Save Yourself! How to Pack a Travel Med Kit Oct 16, 2009
Tour guide made this unfortunate discovery during a recent bike trip in Bulgaria, when one of the cyclists had a sheep dog run-in. Fortunately, Lombardi recalls, our local support vehicle driver pulled out a huge bottle of Rakia - a potent Bulgarian hard liquor - and poured it over the leg of the traveler. (Fox News)
Bulgaria Gets Real about Its Economy Oct 7, 2009
Since Boyko Borisov took over as prime minister, Bulgaria has been more candid and effective about economic reform, but big challenges remain ... Until the parliamentary elections in July, the Bulgarian government appeared to be in denial about the approaching economic crisis ... Days after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and just as financial panic had paralyzed the world, former (Socialist) Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev gave an interview in which he denied the existence of a crisis in... (BusinessWeek)
Trains can be tricky Oct 2, 2009
My friend was in a warm train heading toward Sofia in Bulgaria, and I was stuck in a town where almost nobody speaks English ... Suddenly there is an abundance of English being spoken and I begin to think that finding Beans and making my way to Bulgaria is not impossible after all ... Thankfully, it's the age of the internet and with a few well-timed emails I find out where Beans (by my now best friend) has ended up and six hours later arrive in Bulgaria to a friendly face and a big welcome... (iAfrica.com)
The Playing's The Thing Sep 15, 2009
And Fulham star Clint Dempsey should play a big role when the Cottagers travel to Bulgaria to take on CSKA Sofia. (Americans on the books at other Europa League sides -- Eddie Johnson at Fulham, Dominic Cervi at Celtic, Jared Jeffrey at Club Brugge and Bryan Arguez at Hertha Berlin -- most likely aren't going to play even a minute. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
All eyes on troubled AC Milan after derby humiliation Sep 12, 2009
Lazio host Juventus, with the Turin giants boosted by their players dominant role in Italys midweek triumph over Bulgaria. Seven Juve players started for the national team on Wednesday in their home stadium but five of those also played in Georgia on Saturday and Juve could be drained from their international exertions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
International Airports in Latvia Sep 8, 2009
Other airlines, including Aeroflot, Bulgaria Air, Czech Airlines, Finnair, LOT Polish Airlines, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, SmartLynx Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways , also offer scheduled, charter or low-cost flights to Riga Airport. Ventspils International Airport. (Suite101.com)
The Schengen Area Countries, Border... Sep 7, 2009
In addition, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania are working towards becoming part of the Schengen Area. They do not currently meet all conditions for abolishing border controls with the other Schengen countries. (Suite101.com)
Madonna wrapping up world tour in Israel Sep 2, 2009
Her previous two stops on the current tour, in Romania and Bulgaria, were marred by controversy. In Bulgaria, Orthodox Church officials accused the singer of showing disrespect for Christianity. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Safina Barely Avoids Early Exit At US Open Sep 2, 2009
The night session included 2006 U.S. Open champion Maria Sharapova, who missed last year's tournament with a shoulder injury that required surgery, against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria, followed by 2008 finalist Andy Murray against Ernests Gulbis of Latvia. Earlier, neither Safina nor Rogowska played particularly well. (KSBW 8, CA)
Madonna booed in Bucharest for defending Gypsies Aug 28, 2009
Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia also have been criticized for widespread bias against Roma. Madonna's outrage touched a nerve in Romania, but it seems doubtful it will change anything, said the Soros Foundation's Motoc. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Catching Up With: Byron Sanders Aug 15, 2009
Last season you played in Yambol, Bulgaria, where you averaged a double-double of 12 ... Tell us about spending time in Bulgaria ... Living in Bulgaria (in eastern Europe) took some time to get used to. (InsideCarolina.com)
REQUIRED READING Aug 9, 2009
Childhood and Other Misadventures in Bulgaria. by Kapka Kassabova (Skyhorse). (New York Post -- Opinions)
Life Under Communism in Post-War Ro... Aug 3, 2009
The country's borders were sealed, ensuring citizens would remain within the "iron curtain." No one could travel other than to other communist-bloc countries (Soviet Union, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, East Germany). There were now only government stores with prices set by the state, eliminating competition. (Suite101.com)
The Pope's moral blunders on outsourcing: Swaminathan Anklesaria Aiyar Aug 2, 2009
The protest rarely focuses on outsourcing to white countries like Poland, Latvia or Bulgaria. It focuses overwhelmingly on outsourcing to black, brown and yellow nations. (India Times)
Uganda: Why Indian and Chinese Firms Are Most Likely to Pay Bribes Jul 31, 2009
The treaty has been adopted by the 30 member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and eight non-member countries - Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Estonia, Israel, the Slovenia and South Africa. "The progress (by the convention) will be undermined as long as major players such as China, India and Russia remain outside the framework," says Transparency International. (allAfrica.com)
World's ambassadors coming to SL Jul 28, 2009
Countries that accepted the invitation to take part include: Angola, Antigua da, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Republic of Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala. Hungary, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
But being optimistic is a universal human trait, survey shows Jul 23, 2009
Ireland, Brazil, Denmark and New Zealand have the highest levels of optimism, while Zimbabwe, Egypt, Haiti and Bulgaria have the lowest. Australia ranked 12th and the United States was at position 10 in the World Gallup Poll survey of about 1000 people in 140 countries - a representative sample of 95 per cent of the globe's population. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Umpires from Peabody, Saugus have exotic road trip Jul 23, 2009
Silva will leave for Bulgaria on Aug. 15, and umpire in a tournament there from Aug. 17 to 22. He ll then hop over to Venice, Italy, where he ll umpire another tournament, then take time for some sightseeing before returning Sept. 5. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Europa League: Roma handed Belarus or Belgium trip Jul 18, 2009
Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, European Cup winner in 1988, was drawn at home in the first leg against Cherno More of Bulgaria or Moldova's Iskra-Stali. Hamburger SV, the 1983 European champion from Germany, will travel for the first match to FK Suduva of Lithuania or Denmark's Randers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mooncraft set right after malfunction Jul 17, 2009
Of the other six, three are from the European Space Agency (ESA), two from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the US and one from Bulgaria. The scientific objectives of the spacecraft are remote sensing of the moon in visible, near infrared, low energy x-ray and high-energy x-ray regions. (India Times)
Serbs set for visa-free EU travel Jul 16, 2009
The Schengen zone is made up of 25 European countries - the 27 EU members, minus the UK, Ireland, Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus; plus three non-EU nations - Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. Although Bulgaria and Romania are not yet in Schengen they do have visa-free arrangements with the EU, so they are also set to ease the travel rules for their Balkan neighbours, if they have not already done so unilaterally. (BBC News -- Europe)
United unveils trio replacing Ronaldo, Tevez Jul 14, 2009
With no more players arriving before the end of the transfer window in August, Owen will be competing for a starting spot alongside one-time England teammate Wayne Rooney and Bulgaria international Dimitar Berbatov. Teenagers Federico Macheda and Danny Welbeck will also be pushing their cases. (India Times, India)
Turkey signs Europe gas pipe deal Jul 14, 2009
The United States hailed the signing of the accord by the prime ministers of Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Turkey, a milestone in the Nabucco pipeline project much delayed by lack of commitment from gas-exporting nations ... Nabucco competes directly with Russia's South Stream project, which will carry Russian gas through Bulgaria to Western Europe under the Black Sea ... But "Russia is expected not to hinder directly or indirectly the Nabucco project," said Bulgarian premier Sergey... (India Times)
Legends good for PSL Jul 14, 2009
First, it was the legendary Dutch defender Rudolf 'Ruud' Krol who graced our shores to take over the coaching reigns at Orlando Pirates then recently Hristo Stoichkov (former Barcelona and Bulgaria legend) was appointed coach at Mamelodi Sundowns. Krol has turned Pirates into one of the more entertaining sides in the league with many arguing that if he was recruited earlier, he could have easily won the Absa Premiership title. (iAfrica.com)
Year 12 students in spin over Olympics Jul 11, 2009
Australia's six olympians in maths will compete in Bremen in Germany this week, and the four informatics olympians will travel to Plovdiv in Bulgaria next month. These two teams include six Sydney students, five of them from James Ruse Agricultural High, and one from Moriah College. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Libya acts in HIV row with Bulgaria Jul 8, 2009
Libya is to impose a trade and investment embargo on Bulgaria for what it calls Sofia's failure to take responsibility for the infection of hundreds of Libyan children with HIV, a government official said yesterday. Tripoli blames the infections on five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor, who were convicted last year of deliberately infecting more than 400 children at a hospital in Benghazi ... "Libya will boycott Bulgarian companies and shut the doors of all investment and trade... (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Wrestler Sawyer Smith conquering Bulgaria Jul 2, 2009
JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO Wrestler Sawyer Smith, 16, of Brawley Union High School heads to Bulgaria today to train for several weeks ... Now Smith is looking to make up for the time he has lost as he will travel to Bulgaria to train in several wrestling schools for the next six weeks ... I have been wrestling a long time and I have been able to go to a lot of different camps and won different awards, but I think this trip to Bulgaria might top them all, Smith said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The Jackson factor Jun 30, 2009
The spread of the financial crisis into Eastern Europe has pulled countries ranging from Kazakhstan to Latvia into a sharp downward spiral; further contagion to countries such as Bulgaria and Hungary (which are members of the European Union) will mean in effect the opening of a new front in the march of the global financial crisis. To be sure not everything is gloom and doom as on the other side of the equation, we have some bits of good news. (Asia Times Online)
Healthy living is new mantra Jun 21, 2009
The biggest nation of smokers on this survey was Bulgaria ... The survey interviewed 10,300 people in Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, India, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Britain and the United States. (India Times)
Holiday Extras Survey: Bargain-Hunting Brits Get Web Savvy Jun 6, 2009
" For holiday finance advice, check out . -Ends- Note to editors Holiday Extras has won many different awards including: - Travel Weekly Awards 2009 - Best Travel Insurance Provider - British Travel Awards - Best Airport Parking Company - Top 50 Call Centres for Customer Service At Holiday Extras you can get a range of services which include travel insurance, and pre-booked airport lounges. And here are some interesting fast facts about Holidays Extras: - 1.2 million airport parking bookings for... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Win over Iceland will seal World Cup berth Jun 5, 2009
Ireland can leapfrog the Azzurri with a qualifying victory in Bulgaria and Slovakia would take over from the Northern Irish as Group Three leaders with a home win over San Marino. Serbia would consolidate their grip on Group Seven by seeing off Austria in Belgrade. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
27 countries, 375 million votes Jun 4, 2009
Elections will take place in all 27 member countries of the EU, with the citizens of Bulgaria and Romania included for the first time. How many MEPs are there and how many does each country elect. (CNN -- International)
Danube: A charm centred on timelessness and warmth Jun 4, 2009
Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania ... We could not decipher the road signs often written in the Cyrillic alphabet in Serbia and Bulgaria, and felt nostalgic when driving down often bumpy country roads where a Trabant or Yugo car, typical of the Soviet era, would chug past like washing machines in the drying cycle ... In a remote Bulgarian town, we lunched at a functional hotel, a marbled behemoth, meant to flex Leftist muscles during the Cold War. (India Times)
Bulgaria is Best for a Bargain Break - But Eurozone May Cost a Lot Less Than Expected Jun 1, 2009
Turkey and Croatia join Bulgaria as Europe's best buys in Post Office travel money Holiday Costs Barometer; Thailand is still best value long haul - but prices have rocketed; Eurozone pegs prices to offer cash-strapped tourists a better deal. London (PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- Bulgaria has reclaimed the top spot in the annual Holiday Costs Barometer from Post Office Travel Services - overtaking last year's top trio of Thailand, South Africa and Egypt, where prices have risen steeply ... At around... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Buying abroad May 31, 2009
Dubai has many similar advantages as does Egypt, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Brazil, where 60 percent of Chas Everitts focus lies ... Studio apartments in Bulgaria, around the Red Sea or in Brazil start at less than R800000, a bargain compared to what a similar property would cost in, say, Cape Towns CBD.. (iAfrica.com)
Europe may elect 'virtual MEPs' May 26, 2009
LISBON TREATY PROGRESS Approved by parliament: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK Defeated by referendum: Irish Republic Challenges: Legal objections delaying ratification in Germany, Polish president also delaying ratification, Czech president yet to sign treaty ... Under the Lisbon Treaty,... (BBC News -- Europe)
Where euros go May 20, 2009
In 2007, the new member states receiving compensation were Bulgaria, which received 129m euros, and Romania, 315m euros. The compensation payment is made because it will be a number of years before they are included in payment schedules for many of the existing financial programmes, so they risk paying significantly more into the EU budget than they receive. (BBC News -- Europe)
Model economy? Consider Italy May 18, 2009
Corruption is rife, government institutions are ineffective and stuffed with lifers, and the infrastructure wouldn't be tolerated in Bulgaria. The red tape is suffocating. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Venus Williams out at Madrid May 13, 2009
Ice dancer avoids prison: In Sofia, Bulgaria, world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviski, 31, will avoid prison for a fatal drunken-driving accident in 2007, drawing five years' probation in a suspended sentence. Papa Clem pokey. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bhubaneswar sisters bag NASA prize May 13, 2009
Students from US, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Dubai, UAE, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Romania, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uruguay participated in the competition. "The news was a pleasant surprise. Apart from our hard work, it is the confidence and efforts of our school that got us this award," said Puja Bhattacharya, a Plus Two second year student in BJB Junior College here. (India Times, India)
It's time to end the Cold War May 12, 2009
Since then the Baltic states, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia have been given membership. Russia has been surrounded by NATO countries - some of them for historical reasons - hostile to Russia. (Globe and Mail)
Developing nations cushions export May 11, 2009
Despite recession in several parts of the world, a large number of Indian exporters participated in recent trade shows in China, Hong Kong and Bulgaria and most of them "are claiming to have received handsome orders," FIEO President A Sakthivel said. According to an RBI analysis, SAARC countries contribute about 5 per cent of India's exports, Asia, other than SAARC, 29 per cent and Africa 7 per cent.. (India Times)
EU seeking energy independence from Russia May 9, 2009
Still EU officials acknowledged that the conference was focused on trying to keep pace with the South Stream pipeline, which has already drawn interest from EU members Italy and Bulgaria ... The January cutoff of Russian gas to Europe through Moscow's gas trade dispute with Kiev dented Moscow's reputation as a supplier and made the EU wary of Russia's South Stream pipeline project that is to carry Russian and possibly Central Asian gas to Bulgaria across the Black Sea and from there deeper into... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Global response Apr 29, 2009
Page last updated at 17:35 GMT, Tuesday, 28 April 2009 18:35 UK. The world response to flu crisis. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Fears have 'potential to paralyze' industry... Apr 29, 2009
Airports in Singapore, Tokyo and Sofia, Bulgaria, are among those more actively checking, down to using devices to take temperatures. In Russia, air crews are on the lookout for passengers flying from North America with flu symptoms. (The Drudge Report)
'In the Jaws of Hell' Apr 28, 2009
This region including Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Romania has struggled long and hard, enduring decades of brutal Communist dictatorship spawned from the ashes of World War II.. In this riveting episode of War Stories with Oliver North, we travel to Bucharest to bring you an exclusive interview with King Michael of Romania, one of the last surviving heads of state from World War II. You ll hear first hand how the inexperienced 19-year-old monarch fell into tangled web between East... (Fox News)
Istanbul's Lush Life Apr 28, 2009
My boyfriend attempted to rent a car to surprise his relatives in Bulgaria, but the rental agent said it was forbidden to drive beyond the Iron Curtain. Because of the oil crisis, there was no electricity in the Grand Bazaar. (Concierge.com)
Couple go on scavenger hunt around world Apr 18, 2009
In the past, teams have been asked to do things like swim with a bull shark inside a cage at the Singapore Aquarium, learn the Cyrillic alphabet over a pint of beer with a new friend in Bulgaria, attend a midnight Orthodox Easter Mass in Greece and take an elephant safari in search of black rhinos and Bengal tigers. The Nasons, who are already adventurous, are hoping to do the elephant safari again. (AZCentral -- News)
A trip answered in song Apr 16, 2009
RACINE - Leaders on both sides of the ongoing Balkan conflict might learn something from a contingent of American and Bulgarian teens who have fought through stereotypes and differences in the last month to become friends ... Anchor was one of 29 students, teachers and parents who spent a week in Bulgaria last month touring the country and performing choral concerts ... Three weeks later, the Racine travelers reciprocated by hosting 34 Bulgarians from Plovdive. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
What Turkey Can Teach Us Apr 14, 2009
A once corrupt and murky border between Bulgaria and Turkey is now a 10-row highway and toll plaza. Nobody would call Turkey a failed state today, and the European Union's tough-love policy is much of the reason why. (Slate)
Microsoft's Search Must Begin In Redmond Apr 14, 2009
If we find an ISP in Bulgaria (just a random example) is the source of virus or bot attacks, we tell Bulgaria their entire country will be cut off from the Internet if they do not find and prosecute the offenders. Posted by farmerbb at 2:43 PM : Apr 13, 2009. (CBS News)
Somali pirates vow retaliation Apr 13, 2009
Hostages are from Bulgaria, China, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, Tuvalu and Ukraine, among other countries. Vilma de Guzman, whose husband is one of 23 Filipino sailors held hostage since Nov. 10 on chemical tanker MT Stolt Strength, feared Capt. Phillips's rescue may endanger the lives of other hostages. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
At G-20, leaders look to save economy - and their own jobs Apr 2, 2009
Leaders in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria are feeling the heat. The cohesion of the European Union has been thrown into question amid disagreement over everything from fiscal rescue plans to Ostpolitik. (Christian Science Monitor)
No Joke: Nedeltcheva Named Again Apr 2, 2009
Currently ranked 125th in the nation, the native of Sofia, Bulgaria, picked up her fifth ranked singles win of the spring, downing No. 84 Macall Harkins to help stage a 4-3 upset of 32nd-ranked TCU. The following day Nedeltcheva improved to 17-8 in singles after downing Julia Trunk as part of the Lady Rebels' 5-2 shocker over No. 29 San Diego State. Nedeltcheva also teamed with senior to win two doubles matches, including upsetting the nation's No. 40 doubles team from the Aztecs, to improve to... (Unlvrebels.com)
Lions Take 2 out of 3 in Moraga Apr 1, 2009
The freshman from Bulgaria player defeated the Pilots' Fuchs 6-1, 6-3 for her team best 12-4 spring singles record. also showed her dominance in singles. (Lmulions.com)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
I wouldn t mind going to Sofia, Bulgaria, he said. Or to Bucharest, Romania. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Big guns march on as Serbia steals limelight Mar 29, 2009
Ireland's home draw with Bulgaria means the Italians hold a two-point lead in Group Eight which looks like providing a relatively comfortable passage into the finals. Germany appear in total control of Group Four after thrashing Liechtenstein 4-0. (International Herald Tribune)
Travelers' mantra: Pack light, pack... Mar 29, 2009
Look forward to running out of toothpaste in Bulgaria. Then you have the perfect excuse to go into a Bulgarian store, shop around and pick up something you think might be toothpaste. (CNN -- Law)
Avoid being skimmed Mar 27, 2009
A while ago The Sandton Chronicle published a story about a young waitress/criminal from Bulgaria. Swiping cards on the way to the till. (iAfrica.com)
* [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ] Mar 27, 2009
The artists hailing from France, Bulgaria and Brazil use abstraction, expressionism and realism to explore landscape and still life. X-Power Gallery (vTON), 98, Xinyi Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (x_Hq|q98). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
NATO and its future: Have combat experience, will travel Mar 27, 2009
America spends about 4% of GDP on defence, but only four European countries (Britain, France, Greece and Bulgaria) meet NATO s minimum of 2. Partly as a result, America in 2007 deployed about 14% of its troops on operations, while European countries could barely muster 4. (The Economist)
Potential Target For Cancer, Wound Healing And Fibrosis Discovered Mar 24, 2009
J. Angelo Green and Kenneth Yamada at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, as well as Dr. Roumen Pankov at Sofia University in Sofia, Bulgaria. The research concerns the regulation of integrins proteins on the surface of cells that serve dual roles of anchoring cells within tissues and controlling cell behavior. (Science Daily)
Lions Lose a Close One 4-3 Mar 22, 2009
The freshman from Bulgaria defeated Jo Ann Van Aerde 7-5, 7-5 for her team best 10-3 singles record. Loyola Marymount Women's Tennis will travel back to northern California next weekend. (Lmulions.com)
European leaders agree extra stimulus cash Mar 21, 2009
Countries suffering the most include the Baltics, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria, the IMF said. European nations, Brown said, are determined to do whatever is necessary to restore jobs and economic growth across the continent. (CNN -- International)
EU reaches deal on $6.9-bn stimulus Mar 20, 2009
The compromise text includes 200 million euros for the controversial Nabucco pipeline project, which is intended to carry gas from Central Asia to Austria via Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary, bypassing Russia. However, the 7. (India Times)
