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Russian Tourists Prefer Bulgaria to Turkey

More and more Russian tourists choose to visit Finland and Bulgaria in the summer rather than going to Turkey. Vladimir Strzhalkovsky, director of the Federal Tourism Agency, was cited by the Russian online edition "Finansovi izvestia" as saying that sin

Business | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

63% of Tourists Pleased with Bulgaria Vacation

A total of 63% of the tourists are pleased with their vacation at the Bulgarian Black Sea, a survey of the Commission for Consumers protection revealed. Only 3% of the participants in the survey said that their expectations have been higher.

Business | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's President "Not a Secret Service Agent"

There is no evidence that Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov has been an agent of the former communist secret services in the country. This was explained by Bulgaria's former interior chief secretary and ex Interior Minister Bogomil Bonev, who told loc

Politics | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

2 Busted During Sofia ATM Theft

Two people with criminal records have been arrested in Sofia while robbing an ATM. The men from Vidin were drawing money from an ATM with fake magnet cards, police announced.

Crime | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Over EUR 2 M Invested in Sofia Street Renovation

A total of BGN 4,250,000 (over EUR 2 M) have been invested in the renovation of Opalchenska street, between the Slivnitsa and Maria Luisa boulevards. Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov inaugurated the street that has been extended by 15 meters and boasts complet

Business | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Peshetra Picks Mayor in Runoff

The southern Bulgarian town Peshtera voted in a runoff Sunday to elect a mayor. According to preliminary results independent runner Stelian Versanov has earned a support of 56% thus becoming the new mayor of the small town.

Politics | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Prosecutors Review Probe against Bulgaria's Chief Fire-fighter

The results from the probe against the chief of the national fire-fighting service have been handed to the Prosecutor's Office. Interior Minister Rumen Petkov ordered in the beginning of June the temporary suspension Chief Commissioner General Kiril Voyn

Politics | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Iraq PM to Present Unity Proposals

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki is to present a national reconciliation plan to parliament, hoping to stem sectarian tensions and violence, reports say.

Politics | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Argentina Clinches 2-1 from Mexico to Advance

Argentina is delighted at booking their quarter-final spot against Germany after a sensational match against Mexico to clinch 2-1 in extra time.

Sports | June 25, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Italy Prince Denies Giving Money to Saxe-Coburg

Italy's crown prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, probed for pimping and corruption, has denied giving money to his cousin - Bulgaria's former prime minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg. In his testimonies in front of the Italian prosecution Vittorio Emanuele has

Politics | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Europe "Troubled" by Bulgaria's Education Quality

Europe is troubled by the quality of the Bulgarian education, according to the country's education minister. In his opening speech at the round table "Challenges ahead of Bulgaria's university education" Minister Daniel Vulchev pointed out that three mai

Politics | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Health Insurance Payments in Bulgaria Remain 6%

The health insurance payments in Bulgaria will remain unchanged - 6%, the health minister announced. Minister Radoslav Gaydarski said that the increasing of the GDP part given for the health sector is a better solution than an augment of the payments.

Business | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Germany Reaches Quarters Crushing Sweden 2-0

World Football Cup 2006 host Germany became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the tournament after defeating Sweden 2-0. Germany took the lead against Sweden scoring in the 3th minute of the game.

Sports | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's PM Mulls New Secret Files Law

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev will seek the advice of the experts from the National Intelligence Service in order to decide whether a new law for the secret files should be prepared. In Hisarya where Stanishev is attending a working meeting

Politics | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Street Parade Heats Up Sofia Passions

Summer passions were heated up in Bulgaria's capital with the launch of the Sofia street parade. Electronic music fans were entertained by some of Bulgaria's best DJs - Steven, Yasen Petrov, Smurf from Metropolis, Doncho and others.

Society | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

US-led Forces "Kill 65 Taleban"

US-led coalition forces in Afghanistan say they have killed at least 65 Taleban militants in recent offensives in the south. Coalition and Afghan forces attacked a large group of militants and fought a three-hour battle in Zharie district in Kandahar prov

World | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

UK Company to Invest EUR 20 M in Bulgarian Vacation Village

UK company EskiZara will invest more than EUR 20 M in the construction of a vacation village near the southern Bulgarian city of Stara Zagora. The project that will be developed with the assistance of the Agency for regional economic development will be

Business | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Over 10,000 Pirate CDs Busted in Sofia

More than 10,000 pirate CDs have been confiscated from a stall at the Sofia Slaveykov squared during a special police operation. Sofia's Economy police and the non-governmental organization BULAKT carried out the sudden check at the stall number 28.

Crime | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria, Romania Ready for EU Entry - Schuessel

Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel believes that Bulgaria and Romania are ready to join the European Union (EU). In an interview for the Austrian Presse newspaper Wolfgang Schuessel pointed out that the Union wants the two countries to join as planne

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

Sofia with Renovated Infrastructure

The entirely reconstructed crossroad between Sofia's Opalchenska and Kaval streets will be officially opened on Sunday by Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov. This just one of the road sections being reconstructed and repaired in Bulgaria's capital city, whose po

Business | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00

"Lack of Political Support" Failed Sofia's Winter Olympics Bid

Lack of political support along with poor infrastructure and vagueness about the financing failed Bulgaria's bid to host the 2014 Olympic Games.

Sports | June 24, 2006, Saturday // 00:00
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