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Weather 11 Nov 2009 - Broken Clouds

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Broken clouds over Bulgaria today, in many places rather thick. Showers are expected in the southern and eastern regions, snow is likely in the mountains. Weak to moderate wind from the west and southwest. Lows will range from 5 to 10C, at the Black Sea...

Sofia: New concession procedure for Sofia central mineral baths

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:12:00 GMT

A new concession procedure for Sofia `s central mineral baths will be opened within a couple of months. The current procedure will be terminated due to lack of candidates. The terms of the new tender will be determined by the municipal council. The issu...

Sofia: Meeting of news agencies in Sofia and Veliko Turnovo

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:47:00 GMT

An international meeting of news agencies of Southeastern Europe and the Black Sea Region will be held in Sofia and Veliko Turnovo from October 30 to November 2. The forum organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will be opened by Prime Minister ...

Varna: An open tender for the design of the coastline of Varna

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:01:00 GMT

"Holding Varna" Plc has launched an open tender for the design of the coastline of Varna . The name of the project is "Aleya Parva". The tender has the task to select the best answers to the infrastructure problems of the coastal area of the city of Varn...

Plovdiv: Government inspects dial for the Plovdiv International Fair

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Bulgaria`s Ministry of Economy has formed a working group to inspect how businessman Georgi Gergov gained control of the Plovdiv International Fair . On Wednesday, Bulgaria`s Economy Minister, Traicho Traikov, said that this was " one of the weirdest de...

Bachkovo: Gypsy holiday near Bachkovo monastery - songs, dances and sell of brides

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:29:00 GMT

The aftermath of the world economic crisis can be seen in the people`s daily life. This year the traditional open-air brides fair near Bachkovo Monastery, southeastern Bulgaria was different. Every year on Gypsy Holy Virgin, as the Assumption of Virgin M...

Belene: Belene NPP is not vital for Bulgaria's energy security, according minister Traykov

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:05:00 GMT

The Belene nuclear power project is not vital for Bulgaria`s energy security, said energy minister Traycho Traykov. In an interview, the minister downplayed speculations that the country must bring the proposed station on stream if it is to guarantee sup...

Kavatsite: 3 dead dolphins discovered at Kavatsite beach near Sozopol

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Three dead dolphins were discovered at Kavatsite beach near the coastal town of Sozopol and one was discovered in Bulgaria’s Pomorie , Radio Varna reported. So far, 17 dead dolphins have been discovered in Bulgaria’s coastal region . The regional ...

Varna: The Asparuhov Bridge in Varna

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The Asparuhov Bridge is one of the Varna `s symbols. Its construction is related to the grown industrial importance of the Bulgarian Sea-coastal capital and the need of more convenient waterway. The old canal sea-lake could not answer the expected ship tr...

Sofia: 26 senior BNB officials had been working as State Security agents

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:30:00 GMT

Sofia : A total of 26 senior BNB officials had been working as State Security agents before, the incumbent dossiers commission revealed yesterday. The shortlist features names like Ivan Dragnevsky (BNB chair 1989-1991), Todor Valchev (- till 1996), Luyb...

Belogradchik: Belogradchik Rocks are not among the 28 New7Wonders finalists

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:51:00 GMT

Belogradchik Rocks are not among the 28 finalists in the global voting platform for the new seven wonders in the world. The Bulgarian phenomenon is on the list of reserves. The first seven phenomena in the list have the opportunity to advance further. Yo...

Balchik: 5 beaches in Balchik region without concessionaires

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:02:00 GMT

Five beaches in Balchik remain without concessionaires during summer 2009 Touzlata , Robinson, Ovcharovski, 7-8-9 and the international child camp in Kranevo remain without owners during summer 2009, news.bg reported. Boards already warn visitors that...

Gorno pole: The village of Gorno Pole - rural idyll and warm Rhodopes hospitality

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:10:00 GMT

If you are looking for the serenity of rural idyll, warm Rhodopi hospitality, the scent of the freshly backed cheese pastry and the taste of real homemade yogurt, then one of the most suitable places for your summer vacation is the lovely village of Gor...

Bulgarian National Bank Exchange Rates for Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

BNB central exchange rate for US Dollar is 1.39952 leva , which is 0.745 stotinki more than Monday`s BNB exchange rates for July 14 , in effect since 4 o`clock PM today, are: for currency value (leva) change (leva) 1 E...

Vratsa: After Perushtitsa, Schneider Electric Bulgaria opens plant in Vratsa

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:04:00 GMT

Schneider Electric Bulgaria SPLTD is on its way to open a new plant in the town of Vratsa . The company would open it until the end of the year, creating 300 new jobs. The starting salary would be BGN 600. The mayor of Vratza - Totyu Mladenov, said that...

Bulgarian National Bank Exchange Rates for Friday, July 10, 2009

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

BNB central exchange rate for US Dollar is 1.39802 leva , which is 0.895 stotinki less than Thursday`s BNB exchange rates for July 10 , in effect since 4 o`clock PM today, are: for currency value (leva) change (leva) 1...

Varna: Varna Southern beach polluted with waste-water

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:51:00 GMT

Wastewaters of Varna enter directly the sea in the region of the Southern Beach, bTV private channel reported. The Southern Beach is polluted through rainwater collectors, since the waste-water pipes enter directly into them. The problem could be resol...

Kavarna: Black Sea golf courses would pull the local economics out of the crisis

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Black Sea communities see in golf courses on their territory projects that would pull the local economy out of the crisis. First thing should be curbed the mass and low paid tourism and shifting the focus to the higher segment. Currently the golf complex...

Balchik: New Palace of Justice in Balchik - in contrast with the surrounding buildings

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:43:00 GMT

The new Palace of Justice in Balchik has been granted a building permit, the construction works are expected to start right after the end of the procedure for selection of a building company which is currently under way. The investor is the Ministry of J...

Shoumen: 15 settlements in the region of Shumen are on water regime

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:06:00 GMT

15 settlements in the region of Shumen are on water regime, informed the manager of the Water supply and sewerage company – Shumen eng. Svetlozar Damyanov. On a meeting today the municipal mayors and the regional governor Todor Todorov discussed the p...

Vidin: Beach at Danube river in Vidin will be opened

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMT

In several days, the beach near Baba Vida fortress in Vidin will be opened, regional specialist Petko Petkov told Focus news agency. Vidin municipality is currently preparing the documents needed for the opening of the beach. The beach has been funct...

Five new TV channels were approved

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:48:00 GMT

The Council for Electronic Media, the regulatory body which registers licenses and oversees radio and television broadcasters in Bulgaria, approved five new TV channels. The new channels include Telekabel (a region cable station from Pazardjik region),...

Shoumen: Workers of the Shumen-based Cherno More Highways demanded their unpaid salaries

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Workers of the Shumen -based Cherno More Highways JSC demanded their unpaid salaries by force and broke in the office of the Municipality Governor. The salaries have been delayed due to controversy between the Roads Agency and the company. Cherno More Hig...

Ivaylovgrad: Тender for cross-border point infrastructure for Ivaylovgrad - Kiprinos and Zlatograd - Termes lots

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:10:00 GMT

The Ministry of regional development launched an open tender for cross-border point infrastructure, assembly buildings and access infrastructure, lot 1 Ivaylovgrad - Kiprinos and lot 2 - Zlatograd - Termes. The deadline to buy participation packages ...

Latvians, Lithuanians nice surprise on Bulgaria’s Black Sea

Wed, 27 May 2009 04:19:00 GMT

Bulgarian seaside resorts are enjoying increased interest from Latvian and Lithuanian holidaymakers, a hotel and restaurant industry association said. Speaking at a press conference in the northern Black Sea resort of Albena , Dimitar Dimitrov, chair...