Operators Yell for Hefty Sanction on Bulgarian Telco
Alternative operators have called for a sanction of at least BGN 1.1 M (about EUR 550,000) on former state-run Bulgarian telecom claiming it distorts local telecommunications competition.
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Bulgarians' Interest in Jobs Abroad Decreases
The interest of the Bulgarians for jobs abroad is declining, according to Social Minister Emilia Maslarova. Over the last three years Bulgaria is failing to fulfil the quota for the employment agreement with Germany, Maslarova told journalists after a me
Bulgaria Air with 2 New Lines
Bulgaria's flag carrier launched new flights from Sofia to Alicante. The flight will operate every Wednesday, the company announced.
German Giant Kaufland Steps in Sofia
Germany's retail group Kaufland Stiftung & Co KG started the construction of its second new outlet in the capital Sofia, part of its further plans to step on the local market.
Over EUR 2 B Needed for Bulgaria's Highways
More than EUR 2 B are needed for the construction of Struma, Maritsa, Black Sea and Hemus highways, according to a report on the economic feasibility of the implementation of Public-Private Partnership in the implementation of infrastructure projects in t
Bulgaria's Hemus Air with Cheap Fall Tickets
Hemus Air has launched promotional tickets to top destinations in Europe, prices starting at EUR 19.99, the Bulgarian flight carrier has said as cited by media on Wednesday.
Deutsche Bank Opens Sofia Desk, Eyes Key Transport Sectors
On the day of opening a Sofia desk, Deutsche Bank said it was interested in several major transport projects in Bulgaria.
President: Bulgaria Full-Member in IT Revolution
Bulgaria's institutions have assigned top priority to investing in education and the youth, the country's President said at the opening of the IT Council meeting, attended by some of the most powerful and influential figures in this sphere. Vinton Cerf,
Vinton Cerf: Bulgaria Should Follow India, Ireland
Google Vice President Vinton Cerf praised Bulgarians' advanced thinking in the IT field, but warned there are several conditions to be met to make them an efficient economic machine. Vinton Cerf, widely known as Father of Internet, who is also President
Sofia Opens Southerneast Europe Support Center of Microsoft
Microsoft has decided to open a software logistics center in Sofia. At an official ceremony on Monday Microsoft's Senior Vice-President Eric Rudder and the Bulgarian ITC Agency signed a memorandum for cooperation mapping out long-term partnership between
Improvements at Bulgaria's Coastal Airports Ease Tourists
Bulgaria's coastal airports have undertaken different measures to ease the passengers' serving process. The Transport Ministry announced that two additional desks have been opened at the Burgas Airport "International lines - Departure".
Rains, Floods Won't Ruin Bulgaria's Tourism Season
The heavy rains that hit Bulgaria's Black Sea region will not ruin the 2006 tourism season, the State Tourism Agency said. The Tourism Agency also commented that following the measures undertaken by the authorities the new season is not subject to a risk
Bulgaria Remains "Poor Tourists Destination"
Bulgaria will remain a destination for poor tourists even after ten years, a resent survey of World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for the development of the sector up to 2016 shows. The tourism sector in the country is expected to develop moderately,
Bulgaria's Seaside Hotspot for Kosovo Tourists
Bulgarian beaches are becoming the most-wanted destination for holidaymakers in Kosovo, reports claim. Despite the fact that they have to get a visa to enter the country, hundreds of tourists from Kosovo choose Bulgaria for their summer holidays, private
Top Notch Emergency Centre Opens at Bulgaria's Seaside
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Rumen Petkov unveiled Sunday a modern emergency centre for monitoring distress calls in the seaside city of Burgas. The centre is the first of its kind and has been built by Ericsson Telecommunications Bulgaria, on the budget
Birds Disrupt Bulgaria Air Boeing Landing
A Boeing 737 operated by Bulgaria Air had a close encounter with a nock of birds that could have ended in tears, the company announced. The plane, carrying German tourists was just about to land at Varna airport when the birds got caught up in the left e
Bulgaria to Equip Orphanages with Internet
Bulgaria is planning to provide an Internet-connected computer lab for 50% of the orphanages in the country. The homes should be equipped by the end of 2007, according to the "Online "project by the country's Blagotvoritel foundation.
Microsoft Vice President Visits Bulgaria
Microsoft's Senior Vice President Eric Rudder has arrived for a visit to Bulgaria on Sunday. Rudder's visit is a first for the region, and he is planning to meet up with Bulgaria's political leaders, partners of his company and representatives of the aca
Bulgaria to Build 700 Kms of Roads by 2015
Bulgaria's government plans the building of more than 700 kilometers of roads by 2015, Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said Saturday. The government is actively working for an overall infrastructure strategy and the project will be officially presented w
Microsoft, Google Plan Centres in Bulgaria
IT giants Microsoft and Google are interested in opening centres in Bulgaria, US Ambassador John Beyrle said. Beyrle handed a letter to Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov from his US counterpart George Bush.
Hot Water Prices in Bulgaria Go Up
Prices of hot water in Bulgaria will go up, the State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (SEWRC) has announced. The increase varies between 7.
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