Harley Davidsons Gather in Bulgaria

Harley Davidson bike owners are widespread in Bulgaria, so it was inevitable that this would happen. Could be an annual event it seems.

The first ever meeting of Bulgarian owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been hosted by Veliko Tarnovo, a tourism center and Bulgaria's medieval capital.
About 150 people in Bulgaria own Harley-Davidson bikes, and half of those were expected to attend the meeting as the organizers sent invitations to Harley-Davidson clubs in Bulgaria and in neighboring countries.
The major driving force of the first Bulgarian Harley-Davidson meeting has beenVeliko Tarnovo businessman Petar Stefanov from the Bed Company Motor Club, Darik Veliko Tarnovo reported.
Stefanov is the owner of a 1600-cubic Harley-Davidson Fatboy that he purchased from the USA 5 years ago, the same model that was show in hit movie Terminator 2.

Source:http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=129859 

Wages Up In Bulgaria - A Drop In The Ocean Really

The wages are so low in Bulgaria that even what looks like a hike is just a drop in the ocean in terms of a real increase. Consider inflation and then it would be considered a drop relatively speaking! Worldwide trend you may say!

The average monthly pay in Bulgaria grew 4.2 per cent in quarterly terms to 699 leva in the second quarter of 2011, the National Statistics Institute (NSI) said on August 9.

The average salary in the country stood at 690 leva in June alone, down from 698 leva in May and 710 leva in April.

Source http://www.sofiaecho.com/2011/08/09/1136516_bulgarias-average-salary-grows-42per-cent-qq-in-q2-2011 

Bulgaria's Petar Stoychev Swims To Victory Again

Petar has been mentioned on this site before and I feel is still very much underrated as an athlete. His achievements are now furthered with this win in Canada witha anice touch dedicating it to his fellow country people.

Bulgaria's top swimmer Petar Stoychev triumphed with an unprecedented victory at the Traversée Internationale du Lac Memphrémagog in Magog, Canada on Sunday.
The Bulgarian managed to overtake the frontrunner Ian Van der Hulst of the Netherlands to win his sensational 11th straight Traversée.
"We managed to achieve what we wanted in Canada. I dedicate my victory to all Bulgarians," said Stoychev.

Source: http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=130920Source

Boyko Borisov Has A Worried Look!

Well Bulgaria's Premier may have a worried look on his face with the current financial crisis escalating, but what he says is a contrast to the look he is giving.

Bulgaria currently counts on money from Brussels for large infrastructure projects, restructuring of the economy and social assistance programs.

Borisov says for Standart that the decisions of the European Commission would not be shaken by the American crisis because the countries in the Eurozone and allEU Member States are applying all possible efforts to keep the EUR stable.

"There is no reason to change the amount of the cohesion funding. What is more important for us is to absorb to the max the resources provided by the EU," the PM is quoted saying.

Economy experts in Bulgaria, however, argue about the impact of the US crisis on the country's financial market which has already suffered several blows. Some forecast a recession while others say Bulgaria's business and the stock exchange would not be affected negatively at all or not to the extent of those in the US and western Europe.

Source http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=130908

Batteries Recharged

I am now geared for more work on this blog very soon. 

Thanks for your patience.