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Taxation overview
In view of the country's upcoming European Union accession, Bulgaria has made considerable reforms in the taxation system to harmonise it with EU legislation. In 2006, the corporate tax rate remains 15 per cent. Special-purpose investment compan.....| Read more
Bulgaria to introduce quotas for foreign specialists
Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) suggests that the Labour and Social Policy Ministry introduces annual quotas for foreign specialists working in Bulgaria. The quotas would be determined by the applications of economic sector and employers'.....| Read more
Anti-crime centre to open in Bulgaria's capital
The first centre for prevention of criminal activity in Bulgaria would open in Sofia by the end of the year, police representative Tomi Iliev said. Bulgaria would use the models functioning in Germany, the UK and other European countries for the.....| Read more
Corruption prevalent in Bulgaria's justice system- poll
Nearly 60 per cent of the Bulgarians questioned in a Justice Ministry survey said that corruption was prevalent in the justice sector. Poll results showed that 30 per cent of the people were afraid of crime, Focus news agency reported. A quarter.....| Read more
Bulgaria leader among new EU members in foreign investment volume
Bulgaria ranks first among the 10 newest EU member states in the amount of direct foreign investment it attracted, a report of the World Bank said. Foreign investment aided the country increase the productivity and compensate for the high curren.....| Read more
Guarantees needed to attract investors to Bulgaria- Beyrle
The biggest problem Bulgarian business experienced was the view that it was evolving under the conditions of corruption, US ambassador to Bulgaria John Beyrle said. Potential investors were afraid they might be asked for bribes or otherwise migh.....| Read more
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What`s on in Bulgaria
Theatre
Short Play for a Child’s Room What: The play resulted from a fortunate – and unlikely – encounter between director Galin Stoev and playwright Yana Borissova’s debut text. When: May 24 and 29 Where: Theatre 199
Valentine’s Day What: One of the most popular contemporary Russian playwrights, Ivan Vyrypaev has chosen for his play’s motto the words of an Arabian philosopher: “There are only two things – love and love.” When: May 22 Where: Little City Theatre off the Channel
Three Sisters What: Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters is a play about the things that never happen and the sophisticated sadness and despair of the characters. When: May 21 and 30 Where: Nikolai Binev Youth Theatre
Lazarus and Jesus What: Based on Emilian Stanev’s apocrypha, Lazarus and Jesus aims to excite interest in the “damned questions” raised by the author and to argue against the assertion that Bulgarian literature is limited mostly to the regional and the untranslatably Bulgarian. When: May 18 Where: Sfumato Theatre-Workshop
16th International Istanbul Theatre Festival What: two weeks of theatre and dance performances from around the globe When: May 15 to June 4 Where: Istanbul
The Taming of the Shrew (premiere) What: Director Marius Kurkinski returns to the stage of the Satirical Theatre with this Shakespearean comedy, which was one of the master’s earlier plays. When: May 10, 19 and 26 Where: Aleko Konstantinov Satirical Theatre, Sofia
Cultural Institutes
Salon of the Arts What: The annual Salon of the Arts features tens of exhibitions, concerts and performances. For a complete programme, stop by the Ticket centre at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) When: May 11 to June 30 Where: National Palace of Culture, Sofia
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Sofia, Paris, Strasbourg What: A joint project by the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, the Ecole Superieure d’arts graphiques – Penninghen and the Ecole superieure des arts decoratifs, Strasbourg, focusing on the Cyrillic alphabet with a newspaper theme. When: Opens May 8 Where: Akademia, 1 Shipka Str, Sofia
ART POSITIVE 2008: FRAGMENT What: exhibition with the participation of 14 Plovdiv artists When: Until May 25 Where: Centre for Contemporary Art - Plovdiv arttoday.org
Live Music
KYLIE MINOGUE What: Indisputably, one of the major concerts in Bulgaria in 2008 will be that of pop icon Kylie Minogue. Ticket prices vary from 40 to 50 leva. When: May 18 Where: Lokomotiv Stadium
JAZZ PLUS FESTIVAL 2008 What: Jan Garbarek Group featuring Manu Katche, Alboran Trio, Roberto Fonseca, Luisito Quintero. Tickets at 20 and 25 leva, available from Dyukyan Meloman, Bulgaria Hall, NDK box office, eventim.bg and ticketstream.bg. When: May 15, 17, 18 and 29 Where: NDK, Bulgaria Hall and 4km Party Center
After Business Club What: weekly mixers When: Wednesdays, 8pm Where: Chillout Bar & Dinner, 5 Triaditsa Str
RONI SIZE DJ SET What: The Sofia gig of the world-famous drum ’n’ bass DJ Roni Size will be the first in a series of events presenting legendary performers from the global drum ’n’ bass scene. When: May 17 Where: Hristo Botev Hall in Studentski Grad
WORLD BEAT NIGHTS – DANCING AROUND THE GLOBE What: Three more World Beat Nights – Dancing Around The Globe parties will be held in May. When: May 16, 23 and 30. May 16: African Night, May 23: The Latino Friday and May 30: Arabian Night. Where: Club Pulse
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