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Students Allowed Seasonal Work in Austria

Bulgarian students get the right to work in Austria for three months in the year. The liberalized regime starts January 1, 2003, Bulgaria's Ambassador to Vienna Elena Kircheva said.

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Denmark Expects "Clear Signal of Support" for Bulgaria in Copenhagen

Denmark's Prime Minister Fogh Rasmussen said he hoped the summit in Copenhagen would give Romania and Bulgaria a "clear signal of support" for their efforts to join the EU in 2007. The Danish prime minister, whose country holds the EU's rotating presidenc

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

EU Warns Candidates of Long Entry Delays *

The Associated Press Candidates for European Union membership could face months or even years of delay if they fail to agree entry terms at a summit next week, EU officials warned Tuesday.

Views on BG | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

General Staff Chair Attends Euro-Atlantic Partnership Committee

General Nikola Kolev, Chief of General Staff of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, started a two-day visit to Belgium on Monday. General Kolev will attend the 11th meeting of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Military Committee at the defence chief level in Brussels

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Social Status of Bulgarian Families Reviewed

Single mothers account for 20 percent of the families in Bulgaria. 16 percent of the children in the country come from large families while 15 percent live in families where both parents are unemployed.

Business | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Protestors Want Referendum on Nuke Units Closure

The participants in the rally in favor of N-plant Kozloduy demanded a referendum to decide the fate of the nuke units. "We want to make the government consider the will of the people, we want referendum, we want the Council of Ministers to take serious, r

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

PM Promotes Bulgaria's Business Opportunities in Italy

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg discussed ways to boost trade exchange during his meeting with top officials of the Acossiation of the Lombard Entrepreneurs Assolombarda and their leader Michele Perini. Simeon Saxe-Coburg, who pays a three-day visit

Business | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Defense Minister Assures Terem Workers won't Lose Jobs

Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov met with workers of the Turgovishte arm of the Terem defense plant to ease their unrest. Workers insisted to meet the minister to be informed about the future of their troubled plant, which doesn't have enough orders.

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria 2nd in 3,000-meter World Cup Short Track Event

Bulgaria's skater Evgenia Radanova clocked a time of 5:41.78 to finish second in the women's three-thousand meter race at the World Cup short track event in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Sports | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Auditor AFA Secures over 70 High-profile Clients

One of Bulgaria's leading audit, tax and accounting companies AFA parted with partner Earnst&Young and resumed independent activity. Since 1998 AFA has worked jointly with the global auditor managing the implementation of all Earnst&Young projects in Bulg

Business | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Iran Death Sentence "Challenged"

A lawyer for outspoken Iranian academic Hashem Aghajari has filed an appeal against his controversial death sentence for apostasy, the Iranian news agency IRNA has reported. Mr Aghajari was condemned to death on 6 November, a ruling which sparked widespre

World | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Russia Expels Swedish Diplomats

Russia has said it will expel two Swedish diplomats in a tit-for-tat move following Sweden's expulsion of two Russian diplomats last month. The Russian foreign ministry said two diplomats had been declared persona non grata for "activities damaging to the

World | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

UK Unveils Iraq "Torture" Dossier

A dossier of human rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by the Iraqi regime, including torture and rape, has been released by the UK Government. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said the report was needed so "people understand the comprehensive evil that is Sa

World | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Customs Hope for On-line Transport Checks in 2003

The Integrated Customs Information System already covers 100% of all customs documents in the country, the chief of the Bulgarian Customs Agency Assen Assenov told local Darik Radio. Assenov forecasted that the on-line control over transport in the countr

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Council to Coordinate Better Revenues Collection in Bulgaria

A coordination council between the Finance Ministry and the Interior Ministry will be set up by the end of December to increase the collection of the revenues, Deputy Finance Minister Gati al-Jebouri announced. Finance Minister Velchev and Interior Minist

Business | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Arms Export Foiled, Bulgarian, Greek Detained

Yoannis L, 56-year-old Greek national, and Svetla Nedkova, 30-year-old Bulgarian, have been detained in an attempt to export arms through Novo Selo border check point. The attempt was foiled in a joined raid of customs officers and policemen.

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Greek Cuisine Week at Hilton Sofia

Hilton Sofia Hotel will offer Greek specialties throughout the week every evening, starting December 2. Visitors can sample Greek specialties from the buffet and menu in Seasons and creative snacks at Artists, prepared by guest chefs from Hilton Rhodes Re

Society | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Rightist Party Claims Ministers Broke the Law in Telco Sale

Rightist United Democratic Forces MPs approached the chief cassation prosecutor's office for wrongdoings in the privatization procedure of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company. UDF claim Deputy Prime Minister Nikolay Vasilev, Finance Minister Milen Ve

Business | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Pickpockets Detained in Stuttgart

Three Bulgarian girls, aged 11, 21 and 25, were detained for picking pockets at Stuttgart Christmas bazaar at the end of the week, German newspaper Stuttgarter Nachrichten reported. The Bulgarians entered Germany as tourists.

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Defense Minister Goes to Terem to Calm Workers' Unrest

Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov will meet today with workers of the Turgovishte arm of the Terem defense plant. Workers insisted to meet the minister to be informed about the future of their troubled plant, which doesn't have enough orders.

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00

Varna-East Port Closed over Storm

Varna-East Port and the adjoining channel sea-lake were closed over raging wind reaching 12 to 14 m/s. The headwind force in the Varna Bay is 4-5 on the Beauford scale.

Politics | December 2, 2002, Monday // 00:00
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