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UK Drafts Schedule for Removing Bulgarians' Visas

The UK government is expected to state soon its plans for removal of the visa regime for Bulgarians, a British lawmaker said. MP Mike Gapes, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee at the British Lower Chamber, met Wednesday with colleagues from th

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 11, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1410

Europeans Not Quite Aware of Bulgaria, Romania Entry

On the average every fourth European knows that Bulgaria and Romania are to become members of the rich European club on January 1 next year. This shows the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey released Tuesday by the European Commission.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 10, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1998

Denmark Sees Bulgaria, Romania as EU "Pearls"

Danish Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller has defined Bulgaria and Romania as "pearls" in the EU-starred bloc. The high appraisal was made during plenary debates at the Danish Parliament on the law for ratification of Bulgaria and Romania's EU Accession T

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 10, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1760

Turkey Ahead of Bulgaria, Romania in EU Economic Terms

The economic foundations and public administration of Turkey are stronger than those of incoming EU members Bulgaria and Romania, according to a World Bank official. "When compared to Bulgaria and Romania, which are preparing to join the EU next year, Tu

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 10, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1929

EP Document: Romania Led by Oligarchy

A document that would have had to be distributed Monday 9 October to the participants to the Joint Parliamentary Committee with Romania pictures a sad situation of the country, EUexpands reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 10, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1402

Germany Vows to Complete Bulgaria's EU Accord Ratification

The Bundestag will meet in time the EU Accession Treaty of Bulgaria and Romania, a German minister has said while on a visit in Sofia. The country's State Minister for EU-Affairs Gunter Gloser met Monday with his Bulgarian counterpart Meglena Kuneva to t

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 825

Bulgaria to Learn Funds Management from EU10

Bulgaria has the ambition to apply better absorption of EU funds than the latest member newcomers. The finance minister of the country stressed on the benefit for Bulgaria to learn from the experience of its predecessors in the fifth enlargement.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 972

EP Delays Vote on Bulgaria, Romania Report

The European Parliament will discuss and vote on the European Commission's recommendation for Bulgaria and Romania's EU-accession at the end of November or the beginning of December. The vote was initially scheduled for a mini-session of the EP in Brusse

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 973

Bulgarian Roma Party Wants EP Observer's Immunity

Bulgarian ethnic party Roma insists on stripping EP observer and Ataka MP Dimitar Stoyanov from his immunity. The Roma party, led by lawyer Toma Tomov, is part of leftist Coalition for Bulgaria and defends Romas' rights in Parliament.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1155

54 Cases of EU Funds Misappropriation in Bulgaria

A total of 54 cases of misuse of EU funds on the ISPA and SAPARD programmes had been registered in Bulgaria in the last few years, Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said, as cited by Darik News. Stanishev announced the figures at a Sofia seminar organized

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 967

German Minister for Europe Visits Bulgaria

German Minister of State for Europe Guenther Gloser is paying a working visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of European Affairs Minister Meglena Kuneva.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 9, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 871

Sunday Telegraph: Biometric IDs Key To Stopping Migrants

UK ministers have found a new reason for pushing for biometric identity cards, The Sunday Telegraph wrote. Those who used to point out the biometrics' advantages in the fight on terrorism now boast their help in stopping illegal migrants from entering th

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 893

Telecommunications May Stumble Bulgaria En Route to EU

Bulgaria's Electronic Communication Society (ECS) has warned that the country should pay attention to the current Electronic Communication Law, if it wants to avoid harsh criticism from the EU. The wall doesn't fall in line with EU requirements that will

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1010

EC Experts Happy with Bulgaria's Territorial E-Map

Experts of the European Commission are satisfied with the progress Bulgaria is making with the digital orthophoto map of its territory, the Agriculture Ministry has announced. The experts have visited Bulgaria and talked to the supervisor of the map proj

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1033

Bulgaria's People "Have to Understand EU Constitution"

Bulgaria has to hold a wider discussion on the issues of the EU's future Constitution, EU Affairs Minister Meglena Kuneva has said. The talks held on the topic so far had all been too academic, Kuneva believes.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 8, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 850

Bulgaria in EU Website Wiped Out "by Mistake"

The information from the governmental site of the Bulgaria in EU press centre has been erased, reports say. At first thought to be the work of the hacker, the event turned out to be the mistake of the specialist who maintained the server.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1166

Bulgaria, Romania Eligible for Swiss Financial Aid in 2007

Once they join the European Union, Bulgaria and Romania will be eligible for financial aid from Switzerland, as agreed between Bern and Brussels. Swiss Vice President Micheline Calmy-Rey has told the Bieler Tagblatt daily that the country will grant the

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1143

Municipalities in Bulgaria Learn How to Assume EU Cash

Representatives of Bulgarian municipalities gather Saturday in Sofia for some instructions on how to assume EU funds in the area of environment protection. Environment Minister Dzhevdet Chakarov initiated the meeting, hoping to prepare municipal authorit

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 948

Madrid: Bulgarian, Romanian Migrants to Become Active Citizens

The president of Madrid Municipality Esperanza Aguirre has called upon the 180,000 Bulgarian and Romanian migrants, who live in the area to take part in shaping Madrid's future as EU citizens. Aguirre announced that a Hispanic-Bulgarian Center will soon

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 7, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1142

Brussels Sooths Energy Crisis Fears of Bulgaria

The European Commission does not expect the closure of Kozloduy Units 3 and 4 at the end of 2006 to lead to energy crisis in Bulgaria. Bulgaria has been concerned about a potential energy crisis coming in 2007 due to the reduced energy output, but Brusse

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 6, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1782

SAPARD Funds EUR 82 M to Bulgarian Farmers

Bulgarian farmers will receive a total of EUR 82 M under EU's SAPARD programme this year. The terms and conditions of the financial grant were approved Friday by the Bulgarian government within the annual financial agreement under SAPARD.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 6, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 961
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