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Three Shipbuilders to Apply in Bulgarian $567M Patrol Vessel Tender
The Bulgarian navy expects three companies to submit offers to supply two patrol vessels under an ongoing tender: Italy's Fincantieri, Germany's Lürssen, and Bulgarian shipbuilder MTG Dolphin, reports Defense News.
New Digital Ticket Platform to Start Operating in Bulgaria
British company Viafik plans to create a regional and international platform for the purchase of passenger tickets in Varna, reported the Bulgarian National Radio.
Strong Winds Expected Across Bulgaria after Two Days of Heavy Snow
Weather authorities in Bulgaria have issued a Code Yellow warning for 11 of the country's 28 regions over gale-force winds.
The regions affected are Silistra, Dobrich, Varna, Razgrad, Shumen, Targovishte, Burgas, Sliven, Yambol, Haskovo, and Kardzhali.
Sofia Zoo Temporarily Closed Due to Death of Animals
The Sofia Zoo is closed temporarily, by an order of Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova.
According to the zoo website, the reason is the death of five herbivorous animals over the weekend.
Former President's Party to Run Alone at Early Elections
President (2002-2011) Georgi Parvanov's Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV) will not seek to form any alliance for the upcoming snap poll in 2014.
Trendafil Velichkov, a member of ABV's National Council, told the Bulgarian National Radio his organization was nevertheless ready for talks with "every political party, especially with parties to the left and center".