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Cable Tel Launches Playboy TV Channel in Bulgaria

US CableTel is set to launch the Playboy TV channel as part of its ambitious programming line-up in Bulgaria. It has received the exclusive license for broadcasting the popular TV channel.

Business | March 23, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2611

Cosmo Lures More Advertisers to Bulgaria

Landing on the Bulgarian market, Cosmopolitan magazine has the ambition to attract more foreign advertisers.

Business | March 23, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1183

Cyprus Offshore Company Buys Plots in Sofia's Second Biggest Park

Offshore companies in Cyprus are to acquire land plots in Sofia's Southern park, the second largest park after the Borissova garden, it emerged surprisingly in the beginning of the week.

Business | March 23, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 814

Bulgaria Pledges to Lower Taxes in 2005

Direct taxes will continue to decrease next year, Bulgaria's Finance Minister said. Milen Velchev pledged that corporate tax would decrease to 15%.

Business | March 22, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 689

Tourism Info Center to Represent Bulgaria in Moscow

A Bulgarian tourism information center will open doors in Moscow. Today Economy Minister Lidya Shuleva and Sofia Mayor Stefan Sofianski have signed an agreement thereof, a proof of successful cooperation between private and public sector.

Business | March 22, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 640

Sofia Airport Construction Seeks Revised Terms

The construction of a new runaway on Sofia Airport is facing a break off, Bulgarian press alarmed Monday. The contracting Kuwaiti-Arab consortium, composed of Mohammed Abdulmuhsin Al-Kharafi&Sons and Admak General Contracting Company, has requested a rev

Business | March 22, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 844

Moratorium on GMO Proliferation Sought in Bulgaria

An environmentalist coalition called for the introduction of a moratorium on GMO proliferation in Bulgaria up to its EU accession.

Business | March 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1842

Bulgarian Companies Face Bankruptcy upon EU Entry

One third of Bulgaria's small-sized companies are to go bankrupt after EU accession because of lack of certification to greenlight their produce on the common European market. The Bulgarian Crafts Chamber raised the alarm on Sunday, warning that Bulgaria

Business | March 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 744

Germany to Back Bulgaria as Regional Air Traffic Control Centre

Germany's government is likely to support Bulgaria's efforts for turning into a regional centre for air traffic control.

Business | March 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2260

Madagascar, Bulgaria Set to Invigorate Ties

President Georgi Parvanov and his Madagascar counterpart President Marc Ravalomanana expressed willingness to boost bilateral relations during their meeting in Sofia on Saturday.

Business | March 20, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1414

5 Bidders OKed for Bulgaria's Power Utilities Finals May 25

Five bidders can submit final applications for the privatisation of 67 percent stake in Bulgaria's power utilities by May 25. The Privatisation Agency approved all five companies, which submitted indicative offers.

Business | March 20, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 748

Bulgaria Eyes Presentation on Russian Tourism Expos

Bulgaria is preparing an attractive presentation of its tourism potential to be seen during the upcoming tourism expos in Moscow and Kiev. The organization of the two national advertising and information booths handed over to the consortium of Akra and O

Business | March 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 819

Prosecutors Approached over Bulgaria's Telco Sale

Left-wing Coalition for Bulgaria approached Friday the Prosecutor's Office over the controversial issue of GSM operator license award in the sale of Telecommunications Company BTC to Viva Ventures.

Business | March 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 701

Solvay Sisecam Holding Invested USD 80 M in Bulgaria-based Plant

A total of USD 80 M have been invested in Devnya -based Solvay Sodi soda ash producing plant ever since its 1997 privatization by the Solvay Sisecam Holding.

Business | March 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3177

Bulgaria's End-2003 Growth Projected at 4.3%

Bulgaria's economic growth for the last quarter of 2003 is projected to reach 4.3 percent, which overshoots by nearly one percent the growth marked year over year, the latest report of the Center for Economic Development says.

Business | March 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 801

Bulgaria "Property Investment Hot Tip" for 2004

Bulgaria is the hot tip to entice retirement migrants in 2004, the Miami Herald wrote in an article "Retiring Britons May Look to Croatia, Bulgaria, Turkey for Affordable Homes". According to the article driven by rising affluence, the number British ret

Business | March 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1086

Decision on Bulgaria's Third GSM Operator Due Next Week

The State Communications Regulation Commission (SCRC) put off until next week its decision whether or not to issue a license for a third GSM operator to Viva Ventures. Viva Ventures, wholly-owned unit by British-based equity house Advent International, r

Business | March 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 752

Business and Entertainment to Meet in the Heart of Sofia

A big center sheltering business and entertainment is going to be built in the center of capital Sofia. The Mall of Sofia will spread on 35,000 square meters, with offices take up some 10,000 square meters.

Business | March 18, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1220

Pamporovo Braces up with New Ski Facilities

The Rhodopes ski resort of Pamporovo braces up to meet next winter season with extended ski tracks and facilities. Three new ski tracks, with a total length of 5 km, and two 4-seat lifts will meet skiing enthusiasts.

Business | March 18, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 953

Int'n'l Operators Eye Bulgaria's Coastal Airports

Frankfurt Vienna and Copenhagen airport operators have declared their interest in the airports in the Bulgarian coastal cities Varna and Burgas, Yordan Mirchev, Director of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Telecommunications, announced. The c

Business | March 18, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 655

Bulgaria Bans Hotels Construction on Beaches

Building of hotels on the beaches will be banned in compliance with a Bill on the Black Sea coast, said Savin Kovachev, Regional Development Deputy Minister.

Business | March 18, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 767
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