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2007/06/14

The archaeological expedition Strandzha discovered a labyrinth, similar to the famous labyrinth on the island of Crete.

The discovery was made near the village of Golyam Derven, close to the Bulgarian-Turkish border.

Archaeologists also found a skeleton of a ruler in the labyrinth, BGNES news agency reported.

Among the finds in the labyrinth were abundantly ornamented ceramics artifacts with unknown so far elements and bird figures.

This is the second unique discovery that the...

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2007/06/14

For the first time foreign tourists, who visit Vidin and the Baba Vida fortress, will be able to watch a special performance in English language. The spectacle of the municipal dramatic theatre is in historical thematic and will be performed on the open air scene in the fortress. Important moments of the past of Bulgaria, with an accent of the Vidin kingdom will be presented – this was stated by the mayor of Vidn d-r Ivan Tsenov.
The audiences of the first show, which will take place on...

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2007/06/13

A team of Bulgarian Scientists showed how the ancient town looked 3000 years ago. This happened through laser shooting of some parts of the rock complex, with technology, which was first applied now for this case.

The method represents scanning will laser. At this base a 3-D image of the sanctuary palace of Perperikon is made.
According to the head of the archeological team Nikolay Ovcharov, said that this will probably ease the work of the archeologists.

The ambition of the scientists...

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2007/06/13

400 Bulgarian and 53 foreign specialists in the field of energy will take part in the “Energy forum 2007”, which will be held in the 'St. Konstantin and Elena' resort in the next 4 days.

The Plenary session will be opened by Konstantin Shushulov, chairman of State Energy and Water Regulation Commission, Darik radio informed. During the forum, a total of 126 reports will be delivered. Some of them will present practical solutions to the problems of Bulgarian energy sector, prof. Shushulov...

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2007/06/12

The bed capacity in Balkania, the mountainous tourist region encompassing the municipalities of Teteven, Apriltsi and Troyan in Central Northern Bulgaria, will jump to 10,000 over the next 2-3 years, said Daria Zarichinova from Tour Club ReMark which is marketing the destination.
The club said at least 30 projects for the construction of new tourism facilities have been approved in the Apriltsi area alone.
The bed capacity of area resort Chiflika has doubled over 2006 while at least 4-5 new...

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2007/06/12

Archaeologists have discovered the most ancient ruler's symbol on Bulgarian territory, what was once the kingdom of the Thracian tribes.

The Bulgarian archaeologists Daniela Agre and Deyan Dichev, who are leading the Strandzha expedition, made the announcement for the exceptional finding on the Bulgarian National Radio on Monday.

The artifact was unearthed near the village of Golyam Dervent. Dichev and Agre were researching a dolmen (dolmens were the first Thracian tombs) when they...

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2007/06/11

Bulgarian Union of Balneology and Spa Tourism became member of the European Spas Association (ESPA).

Tsveta Milanova, head of the union, said that local spa hotels had to meet certain ESPA criteria for quality concerning medical services, security and hygiene. If they meet these criteria, the hotels will receive seal for quality.

ESPA’s goal was to harmonise the services in the spa resorts in Europe, she said.

Royal Holidays trade director Siika Katsarova said that the main aim of the...

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2007/06/11

Bulgaria's State Agency of Tourism (SAT) placed 30 billboards in the center of Moscow with commercials about Bulgaria.
This is the second part of the SAT's campaign for external advertisement in Russia for this year.

The billboards with ads for Bulgaria as a tourist destination are situated in key places in the center of the Russian capital from May 28 till June 10.

In the frames of the complete commercial campaign on the Russian market are foreseen informational trips to Bulgaria,...

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2007/06/11

Read report from the first moutain biking championship in Bulgaria.

The first extreme sports settlement is now under construction in Sopot. It is located in close proximity to the first station of the “Nezabravka” ski-lift, only three kilometers away from the exit leading from Sopot to Sofia. Here the first wire city for adults is already completed. At some 100 meters from the city an artificial...

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2007/06/08

Spanish GreenFuel Corporation plans to invest 70 million euro in the construction of bio-diesel and bio-ethanol production facilities and storage areas in the town of Pleven.
The company has confirmed its intentions to invest in the region of Pleven due to the town’s location near the port of Somovit, the well-developed infrastructure and large production of grain crops, Bulgarian National Radio reported.

GreenFuel's experts chose three terrains, which are most appropriate for the...

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