Sofia Gives Up Plans for Sale of Debt-Ridden Heating Utility

Sofia Gives Up Plans for Sale of Debt-Ridden Heating Utility

Ailing heating utility Toplofikatsiya Sofia, controlled by the Sofia municipality, will not be privatised in the coming years, the mayor of the capital has said. "We should definitely not rush with this decision. The company is in dire straights....

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Middle East Online

Tunisia is on my mind. Events unfolding there have been both dramatic and inspiring, and are dominating discussions across the Arab World. The scenes coming from Tunis have been riveting.

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French immersion under review

The Rainbow District School Board will begin reviewing its French immersion programs, trustees decided Monday. "It's been a long time coming," said Norm Blaseg, the English board's director of education.[...]

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In-debt Amkar to remain in Russia's top flight (Reuters)

MOSCOW, Jan 25 (Reuters) - In-debt Amkar Perm received a lifeline from the Russian Premier League (RFPL) on Tuesday after they were allowed to remain in the top flight for the coming season. Amkar, who just avoided relegation last year, voluntarily decided to drop out of the RFPL last month after accumulating debts of 167 million roubles (.60 million) but later changed their mind after getting ...

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