All articles - Page 9892

PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES TO GUARD MASS EVENTS

Private security companies might soon assume part of the responsibilities of the Bulgarian police. They are to maintain the public order at mass events such as soccer games and concerts.

Politics | November 6, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00

REPORTS ON CABINET'S FIRST 100 DAYS BEGAN

The Bulgarian ministers started to report on their first 100 days in power on November 6. The reports are scheduled to last two weeks.

Politics | November 6, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00

THE BULGARIAN PRIME MINISTER SAXE-COBURG AND PRESIDENT STOYANOV HAD A ...

The Bulgarian Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg and President Stoyanov had a meeting in the afternoon of November 5. The two high-ranked officials talked longer than an hour.

Politics | November 6, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00

STOYANOV SHOWED ON TV SECRET REPORT AGAINST BONEV

Petur Stoyanov, who is running for second presidential mandate presented a report of the secret services with sign ‘highly confidential’ during the candidate presidential debate in the National Palace of Culture that took place in the evening of November

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

SIMEON SAXE-COBURG, THE BULGARIAN PRIME MINISTER, WILL ATTEND A CONFER...

Simeon Saxe-Coburg, the Bulgarian Prime Minister, will attend a Conference of the 25th European Meeting of the Trilateral Commission in Budapest. The Prime Minister will read an address to the Conference on the topic "Bulgaria's Future in the Enlarged Eur

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

WORLD BANK EXPERT:BULGARIA WILL SIGN IMF AGREEMENT

The Bulgarian Finance Minister Milen Velchev had a meeting with Pieter Stek, Executive Director of the World Bank's Netherlands Constituency Group on November 5. Pieter Stek is visiting Bulgaria as part of his tour of countries of the Netherlands Constitu

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

IN AN ADDRESS TO THE MEDIA OF NOVEMBER 5 THE PROSECUTORS ASSOCIATION S...

In an address to the media of November 5 the Prosecutors Association singled out the main reasons for the inefficient work of Bulgaria’s legal system and the paralyzed justice. According to them these are the inadequate amendments to the criminal laws and

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSSES EU, NATO ACCESSION

Bulgarian National Radio [Announcer] At his meeting with Borut Pahor, chairman of the Slovene National Assembly, Foreign Minister Solomon Pasi, who is making an official visit to Slovenia, on behalf of Bulgarian National Assembly Chairman Ognyan Gerdzhik

Views on BG | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

CHIEF OF RUSSE CUSTOMS FIRED

Ivailo Popov, Chief of the Russe Customs Agency was fired by Emil Dimitrov, Head of the Customs Agency, Info Radio reported. Dimitrov explained that he was fired because of criminal schema for corruption.

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

PHONE LINE FOR CORRUPTION SIGNALS OPENED

The Bulgarian “Customs” Agency opened a non-stop telephone line for citizens and institutions. People will be able to signalise for violations in the customs system, starting from November 5, Info Radio reported.

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

“THE CORPS OF THE BULGARIAN ARMY ARE TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO DIVISIONS ...

“The corps of the Bulgarian Army are to be transformed into divisions by the end of 2002,” Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Svinarov announced on November 5. He explained once again that the improved plan for reform in the army includes three-tier syste

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

“THE DEALS FOR MARITSA EAST 1 AND MARITSA EAST 3 THERMAL POWER PLANTS ...

“The deals for Maritsa East 1 and Maritsa East 3 thermal power plants /TPP/ represent half of the foreign investments and of the expected privatization receipts in the upcoming 5 years. The two deals, which are for USD 1.

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

STOYANOV-KUTSKOVA PRE ELECTION PRESS CENTER OPENED

Nelly Kutskova, vice – presidential candidate, running together with Petur Stoyanov opened the pre-election press center of the presidential couple in the National Palace of Culture on November 5. “We rely on the media to make connection with people,” Ku

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

BG PARTICIPATES IN NATO EXERCISES IN AZERBAIJAN

Bilik Dunyasi news agency NATO and member countries of the North Atlantic alliance's Partnership for Peace programme began multi-national peacekeeping computer-command staff exercises in Azerbaijan today.

Views on BG | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

NEW DEPUTY HEALTH AND TRANSPORT MINISTERS DECREED

The Bulgarian Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg decreed the appointment of two new deputy ministers and two deputy governors. Krassimira Martinova, expert from the Transport Ministry with 16 years experience became Deputy Minister of Transport.

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

KREMIKOVTSI STEEL PLANT WITH BGN 28 M LOSS

“The loss of Kremikovtzi steel plant for the nine months 2001 is BGN 28 M, and the expected negative result for the whole year is about BGN 35 M,” Valentin Zahariev, Executive Director of the company announced at a press conference on November 5. Zahariev

Business | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT AUSTRIA NOVEMBER 6

The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy will pay an official visit to Austria on November 6, the Information and Public Relations department of the Foreign Ministry announced. Minister Passy was invited by his Austrian counterpart Benita Feraro- Wald

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

A BULGARIAN MARINER, TRAVELING ON THE “PLANA” MOTOR SHIP FROM THE UKRA...

A Bulgarian mariner, traveling on the “Plana” motor ship from the Ukraine port of Mariupol to Varna, was reported missing. Vladimir Gerassimov, a 33-year-old chef, was last seen on board the ship about six p.

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

REGIONAL STATE CONSIDERED FOR THE MICRO CREDITS

"The social and economic characteristics of a given region will be important for the choice of the municipalities in which the micro crediting project of the Government will be implemented," Deputy Prime Minister and Social Minister Lidia Shuleva explaine

Business | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

CHIEF PROSECUTOR:ROZHEN CONVENTION FINANCING LEGAL

The Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor announced that a year ago a finacial check has been conducted for the financing of the Rozhen 2000 All-Bulgarian Convention in the Rhodopes. The check did not reveal any financial violations.

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00

CHIEF SECRETARY OF THE CUSTOMS AGENCY ILYAN MATEEV, WHO IS SUSPECTED O...

Chief Secretary of the Customs Agency Ilyan Mateev, who is suspected of taking of bribe from Russe customs officials against possible firing, denied the bribe allegations, quoted by Darik Radio.

Politics | November 5, 2001, Monday // 00:00
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria