Devnya-based Polymeri Opens New Unit
A Devnya-based Polymeri unit for the manufacture of sections, fittings and pipes will be opened October 14. The annual output is put at 7,000 tonnes.
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Outdated Fleet Poses Threat to Bulgaria's EU Talks
The beat-up fleet of Bulgaria's merchant marine could derail accession talks with the EU on the transport policy acquis communautaire chapter, Deputy Transport Minister Martinova warned. The ministry has granted an EU request for more information on plann
Armeets Insurer with 5% in Cooperative Bank
Insurer Company Armeets acquired a 5% equity in the Central Cooperative Bank, Dnevnik Daily reported. The transfer of the shares - priced BGN 0,85 each - has been registered October 2.
Prince Charles and PM Discuss Organic Farming Projects
On Wednesday evening, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, discussed opportunities for implementation of organic farming projects in Bulgaria. The spokesman of the Bulgarian Government Dimitur Tsonev re
Passy Admits Peaceful Efforts on Iraq Could Fail
Bulgaria follows with deep concern the newest developments in Iraq, Foreign Minister Passy said to the delegates of the 48th annual assembly of the Atlantic Treaty Association in Istanbul. The successful mission of the UN arms inspectors is an obligatory
President Hopes for 2007 Accession Date in Copenhagen
Bulgaria's President Parvanov hopes that the European Council in Copenhagen will name 1 January, 2007 as the country's EU accession date, following this year's positive EC report. Parvanov commented on the issue after he was briefed on the EC report publi
Complaint Against Nuke Units 3,4 Cabinet's Decision in Court
The Supreme Administrative Court announced that it would hear a case regarding the complaint of the Bulgarian Socialist Party against the governmental decision on nuke units 3,4. The first hearing on the case will take place in a month on November 12th.
Police Raids Reported to Bulgarian President
The good results of the police raids in busting stolen cars and counterfeit money rings and the situation in the country was discussed by President Parvanov and Internior Ministry Chief Secretary General Boyko Borissov. The meeting was planned in advance
Children Miraculously Survive After Blast in Kindergarten
An explosion in the heating compartment of a kindergarten in the village of Emina threatened to kill some twenty children and the heating technician. The children escaped major injuries but the technician was rushed to hospital in a critical condition
Amnesty Int'l: Mentally Disabled Abandonned in Bulgaria
Despite improvements in some institutions, people with mental disabilities in Bulgaria are left to languish in shocking conditions, not fit for human beings, Irene Khan, Amnesty International's Secretary General said. She presented a new report, Bulgaria:
No Injured after Plane Emergency Landing in Sofia
An An-12 plane of Bulgarian cargo charter airline Vega Airlines made an emergency landing at Sofia Airport Thursday. No injuries and damage has been reported.
Ministers Promise to Keep Up with Reforms in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said that the report of the European Commission on Bulgaria's EU progress was a breakthrough for the country. The head of the EC delegation in Sofia H.
Commission Against Human Trafficking Mulled in Bulgaria
National commission for combat with illegal trafficking in human beings will be set up with the Council of Ministers. That is envisaged in the adopted by Parliament on first reading act for combat with human trafficking.
Four Printing Houses for Fake Notes Busted in Plovdiv
Bulgarian police busted four printing houses for counterfeit notes in Bulgaria's second biggest city Plovdiv. Fake DEM 194,000, 8,000 securities, etc were seized.
Parties in Bulgaria Divided Over EC Report
The parliamentary groups of the Simeon II National Movement and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms underlined the positive elements in the report of the European Commission. The recognition for functioning market economy and the progress in the judicial
U.S. House of Representatives: Bulgaria is Ready to Join NATO
The United States House of Representatives approved a resolution, according to which Bulgaria is one of the seven countries that fulfil the criteria for NATO membership and thus should receive NATO invitation in Prague. The other six countries are Estonia
EC Report Handed to Bulgaria's Parliament Speaker
Dimitris Kourkoulas, head of the European Commission delegation in Bulgaria, handed the regular report of the European Commission on Bulgaria's progress en route to EU at an official ceremony Thursday. In the report, the European Commission says it will s
Bulgaria's NATO Bid Top on Agenda of Ferenc Madl in Sofia
Hungary's President Ferenc Madl will pay a two-day visit to Sofia, starting October 14th. He will be accompanied by high-ranking Hungarian politicians, businessmen and experts.
Car Blast in Downtown Sofia for Personal Reasons
Police presumes that the car blast in downtown Sofia on Wednesday took place for personal reasons. The officials declined to give further explanation.
Verheugen: 2007 is Realistic Accession Date for Bulgaria
Bulgaria has achieved impressive progress, Enlargement Commissioner Verheugen said. In his opinion, 2007 was a realistic date for Bulgaria's EU entry.
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