Monthly Archives: October 2008

Bulgaria, Romania seek EU financing for Danube Bridge repairs

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Paul Stewart

Sofia Echo | 28 Oct 2008 - Nick Iliev Bulgaria and Romania would jointly seek funding from the European Union for the modernisation and rehabilitation of the only bridge across the Danube River between the two countries, website stroitelstvo.bg reported, … Continue reading →

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Austria and Bulgaria: Economy versus ecology

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Paul Stewart

The Sofia Echo | 24 Oct 2008 - Magdalena Rahn DB Schenker aims to make environmental protection in the workplace as important as quality and price. Present economic conditions around the globe present new challenges for business enterprises – the … Continue reading →

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One in three cargo ships carrying hazardous materials

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Paul Stewart

All Hungary News | 2008-10-21 Hungarian water authorities and partner organizations launched 170 proceedings against operators of ships carrying dangerous and illegal materials along the Danube during a recent one-week raid, reports atv.hu. Every third ship is transporting hazardous materials, … Continue reading →

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Danube River Project

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Paul Stewart

Check this fabulous photo project out by artist/photographer Andreas Muellerpohle along the entire length of The Danube. It’s a treat. Visit The Danube River Project

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Fish and swimmers thrive in cleaner Danube

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Paul Stewart

Reuters - USA VIENNA (Reuters) - Swimmers can enjoy most parts of the Danube and diners can savor its fish after a major cleanup, but Europe’s second-longest river still suffers serious pollution near some major cities, a report showed on … Continue reading →

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Danuta Hübner calls for a European Danube Strategy

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Paul Stewart

7th Space | NY, NY USA The Commissioner for Regional Policy, Danuta Hübner, will call for a European Danube Strategy when she addresses a conference in Brussels today, at the invitation of the German Land of Baden-Württemberg and its President, … Continue reading →

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Gov’t to invest 5 billion euros in infrastructure projects in 2008

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Paul Stewart

Financialrol.ro | Romania The Romanian Government will invest close to 5 billion euros in the country’s infrastructure in 2008, Minister of Economy and Finance Varujan Vosganian told a seminar on September 30 on construction and real estate. “We are expecting … Continue reading →

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