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PHARE Funds Bulgarian Culture Tourism Projects

A EUR 7 M will be released under PHARE project for restoration and conservation of culture sites, to be approved in January, the Bulgarian News Agency reported. A financial memorandum was signed in late 2001 and the project is due to be completed in 2004.

Business | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Progresses Steadily in EU Accession Talks

Bulgaria is expected to close formally a half of the Agriculture Chapter of the EU accession negotiations that regulates the veterinary and phytosanitary control on Friday. Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva said that after Agriculture Minister Dikm

Politics | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Consultation Plan Signed with Georgia

A working plan for consultation between Bulgaria and Georgia in 2003 was signed by Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Petkov and Georgian Consul General in Bulgaria Teimuraz. The plan is expected to improve Bulgarian-Georgian relations.

Politics | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

2002/2003 Matriculation Exams Removed in Bulgaria

Bulgarian students will not be required to pass obligatory matriculation exams for the 2002/2003 school year. That was announced by Education Minister Vladimir Atanassov, who took part in the meeting of the parliamentary groups of ruling party Simeon II N

Business | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Distraint on Balkancar Lifted

The distraint on industrial trucks manufacturer Balkancar was lifted by Sofia City Court in what is described as a victory for Balkancar creditors. The distraint was imposed by the State Receivables Agency as insolvency proceedings were initiated at the e

Politics | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

WB Approves USD 50 M Loan to Combat Poverty in Bulgaria

The World Bank approved a USD 50 M loan for a Social Investment and Employment Promotion Project (SIEP) in Bulgaria. The project aims to improve the living standard of people in poor Bulgarian regions, among long-term unemployed and ethnic minorities.

Business | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Parliament Votes Today Nomination for Regional Development Minister

Parliament is to vote today the nomination of Valentin Tserovski, MP of ruling party Simeon II National Movement, for minister of regional development and public works. Tserovski will replace Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister Kostadi

Politics | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Green Light for Bulgaria's Belene N-plant Mulled

Bulgaria's Cabinet will consider on Thursday a proposal for lifting the ban on the completion of Belene Nuclear Power Plant, to be moved by Energy Minister Milko Kovachev. The project for the construction of Belene N-plant near the Danube port of Belene,

Business | December 18, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

PM Named Bulgaria's New Regional Development Minister

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg proposed to Parliament the ruling party MP Valentin Tserovski to be the new regional development minister. The parliamentary groups of the ruling coalition approved the nomination as eight of the MPs voted against.

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Privatisation Body Against Halt of Maritime, River Shipping Sales

Privatisation Agency (PA) protested against parliamentary proposal to take off the Navigation Maritime Bulgare and Bulgarian River Shipping Corporation off the privatisation list. According to the PA, the privatisation procedure has started and if suddenl

Business | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Date of Trial against Medics in Libya Not Known Yet

Foreign Minister Passy announced that he did not plan a trip to Libya during the Christmas holidays in connection with the trial against the six Bulgarian medics. He added that a date of trial was not fixed yet.

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Hearing of Zeevi's Claims on Bulgaria's Busted Airlines Postponed

The Sofia City Court postponed the hearing of the two claims of Israeli businessman Gad Zeevi, owner of 75 percent-stake in Bulgaria's bankrupt flag carrier Balkan Airlines. In October 2001, the Sofia District Court took Zeevi off the list of the airline'

Business | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Cash Secured for Bulgarian Municipalities Liabilities

The Finance Ministry will allocate BGN 16, 3 M to the Bulgarian municipalities, which will cover 92% of the plan for gradual reduction and pay-off of municipalities' outstanding liabilities. All outstanding liabilities of the Bulgarian municipalities are

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Athens Resolute to Keep Dates Fixed in Copenhagen

Greek Prime Minister Simitis confirmed that his government will do its best to keep the dates fixed at the Copenhagen summit with regard to the enlargement of the European Union. Among the priorities of the Greek presidency, which kicks off in January nex

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Gas Prices Stay Unchanged

The prices of gas will not go up over the first three months of 2003. The chair of Energy Regulation Committee Konstantine Shushulov said that on Tuesday.

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Interpol - Bulgaria Extradited Drug Pusher to Germany

The Bulgarian Interpol bureau extradited Bogdan Prezeli ,39, from Ljubliana to Germany. He was announced for international search by Interpol-Germany on July 9, 2002 for drugs trafficking.

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Show-room Traditzia with Special Christmas Selection

Sofia's unique charitable show-room - Traditzia (38 Vassil Levski Blvd), will stay open until 8 pm every evening in the week before Christmas. For the holidays, Traditzia offers a selection of seasonal gifts, decorations and traditional Bulgarian crafts.

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Former French Minister Brings Business Offer

Former French minister Olivier Stirn scouts Bulgaria with a project for water rectification in mind. Stirn met with Acting Regional Development Minister Hassan Hassan to present a new technology suitable for small settlements with up to 30,000 residents.

Politics | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Deputy PM: There are Options for Bulgartabac's Deal

There are options for concluding Bulgartabac deal, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Vassilev said, but declined to specify them. The comment comes in the wake of December 16 ruling of Bulgaria's highest administrative court, which upheld the can

Business | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Human Rights Watch: Afghan Women "Still Suffer Abuse"

An international human rights group says women and girls continue to suffer extreme repression in parts of Afghanistan. Human Rights Watch says it has evidence of mounting abuses, harassment and restrictions of women's rights.

World | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Iraqi Opposition Reach Consensus

Iraqi opposition groups meeting in London have decided on the make-up of a committee that could form the basis for a new government in Baghdad. The final declaration, reached after four days of often heated talks, called for a democratic and federal Iraq

World | December 17, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00
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