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2007/06/20

Essence of Bulgarian rose consist in the newest perfume of the Italian brand Fendi

The perfume called ‘Palazzo' was presented in Fendi's head office in the centre of Rome Author of the perfume is Francois Demachy.

Except for the traditional Bulgarian savior, ‘Palazzo' contains also essences from orange blossoms, tangerine, bergamot, lemon, pink pepper and jasmine.

Fendi was purchased a couple of years ago from the French stylish monster LVMH.

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2007/06/19

Construction of Danube bridge 2 takes off

After a very serious delay of seven years the construction of a second bridge over the river Danube spanning the Bulgarian city of Vidin and the Romanian, Calafat, has finally been launched. The facility will be part of the European transport corridor number 4 acting as a bridge between Central Europe and the Thessalonica port on the Aegean Sea in Greece and also a pre-requisite for enhancing the economic ties not only in the region of the Balkans, but also along the entire stretch of the...

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2007/06/19

No More Dancing Bears in Bulgaria

They are no more dancing bears in Bulgaria, informed from ‘Four Paws' foundation.

Just like in the Wild Wild West, you can find all kinds of wild animals in the bigger Bulgarian cities...but not any more.

One interesting tame animal - the dancing bear becomes extinct specie. Some people had invented a strange way to earn money: learning bears to dance.

After the animals learn the dancing steps they go out on the streets, directed by a chain pierced by their lips or nose, hold by...

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2007/06/19

New Wider Road is Building between Danube Bridge 2 and Botevgrad

A new project for a wider and more convenient road between Danube Bridge 2 and Botevgrad starts today, said the Minister of Regional developments and Public Works.
According to the plan, the new road will be with 4 lanes total and will help reduce the traffic. The next stage of the reconstruction will focus on the water-power system to the city of Montana, comments the Minister Gagauzov.

Yesterday Gagauzov unveiled a new water-main with length of 2.5 km in Montana in the road-bed of E79....

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2007/06/18

Medieval Gold Jewelleries Found in Thracian Mound in Bulgaria

A total of eleven gold rings, three bracelets and a pair of ear-rings have been found in a Thracian mound between Bulgaria's villages of Topolchane and Kaloyanovo.

The artefacts were discovered in the tombs of three women by the group of one of Bulgaria's best archaeologists Professor Georgi Kitov.

"In 13th-14th century BC there was a medieval settlement near the mound," professor Kitov explained.

The finds will be preserved in the museum of history in the nearby town of Sliven...

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2007/06/18

Green Suns Fest for Midsummer Day on the Shoumen Plateau

On 23 and 24 June in Natural Park “Shoumen Plateau” a traditional folklore festival under the name “Green Suns” will be held.
The fest will mark the Enyovden Holiday (Midsummer Day) in Bulgaria, which is also celebrated as the Herbs Picking Day. It is believed that all herbs, picked up through the Midsummer Day will have magic power and will cure all diseases and give power and strength to the people. At the fest everybody, who loves nature will have the chance to walk around and also...

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2007/06/15

Bulgarian Rock Capital with European Diploma

Kavarna (North-Eastern Bulgaria) is the only Bulgarian municipality honored with European Diploma by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
The proud Mayor of the seaside town Tsonko Tsonev declared that the Diploma is recognition for the municipality's work.

I appreciate that our efforts were estimated by the EU. This award will stimulate us to work harder and faster for the country's European integration, added Tsonev.

The EU Diploma we received means that Kavarna...

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2007/06/15

12th International Theatre Festival “Time” in Vratsa

Youth theatre fest will take place from 15 June to 18 June in Vratsa. There will be plenty of music, dances, arts and fun. At the festival many plays will be performed on stage, special art-photo exhibitions will take place and a workshop for traditional ancient China sports will be held. There will also be a concert in the concert hall of Ledenika Cave. Guitar nights, disco nights at the fest-club and cocktail nights will delight all participants. The official opening of the fest starts on...

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2007/06/15

Last 3 Dancing Bears in Bulgaria Transported to Belitsa Bear Park

The last three dancing bears in Bulgaria were transported on Friday to the Bear re-adaptation park in Belitsa, Four Paws Foundation announced.

The foundation bough the three animals from their owners, who used them as an instrument of gaining money, making the bears dance and do tricks on the streets of the local villages and towns.

The owners Maria and Dimitar Stanev from the Getsovo village have been taking care of the bears since their birth. The bears, named Misho, 19, Svetla, 17,...

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2007/06/14

New Hotel Requirements Approved in Bulgaria

New hotel requirements in Bulgaria became valid, Dnevnik daily reported.
The changes concern all hotels in the process of being classified or applying for classification, Dnevnik reported.

Stricter requirements will be applied to hotel staff especially in luxurious tourism sites.

Chambermaids, gatekeepers and errand boys in four star hotels must have high school education and know at least one foreign language.

Administrators must have specialised high school education in the sphere...

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