A remarkable research work of European dimensions

Dr. Vanya Yankova, University Library Director, shows to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria the innovations in the library. In the left: Mr. Paziyski, Chief of Ceremonial Department at the Presidency

At the university library of St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia there was a premiere of the books “The Bulgarian Cities during the Revival” and “Flames from the Ashes” by Prof. Mincho Semov and Dr. Ivanka Yankova, which present the results from the first phase of a unique in scale and design work of European dimensions.

In the presence of President Georgi Parvanov, the Sofia University Rector Prof. Biolchev, Vice Rector Prof. G. Bakalov, and many university lecturers, scholars and guests, the writer and director of the University Press Dimiter Tomov congratulated the authors Prof. Mincho Semov and Dr. Ivanka Yankova and invited everybody to share their impressions from this notable achievement of the Bulgarian academic community. Academician Vasil Gyuzelev gave a high assessment of the two books as a collective historical, sociological and political study. Prof. Doino Doinov spoke about the conclusions one reaches reading this voluminous work.

Beauty and space for learners of French

On November 22, 2004, the Ambassador of France to Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Yves Saint-Geours inaugurated the new premises for French language courses on 7, Hristo Beltchev Street. For the first time the learners of French will have their courses held in a very beautiful building, with 15 well-lit and fully-equipped rooms. The students will have the opportunity to use computers, listen to learning programs and all this with a Parisian accent in the center in Sofia. Each language lab is named after a French city and one can easily guess that the most beautiful one is topped by a glass ceiling and bears the name of Paris.

The New Beaujolais is Here!

It is already a tradition in Bulgaria an old French tradition to be observed – the festive meeting of the new Beaujolais. It has already conquered the whole of France, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and some countries in Asia, and on November 26 the young wine conquered the halls of the Military Club in Sofia.

Many ambassadors, ministers, MPs and businessmen came to taste the wine produced from a special grape sort, called game, that made famous the name of the region in Eastern France. This year’s event took place thanks to the effort of France-Bulgaria Business Club and under the aegis of the French Ambassador H.E. Mr. Yves Saint-Geours.

According to the French tradition at midnight on the third Thursday of November in all wine-cellars and restaurants a toast is proposed “The new Beaujolais is here!” and following the French law it is just after that that the sales and distribution of the wine all over the world start.

Christmas Charity Bazaar of the International Women’s Club

The stall of St. Sofia Ladies’ Business Club. Mrs. Veluna Yavorska, Mrs. Meri Boseva, Mrs. Lili Bozhilova, Mrs. Juliana Tomova, Dr. Meglena Vladova

On November 21, 2004, the International Women’s Club of Sofia organized the 10th Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar. Thousands of people came to enjoy the music, food, souvenirs and cultural attractions offered by volunteers from the international diplomatic, business and local communities. The Bazaar also offered a wonderful holiday shopping opportunity in a real festive atmosphere. Each country represented by their Embassies had their own stall where Embassy’s employees or the Ambassador’s wives were selling and spreading the message of good will. At the stalls were sold products, home made food etc. typical of the respective country.

Many sponsors from Bulgaria supported the initiative. The main sponsors of the event were Mtel and Kempinski Hotel Zografski. bTV and METRO were also among biggest donors. Everything, from the Bazaar location, to the transport of goods, to the refreshments sold, is donated. All stalls were organized and manned by un-paid volunteers.

Over BGN 123 000 were raised which is twice the amount of last year’s event.

100% of Christmas Charity Bazaar proceeds are given to the charity projects of the International Women’s Club.

Christmas Charity Party of Cultural Dialogue 21 Foundation

The ladies’ elite of Sofia came together at a Christmas party in Planeta Club restaurant, organized by Mrs. Anna Sendova, President of Cultural Dialogue 21 Foundation. The children’s radio choir of the Bulgarian National Radio performed Christmas songs for the numerous audience that also saw a fashion show of STIVAN fashion studio.

The proceeds of the charity exhibition-bazaar of children’s drawings will go to the orphanages in the villages of Shiroka Laka and the city of Assenovgrad as well as to the school in Verdare village.

The guests tasted the wonderful dainties of Atlantic Company and the wine of Magura Wine Cellar. Sweets and Christmas cakes will be sent to the homes for children deprived of parental care as part of the donation, the organizer of the event Mrs. Anna Sendova announced.