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CABINET RESHUFFLE NOT EXPECTED TO AFFECT PRAGUE DECISION ON BULGARIA

Any changes in the Cabinet before the Prague summit would not affect the Alliance ‘s decision on Bulgaria's invitation. Rene van der Linden, president of European People's Party in the PACE, expressed this opinion September 5.

Politics | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Steel Import Safeguards Might Anger EU

Bulgarian Fair Competition Committee opposes the contemplated import tariff for steel production. The anti-monopoly body noted that this might anger the EU.

Business | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Light Quake Registered 110 km Southeast of Sofia

A light earthquake was registered on Wednesday night just about twenty minutes before midnight. The epicenter of the quake is 110 kilometers southeast of Sofia on the territory of Bulgaria.

Politics | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Caviar Exported to EU

Vidin-based company Beluga launched a BGN 600,000 facility for the processing of caviar. The facility is compliant with all EU standards.

Politics | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Bulgaria Tightens Control Over Arms Trade

Tougher measures for control over trade in special-purpose supplies disguised as civilian products are to be introduced by the state. Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Vassilev announced that after a meeting of the interdepartmental defense indus

Politics | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Top European Industrialists with Business Mission to Bulgaria

A member delegation of the European Round Table of Industrialists will arrive in Sofia next Thursday to meet the Bulgarian government, Maxim Behar, ERT Sofia's coordinator said. Baron Daniel Janssen, Chairman of the Board of Solvay, will lead the industri

Business | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Prodi Agrees Sofia Needs to Get EU Roadmap

Romano Prodi, president of the European Commission, agreed that it was necessary Bulgaria to get EU accession roadmap. That emerged after his meeting with President Parvanov.

Politics | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Sezer Confirms Turkey's Support for Bulgaria's NATO Bid

Turkey's President Ahmet Sezer confirmed that Turkey will continue to actively help Bulgaria's efforts to join NATO in the decisive period till the Prague summit. He said that during a meeting with President Parvanov in the framework of the Johannesburg s

Politics | September 5, 2002, Thursday // 00:00

Germany Grants EUR 7,6 M More for Reforms in Bulgaria

Germany will grant EUR 7,6 M to assist the economic reforms in Bulgaria. The funds will be allocated to Bulgarian small businesses for the construction of the second bridge over the Danube section and for the renovation of sewerage infrastructure.

Business | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Consultations on EC Report 2002 in Bruseels

Consultations on the preparation of the European Commission Regular report on Bulgaria 2002 will be held in Brussels September 5. Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Vassilev, Minister of European Affairs Meglena Kuneva and Deputy Interior Minister

Politics | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Saddam Hussein: We Want a Comprehensive Solution

President Saddam Hussein said Wednesday Iraq wanted an overall solution to its crisis with Washington according to U.N.

World | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Powell Jeered in Johannesburg

Delegates at the World Summit in Johannesburg have heckled and interrupted US Secretary of State Colin Powell as he defended America's record on environmental issues. Mr Powell, addressing the closing session of the summit, was jeered as he criticised Zim

World | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Rulers Face Non-Confidence Vote if NATO doesn't Invite Bulgaria

Rightist opposition party Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) will request a non-confidence vote for the government in case that Bulgaria does not get a NATO invitation this year. That was declared by UDF leader Nadezhda Mihaylova during the opening session

Business | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Japan to Boost Investments in Bulgarian Dairy Production

Bulgaria expects USD 1.6 M from Japan under a joint project for production of raw milk.

Business | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Health Ministry Selects Free Medicines

The medicines, provided free of charge, will be selected by the Healthcare Ministry and not the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). According to Minister Finkov in this way the state will guarantee the supply with free of charge medicines.

Politics | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

War Crimes Court Inaugurated

The controversial International Criminal Court in Hague is now a reality. At its opening ceremony, the United Nations Under Secretary General, Hans Correll, declared: "We genuinely hope that the International Criminal Court will help spare future generati

World | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Said to be Ahead of UK in Broadcast Regulation

Bulgaria can be said to be ahead of Great Britain in terms of modernization and regulation of radio, TV broadcasts, UK Arts Minister Baroness Blackstone told journalists after meeting with Culture Minister Abrashev. Great Britain is yet to adopt a law on

Politics | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

DPA: Germany's Opposition Want Bulgaria in NATO

Germany's Christian Democratic and Christian Social Unions voice support for Bulgaria and Romania's NATO bid in their pre-election programs, Germany's news Agency DPA reported. The two unions urge that Bulgaria and Romania receive an invitation at the Pra

Views on BG | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Bans Employment of Minors in Bars

Bar owners will be disallowed to employ minors if alcohol is served in their places. The ban is envisaged by the amendments to the work conditions law.

Politics | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

PM to Meet Trajkovski

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg will meet Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski September 5. The meeting has been arranged over the phone a week ago.

Politics | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Cut in Lowest Income Tax Mulled

Another cut in the lowest income tax as of next year has been proposed by the Finance Ministry. The tax on the lowest incomes in Bulgaria to go down from 18% to 15% is the ministry's proposal, Deputy Finance Minister Gati al-Jebouri announced.

Business | September 4, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00
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