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New Dialing Rules for Bulgarian Phones

New Dialing Rules for Bulgarian Phones

The Bulgarian Commission for Communications Regulation announced the implementation of a closed dialing plan for all fixed line phones in Bulgaria, effective 10 March.

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Funding Problems in Bulgarian Higher Education

Funding Problems in Bulgarian Higher Education

Bulgaria doesn’t have enough cash to adequately fund broad scale higher education. Whatever the causes of this problem, potential solutions are elusive.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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