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Govt, Environmentalists Can Reach Joint Decisions on Ski Tourism - Minister

Bulgaria' Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova has insisted that the government and environmentalists can reach joint decisions on ski tourism development.

In a Monday interview for the Bulgarian National Television, she underscored that a decision that had been reached through dialogue was certain to be the right one.

Ludogorets' Owner Confident Team Will Claim Fourth Successive Title

The owner of Bulgarian reigning football champion Ludogorets Kiril Domuschiev expressed confidence that his team will win the domestic championship for the fourth time in a row.

According to Domuschiev, the competition with the team of CSKA, who are leaders at half-season, will be fierce, but the team from Razgrad will triumph at the end.

Ancient Tomb Discovered in Downtown Varna

An ancient tomb has been discovered during repair works in the center of the Black Sea city of Varna.

The repair teams stumbled upon the tomb on Thursday. Its approximate whereabouts had been known since the beginning of the 20th century, the Bulgarian National Television reports. Back then, it was briefly explored but sealed as construction was ongoing throughout Varna.

Bulgaria Also Runs Risk of Terrorism After French Attack - IntMin Official

The fact that a EU and NATO member state could be subject to a terror attack such as the one in French weekly Charlie Hebdo's offices means there is also terror risk for Bulgaria, an official has said.

As many as 12 people died and 10 were injured in the attack.

Minister Pledges New Education Act, Substantial Increase in Teacher Salaries

Minister Todor Tanev has pledged a new Education Act instead of patchy amendments and insertions to the existing one.

In a Sunday interview for the Bulgarian National Television, he claimed that the main problem of universities was the creation of unemployment.

Four Bulgarians Rescued as Operation under Way at Burning Adriatic Sea Ferry

Four of the nine Bulgarians on board the Norman Atlantic, an Italian-flagged ferry which has been ablaze since Sunday morning, have been rescued, officials say.

Betina Zhoteva, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has told the Bulgarian National Television that R. Todorova, S. Bozhilova, G. Haytov and K. Estov are in a stable condition.

Bulgaria State Railway Co Mulls Laying Off 1500 People in 2015

As many as 140 people could be left jobless and and 140 could be sold off if the government moves to slash the subsidy granted to Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ), the national carrier, the company's CEO has warned.

The money earmarked for 2015 amounts to BGN 140 M under current estimates, BGN 40 M down from this year, Vladimir Vladimirov told the Bulgarian National Television.

Bulgarian Trade Union Stages Protest over Retirement Age, Low Incomes

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) is to stage a protest against the planned increase in the retirement age and the low incomes.

The Podkrepa Labor Confederation will not attend Thursday's rally, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Television.

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