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Ramazzotti's Book in Bulgaria Monday

Bookstores in Bulgaria will introduce Monday "Lo Giuro," the much-anticipated autobiography of Eros Ramazzotti, the local publisher Ciela told the SNA. Ramazzotti himself will step in Bulgaria in less than three weeks, treating fans of high-class pop wit

Society | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

FM: Bulgaria, Romania Entry among EU Top Priorities

Bulgaria and Romania's entry tops the European Union (EU) priority tasks for 2007 that were approved late Thursday evening. The news was broken by Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin, who specified that the adopted list with priorities had specific

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Chinese SVA Invest EUR 2 B in TV Factory in Bulgaria

Chinese electronics company SVA has decided to invest close to EUR 1 B in a TV factory in Bulgaria's central city of Veliko Tarnovo. The SVA-BG factory would produce 100,000 colour TV sets per year, reports say.

Business | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Telco Transfers BGN 40 M Worth Assets to ITC Agency

The Bulgarian Telecommunication Company (BTC) and the State Agency for Information Technology and Communications (SAITC) signed an agreement for the transfer of defence communications spots and war-purpose equipments. SAITC chair Plamen Vachkov and BTC C

Business | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Bikini Party Sways Sofia into Holiday Mood

A "bikini party" featuring the latest beachwear collections by world designers entertained Sofia's show elite this week. The sexy event was organized by Cosmopolitan, and brought some VIP glitter to the shores of Pancharevo Lake on Thursday night.

Society | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

World Cup's Mascot Biggest Loser of All Times

The mascot of the 2006 World Cup in Germany - the lion Goleo has become the least successful world cup symbol of all times, reports say. Toy manufacturer Nici, who bought the exclusive rights to 15 Goleo memorabilia from FIFA for EUR 28 M, has encountere

Business | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

EU Council Snubs "Fourth" Criterion on Membership

Sweden, Belgium and other states have opposed a draft wording proposed by Austrian Presidency describing the EU's "absorption capacity". European Union leaders turned their focus Friday to the vexed issue of enlargement, amid concern that they could be r

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

London Charity Gathers GBP 7,000 for Bulgarian Children

A charity ball held in London gathered more than GBP 7,000 that would go to orphanages in Bulgaria. Over 200 people attended the event, organized by "Friends of Bulgaria", including the Balkan country's Prince Kyril Preslavski and his wife Rosario Nadal.

Politics | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Bulgaria Foils Five Assassinations

Bulgarian police has foiled five contract murders, and busted five criminal groups this year, the Interior Ministry said. Minister Rumen Petkov announced from the parliamentary rostrum that police has managed to bust five organised crime groups since the

Politics | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Power Distributors in Bulgaria to Lay off 400 Workers

Power distributors in the Bulgarian cities of Stara Zagora and Plovdiv are planning to lay off 400 people by the end of 2006. Another 400 will be dismissed during 2007 from the Austrian-owned companies as a result of the restructuring, media reported.

Business | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Ethnic-Conflicts-Torn Sofia District to Meet EC Experts

Residents of Sofia's conflict-torn Zaharna Fabrika district will have a chance to meet with experts from the European Commission, Mayor Boyko Borissov promised Friday. The capital's mayor met with members from the residents' initiative committee and vowe

Politics | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Drug Dealer Busted in Bulgarian Schoolyard

Police in Bulgaria's southern city of Yambol have arrested a drug dealer as he was approaching youngsters in a schoolyard. The 26-year-old was selling heroin on Wednesday in the yard of a local high school, and someone alerted the police.

Politics | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Discrimination Committee to Probe Bulgarian Health-Official

Bulgaria's Commission for Protection from Discrimination has targeted a health official, whose stance on cancer sufferers enraged many, for its first open meeting. Atanas Shterev, deputy chair of the parliamentary health care commission, said mid-April t

Politics | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian at Pixar: "Cars" Deserves an Oscar

Anthony Christov is Art Director at Pixar, the world's top animation company, and has been in the business for more than 20 years. Anthony has worked on Oscar-winning "Finding Nemo" (Art Director), "The Incredibles" (Production Artist), and many more - am

Novinite Insider » Interview | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Hailstorms Hit Two Regions in Bulgaria

Hailstorms have hit two regions in Bulgaria, destroying the decares of crops, media reported. A 10-minute long hail in the area of Pleven, central Bulgaria, has devastated peppers, tomatoes, wheat and barley.

Politics | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

New Haemoglobin Named After Bulgarian City

Bulgarian scientists have discovered a new type of haemoglobin and will be calling it after their native town of Yambol, reports say. The discovery came after lengthy cooperation between several Bulgarian and Macedonian hospitals and research teams.

Society | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Moscow Gas Blast Kills Two

A gas explosion has ruined a residential building in Moscow and killed at least two people. Russian media said Friday that the accident was most probably triggered by a household gas leak.

World | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Murderers Escape Bulgarian Prison

Two Bulgarian men convicted for murder have escaped the prison at the Danube city of Ruse, media reported.

Crime | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Wretches Wanted for Bulgarian TV Show

People who suffer serious illnesses or have had a dramatic life will be the stars in the next Bulgarian Big Brother show, producers announced this week. The third season will start in September, and the striking dramas of participants are aimed to face a

Society | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Sofia Brings in New Metro Surveillance

A system for permanent video surveillance worth EUR 1,5 M was introduced Friday for all lines of Sofia's subway. Mayor Boyko Borissov presented the new, digital system, which will replace the outdated one that is currently in use.

Politics | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00

Forks&Corks: Hot Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) jar chunky applesauce, 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained, 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained, 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground ci

Society | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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