US ambassador requests $50 000 USAID for Bulgarian flood victims
We hope this donation can assist those communities which are suffering, and especially those who have lost their homes, James Warlick says.
Wed, Feb 08 2012
* Saint Theodor Stratilat. Theodor lived in the beginning of fourth century, during the reign of the emperors Constantine and Licinius. He was famous for his virtues, beauty and bravery. He was chosen to be a stratilat (meaning “military general”) in the town of Heraclia near the Black Sea. He was a wise man, but Licinius, who persecuted Christians, wanted to destroy him. Theodor decided to accept his martyrdom with dignity and, thus, to help the Christian faith establish itself.
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European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva says that it is ‘impressive’ that the support offered comes at a time when Italy and Poland themselves as struggling with the effects of the severe winter.
The current ‘negative Arctic Oscillation’ – a weather phenomenon which leads to cold conditions in Europe and relatively warmer conditions in the Arctic – should shift into a more neutral pattern within the next two to three weeks.
February 8 EC report notes a number of developments in Bulgaria’s progress in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organised crime, but points to need for stronger action in a number of areas.
Education Minister decrees that from February 8 to 10 inclusive, all schools in Bulgaria will be closed.
PM Donald Tusk invited authors, NGOs, experts and bloggers to a debate on the ACTA copyright agreement, but several key organisations, including the Helsinki Foundation, rejected the invitation claiming that the talks will likely offer no opportunity to discuss concrete issues.
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February 8 is a national day of mourning for flood victims in the village of Bisser in Bulgaria’s Haskovo Region.
We hope this donation can assist those communities which are suffering, and especially those who have lost their homes, James Warlick says.
The switch to digital television broadcasting in Bulgaria cannot progress before a transition plan is approved
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Interirm report praised Romania for continuing to pursue high-profile corruption cases and new legislation, but urged more action on reforming the judicial system and the confiscation of assets acquired through illegal means.
February 8 EC report notes a number of developments in Bulgaria’s progress in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organised crime, but points to need for stronger action in a number of areas.
European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva says that it is ‘impressive’ that the support offered comes at a time when Italy and Poland themselves as struggling with the effects of the severe winter.
Average market prices of homes in Sofia fell by one per cent in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, according to the Raiffeisen Real Estate Index, as quoted by Klasa daily.
The current ‘negative Arctic Oscillation’ – a weather phenomenon which leads to cold conditions in Europe and relatively warmer conditions in the Arctic – should shift into a more neutral pattern within the next two to three weeks.
Bulgaria has requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva said that Bulgaria would most probably receive European aid but that it was also true that most of Europe was suffering from severe weather.
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The extreme cold has been blamed for almost 400 deaths across Europe. In Ukraine, where temperatures have fallen below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the cold is blamed for at least 122 deaths. Many of the victims were homeless.
Education Minister decrees that from February 8 to 10 inclusive, all schools in Bulgaria will be closed.
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