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2007/04/04

The relics of the Bulgaria's Tzar Kaloyan will be buried for a second time in a church the ancient Bulgarian capital Veliko Tarnovo 800 years after his death.

The relics will be put in the gallery of the 40 Holly Martyrs Church, head of the National Historical Museum Bozhidar Dimitrov announced. The funeral will be attended by the President Georgi Parvanov, the Culture Minister Stefan Danailov and other official guests.

When archaeologists first found the bones, they were kept in the...

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2007/04/04

4 extreme sports clubs, “Adventure net”, “Books and Adventures Organization”, “Fast Waters” and “X club”, organize the official opening of the new rafting season 2007.

The event will take place on the 7th of April along the Stream of Struma River in the region of Kresna gorge. The teams of the 4 clubs will make rafting demonstrations. The media representatives and the guests also will have the chance to feel the experience to overcome the swift currents. Wild night party with loud music,...

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2007/04/04

New ski projects are launched in Samokov region, while “Super Borovets” awaits its start. Hristo Kovachki is the new big investor in the region. Companies close to TIM Ltd also intend to invest in the region.

Samokov and Borovets are quieter, in comparison to Bansko, where new ski, golf and spa projects for hundreds of million BGN are presented every single day.
There are no huge billboards, advertising the next luxurious apartment complex and signs “Great Deals: Land Plots for Sale”. There...

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2007/04/03

A great ceremony held on March 25 marked the beginning of the tourist season for Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast.
The ceremony was held at the airport in the city of Bourgas, minutes before the arrival of the first tourists from Denmark who will spend two weeks in Nessebar, near the Slunchev Bryag resort. The predictions are for Bourgas airport to welcome charter flights mainly from Germany, England, Poland, Israel and the Scandinavian countries.

Following the trend in the Bulgarian...

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2007/04/03

Over 30 companies are interested in the contract for the construction of the infrastructure in the area of Danube Bridge II, Vidin regional governor Krastio Spasov was quoted as saying Monday by news agency BTA.

The candidate contractors will tour the future construction sites on Tuesday.

The documents for participation in the tender will be on sale until May 21. They should be ready with their offers by the fall, said Spasov.

The Bulgarian regional development ministry is expected...

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2007/04/02

The government will allocate funds, to start investments for Plovdiv airport, which will support Sofia airport, announced the minister of transport Mr Petar Mutavchiev.

The modernization of the airport in Plovdiv will help for the development of tourism in Rodope Mountain and the southern parts of Bulgaria, said the minister, who was on official visit in Plovdiv, together with his Greek colleague Michael Liapis. A brand new terminal has to be build for short period. The new terminal will not...

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2007/03/30

Slivenska Perla rakia received two gold medals at Vinaria 2007 in Plovdiv. The producer, Vini Sliven, also won bronze for the unique wine Sliven Shevka 2006. Bulgaria's Minister of Agriculture Nihat Kabil, Plovdiv Fair CEO Georgi Gergov and the National Wine and Vine Chamber CEO Nikola Nikolov handed out the awards at the traditional ball Wine and Love, Love and Wine that took place in the Pavilion 3 of the Fair.
Wine-makers of Villa Hissar and Villa Lyubimets grabbed five awards. Chardonnay...

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2007/03/29

The ice rink in Bansko has already been working for a month. Although it was not officially opened, the rink officially became one of the favorite places for the guests and the citizens of Bansko. This is one of the most modern facilities of this type and it spreads on 1200 square metres with seats for the spectators. The ice rink was built to entertain the numerous guests of the resort and to be a training stage for the youngest inhabitants of Bansko. The children can skate there for free and...

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2007/03/27

Nearly 556 companies from 35 countries will take part in the International Exhibition for Vine-Growing and Wine-Producing Vinaria 2007 held in Plovdiv.
Vinaria 2007 is the 15th edition of the largest event of its kind in the Central and Southeastern Europe, Focus news agency reported.
The exhibition will give presentation area to 203 prestigious Bulgarian wine producers and traders including wineries, vine growers, scientific institutes and grape-processing companies. Participants will...

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2007/03/26

Low cost carrier Germanwings said it is offering from Mar 26 promotional return air fares of 47 to 97 euro (with airport charges) for its Sofia-Cologne route.

Passengers are also eligible for hotels rates of 29 euro per night in Cologne, Berlin or Duesseldorf.

The carrier will launch flights from Berlin to Bulgarian Black Sea towns Burgas and Varna from mid-May.

The Austrian Airlines last week announced promotional fares for its service from Vienna to Burgas and Varna if seats are...

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