Politics

Over BGN 40,000 Raised at High-Profile Match in Bulgaria

Over BGN 40,000 of corporate donations were raised at the second fundraising football match between diplomats and foreign businessmen in Bulgaria and the Interior Ministry. Sweden's Ambassador Sten Ask and the Chief Secretary with the Interior Ministry Ge

Politics | October 6, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 469

Parties in Bulgaria Advised to Streamline Priorities

Political parties in Bulgaria need to present clear priorities to their electorate, Mira Yanova from MBMD polling agency said at the two-day conference of the Union of Free Democrats. The conference discussion will focus on issue concerning future electio

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 442

Tony Blair Meets Bulgarian PM Tuesday

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is scheduled to meet withPrime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg in the framework of its three-day official in Great Britain, starting October 7. The visit is considered to be of great importance as to Great Britain's attitude

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 334

Visa-Free Regime Urged by Bulgarian Emigrants in Turkey

Relaxed visa regime and regulations for social insurance were the two demands voiced by representatives of ten organizations of Bulgarian Emigrants to Turkey before Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg. This was one of the first meeting of Prime Minister Sim

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 371

U.S. Ambassador to NATO in Bulgaria

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Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 405

President Heads for Kuwait Monday

President Parvanov departs on a state visit to Kuwait on Monday. Meetings have been scheduled with host, Amir Jabir Al Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir, Sheik Sabah Al Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Direct

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 393

Dramatic Defeat for Bulgaria in Men's World Volleyball

Defending champion Italy had to battle five hard sets Friday to beat a stubborn Bulgaria. The Italians won 31-33, 25-22, 23-25, 25-18, 15-13 in Group A in Buenos Aires.

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 291

Importance of SEEurope Touted at Int'l Conference

The countries of South-Eastern Europe are important and valuable to Europe said Jean Seitlinger, Honorary Member of the French Parliament and Vice Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, at the "South-Eastern Europe, the European Road" International Co

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 374

Invest Intermediary for St. Constantine and Helena

The Central Cooperative Bank was selected investment intermediary for the sale of 72% of the capital of St. Constantine and Helena AD Varna.

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 355

Actors on Tour in U.S., Canada

The troupe of the Theatre of Satire goes on tour in the United States and Canada from October 15 till October 30. In Chicago, Detroit, Toronto and Montreal, the actors will stage Cehov's play "Suggestion" the mono performance of Rashko Mladenov "Kontraazu

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 317

Belgium Raises Issue of Illegal Bulgarian Immigrants

The issue of illegal Bulgarian immigrants to Belgium was raised by Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt a one-to-one meeting with President Parvanov, during his visit in Belgium. The issue of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant was also on the agenda of th

Politics | October 5, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 610

Villepin: Bulgaria Has Special Place in France's Heart

"France's heart is huge and Bulgaria has a special place in it," French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin said after his working lunch with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Passy. "Bulgaria can rely on the support of France," he added.

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 458

SS-23 Engines Might Be Destroyed Near Pernik

The engines of the SS-23 missiles will probably be destroyed at the Studena firing ground in the Pernik district. That was announced by Defense Minister Svinarov.

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 356

President Wants Cabinet to Withdraw Decision on Bulgaria's N-plant

Bulgaria's President Parvanov called on the Cabinet to withdraw its decision concerning the closure of third and fourth units in 2006 in case that Bulgaria gets peer review to prove the safety of the two reactors. Parvanov said that upon his return from B

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 429

Leftist MPs Approach Supreme Court on Bulgaria's N-plant

MPs from leftist "Coalition for Bulgaria" approached the Supreme Administrative Court for reversal of the decision of the Council of Ministers from September 26th concerning Bulgaria's EU negotiations on the Energy chapter. The government decided that Bul

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 414

Court Interrogates Bulgarian Arrested in U.S. Via Videoconferencing

The Bulgarian student Nikolay Dzhonev who was detained in the United States on Sunday will not be present in the court hall during the trial against him. Lyubomir Todorov, spokesman of the Foreign Ministry said that the interrogation would most probably t

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 433

Four Companies Bid for Technoimportexport

Four companies have submitted preliminary offers for the privatisation of a 95 percent stake of the Technoimportexport EAD. The bidders are Sofia-based Bora Consult AD and Bluasuk OOD, Vienna West Business Service OOD and the Technoimpex SNS Global Consor

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 381

Le Monde: Bulgaria Demands Accession Guarantees from EU

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov paid on Wednesday and Thursday an official visit to Belgium and met with EC officials to receive assurances regarding his country's accession to the European Union in 2007, Le Monde writes. Bulgarians fear that they wil

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 526

73 Obtained Refugee Status in Bulgaria Jan-Sep

Seventy-three people from eight countries were granted refugee status in Bulgaria for the first seven months of 2002. Twelve of them are children, data of the State Refugee Agency shows.

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 436

FM Will Ask France to Support Bulgaria's NATO, EU Bids

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy will ask France to support Bulgaria's EU and NATO accession, it emerged in an interview of Passy for France Presse. The foreign minister says that the decision of the Bulgarian Parliament for two of the four old units of

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 425

Bulgaria, Romania Ready to Open Airspace for Strike on Iraq

Bulgaria and Romania are ready to open their airspaces if the anti-terrorism coalition decides to strike on Iraq. According to Bulgarian National Radio, Bulgaria's Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov and his Romanian counterpart Ioan Mircea Pascu announced

Politics | October 4, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 536
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