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News June, 2008

2008/06/18

A Strategy for health tourism is being developed in Bulgaria

A Strategy for health tourism is being developed in Bulgaria

The Ministry of Health Care gathered a working group that will develop a strategy for the development of health tourism in Bulgaria.

This was announced by Chanko Chalakov – head of the National complex “Specialized hospitals for rehabilitation” in Varna.
We will negotiate with the coordinator section of the German health fund to approve the health insurances of the German tourists in Bulgaria, added Chalakov.

The...

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2008/06/18

Kansas: We Want to Go Sightseeing round Sofia in Bulgaria

The legendary rock band "Kansas" will arrive to Sofia a day before their show on June 23 in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture (NPC). "We would like to learn everything about your country, to try Bulgarian cuisine, to walk around Sofia", shared Rich Williams - guitarist and one of the founders of the band.
"I've promised to myself to learn many things about your country and your people before we come in Bulgaria", said Rich Williams for The Standart.
Without any doubt "Kansas" is one of...

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2008/06/18

Coins with Image of Christ Discovered in Veliki Preslav

Unique silver coins with the effigy of Christ sitting in a throne have been discovered in Veliki Preslav - the second capital of the First Bulgarian Kingdom.
The archaeological team came across 50 ancient Venetian and Serbian coins dating back to 13th-14th century. Inscriptions in Greek and Latin reading "dux" (chief) and "rex" (king) are inscribed next to Christ's image. The reverse of the coin is decorated with the effigies of two saints, in which experts recognize St. Silvester and St....

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2008/06/18

Bulgarian Air Companies to Fly Directly to the USA

Bulgarian air companies will be able to fly directly to USA.

This became possible after Bulgaria received a certificate for a higher category under the Safety program of the US Federal aviation administration (FAA).

A representative of FAA handed the document to Bulgarian prime minister Sergei Stanishev in the Washington Media Museum Newreum.

In the presence of PM Stanishev, the minister of foreign affairs Ivaylo Kalfin and the US state secretary John Negroponte the two countries...

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2008/06/18

Euro Championship 2008 At Metropolitan Hotel Sofia

Euro Championship 2008
From 07th till 29th of June 2008
At Metropolitan Hotel Sofia

Don’t miss a game…
…Enjoy the emotion of every match!

Viewing on 2 Flat Screens 36’’
Variety of bottled and draft beer
Light snacks and sandwiches
And much more!

Tie off and feel at home with friends at MET BAR!
MET BAR, EVERY DAY, EVERY GAME

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