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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Debuts First in Sofia

Mercedes-Benz presented to Sofia automobile connoisseurs the new S-Class three days before its premiere on the world market. Krassimir Balakov, Bulgaria's football legend and Mercedes cars admirer, flew from Germany to attend the event in the showroom of

Business | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarians Swept by Colds

The bad weather over the last week has unleashed a wave of respiratory diseases, health officials announced.

Society | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Cheers Rakiya-Inspired Festivities

The preferred drink of many a Bulgarian will be honored in a two-day-long celebration in the picturesque old mountain town of Troyan in Central Bulgaria. The Feast of the Plum and the Troyan Plum Rakiya, starting Friday, September 23, will be held for th

Society | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia Waste Depot Allotted BGN 1 M, Closed Oct 2

A total of BGN 1 M has been allotted for the closure of Sofia's garbage dump at Suhodol, which is due on October 2. The news emerged on Wednesday after a meeting of Environment Minister Dzhevded Chakarov with ecology and municipal experts.

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Rita Drives Evacuation of Petrol Workers

As hurricane Rita draws nearer, the big petrol companies have started evacuating their staff from the Mexican Gulf. British Petroleum, announced that they would cut in half the number of employees in the endangered area, now totaling 1,500 people.

World | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Green Party Leader to Run for Sofia Mayor

Green Party's Alexander Karakachanov was nominated for the elections for Sofia mayor, as his own party suggested to the Socialist coalition on Tuesday. The names of seven other candidates were discussed by the coalition at a meeting concerning the upcomi

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

E-Map of Bulgarian Territory in the Making

A digital orthophoto map of parts of Bulgaria's territory will be contracted by the Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday. The preparation of such a map is an important element of the groundwork for establishing a Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS), as

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Pricelists for Foreign, Bulgarian Tourists Equalized

The prices of all tourist services in Bulgaria are set to be equal for Bulgarians and foreign visitors by the end of this year under amendments to the tourism law. The Bulgarian Cabinet approved the amendments to the law at a session on Wednesday.

Business | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian MP Shows Fall/Winter Collection

One of Bulgaria's most popular fashion designers Zheni Zhivkova presented scores of models of her fall/winter collection Tuesday night. Bride gowns, everyday suits and an abundance of fashion accessories gleamed on beauties on the catwalk.

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Sofia Garbage Problem Due to "Slow Decision-Making"

A great delay in taking all the decisions needed was the reason for not solving the problem with Sofia garbage, up to this moment, according to the minister of the environment. Dzhevded Chakarov organised Wednesday a broad discussion in an attempt to sol

Business | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Tourism Companies Presented in Moscow

Bulgaria is one of the countries, partaking in the biggest Russian tourism event of the season - the tourism expo "Relax 2005", that started in Moscow. Bulgaria is allocated a special stand, spreading on 60 square meters within the huge exhibition accomp

Business | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Nationalists Launch Sign-up Against Parliament Speaker

The nationalists from the Attack (Ataka) coalition have launched a sigh-up campaign for the oust of Parliamentary Speaker Georgi Pirinski.

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Death Toll Up in Bulgarian Floods

Another man died in the fresh wave of flooding that hit Bulgaria for a fourth time this summer, local Darik radio informed.

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

Louisiana Brace up for New Evacuation

Officials of Texas and Louisiana declared a state of emergency on Tuesday. The reason is that the tropical storm Rita continued to strengthen as its eye passed through the narrow Straits of Florida between Key West and Cuba and into the warm, open waters

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

10 Bulgarian Settlements Still Critical

Ten Bulgarian settlements are still in a crisis after this week's torrential rains. The state of emergency has not been called off in the municipality of Kaloyanovo, five viallages in the municipality of Maritsa, the village of Surnevo in the district of

Politics | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

World Marks Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is observed on September 21 each year, an initiative of the United Nations to encourage all nations to cooperate in ending memories of war.The event is intended as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence and an opportunit

World | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

UEFA President: Stoitchkov Don't Give Up on Your Temper

UEFA's President Lennart Johansson advised the coach of Bulgaria's national football team not to give up his temper, as it could be useful for him in the future. Johansson and Stoitchkov met in Rome where the latest meeting of the UEFA Executive Committe

Sports | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00

Lawyer Shot Dead in Bulgaria's Black Sea Capital

One man has been shot dead in Bulgaria's seaside city Varna Tuesday afternoon. The man, a lawyer, named Mitko Dimitrov has been killed in front of his home in front of the eyes of many witnesses, police says.

Politics | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Given Early Warning over EU Funds

Bulgaria should start preparations for utilizing EU funds available after accession before its entry pinned for 2007, an expert warned. The use of consultants is highly recommended because of the huge load of knowledge required in the process, John Ayers

Politics | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00

Tension Mounts in Bulgaria's Underworld

Tension is mounting amid the members of the Bulgarian organized crime following the series of ganglang slaying of underworld bosses in the country, the deputy head of the National Service for Organized Crime Fight said. Colonel Ivan Yovchev explained tha

Views on BG | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00

Low Cost Wizz Air's First Touchdown in Sofia

Low cost air-carrier Wizz Air has completed its first flight with destination Sofia.

Business | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00
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