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Business Climate Index in Bulgaria Bounces Back

The overall business climate index surged by 2,8% in September, the National Statistical Institute announced. Experts attribute the upward trend to the more favorable evaluation of managers with regard to the current business situation in the industrial a

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Lech Walesa: NATO Can Give Bulgaria Security

Bulgaria should join NATO if it feels insufficiently protected, former Polish President and Nobel prizewinner Lech Walesa said at his meeting with Foreign Minister Passy. In case NATO guarantees peace on a global scale, it is time to think about disarmame

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

New Product Launched by Danone-Serdika

Danone-Serdika further diversified the company's 40-product brand list with its new yoghurt Danone Prince. The vitamins and calcium in Danone Prince are twice as much as in the classic yoghurt, since its unique formula VITACAL is designed to meet the need

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

700,000 Bulgarians Said to Work Illegally Abroad

Some 700,000 Bulgarians work illegally abroad according to Srebrin Iliev, secretary of the Association for Licensing and informing of the intermediaries. Some 1,500 Bulgarians who work illegally in Spain could be very soon deported to Bulgaria, he added.

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Central Bank Branch Transformed

Representatives of Burgas municipal council and administration formed a chain around the building of Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Burgas branch with demands for correct utilization of the building in the future. At the beginning of September the Board of

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

No Bulgarians on Terrorism Lists

There are no Bulgarian citizens or companies on the official lists of the Security Council with the United Nations and the European Union with persons involved in terrorism activities. That was announced by Boyko Kotsev, deputy interior minister.

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

ProCredit Bank Agreed Over EUR 5 M for Loans to Bulgarian SMEs

ProCredit Bank, whose operation focuses on crediting micro, small and medium business in Bulgaria, signed a loan agreement over EUR 5 M with Kreditanstalt fuer Wideraufbau (KfW) Wednesday. The loan is granted for on-lending to micro, small and medium size

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

New Nuke Units 3,4 Formula Included in EU Energy Chapter Stand

The formula proposed by the Bulgarian Cabinet for the closure of units 3 and 4 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant becomes part of the negotiations position of the country on the EU Energy chapter. That was announced by Euro-integration Minister Kuneva an

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bill Envisages Block of Financial Support for Terrorism in Bulgaria

Parliament approved on first reading the bill that deals with measures to block financial support for terrorism. The anti-terrorism bill provides for listing individuals and groups suspected of being involved with terrorism.

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Social Aid Program Targets Jobless Bulgarians

Some 100,000 permanently unemployed Bulgarians will get a job as of January 1 next year. This is envisaged under the program for social assistance via employment that the Cabinet adopted September 26.

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgarian Euro-enthusiasts Celebrate the European Language Day

While Bulgaria is racing towards diplomatic and economic goals to support its EU bid, it is not easy for Bulgarians to share the euro-enthusiasm. But Bulgarian Association "Journalists in Favor of European Union " think that being able to call yourself Eu

Society | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

President Calls on Portuguese Businessmen to Invest in Bulgaria

President Parvanov called on the Portuguese businessmen that participate in a business forum in Sofia to invest in Bulgaria. He opened the forum together with Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio who pays a two-day official visit to Sofia.

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

New Procedure if Bulgaria's Tobacco Monopoly Deal Fails

A new procedure will be launched for Bulgartabac Holding in case the deal fails, Apostol Apostolov, head of the Privatization Agency (PA), said in an interview for local TV channel Nova Televisia. In his opinion the complaints filed by the three failed al

Business | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Destroyed Last SS-23 Warhead

Bulgaria destroyed on Thursday the last warhead of its SS-23 missiles at the Zmeevo firing ground. U.

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

NATO Ready To Admit 7 Eastern Bloc Countries

The Washington Post WARSAW, Sept.

Views on BG | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Rating agency warns EU enlargement negotiations might be delayed

EuroActiv Fitch Ratings' Special Report on EU Enlargement - Its Impact on the Accession Countries, released on 23 September, states that "the risk of a delay in concluding accession negotiations appears to have increased", and it is "possible that talks

Views on BG | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Legal Employment of Bulgarians in Portugal Agreed

An intergovernmental agreement on reciprocal employment between Bulgaria and Portugal was signed by Social Minister Shuleva and Portuguese Secretary of State for Trade, Industry and Services Maria do Rosario Mayoral Machado Ventura. The Secretary of State

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Radiation Level in Bulgaria Normal after SS-23 Blast

Checks of the air concentration in the region around Zmeevo firing ground, where the warheads of its SS-23 missiles are destroyed, showed the environment indicator has been within normal range over the past two weeks. The checks have been conducted by the

Politics | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Nato Chief Pleads for Unity

BBC Lord Robertson wants to avoid open disagreements over Iraq Nato Secretary General Lord Robertson has appealed to alliance members to stick together in "dangerous times".

Views on BG | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Isidore Soaks U.S. Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Isidore closed in on the U.S.

World | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Venus May Have Bugs

Scientists in the United States say clouds high in the atmosphere of the planet Venus contain chemicals that may suggest the presence of life. Space probes have never found any sign of life on Venus, which has an extremely hot surface and an atmosphere th

World | September 26, 2002, Thursday // 00:00
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