Logica, the global solutions company and leading supplier of mobile messaging and payments, announced the successful deployment of a PrePaid solution at Bulgarian mobile operator Cosmo Bulgaria Mobile in co-operation with Greek systems integrator Intrasof
Bulgarian business representatives are put at a disadvantage in comparison with foreign investors, Bozhidar Danev, Chairman and Executive President of the Bulgarian Industrial Association, said on December 11 for Darik Radio. According to him businessmen’
On the occasion of the centennial of the Nobel Prize, Swedish ambassador to Bulgaria Sten Ask, held an inspiring speech at the Sofia University on December 10. In the grand aula of the university Ask spoke at great lengths about the Nobel Prize, its histo
A pair of astronauts ventured outside the space shuttle Endeavour on Monday, the second spacewalk in as many weeks to make repairs to the International Space Station. Linda Godwin and Daniel Tani wrapped some thermal blankets around the base of the statio
Bulgarian–registered Efekten&Finanz Bulgaria will buy for USD 5,5 M a 57% stake in Bulgarian cosmetics maker Alen Mak, the Privatization Agency announced. The contract is expected to be concluded by a month.
President Bush said a videotape of Osama bin Laden purportedly bragging about the September 11 terrorist attacks will show viewers that he is guilty of "incredible murder." The tape will be shown today.
Polish News Bulletin M Leszek Miller and Hungarian PM Viktor Orban have visited Paris before the EU summit in Laeken.
Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic has refused to enter a plea on genocide charges at the U.N.
Louis Michel, Belgium’s Foreign Minister announced that the European Commission will prepare a report on the progress made by Bulgaria and Romania. Michel will chair the meeting at the level of ministers which is held in Brussels within the framework of t
Three months from the September 11 terrorist assaults in New York were marked on December 11 in the Bulgarian capital Sofia with a brief public ceremony. The ceremony was held as a response to the call of the American President Bush to honor the memmory o
South Korea has unveiled its newest and arguably most spectacular football stadium, the last of 20 venues to be built or redeveloped for next year's World Cup. Seogwipo Stadium on the resort island of Jeju is the last of South Korea's World Cup facilities
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Israeli attack helicopters struck targets in Beit Hanun in northern Gaza early in the morning on December 11, CNN reported, citing Palestinian sources. Witnesses identified the targets as a building housing Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's personal g
Diplomats expect Britain to announce on December 11 it will lead an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan. Although the force won't be composed of United Nations peacekeepers, diplomats say the Afghan leadership and contributing countries want t
The Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria, Baroness Henriette van Lynden, hosted the presentation of a "Dutch" issue of the esteemed Bulgarian literary magazine 'Plamak' on December 11. This edition of Plamak is dedicated to 15 contemporary Dutch novelists, like H
The fifth International Gentlemen's Dinner takes place in the Preslav Restaurant of the Sheraton on December 11. This slightly seclusive company gathers about every two months.
Bulgaria’s debt-ridden lubricants producer Bimas is seeking urgently fresh funding to cover its BGN 5 M outstanding debt to suppliers and resume production. According to officials the company’s problems were caused by the outdated equipment and inefficien
The famous Italian singer Al Bano sang in the National Palace of Culture together with the Bulgarian composer Stephan Diomov, the stars of "Tonica" family, Toni Dimitrova, Bogdana Karadocheva and Boris Godzhunov. The Italian arrived in Sofia on December 9
A Russian sip discharged fresh fuel for Bulgaria’s nuclear power plant Kozloduy at the Black Sea port of Varna on December 10. Thus the route for fresh fuel supply to the plant by sea was completed.
Flag Carrier’s Creditors are to discuss a new, higher valuation of the company’s assets. According to Olga Milenkova, Balkan’s receiver, the previous estimate of BGN 128 M prepared earlier this year by international consultants KPMG was lower than the one
Bulgaria and Estonia will sign a free trade agreement on December 11. “Having such agreements with the Baltic countries complies with the Bulgarian foreign policy priorities, experts from the Economy Ministry commented.
The Bulgarian Yogurt is now a Protected Designation of Origin in the EU
Bulgaria is in the Top 25 Countries with the Biggest Debt Slaves
