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Jobless Rate in Bulgaria Keeps Falling Down

The rate of unemployment in Bulgaria has dropped by 0.2% in February on a month-to-month basis reaching 13.

Business | March 24, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 976

Russians Invade Bulgarian Beaches in Summer

The visits of Russian tourists in Bulgaria for this year's summer period is expected to rise by 30-50% in comparison to 2004, recent statistics showed.

Business | March 24, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1555

Super Borovets Project under Attack by Eco Organisations

A number of Bulgarian tourism and ecology organisations have insisted on introducing changes in the Super Borovets project, it became clear Wednesday.

Business | March 23, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1629

60 Bulgarian Companies Join Int'l Tourism Fair in Moscow

A total of 60 Bulgarian companies and holiday resorts are presented at the annual international tourism forum in the Russian capital, opened Wednesday. The Moscow market is one of the four leading tourism expos in the world.

Business | March 23, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 802

Independent: Now is the Time to Buy in Bulgaria

Now could be the time to buy in Bulgaria, but buyers should study all the potential risks, Graham Norwood advises in an article published by Independent.

Business | March 23, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1401

Bulgaria Air Opens Regular EU Links from Varna

Bulgaria Air flag carrier has announced the launch of regular flights from the coastal city of Varna to the European cities of Amsterdam, Vienna and Frankfurt, as of May-June. The Varna-Amsterdam-Varna flight will run every Monday, the Varna-Vienna-Varna

Business | March 23, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1328

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Hike Fares

UK airlines British Airways and Virgin Atlantic decided to raise the surcharges on all flights to make up the record highs in fuel prices. The new tariffs enter into force as of March 28.

Business | March 23, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2102

UK Business to Peer into Bulgarian Investment Options

A British-Bulgarian business forum will run April in Sofia under the motto "Bulgaria - Business and Investment Opportunities 2005". The business forum is organised by the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF) in cooperation with the British Embassy in

Business | March 23, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 828

Bulgargaz Shares on London, Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Shares of Bulgaria's gas monopoly Bulgargaz will be put up for sale at the major stock exchanges in London and Frankfurt after Energy Minister Miroslav Sevlievski greenlighted the proposal.

Business | March 23, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1155

IBRD Fuels USD 10M into Bulgarian Energy

The Board of Directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development has decided to award Bulgaria non-reimbursable USD 10 M to enhance its energy capacity.

Business | March 22, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 758

Energy Cluster Rises on Bulgarian Heartland

In the hearth of Bulgaria, 45 energy companies have united to establish an industrial cluster to the south of the country. Founders of the cluster named "Energy Heart of Bulgaria" include the mine complexes at Maritsa Iztok and Maritsa Iztok-2 and Brikel

Business | March 22, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 791

Bulgarian Danube Shipping Fleet Opened for Bidders

Bulgaria has launched for public sale 70% of its shipping company - Navigation Maritime Bulgare - which is operating along the Danube River. The state sale body announced Tuesday that it was seeking for strategic investors either with turnover from trans

Business | March 22, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 901

Balkan Oil Pipeline Project Faces New Problems

Greece is finally pleased with the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline but the project is now facing new political and economic problems, RIA Novosti reported citing anonymous sources. Moscow is maintaining its position that it should receive a greater a

Business | March 22, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1643

Telekom Austria Buys Right to Own Bulgaria's MobilTel for EUR 80 M

Austrian landline operator Telekom Austria paid EUR 80 M as option price under the call option agreement concluded in December 2004 to acquire MobilTel AD, the leading Bulgarian wireless operator. "The payment of the call option price is another importan

Business | March 22, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1392

Delay Looms in Bulgarian Airports Concession

The assessment of the bids for concession of Bulgaria's coastal airports Varna and Burgas has reportedly been delayed. The tender commission has not started the analysis of the candidates' offers, Pari Daily reported, citing insiders.

Business | March 22, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 833

36% in Arms Producer Floated at Sofia Stock Exchange

A state-owned 35.78% stake in Bulgaria's arms producer Arsenal will be auctioned off at the Sofia Stock Exchange, the sale body has announced.

Business | March 21, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1073

Moscow Event Fuels Bulgaria's Tourism Ambitions

Bulgaria is reposing much hope for its tourism development on a nearing tourism forum in Moscow. The MITT 2005 major international expo will feature a Bulgarian stand that is larger and more impressive than ever, the state Bulgarian National Radio (BNR)

Business | March 21, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1119