ARCHIVE - 29 December 2010

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Business

60% of 2nd Bulgaria-Romania Danube Bridge Ready

About 60% of the construction of the so called Danube Bridge 2, the second one to connect Bulgaria and Romania over the Danube River, have been completed.

Business | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 18:20

Bulgaria's Rural Areas to Benefit with BGN 136 M

Bulgaria's special Agriculture Fund has affirmed 311 EU Rural Development projects, which will cost a total of BGN 136.

Business | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 14:57

Sofia-Bound Moscow Plane Arrives with 17-Hour Delay

Because of the inclement weather that threw Moscow's major airport in chaos, a Moscow-Sofia plane arrived in Bulgaria with a 17-hour delay.

Business | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 12:08

China's Minimum Wage Surpasses Bulgaria's

The People's Republic of China has declared a 20% increase of the minimum monthly wage, thus in effect making it higher than the minimum wage in Bulgaria.

Business | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 11:15

Sofia Metro to Have 400 000 Passengers Daily in 2012

The opening of the second line of the Sofia Metro in 2012 will double its load to 400 000 passengers daily, from the current 180 000, according to Sofia Mayor Fandakova.

Business | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 09:34

Bulgarian-Italian Consortium Wins Major Railway Tender

A consortium of two Bulgarian companies and one Italian firm has won the Transport Ministry tender for modernization of the Plovdiv-Burgas railway in Southern Bulgaria.

Business | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 08:34

Sofia Airport Flights to Bucharest Canceled

The Sofia International Airport has canceled two outbound flights to Bucharest over unfavorable meteorological conditions.

Business | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 08:28

Financiers: Borisov Govt Patched Things Up in 2010 H2

Leading Bulgarian financiers have criticized the Borisov Cabinet for its response to the economic crisis while also recognizing that the government has in a way reacted to it “adequately.

Business » Finance | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 10:12

Bulgarian Invention May Reduce Natural Gas, Heating Costs

An innovation created by a Bulgarian scientist is said to be able to make natural gas use more efficient and cut down the expenses for central heating.

Business » Energy | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 20:35

Enel to Sell Bulgarian TPP Stake to Russian Inter RAO

The Italian power utility Enel has negotiated with Russia's Inter RAO about possibly selling their majority stake in the Bulgarian Maritsa 3 TPP, according to Wall Street Journal.

Business » Energy | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 15:57

Bulgarian Government Invests in Promotion Souvenirs

A wide range of little souvenirs are to be launched by Bulgaria's government in order to increase the foreign interest in the country as a touristic destination.

Business » Tourism | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 14:30

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Rises against Ancient Greek God Statue

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has reacted strongly against the intention of authorities of the town of Sozopol to erect a statue of Ancient Greek god Apollo.

Business » Tourism | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 13:47

Bulgaria Makes It to CNN's Top 2011 Tourist Destinations

Bulgaria has been listed among the top nine global tourist destinations for 2011 in a CNN article.

Business » Tourism | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 13:09

Politics

Borisov Govt Ok on Corruption, Bad at Efficiency - Analysts

The major problem of Bulgaria's Borisov Cabinet is its low efficiency, according to political analysts.

Politics » Domestic | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 10:52

Society

Syndicate Demands 50% Pay Raise for Bulgarian Police

The Bulgarian police syndicate has issued a demand for a 50% increase of officers' salaries, announced its chair Valentin Grozev.

Society | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 12:38

Italy's Culture Minister to Resign Over 'Fatal' Bulgarian Actress

Italian Culture Minister Sando Bondi is about to resign in the next couple of days due to the scandal involving Bulgarian-born actress Michelle Bonev and other issues, according to Italian media.

Society » Culture | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 17:47

Bulgaria's Plovdiv to Launch EU Capital of Culture Bid

The Bulgarian Plovdiv will run for a European Capital of Culture in 2019, the city's Mayor, Slavcho Atanasov, has announced.

Society » Culture | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 15:19

Bulgarian Doctors Alarmed by Funding Cuts for Cardiac Treatment

Bulgarian cardiologists have slammed the government for drastic cuts of funding for treatment of patients with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Society » Health | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 14:39

Sports

Bulgarian Kotooshu 4th Richest Sumo Wrestler in 2010

Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kaloyan Mahlyanov-Kotooshu has earned EUR 408 000 with his wins in 2010, Japanese pundits have announced.

Sports | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 16:27

Berbatov Scores in United-Birmingham Draw

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov scored the only goal for Manchester United in their draw with Birmingham.

Sports | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 09:56

Crime

Bulgaria's Capital Sofia Sees 30 Home Robberies Daily

Between 20 and 30 home robberies are committed in Bulgaria's capital Sofia every day according to police data.

Crime | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 11:46

Views on BG

CNN: World's Top Destinations for 2011

From CNN

Views on BG | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 13:02

World

Chavez Threatens to Cut US Diplomatic Ties

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has dared the US government to cut their mutual diplomatic relations.

World | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 19:44

Putin Builds USD 1B Black Sea Palace - Report

 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has allegedly been building a luxurious palace on the coast of the Black Sea.

World | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 18:56

Danish, Swedish Police Prevent Terror Attack

Five men have been apprehended by the police in Copenhagen and Sweden for planning a terrorist attack on the Danish Jyllands-Posten daily paper which printed cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

World | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 17:01

12 Men Perish in Russian Plane Crash

A Russian military plane An-22 crashed late Tuesday night causing the death of the entire crew of 12 men.

World | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 09:02

Man Arrested at Miami Airport after Baggage Explosion

A 37-year-old man has been arrested at the international airport in Miami after his luggage caused a small explosion on the tarmac.

World | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 09:01
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