Frog missiles in time, the defense ministry said in a statement. The mechanic components of the missiles were destroyed.
N-plant Said to Need Extra Anti-terror Measures
The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant needs special security measures, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy said. "In only two weeks, Bulgaria suffered the loss of two lives to international terrorism.
Forged Documents for Bulgarian Citizenship Investigateded
Forged certificates for Bulgarian citizenship sealed by the Justice Ministry have been seized by the Regional Ministry. According to Deputy Justice Minister Mario Dimitrov the seals upon the documents are fake.
Bruce Jackson: NATO Will Invite Bulgaria
Bruce Jackson, President of the US Committee on NATO enlargement, said that the alliance would grant membership to Bulgaria and Romania in the next wave of expansion. Delivering a lecture before students in Macedonia's capital Skopje, he stressed that NAT
European Deputies Support Bulgaria's Stand on N-plant
Deputies from the European Parliament called on the European Commission to re-consider its position on Bulgaria's N-plant. This recommendation features in the declaration of the EU-Bulgaria joint parliamentary committee that gathered in Sofia on Wednesday
Bulgaria Demands Libyan Visas for Medics' Families
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy had demanded that Libyan embassy issues visas for the next of kin of the six Bulgarian medics tried in Libya. He had two conversations with Libyan ambassador on the issue over the last two weeks.
Suspension of Bulgartabac Deal Does Bulgaria "No Good"
No favourable consequences for Bulgaria will come in the wake of the Supreme Administrative Court decision on Bulgartabac, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Vassilev said in Tokyo, cited by the private national TV channel bTV. The Supreme Adminis
Bulgarian "Hostage" Released from Hospital
Vesselin Nedkov, one of the three Bulgartians who were held hostage in the Moscow siege, was released from hospital . He was met by the Bulgarian ambassador Iliyan Vassilev and his wife.
European Deputy Criticizes Bulgaria on Roma Minority
"Most of the Roma minority are extremely poor, uneducated and that results in their low social status and limited presence in the state administration," the German representative in the joint Bulgaria-EU committee said. She added that in spite of the good
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