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Pastures new?

Pastures new?

Nov 20 2009 10:00 CET by Nick Iliev

Reports in British media have resumed speculating that the Manchester City and Bulgaria winger Martin Petrov is poised to leave the Eastlands en route to White Hart Lane.

New modern marina worth 24M leva to be constructed in Pomorie

New modern marina worth 24M leva to be constructed in Pomorie

Nov 19 2009 17:17 CET by Nick Iliev

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.

Globul, Germanos turn in 2182kg of phone parts for recycling

Globul, Germanos turn in 2182kg of phone parts for recycling

Nov 19 2009 15:32 CET by Nick Iliev

Globul Green as an initiative attempts to promote and initiate not only increased environmental awareness among the Bulgarian population, but also to reduce its own carbon footprint. The company has saved over 34 068kg of paper, or the equivalent of 800 trees saved

Construction sector in Europe continues to decline

Construction sector in Europe continues to decline

Nov 19 2009 14:17 CET by Nick Iliev 2 comments

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.

Resort village construction planned in Karadere nature reserve

Resort village construction planned in Karadere nature reserve

Nov 19 2009 12:31 CET by Nick Iliev 8 comments

Previously, the Madara Bulgarian Property Fund, listed at the London Stock Exchange wanted to to build a resort village with 15 000 capacity spanning the entire bay area. The controversial building project contemplated to be directly on the shore was eventually frozen indefinitely in light of the global economic downturn.

Berbatov becomes Bulgaria's all-time goalscorer in 4-1 win over Malta

Berbatov becomes Bulgaria's all-time goalscorer in 4-1 win over Malta

Nov 19 2009 11:38 CET by Nick Iliev

Berbatov's brace was his third in four matches against Malta and gave him 48 goals in 74 appearances for the national team.

Bulgarian Property Developments begin construction of 12.6M euro logistics park in Rousse

Bulgarian Property Developments begin construction of 12.6M euro logistics park in Rousse

Nov 18 2009 13:14 CET by Nick Iliev

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.

Riots break out in central Athens on 36th anniversary of the Polytechnic massacre

Riots break out in central Athens on 36th anniversary of the Polytechnic massacre

Nov 18 2009 12:51 CET by Nick Iliev

The Polytechnic University or Politechniu in Greek, was the scene of a massacre in 1973, when Greek army tanks broke into the University and shot students indiscriminately, killing dozens of youths.

Moderate earthquake jolts Albania

Moderate earthquake jolts Albania

Nov 18 2009 12:20 CET by Nick Iliev

Tremor was felt in many areas in the country but there are no reports of injuries or damage as of yet

Bulgarian Air Force to commit aircraft for public and rescue services

Bulgarian Air Force to commit aircraft for public and rescue services

Nov 18 2009 11:05 CET by Nick Iliev

BAF will allocate aircraft for disaster relief, search and rescue operations, traffic surveillance and control and for patient transport

Influenza levels in Bulgaria decrease as inoculations in Greece begin

Influenza levels in Bulgaria decrease as inoculations in Greece begin

Nov 18 2009 10:47 CET by Nick Iliev 1 comment

A mass inoculation programme in Greece was launched on November 17 while in Bulgaria vaccines are expected to arrive in January 2010.

Bulgaria take on Malta in football friendly, Berbatov one strike shy of record

Bulgaria take on Malta in football friendly, Berbatov one strike shy of record

Nov 18 2009 10:12 CET by Nick Iliev

Dimitar Berbatov is one goal shy of equalling Hristo Bonev's all-time record, set 30 years ago

Fewer Bulgarian students at US universities

Fewer Bulgarian students at US universities

Nov 18 2009 08:36 CET by Nick Iliev

The number of foreign students in the US has decreased, but in a year, the number of Bulgarians studying in the States dropped by 10 per cent.

Bulgaria's health sector to receive additional 350M leva in funding

Bulgaria's health sector to receive additional 350M leva in funding

Nov 18 2009 08:14 CET by Nick Iliev 1 comment

The Bulgarian health sector is poised to receive a much-needed financial boost of 350 million leva, according to a memorandum on November 17, signed by the ruling GERB party, the Blue Coalition, Finance Minister Simeon Dyankov and Health Minister Bozhidar Nanev

Swine flu claims two more deaths in Bourgas

Swine flu claims two more deaths in Bourgas

Nov 17 2009 12:08 CET by Nick Iliev

Schools across Bulgaria open for classes on November 17 in spite of epidemic levels remaining high. Only in Bourgas municipality will schools remain shut for an additional day

Bulgaria to get 75M euro nuclear compensation in 2010

Bulgaria to get 75M euro nuclear compensation in 2010

Nov 17 2009 11:19 CET by Nick Iliev

Bulgaria also expects to receive funding from the 2010 EU budget for grid connections

Sofia municipality will fine poor quality work

Sofia municipality will fine poor quality work

Nov 17 2009 10:26 CET by Nick Iliev 3 comments

Sofia municipality will fine companies that botch their work after winning infrastructural contracts

Bulgarian labour union activist speaks out after acid attack

Bulgarian labour union activist speaks out after acid attack

Nov 17 2009 09:38 CET by Nick Iliev

Konstantina Kouneva says she feels no resentment or hatred towards the attackers, who were driven to their actions by "unemployment and job insecurity".

New blow for Manchester City as Bulgarian winger Petrov suffers injury

New blow for Manchester City as Bulgarian winger Petrov suffers injury

Nov 16 2009 16:28 CET by Nick Iliev 1 comment

The left winger sustained yet another injury to his knee, which will keep the player out for at least two weeks.

Discounter chains Penny Market, Plus open stores in Bulgaria

Discounter chains Penny Market, Plus open stores in Bulgaria

Nov 16 2009 15:19 CET by Nick Iliev

Both retailers target at least 50 outlets in Bulgaria by the end of 2010.

Kremikovtzi unions stage rally in Sofia, vow more protests

Kremikovtzi unions stage rally in Sofia, vow more protests

Nov 16 2009 14:53 CET by Nick Iliev 1 comment

Kremikovtzi labour unions are adamant that the government should play a more active role and try to save the communist-era flagship of Bulgaria's industry.

Russian tourists avoid Bulgaria

Russian tourists avoid Bulgaria

Nov 16 2009 13:14 CET by Nick Iliev 44 comments

Loss of Russians could be compensated with an increase of British tourists, one tourist industry association says.

Austrian ORS makes new bid for Vivacom re-broadcasting subsidiary

Austrian ORS makes new bid for Vivacom re-broadcasting subsidiary

Nov 16 2009 11:59 CET by Nick Iliev

Institutional, regulatory and legislative obstacles prevented ORS from finalising the deal before the June 2009 deadline, chief executive says.

Body of vanished woman discovered by Mountain Rescue Patrol

Body of vanished woman discovered by Mountain Rescue Patrol

Nov 16 2009 11:55 CET by Nick Iliev

Rescue teams are suspecting that the body was that of 42-year-old Emilia Dimitrova, a teacher from Veliko Turnovo who vanished on November 8.

CCTV cameras, more police officers to guard BDZ facilities

CCTV cameras, more police officers to guard BDZ facilities

Nov 13 2009 15:14 CET by Nick Iliev 1 comment

Special joint task force by transport and interior ministries will curb vandalism and destruction of equipment, minister says

Influenza update: infection ratio down as Austrian aid arrives

Influenza update: infection ratio down as Austrian aid arrives

Nov 13 2009 14:18 CET by Nick Iliev 1 comment

The latest fatality from the H1N1 strain was in the southeastern Bulgarian town of Sliven, where a 22-year-old woman succumbed to the flu on November 12

Bulgargaz to ask 18.3% gas hike from January 1 2010

Bulgargaz to ask 18.3% gas hike from January 1 2010

Nov 13 2009 12:48 CET by Nick Iliev

The company will submit its final proposal to the utilities regulator on December 11

McDonald's is 'Bulgaria's best employer '

McDonald's is 'Bulgaria's best employer '

Nov 13 2009 12:35 CET by Nick Iliev 2 comments

Fast food chain "McDonald's Bulgaria" received the first prize in the "Best Employers in Bulgaria" annual ranking for 2009, in the "large companies" category, while the pharmaceutical firm Astra Zaneca won first place in the medium and small company class,

Greek government questions Afghan frontline redeployment

Greek government questions Afghan frontline redeployment

Nov 13 2009 11:34 CET by Nick Iliev 3 comments

Kathimerini reported that the decision to relocate the Greek detachment was not approved by the Greek ministry of defence, nor is it likely to prove popular at home.

Enforced pit stop

Enforced pit stop

Nov 13 2009 10:00 CET by Nick Iliev 2 comments

Bulgaria harboured high aspirations to stage a Formula One race and permanently put the country on the international racing map.

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