Article | May 21, 2012 - 7:52pm
The interim President of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Sergey Stanishev, will continue to lead the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) after being re-elected as chairman for the third time gaining over 77% of the votes.
The interim President of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Sergey Stanishev, will continue to lead the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) after being re-elected as chairman for the third time gaining over 77% of the votes. His main opponent for the leadership post of the Bulgarian Left was former President Georgi Parvanov who, subsequently, withdrew his candidature.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:49pm
Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) has called on the European fund industry for greater focus and for clarity of definitions in order to foster the Responsible Investment movement.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 8:53pm
Chairman of the State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) of Azerbaijan Salim Muslimov recently stated that Azerbaijan is supposed to create sectoral pension funds, news agencies reported.
Chairman of the State Social Protection Fund (SSPF) of Azerbaijan Salim Muslimov recently stated that Azerbaijan is supposed to create sectoral pension funds, news agencies reported. Muslimov stressed that the creation and development of sectoral occupational pension funds are part of measures that will increase the efficiency of pension - insurance system in short term.
Article | May 18, 2012 - 11:47am
The Temporary Parliamentary Commission by the Bulgarian Parliament dealing with revision of the moratorium texts on exploration and production of shale gas decided on 17 May to modify the suspension by removing the first provision of the text.
The Temporary Parliamentary Commission by the Bulgarian Parliament dealing with revision of the moratorium texts on exploration and production of shale gas decided on 17 May to modify the suspension by removing the first provision of the text. The adopted changes were made in accordance with the proposal of the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism.
Article | May 18, 2012 - 1:52pm
‘France will continue supporting Bulgaria towards accession to Schengen’ stated Simon Suture, chairman of the committee on European affairs of the French Senate.
‘France will continue supporting Bulgaria towards accession to Schengen’ stated Simon Suture, chairman of the committee on European affairs of the French Senate.
Suture was on an official visit to Bulgaria on 18 May. He also said that ‘it was necessary that the assistance of the Cohesion funds of the Union remains unchanged and does not decrease’. In addition, Suture mentioned that a more accurate balance in the allocation of funds across regions was needed.
Article | May 16, 2012 - 10:36am
The Bulgarian president, Rosen Plevneliev, commenced his first official visit to the United States which will continue until May 21. On the first day of his visit, the president met in Seattle the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates.
The Bulgarian president, Rosen Plevneliev, commenced his first official visit to the United States which will continue until May 21.
On the first day of his visit, the president met in Seattle the chairman of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gates. According to Gates, the attractive forms of education, particularly the online education and training of teachers, were the basis for developing knowledge-based education.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 4:40pm
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €200 million loan to Banesto for financing the investment projects of small and medium-sized businesses (with up to 3,000 employees), mainly in the industry and service sectors.
EIB Vice-President Magdalena Álvarez and Banesto’s Chairman Antonio Basagoiti met in Madrid to formalise the loan agreement.
Article | May 7, 2012 - 10:10am
Article | May 6, 2012 - 9:52pm
The chairman of the Consultative Council of Saudi Arabia recently paid a visit to Tashkent to hold bilateral talks, Uzbekreport.com quoted the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan as saying.
The chairman of the Consultative Council of Saudi Arabia recently paid a visit to Tashkent to hold bilateral talks, Uzbekreport.com quoted the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan as saying. Within the framework his visit, there would be meetings with the leaders of both houses of parliament, government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Uzbekistan.
Article | April 29, 2012 - 8:57pm
Recent reports that Yulia Tymoshenko was assaulted by guards have angered the European Union. Ukraine’s former prime minister and opposition leader has a lot of friends in Brussels and Strasbourg who are increasing pressure on the Ukrainian authorities and President Viktor Yanukovych to end their alleged mistreatment of Tymoshenko and other former government politicians.
Article | April 29, 2012 - 9:56pm
May the best customer experience win – that is mantra for the optimistic venture that is eyeing to reap profits from serving Italian routes with luxurious high speed train service challenging the monopolistic service of state-run Trenitalia.
May the best customer experience win – that is mantra for the optimistic venture that is eyeing to reap profits from serving Italian routes with luxurious high speed train service challenging the monopolistic service of state-run Trenitalia.
In a recently held demo-run of the first privately owned high-speed train, the plush interiors coupled with modern amenities definitely indicated that Trenitalia is no more alone in the market.
Article | April 29, 2012 - 8:25pm
On 24 April, Russian Prime Minister and president-elect Vladimir Putin, who will be inaugurated on 7 May, said he is stepping down as chairman of the ruling United Russia party. Putin proposed outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev as its new leader instead.
Article | April 26, 2012 - 4:39pm
Without proper investment in information, communication and technology (ICT), Europe will continue to lag behind in economic development, one senior business leader has said.
Without proper investment in information, communication and technology (ICT), Europe will continue to lag behind in economic development, one senior business leader has said.
Speaking at the European Business Summit, Harry van Dorenmalen, chairman of IBM Europe, said that Europe must adopt a less risk-averse approach to business development if it is to compete with expanding overseas markets.
Article | April 25, 2012 - 2:55pm
Mitt Romney officially became the Republican Party nominee for president, even before clinching the needed number of pledged delegated for the Tampa Convention. Reince R. Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) embraced Romney as the party’s presumptive nominee on 25 April and said that the party and its resources were from now at the disposal of Romney’s campaign.
Article | April 22, 2012 - 9:26pm
A regular government session was recently held under the aegis of Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov to discuss issues of improving the customs administration of goods and the preparation process for the spring sowing campaign in the country, Gazeta.kz reported.
Article | April 18, 2012 - 9:45am
Vital Moreira MEP speaks about the consequences to Europe of introducing a waiver that will allow the EU to give additional unilateral trade preferences to Pakistan.
Vital Moreira, Member of the European Parliament and rapporteur ex officio of the International Trade Committee, speaks about the consequences to Europe of introducing a waiver that will allow the EU to give additional unilateral trade preferences to Pakistan.
Article | April 15, 2012 - 7:27pm
His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, recently paid a brief visit to Dushanbe, Asia-Plus learnt from the presidential press service.
His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, recently paid a brief visit to Dushanbe, Asia-Plus learnt from the presidential press service. Sitora Shokamolova, Communications Officer, Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe said that His Highness the Aga Khan who is founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) met with Tajik Head President Emomali Rahmon. In the course of talks, the sides discussed current and planned projects of AKDN in Tajikistan.
Article | April 1, 2012 - 8:06pm
Forbes Bulgaria marked its one year anniversary of work by publishing the first list of the most powerful people in the country.
Article | March 25, 2012 - 7:49pm
Turkish Steel Exporters Association Chairman Namik Kemal Akinci recently attended a meeting held at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
Turkish Steel Exporters Association Chairman Namik Kemal Akinci recently attended a meeting held at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
Speaking at the meeting, Akinci expressed the readiness of Turkey to share knowledge of steel products with Pakistan, Zaman reported. He said that Turkey also welcomes steel importers from Pakistan to visit Turkey.
He outlined Pakistan as a significant country for trade and a plenty of opportunities exist here.
Article | March 25, 2012 - 7:38pm
The issues of updating Belarus-Moldova inter-parliamentary co-operation agreement were discussed during a meeting between Acting President, Chairman of the Parliament of Moldova Marian Lupu and a delegation of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, BelTA reported.
The issues of updating Belarus-Moldova inter-parliamentary co-operation agreement were discussed during a meeting between Acting President, Chairman of the Parliament of Moldova Marian Lupu and a delegation of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, BelTA reported.
Article | March 25, 2012 - 7:17pm
On 15 March, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on the outcome of the presidential elections in Russia, criticising the Kremlin over irregularities.
On 15 March, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on the outcome of the presidential elections in Russia, criticising the Kremlin over irregularities. However, Russian Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Grigory Karasin told New Europe that constructive criticism from Brussels will never hamper co-operation.
On 28 March, the European Parliament will host a high-level conference on energy co-operation and, for the first time during this legislature of the Parliament, a Russian energy official will address MEPs.
Article | March 25, 2012 - 8:02pm
European Council President Herman Van Rompuy met on 21 March with the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegović in Brussels.
European Council President Herman Van Rompuy met on 21 March with the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegović in Brussels.
Izetbegović's visit came shortly after he took over chairmanship over the Presidency from his Croatian colleague and the Brussels trip of the newly appointed Prime Minister Vjekoslav Bevanda.
Blog entry | March 25, 2012 - 8:56pm
