Old rural house for renovation - ID 2868

Tourism Strategy Finalised Kroushkova 05/04/2008
The tourism strategy is finalised and is now being discussed by the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water Affairs, the head of the State Tourism Agency Anelia Kroushkova told a news conference, as quoted by Dnevnik daily. The strategy needs to get the nod from all ministries, then put to a vote from the Government. The process is expected to take several months. The blueprint forecasts a revenue increase of 20 per cent in each of the years through 2013. Tourism industry players believe this growth rate is unrealistic. Final touches to the strategy concerned the way and opportunities to absorb EU funds through the environment ministry, Kroushkova said. The financial portion of the strategy remained unchanged, the official said. Namely, foreign tourism proceeds are estimated to... more

Municipal Housing Prices To Go Up 10/03/2008
The sale and rental prices of municipal apartments should reach current market levels, according to stipulations contained in the new ordinance for municipal property transactions, debated by the Budget Committee with Sofia Municipality on January 22. Municipal housing units have so far rented for an average of 66 leva a month. After the agreed price rise this will rise to 110 leva. The sale prices of municipal mansions will see a six-fold increase from 112 leva a sq m to 800 leva a sq m. more