Sofia Airport Tender Shelved by Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s interim government on Wednesday cancelled a tender to run and operate Sofia Airport, saying the plans to grant concession rights for 35 years at the country’s main airport were not in the public interest.

"The government has decided to cancel the tender," a government spokeswoman said after a cabinet meeting.

The interim transport minister said last month he would propose the cancellation of the tender as it would lead to higher airport fees and hurt air traffic to Bulgaria.

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