Monthly Archives: February 2009

Неформална среща на министрите на съобщенията в Прага

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

Вече писах на английски по темата, ето и малко информация на български език: На 17 февруари 2009 г. председателят на ДА??ТС Пламен Вачков взе участие в организираната от Че??кото председателство на ЕС министерска конференция на тема: “Следващи стъпки в развитието … Continue reading →

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EU informal ministerial meeting – Prague (live)

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

I am sitting at the European Union ministerial (ministers of communications and information technologies) informal meeting in Prague, Czech republic, and listening to the future of the Internet and telecommunications. Already met with Vivian Reding, the EU commissioner who made … Continue reading →

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IHT publishes another article on Bulgaria, and no surprise based on non-reliable sources

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

The International Herald Tribune publishes another article for against Bulgaria. Headlined “Bulgarian businessman claims officials demanded kickbacks”, it shows the worst of journalism. I’ve blogged before about the biased way IHT described Bulgaria back in October – November 2008, but … Continue reading →

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TED2009 Inspirations: Sarah Jones

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

Sarah Jones is another great person I’ve met at TED2009. Actually we have the opportunity to talk several times – while waiting to be seated at the restaurant, and then, after her wonderful performance, while chatting with people like Quincy … Continue reading →

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TED2009 Inspirations: Lena Maria.

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

Lena Maria Klingvall is a true inspiration. I’ve read in the newspapers about her, but I guess in the newspapers she’s just one of the many news stories. In fact she is the only non-news story. I met for the … Continue reading →

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Анели Чобанова, член на КЗД: залети сме от жалби срещу Бойко Борисов

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

От Вени Марковски: Пускам изцяло мнението на члена на Комисията за защита от дискриминация Анели Чобанова, бив?? депутат от НДСВ, публикувано под статията ми “Странно – дело за “без морал” има, а за “хомосексуални нагласи” няма?” То бе написано от … Continue reading →

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TED2009 Inspirations: Regina Spektor

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

I’ve been listening in the last days to Regina Spektor. Highly recommend all her songs. So far my favorite is “Apr?s Moi” from “Begin to Hope” – may be because she sings a little bit in Russian there, or may … Continue reading →

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TED за българи, но не съвсем

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Veni Markovski | Вени Марковски

Няколко думи за TED. Няколко на български; ще има още много, но на английски. Няма защо да се залъгвам: хората, които ще разберат посланията от TED ще знаят и английски. Тези, които искат да научат повече на български, могат да … Continue reading →

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TED short update – 2

Posted on February 6, 2009 by veni

Quick update on TED, more next week. The inspiration one feels from meeting the people is not comparable to the inspiration from listening to the lectures, and watching all people – whethere the TED prize winners Sylvia Earle (definitely my … Continue reading →

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TED – short update