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Borovets Opens Lighted Ski-Track

Fans of skiing can now enjoy their favorite sport even at night in Bulgaria with the new lighted ski-track in the popular resort of Borovets. The oldest Bulgarian winter resort, with a history from 1896, today is the biggest and most modern winter recreat

Politics | January 16, 2006, Monday // 00:00

Israeli Leader Given Tracheotomy

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has undergone a tracheotomy to help to wean him off a respirator, his doctors say. Hospital officials say the procedure, in which a small hole was cut into his neck and a tube inserted into his windpipe, was a success.

World | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Fits Subway, Trolleys for Disabled

A specially designed platforms will be fitted to Sofia's subway trains and trolley busses to facilitate disabled people in using public transport. At the official presentation of the special facility on Sunday Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov pledged to make th

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Nigerian Rebels Strike Again

Five oil workers were injured Sunday in an attack by suspected separatist gunmen on a plant of Royal Dutch Shell in the Niger Delta.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Thessaloniki Lets Bulgarian Go Home without Extradition

Nikolay Barovski, recently acquitted by a Thessaloniki court over charges, has returned home, Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Police Spots Suspects of Georgi Iliev's Murder

There is new information on the probable killers of businessman Georgi Iliev, Border Police chief announced.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Incumbents Likely to Support President Parvanov - Minister

The ruling coalition is likely to support President Georgi Parvanov at the coming presidential elections, economy and energy minister said.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Another Victim of Suspected Bird Flu in Turkey

A 12-year-old sister Turkish girl died of a suspected bird flu infection. Results are still to confirm whether the victim named Fatma Ozcan was killed by the deadly H5N1 strain of the virus.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarians Mostly Excited on EU Final Say - Poll

The final say of the European Union on the accession date of Bulgaria will be the most exciting event in the country's politics in 2006, according to readers of Sofia News Agency.

Views on BG | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Discounts Bait Sofia Shopaholics

Attractive discounts can be seen all across Sofia shops and boutiques amid traditional tide-away of Christmas and New Year spending spree.

Business | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Tramline Marks 105Y Jubilee

Sofia's tramline network marked 105 years since its establishment. Thus the capital of then Bulgaria was one of few capitals in the beginning of 20th century making use of this modern kind of traffic.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Israeli Leader to Undergo Operation

Israeli leader Ariel Sharon is to undergo a tracheotomy within the next few hours, SkyNews reported. The move is designed to help wean the Prime Minister off a respirator that has been helping him breathe since he suffered a massive stroke on January 4.

World | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Office of Nova TV Bomb Threatened

The Sofia-based office of Nova TV channel received a bomb threat by email.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian PM Stanishev Married Secretly - Report

Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev has married secretly his long-beloved Elena, a local magazine claimed quoting sources from the Cabinet.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Puts Migratory Birds under Scrutiny

?ore than 5,000 to 6,000 birds, more specifically white-headed geese have started to migrate to two lakes in Bulgaria, near the Romanian border from the Danube delta.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Unlikely to Have Fourth GSM Operator Soon

It is unlikely that Bulgaria has a fourth GSM operator soon, according to the director of the telecommunications watchdog. Georgi Alexandrov said as of the moment there are no frequencies available to service another mobile operator in Bulgaria.

Business | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Joins National Social Services Network

With the opening of a new social care complex for children and families, Sofia has become the sixth city with such a facility.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Wheeled Library Sets on Bulgaria-wide Tour

Classic and modern books will be delivered even to the remotest parts of Bulgaria through the mobile library to set off by June.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Flag Assumes Afghanistan SEE Brigade

Bulgarian troops will be part of the official farewell ceremony of the international "South-Eastern Europe" brigade to leave for Afghanistan on Monday.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

New Hunt for Harry Potter Role

Thousands of teenage girls have braved frosty weather coveting to secure a role in the next Harry Potter movie.

Society | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00

Finns Vote for President

Finns are voting Sunday in presidential polls widely expected to be won by the incumbent, Tarja Halonen.

Politics | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00
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