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The 63-strong Bulgarian group for the London Summer Olympics at a family picture Sunday. Photo by BGNES
Bulgaria's olympic teams were officially delegated for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London at a ceremony in Sofia Sunday.
Bulgarian Minister of Sports Svilen Neykov was present at the ceremony and wished best of luck and lots of successed to the 63 athletes comprising the Bulgarian delegation.
"Bulgaria will return with many medals that will bring prestige and glory not only to you, but also to the entire generation that comes after you," stated Neykov.
Bulgaria has set hopes of winning a number of medals, chiefly in women's sports, ranging from rhythmic gymnastics to sport pistol shooting and wrestling.
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev announced that the new metro section through Poduyane is expected to be launched in July, with construction works already reaching around 98% completion
Residents and visitors in Sofia will be able to park without payment in the city’s “blue” and “green” zones during the upcoming Easter holidays
A 40-meter-high Ferris wheel has been installed in central Sofia, becoming a new attraction for residents and visitors seeking panoramic views of the capital.
Health authorities have reported a total of 66 confirmed measles cases in Bulgaria, with the first infection now recorded in Sofia, according to data published on the Ministry of Health’s epidemic monitoring platform.
A total of 147 years have passed since Sofia was officially designated as the capital of Bulgaria
Restaurant and café prices in Bulgaria have increased sharply over the past decade, rising by close to 110%, according to analysis by the Institute for Market Economics
Bulgaria's athletes won a total of three medals – two silver and one bronze - in this year's Paralympic summer games in London.
Bulgarian Stela Eneva won a second silver medal in the London 2012 Paralympics in the women's shot put discipline (F57/58).
Bulgarian Radoslav Zlatanov won a gold medal at the long jump (F13) contest at the London 2012 Paralympics.
Star US swimmer Michael Phelps might have his 6 medals from the London 2012 Summer Olympics taken away for having participated in a commercial photo shoot.
The Bulgarian flag that was carried by star veteran gymnast Yordan Yovchev at the London Olympics opening is being auctioned off by the organizers of the games.
Stefka Kostadinova, President of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee, BOC, assesses the performance of the Bulgarian athletes at the 2012 London Olympics as "very weak.
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