Sat, Nov 21 2009
Velingrad
Photo: Krasimir Uskeseliev 
Tourism industry extremely happy with six day holidays as hotels are booked up.
The historic building of the central mineral baths in downtown Sofia has long been one of the city's symbols. Officially closed in 1986, its fate remained undecided, while every municipal administration that came to power deliberated what new purpose to attach to the old building.
Land and residential space in Velingrad, in south-western Bulgaria, almost doubled their values for a year, prompted by growing interest from developers, Stroitelstvo Gradut (Construction and the City) weekly reported. The turn of 2008 saw a surge of investor interest to spa tourism in Velingrad area. There was a significant interest in buying rural and forestry land with the purpose to invest in apartment complexes and hotels, the weekly said.
A car blast occurred in the town of Velingrad on the night of February 27. The blast shattered the windows of nearby houses. No people were harmed, Focus news agency reported. Municipal councilor Ekaterina Kaferinova is owner of the vehicle. Two months ago somebody tried to set her house on fire and caused significant damage. The explosive device was places below the front part of the car. Police have been
The Black Sea town of Pomorie has approved a proposal for the construction of a spacious and modern marina, with a capacity of over 600 yachts and small passenger ships.
Over the course of a year, from one of the leaders in Europe in new construction, Bulgaria became one of the countries currently quagmired at the bottom of the table and was now amongst the three worst hit countries, along with Romania and Slovenia.
The park is posed to act as an economic stimulant in the region, creating a modern infrastructural base for companies. It is set for completion by Q3 of 2010.
Both retailers target at least 50 outlets in Bulgaria by the end of 2010.
When will Bulgaria’s real estate and construction sector recover?
Bravo.