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Bulgaria bans smoking in indoor public spaces [May 17, 2012] SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's parliament voted on Thursday to ban smoking in all indoor public spaces from June 1 in an attempt to persuade one of Europe's heaviest smoking nations to kick the habit. The European Union's poorest member state has joined a growing list of nations to ban smoking in bars and restaurants. It also agreed to forbid smoking outside nurseries and schools and at stadiums ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Shies Away from Smoking Ban in Open Public Spaces [May 10, 2012] Bulgaria's parliamentary health committee voted on Thursday against the proposed ban on smoking in open public spaces, such as stadiums and bus stations. In April, Bulgaria's Parliament passed on first reading a bill banning smoking in closed public spaces, including cafes, bars and restaurants, regardless of size. The ban will enter into force on June 1. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Full Smoking Ban to Fuel Smuggling - Analyst [May 07, 2012] Bulgaria's organized crime will see their old favorite - illegal cigarette sales - boom after smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces as of June 1, an expert has warned. The smoking ban will come into force in Bulgaria as of June 1 2012 and will be applied also in cafes, bars and restaurants, regardless of size. "The ban on smoking in all enclosed public places will lead to an even ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to fall under extended smoking ban in June [Apr 11, 2012] Smoking in tobacco-addicted Bulgaria will be banned in all enclosed public spaces as of June 1, including cafes, bars and restaurants, regardless of size, lawmakers decided Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Heavy-smoking Bulgaria eyes extending ban [Dec 15, 2011] The government of tobacco-addicted Bulgaria proposed Wednesday a total ban on smoking from June 1 in enclosed public places, including cafes, bars and restaurants, its press office said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Heavy-smoking Bulgaria eyes extending ban [Dec 14, 2011] The government of tobacco-addicted Bulgaria proposed Wednesday a total ban on smoking from June 1 in enclosed public places, including cafes, bars and restaurants, its press office said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's 1st Open Air Mall to Be Built in Burgas [Jun 24, 2011] The Black Sea city of Burgas will feature Bulgaria's first "open-air mall" as the shopping mall project dating back to 2008-2009 will be unfrozen. "The Strand" shopping mall in Burgas is designed as an open air mall with stores and restaurants arranged around a racetrack 'High Street'. The EUR 40 M project got its construction permit in 2009 but its construction was put off.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Launches Smoking Ban Checks [Jan 03, 2011] Owners of coffee shops and restaurants with less than 50 square meters have the right to decide whether smoking would be allowed. Photo by EPA/BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Closes Seven Hotels, Restaurants along the Coast [Jun 27, 2010] Seven tourist sites along Bulgarias Black Sea coast will be closed following the state body for consumer protection inspections at hotels, restaurants, and places of entertainment for violations of clients' rights. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Oldest Restaurant Institutes Full Smoking Ban [May 03, 2010] The management of one of Bulgaria's oldest and most popular restaurants in downtown Sofia - Krim (Crimea) has decided to impose full smoking ban inside the establishment. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Revenue Agency Auctions Properties over Unpaid Taxes [Apr 23, 2010] Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA) began auctioning real estate properties, automobiles and equipment of people, who owe taxes. 18 auctions have been announced in April only and they include a dairy farm, land plots, restaurants, trucks, lumber, machines and other equipment. [via YahooNews] More >>