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NBC News: "Is the U.N. Ready for a Female Secretary General?"
No organized opposition has yet emerged to the idea that the time is right for a woman to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, Mike Brunker and Alex Lazar write in an article carried by NBC News.
The authors make an overview of the complex process of selecting a nominee who would be acceptable to majority of the U.N.'s 193 General Assembly members.
Informal Hearings of Candidates for UN Chief to be Held on April 12-14
Between April 12 and 14, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly will hold informal dialogues with the seven candidates for UN Secretary-General who have been nominated so far.
This was stated in a letter released by UN General Assembly President Mogens Lykketoft, outlining the rules and schedule of hearings.
President Plevneliev Invites Croatian Investors to 'Discover Bulgaria'
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has called on businesses in Bulgaria and Croatia to "act and think regionally" while opening a bilateral business forum in Sofia.
The event is being held within the visit of Plevneliev's Croatian counterpart, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, to Bulgaria and has been inaugurated by the two heads of state.
Bulgaria to Contribute EUR 5.9 M to EU's Refugee Facility for Turkey
Bulgaria will contribute EUR 5.9 M to the EU's Refugee Facility for Turkey, which foresees the provision of EUR 3 B in humanitarian assistance to refugees in Turkey and their host communities.
The Bulgarian contribution was ratified by the Bulgarian parliament at first and second reading on Wednesday, private bTV station informs.