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Emergency Services in Sofia: What Every Expat Should Know

Emergency Services in Sofia: What Every Expat Should Know

It’s important to remember that the emergency services telephone number in Bulgaria, and all over Europe, is 112. [...more]

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Household Spending Trends

Household Spending Trends

An examination of household spending trends from 1999 to 2009 shows that in many ways, the more things change, the more they stay the same. [...more]

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Shopping Mall Mania

Shopping Mall Mania

With about 35 operating and over 50 more in various stages of development, the shopping mall is now a fixture in Bulgarian life. [...more]

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Internet Use in Bulgaria

Internet Use in Bulgaria

According to a recent survey (November 2009) only 46% of Bulgaria's population uses internet on a regular basis. Home, commercial and government use surveyed. [...more]

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Fly Cheap with NIKI from Sofia to Vienna

Fly Cheap with NIKI from Sofia to Vienna

Austrian low cost airline NIKI begins service on the popular Sofia-Vienna route starting 1 February, with connecting flights from Vienna to additional destinations. [...more]

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In the Know : Whither the Euro?

In the Know : Whither the Euro?

Euro adoption in Bulgaria is a question of when, not if. Timing is linked to meeting five convergence criteria concerning local economic progress. [...more]

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Amigos Tex-Mex Restaurant

Amigos Tex-Mex Restaurant

Amigos, one of the few Mexican restaurants in Bulgaria, recently opened its doors at 12 Kurnigradska Str in Sofia. Our main course was a half-rack of ribs, which were without doubt the finest in Bulgaria. [...more]

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In the Know: UNESCO (October 2009)

In the Know: UNESCO (October 2009)

On the 22nd of September, long time Bulgarian diplomat Irina Bokova emerged from a hotly contested election as the new Secretary General of UNESCO. [...more]

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In the Know (September 2009)

In the Know (September 2009)

The Slovakian discount airline SkyEurope officially canceled all flights due to financial insolvency as of 1 September. [...more]

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In the Know (August 2009)

In the Know (August 2009)

Appearing before Parliament on July 27, 2009, incoming Prime Minister Boyko Borisov outlined the goals of his proposed government. He identified seven priorities... [...more]

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