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Vestervale - a visit to Jordan and Syria
LocalFederal Foreign Minister Guido Vestervale called on Israel and the Palestinians to move to direct negotiations among themselves, saying the coming months will be crucial to the peace process in the Middle East. He said, "Deutsche Welle". At a press conference with Jordanian counterpart Nasser Judah, after meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Vestervale said the federal government, in close cooperation with its partners in the U.S. and U.
The refusal of Ukraine to NATO
LocalUkraine marks a step back, and this time gave up its efforts to join NATO. He said Foreign Minister Konstantin Grishchenko said Uniates. According to him, Ukraine will continue to develop its relations with NATO, but the question of membership in this organization is not included in the political system of the country. Grishchenko made his remarks during the XI session of the government on the coordination of executive bodies in the sphere of external relations.
The Commission proposes to refuse visas for Albanians
LocalThe European Commission (EC) proposed to cancel the visa regime in the European Union for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina. European Commission gives a positive for the liberalization of visa regime for Schengen Bosnians and Albanians, but under certain conditions. said Commissioner Cecilia Malmström. The liberalization of visa regime for Albania and Bosnia will occur, but both countries have to meet several criteria, she added.
Hillary Clinton's Asian tour began
LocalU. S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton began her tour, told AFP. The first part of which she is visiting Japan. Hillary Clinton's visit begins with a tense situation in the region. Yesterday, Seoul formally accused North Korea of the sinking ship in the Yellow Sea. The opening of North Korea was a threat of war. Meanwhile, Tokyo and Washington are some questions about the dispute with the U.S. air base caused by the tension between the two countries. Hillary Clinton Asian tour includes China and South Korea.
Italy supports the Schengen Bulgaria
LocalBulgaria can count on the support of Italy for one of the main priorities of the state - Accession to the Schengen zone. It was clear from the statement of Prime Ministers of both countries, Boyko Borisov and Silvio Berlusconi, after dinner in the Chigi Palace, the government in the Italian capital, the government press office announced.
The EU does not recognize the elections in Nagorno Karabakh
LocalThe European Union warned Armenia that they would not recognize as legitimate the upcoming parliamentary elections Sunday in Nagorno-Karabakh, Interfax reported. "I would like to remind you that the EU does not recognize the legal and constitutional framework, which will be held on Sunday" elections "in Nagorno-Karabakh," the statement said EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Ashton.
Local elections in Montenegro
LocalIn Montenegro today to hold local elections. To better the first time a single opposition bloc "Montenegro," said Mia agency. In these elections will not be international observers, and hope for victory and power and the opposition. Local elections are held in 16 municipalities.
Borisov to participate in Holy Mass in Rome
LocalMetropolitan of Vidin Dometian served in a big feast of Pentecost today's Holy Mass in the Church of "San Vincenzo and Anastasio" in Rome, which the late Pope John Paul II granted the Ministry of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Liturgy of the current Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and the official delegation which is visiting Rome.
Sarkozy threatens to - from the field
LocalFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy warned Germany that France would leave the area, if Berlin does not support Greece in a financial crisis. It shows the information quoted by the newspaper "El Pais", which refers to a statement by the Prime Minister of Spain Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. Sarkozy did it last Friday during a summit of EU leaders, which was passed a rescue package for Greece. According to Zapatero, who commented on last week's meeting by representatives of the Socialist Party, "Sarkozy slammed his fist on the table and threatened to withdraw from the euro area, thereby twisting the hands of Angela Merkel," wrote "El Pais".
The powerful Mexican politician kidnapped
LocalDiego Fernandez de Sevalyos, presidential candidate of Mexico's ruling National Action Plan in 1994, disappeared on Saturday, suggesting he was kidnapped. This tells the AP. His car was found on his ranch in the state of Queretaro, central Mexico. Inside his belongings and found "signs of violence," said a statement from the General Prosecutor's Office in Mexico. Mexican newspaper El Universal quoted government sources as Sevalyos who was kidnapped, but representatives of the prosecutor's office said he could not confirm this.
And Kosovo admires Borisov
LocalKosovo must not be left in the background called leaders in Pristina during the visit of Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolai Mladenov. His counterpart Skender Husseini stressed that the European Union should give a clear perspective of visa liberalization for citizens of Kosovo to keep up with Albania and Bosnia, said the BNR. Mladenov, in turn, support the strengthening of public institutions in Kosovo, in order to protect the rights of all ethnic communities.
Cameron and Clegg their priorities
LocalConservative and Liberal Democratic Party, which has developed a new UK government has published details of its coalition agreement, reports the BBC. Among the main objectives of the coalition will reduce costs to address the budget deficit - the Conservatives propose to cut costs by 7.2 billion dollars. The new government intends to increase tax benefits for people with low and middle income countries. Tories and Liberal Democrats also agreed to introduce a quota for immigrants coming from countries outside the EU.
Gates: U.S. will not have the money for new wars
LocalDefense Secretary Robert Gates urged the U.S. to limit the U.S. military operating costs, otherwise the budget crisis could affect the effectiveness of current and future operations for the protection of national interests. Nevertheless MIGnyuz. Gates sees only one way out of difficult situations: reducing staff and cutting costs.
Waltz with Bosnia in Europe
LocalThousands of Bosnians tried to write the Guinness World Record for most couples dancing the waltz. The experiment was conducted in the city of Tuzla. With its members sent a symbolic message that the Balkan country belongs to Europe. Sounds "beautiful blue Danube" by Strauss at Freedom Square in Tuzla, suffered in 1500 couples from across the country, and many foreigners, according to BNT.
Clegg, the Liberal Democrats to keep Facebook
LocalThe leader of the British Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg said that there should be no haste forecasts coalitions and alliances expressed disappointment at the outcome of parliamentary elections, his party, AFP reported. I think it would be preferable for everyone to take a small break to get people to good government, which deserves so severe in these difficult times, and said Clegg in his constituency in Sheffield, where he was re-elected with 53.4 percent of the vote.
Poland the new Army Chief of Staff
LocalThe new Chief of General Staff of the Polish General Mieczyslaw Chenyuh, AP, citing local media. News The new appointment in the army told the Acting President Bronislaw Komorowski. He said he would convene a special meeting of the National Security Council, which discussed the possibility of a senior military post can be filled in 60 years. The choice of a new Chief of General Staff of Poland after the previous president died with Kaczynski in Smolensk.
Kim Jong Il once again talks about talks
LocalNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Il pledged the readiness of Chinese Premier Hu Jin Tau own country, to return to the negotiating table over its nuclear program. Kim Jong Il held a two-day visit to Beijing, where he met with Chairman Jia Bao Wen. According to reports, the agency Yonhap visit ended, and Kim Jong-il headed back to North Korea. Recall that in April 2009 left North Korea negotiations, which, under the auspices of the UN, include China, USA, South Korea, Russia and Japan.
Mass protests in Greece, May 1
LocalThe first protests against the still unanswered anti-crisis measures the government will be held today in Greece, according to RIA Novosti. The largest Greek union GSEE and ADEDY, uniting workers of public and private sector planning mass protests in Athens and other cities. Alliances across the political spectrum behalf of the Government prepared "barbaric" and intend to defend workers' rights, including collective bargaining, pay 14 per year for employees, 14 retirees pensions, the ability to retire before the age of zakonovopredvidenata than 65 years.
Obama will visit the area of oil spill
LocalU. S. President Barack Obama will participate in the next two days near the Gulf of Mexico, where, after an accident on an oil rig forms the spill, officials say. After the incident, the risk of environmental disaster off the coast of Louisiana. In the state of emergency was declared.
The train Kim Jong Il arrived in China
LocalSpecial armored train, which is used by the leader Kim Jong Il arrived this morning at the Chinese border town of Dandun. A train of 17 carriages left the port city of Dalian, northeast China, according to Yonhap information. Perhaps the visit of North Korean leader in China, which can be combined with international efforts to return North Korea to the negotiating table over its nuclear program.
German MEP asked to ban the veil in Europe
LocalGerman MEP Silvana Koch-Merin said the burqa should be banned not only in Belgium, reported in Europe. bgZamestnik-president of the European Parliament of the Free Democratic Party of Germany called for a ban on the burqa in Europe. Full coverage was intrusive advertising on the values that are not shared in Europe. After the vote in the Belgian Parliament to ban the veil, vice president of the European Parliament Silvana Koch-Merin require a similar ban in Germany and throughout Europe. "Burke in all its forms is a massive offensive against the rights of women," wrote the liberal policy of "Bild am Sonntag".
Ahmadinejad: U.S. has no place in the IAEA
LocalIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on to be banned "countries threatening to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear countries" to participate in the leadership of the International Atomic Energy Agency / IAEA / MIGnyuz said. By this phrase refers to vitievata U. S. Ahmadinejad, who used nuclear weapons in Japan during World War II.
Financial Times has given a voice conservatives
LocalLeading British magazine Financial Times suspend political neutrality and declared their support for the opposition Conservative Party in the upcoming May 6 election. For the first time since 1997, Financial Times openly declared political support, although the general situation of a desire not to intervene directly in the British party politics. "Financial Times has no political ties.
Extraordinary meeting of the eurozone for Greece
LocalAn extraordinary meeting of finance ministers of the euro area is planned for Sunday in Brussels. This was confirmed by French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner in Beijing, which was accompanied by President Nicolas Sarkozy. Kouchner said the French economy minister Christine Lagarde has agreed positions with colleagues from the eurozone in a conference call. It is expected the meeting to discuss the terms for loans should be granted to Greece to rescue the country's budget.
The EU introduced a tax on energy losses
LocalAccording to its president, Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission wants to present this year's proposals on the taxation of energy dissipation, reported in Europe. BG "have to deal with how the Member States to introduce a tax on goods and services that pollute the environment and wasting energy," said Barroso. "The Commission will put forward concrete proposals for so-called" green "taxes on products and services in this year.
Ashton sdava office early?
LocalFor the EU High Representative and Security vanshnite Ashton imminent threat of resignation. This writes the London "Daily Telegraph", citing sources in the European Commission. Ashton was elected head of European diplomacy over 5 years, but it can be immeasurably less. "Every day is difficult battle. No one expected it to remain in office for five years, even she," the source of the EU for the newspaper. It is possible, the baroness did not spend in the office, even a year. "Senior officials predict that 54-year-old member of the House of Lords can not leave his post this year after he was accused of weak and inexperienced to hold the post, established in accordance with the Lisbon Treaty," the newspaper said.
The President of Malta has fallen in China
LocalPresident George Abela of Malta on an official visit to China, has received a state of emergency in a hospital in Shanghai. This AFP referring to an official announcement from the Ministry of Health of China. Hospitalization was required after 62-year-old head of the state collapsed in his hotel. In the autumn Abela injured chest, waist, and your spine. The President of Malta to open in Shanghai World Expo 2010 in China's largest city.
Bakiyev charged with organizing murders
LocalFormer Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was charged in absentia on two articles of the Penal Code - the organization of murder and abuse of power. It said the MP. Chairman of the interim government of Kyrgyzstan Beknarov cites RIA Novosti. "The charges were filed by two members - the murder of two or more persons and abuse of power now, there are grounds for his extradition.
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