Sun, Nov 22 2009
The interior of Sofia Central Prison.
Photo: Nadezhda Chipeva
Documentary on the Jock Palfreeman case stirs strong feelings on all sides
Annual assessment says Bulgaria 'generally respects' human rights but finds problems in several areas
On March 14, Parliament's legal committee approved the first reading of a draft bill on amnesty that could free up to 2000 prisoners. As The Sofia Echo reported on January 26, the bill was prepared by the Justice Ministry. Deputy Justice Minister Dimitar Bongalov said that the main reason for the bill was Bulgaria's entry to the European Union. The committee vote on the bill has deepened the controversy surrounding it.
CONDITIONS in jails could hamper Bulgaria's bid for membership of the European Union.
The European Commission is taking Bulgaria to court for delays in providing Sofia with adequate waste disposal facilities.
James Warlick is the spouse of Mary Warlick, director of the office of Russian affairs at the US state department, who has been nominated to serve as ambassador to Serbia
Bulgaria’s Health Ministry announced on November 20 2009 that the flu epidemic declared two weeks earlier is at an end as rates of infection decline. The announcement coincides with reports of two deaths from A (H1N1) flu in Bulgaria.
Acting on allegations by Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria leader Ivan Kostov, prosecutors and Government officials are to probe deals by which Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Ahmed Dogan acquired various properties.
Prosecutors allege that a deal agreed by the former defence minister caused losses of 12.9 million leva.