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Bulgarians Bestow High Level of Trust to EU Institutions

The majority of all Bulgarians - 63%, trust the European Union, compared to the average 47% for all EU Member States.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 15:19 | Viewed: 2000

MEPs Give Barroso 2nd Term as European Commission President

The powerful European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, has won a second term of office after a majority of Euro MPs voted for him.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 13:23 | Viewed: 1406

Barroso Likely to Get Second European Commission Term

Jose Manuel Barroso will likely be reappointed European Commission president for a second five-year term when lawmakers hold a vote Wednesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 08:23 | Viewed: 1318

EU Presses Bulgaria for Results, Says No to Sanctions

Bulgaria needs to make a stronger commitment to curbing corruption and organized crime, the foreign ministers of the European Union member states said Tuesday, adding that they will continue to monitor the nation.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 4119

EP Approves 3 New Commissioners-Designate

The European Parliament voted Monday to approve the appointment of the Lithuanian, Polish and Belgian Commissioners-designate for the remaining term of office of the current European Commission (EC).

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1619

Bulgaria Registers Highest Hourly Labor Cost Increase in EU

Total hourly labor costs in the Euro Area rose by 4,0% in nominal terms in the year up to the second quarter of 2009, compared with 3,6% for the previous quarter, Eurostat figures reveal.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 13:54 | Viewed: 2034

EU Confirms Funding for Bulgaria State Railways

EC Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, has stated that the EU is satisfied that the funding for Bulgaria's state railway company BDZ is absolutely legal.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 15, 2009, Tuesday // 09:33 | Viewed: 3078

EC VP Tajani Rides Sofia Metro to Meeting with Bulgaria PM

The Vice President of the European Commission and Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, is on an official visit to Sofia Monday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2009, Monday // 17:16 | Viewed: 1850

Bulgaria EU SAPARD Beneficiaries Must Repay BGN 10 M

Bulgarian beneficiaries, who have violations proven by the Prosecutor's Office, must repay nearly BGN 10 M to the SAPARD Agency.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2009, Monday // 16:39 | Viewed: 3235

Ex Hague Yugoslavia Tribunal Official Found Guilty of Contempt

A former official at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague has been convicted of contempt of court.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 14, 2009, Monday // 11:18 | Viewed: 1497

Bulgaria Goes for Unfreezing Hopeless EU Cash for Sake of Image

Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has stated his government would try to unblock all of the country's frozen EU funds even though it was clear Bulgaria would not be able to absorb some of them.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 13, 2009, Sunday // 11:03 | Viewed: 2009

Sweden EU Secretary Negative on Bulgaria Schengen Chances

The Swedish State Secretary for EU Affairs, Maria Asenius, has stated that it may be difficult for Bulgaria to meet the criteria for joining the Schengen zone.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 12, 2009, Saturday // 13:27 | Viewed: 2615

Slovenia Lifts Block on Croatia EU Bid

Slovenia says it is ready to lift its block on Croatia's bid to join the European Union.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 12, 2009, Saturday // 10:49 | Viewed: 1678

Bulgaria EC Commissioner Kuneva Intends to Fight for 2nd Term

The Bulgarian EC Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Meglena Kuneva, has no intention to step back from the battle for a second term as EC member.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 11, 2009, Friday // 17:59 | Viewed: 1639

EU Halts 10 PHARE Projects in Bulgaria over Missed Deadlines

Bulgaria, most likely, will have to refund the European Union with EUR 32 M for 10 road projects from the PHARE program.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 11, 2009, Friday // 14:10 | Viewed: 1953

Bulgaria President Gives Thumbs up to Official Visit to Brussels

Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, gave Thursday high marks to the visit of the official delegation to Brussels, led by Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 20:26 | Viewed: 1671

Barroso Tells Borisov Next 6 Months Crucial for Bulgaria in EU

The President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, and Bulgaria's new Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, had their first ever meeting in Brussels Thursday afternoon.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 18:21 | Viewed: 2800

EP President Buzek Praises Bulgaria's Progress

The President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, noted Thursday Bulgaria's progress in combating corruption.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 18:09 | Viewed: 1334

EC Unfreezes Pre-Accession Farm Cash for Bulgaria

Payments worth millions of euros under the EU-backed programme SAPARD will be restarted, it emerged on September 10, the second day of the official visit in Brussels of a Bulgarian delegation, led by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 14:30 | Viewed: 2171

Bulgaria Vows in Brussels Schengen Entry in 2011

Bulgaria Interior Affairs Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, has pledged to speed up the country's preparations to join the Schengen zone, Europe's passport-free travel zone, in 2011.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 13:19 | Viewed: 2345

EP to Vote on EC President Barroso's Second Term on Sept 16

The groups in the European Parliament have decided to vote on Jose Manuel Barroso's nomination for a second term as European Commission President on September 16, 2009.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 12:37 | Viewed: 1366
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