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CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS MANDATORY EN ROUTE TO EU

Amendments in the constitution must be adopted since this is a mandatory step towards Bulgaria’s accession to the European Union, Justice Minister Anton Stankov commented. He said that euro-integration texts related to the market of land, free movement of

Politics | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

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Views on BG | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

REFORMS IN THE STATE ADMINISTRATION SOON TO KICK OFF

The strategy for the reform in the state administration is ready, State Administration Minister Dimitur Kalchev announced in Russe. He explained that there was a delay in the preparation of the strategy since it had to be coordinated with all ministries.

Politics | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

SECOND TRANCHE OF IMF LOAN EXPECTED AFTER JULY 20

The grant of the second tranche from the International Monetary Fund depends on whether the IMF Board of Directors will approve the agreement with Bulgaria as reviewed in late May. The meeting of the IMF Board of Directors will take place on July 20.

Business | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

COMPUTERS WITH INSTALLED BULGARIAN VERSION OF MS WINDOWS XP AND MS OFF...

Computers with installed Bulgarian version of MS Windows XP and MS Office XP will be donated by Microsoft to twenty eight regional directorates and two computer classes in the Interior Ministry. The donation will be received at a ceremony on July 1 by the

Politics | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

BRITAIN’S BNFL SEEKS TO BE CONSULTANT IN CLOSURE OF 1,2 N-PLANT UNITS

The British company BNFL and Westinghouse will take part in the tender for consultants in the decommissioning of first and second units of the Bulgarian Nuclear Power Plant Kozloduy, representatives of the company announced at the international nuclear fo

Business | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

POPE HAS DECIDED TO CONTINUE ON UNTIL CHRIST DECIDES

The Associated Press The Vatican specialist who collaborated with Pope John Paul II on the best-selling book "Crossing the Threshold of Hope" says the pontiff has decided firmly not to retire.

Views on BG | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

BULGARIAN WOMEN TRAFFICKED TO OTHER BALKAN COUNTRIES, UN SURVEY SHOWS

The Associated Press Following are the main findings from a report by the United Nations Children's Fund, the U.

Views on BG | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

THE SANCTIONS ENVISAGED IN THE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURES ACT WILL BE ...

The sanctions envisaged in the Fisheries and Aquacultures Act will be made tougher; vessels caught in the act of illegal fishing will be confiscated, Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme said.

Politics | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PARLIAMENTARY HOMELAND SECURITY AND PUBLIC ORDER C...

The chairman of the parliamentary homeland security and public order committee Vladimir Donchev will head a group of MPs leaving July 6 for Washington at the invitation of the US government to exchange ideas and experience in the field of domestic securit

Politics | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

GLOBUL WITH FULL BLACK SEA COAST NETWORK BY END-2002

By the end of 2002, Bulgaria’s second GSM operator will finish with the construction of its Black Sea coast network, the company announced. Now, the network covers the resorts Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, St.

Business | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

NATO ENLARGEMENT WILL STRENGTHEN EUROPE’S SECURITY, PM SAYS

NATO's eastward enlargement will further strengthen the borders of Europe, Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg stated in an address to the participants in the 13th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Crans Montana. "In Southeastern Europe, the

Politics | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

THE US HAS CONDEMNED NORTH KOREA'S "ARMED PROVOCATION" AGAINST SOUTH K...

The US has condemned North Korea's "armed provocation" against South Korea after a naval clash that killed four South Korean sailors and left at least 20 wounded. "We support the stance of our ally against armed provocation," State Department spokeswoman

World | June 30, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

DENMARK AND SPAIN SUPPORT BULGARIA’S EFFORTS TO JOIN EU

If Bulgaria keeps the good work, it will soon become EU member, Denmark’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Christian Faber-Rod said for Darik radio. Denmark takes over as the new EU president on Monday.

Politics | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

ENTERTAINMENT GIANT THE WALT DISNEY CO. ON FRIDAY REVISED A SET OF EAR...

Entertainment giant The Walt Disney Co. on Friday revised a set of earnings calculations provided for 2000 and 2001, to exclude a goodwill charge that should have been stripped out due to a subsequent accounting change.

World | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

FOUR JAPANESE WHALING VESSELS HAVE SET OUT ON AN EXPEDITION WHICH WILL...

Four Japanese whaling vessels have set out on an expedition which will target a whale species environmentalists say is in danger of extinction. The Japanese Government says it plans to kill 260 whales a substantial increase on last year's catch - in the

World | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

US PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH IS PREPARING TO OUTLINE SPECIFIC PROPOSALS ...

US President George W Bush is preparing to outline specific proposals aimed at ensuring that company executives do not benefit from corrupt practices. Mr Bush - who will hand over power to the vice-president for several hours while he undergoes a routine

World | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

A NEW LAW THAT GOES INTO EFFECT ON SATURDAY ATTEMPTS TO OUTLAW A POLIT...

A new law that goes into effect on Saturday attempts to outlaw a political party widely accused of being the political wing of the armed Basque separatist group ETA. It is the latest effort by Spanish authorities in their battle against terrorists.

World | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

ISRAELI SOLDIERS ARE SEARCHING THE RUBBLE OF THE PALESTINIAN SECURITY ...

Israeli soldiers are searching the rubble of the Palestinian security headquarters in Hebron for the bodies of up to 15 wanted Palestinians believed to have sought refuge inside the building, the Israel Defense Forces say. At least three explosions late F

World | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

OVER ONE MILLION BULGARIANS WORK WITHOUT INSURANCE AND CONTRACT

Over one million people are employed in the grey economy sector, a survey of the Social Ministry shows. That was announced by Totyu Mladenov, Executive Director of the Labour Inspectorate.

Politics | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

INTERIOR MINISTER GEORGI PETKANOV DISMISSED ALEXANDER VEDAR, EXPERT IN...

Interior Minister Georgi Petkanov dismissed Alexander Vedar, expert in the Interior Ministry. The motive for the dismissal is Vedar’s participation in a human trafficking channel.

Politics | June 29, 2002, Saturday // 00:00
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