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Tobacco producers and merchants have been banned from sponsoring TV and radio programs under amendments that parliament approved Thursday.
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Philip Morris Steps in Bulgaria with 2 Cigarette Brands
Leading tobacco corporation Philip Morris are launching sales in Bulgaria, they announced Thursday. Marlboro and Parliament will be the first two brands to represent Philip Morris Bulgaria EOOD on the market.
6 Prospective Buyers for Bulgaria Air
Six prospective buyers, including a bank and two European airlines, have bought tender documents for the privatisation of the national flag-carrier Bulgaria Air. This emerged after the Privatisation Agency disclosed the companies that purchased documents
EUR 2 M AquaLand Opens in Bulgarian City
Bulgaria's second largest city will soon enjoy the cool splashes of adrenaline in its own aqua park, media reported. The EUR 2 M AquaLand opens in Plovdiv next month.
Bulgarians Seaside Pearl "Lacking Publicity"
Bulgaria's picturesque resort of Nessebar is not being promoted well enough, a local tourism professional has said. Celebrities need to be brought to the place to draw attention, suggested Chavdar Alexandrov, head of the Association for Encouraging Forei
Beer Consumption in Bulgaria Up by 11% H1
A total of 2, 225 million hectolitres of beer has been consumed in Bulgaria for the first half of 2006, up by 11 % over the same period last year, data shows.
Gates Open for Private Entry into Sewage Business
Bulgaria has signed a document envisioning eased access for private business to set partnerships in the sewage and water sector.
Bulgaria Fuel Prices Up Again
After a series of hikes, the latest at the end of June, ??il- refinery LukOil Neftochim has decided to raise the prices of fuel once again as of July 19 due to dynamics in the market, the company announced. Caused by the crisis in the Middle East raw pet
Bulgarian Telco Reshuffles CEO
The Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) has announced a key reshuffle as Martin Staub replaces Denis Wallach as CEO.
Bulgaria to Build Timber-Fuelled Heating Plant
Bulgaria's skiing hotspot of Bansko is launching the building of the country's first timber-fuelled heating plant, reports said. The plant, which will be operational by the end of 2006, would offer the cheapest heating in the country.
Power Plant Bidders Disappoint Bulgaria
Financial parameters offered by the two bidders to build Bulgaria's Belene nuclear plant have emerged as unacceptable. Timelines and technical parameters suggested by Czech company Skoda Alliance and Russia's Atomstroiexport aren't satisfactory either, B
Bulgaria's Albena Welcomes More Russians, Romanians, Scandinavians
Nearly 16,000 tourists are currently on a holiday in the pearl of the Bulgarian northern Black sea, the resort of Albena, which is up by 5 % compared to the last year. This was announced by Elena Georgieva "Marketing and sales" head for the local newspap
3 Companies Eye Bulgaria Air - Report
Three companies have declared interest in the privatisation of Bulgaria's flag carrier, media reported July 18 as the deadline for entering the first stage of the sale expired. Bulgaria's private air carrier Hemus Air, Greek-American consortium York Capi
HVB Bank Biochim Tops Euromoney Rankings
HVB Bank Biochim, a member of UniCredit Group, was named Best Bank in Bulgaria 2006 in the prestigious annual Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
EUR 843,000 Invested in Varna Airport
Since the beginning of 2006 over EUR 843,000 has been invested in the airport of Varna, the facility's head Yanko Yankov has announced. The Airport opened a new, fifth terminal on Monday, welcoming passengers flying from Moscow.
Bulgarian Resorts Sport International Credit Rating
International credit agency Global Ratings presented Bulgarian resorts with certificates for short- term and long- term credit rating, which is considered to be an important guide for local and foreign investors.
Sunday Times: Beware of Properties at Bulgaria's Seaside
Acquiring a property at Bulgaria's seaside may turn out a foolish investment, Britain's Sunday Times warns local buyers in an article titles "Bulgaria? Beware". Consequences of Bulgaria's property boom are starting to show, and they aren't pretty, the ar
New Zealand Looks up to Young Bulgarian Hospitality Worker
Having sufficient well-trained and professional staff is critical to New Zealand tourism, New Zealand Herald said, citing as an example Bulgarian-born Stela Minkovska. "The tourism industry is hoping for 100,000 workers like Minkovska to help fill a shor
Bulgarian Town Invites Michael Jackson to Stay
Governors of the small town of Nessebar have decided to invite megastar Michael Jackson to settle with them. The motion came after reports that the star is looking for a site in Europe to stay permanently.
Burgas Airport Boasts 25 Pct More Passengers
In the first half of 2006 Burgas Airport, on the Black Sea, has administered 12% more airplanes compared to 2005, the company announced.
Hike Baked for Sofia Water, Investments Promised
After electricity and heating distributors, the water concessionaire for Sofia city has tabled at the state regulator a schedule to increase prices.
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