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Bulgaria Emerging from Isolation, PM Says in Louvre

Bulgaria is now emerging out of its recent international isolation, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov noted at the opening ceremony of The Epic of the Thracian Kings at the Louvre in Paris.

Society » Culture | April 15, 2015, Wednesday // 10:01 | Viewed: 3484

Anastacia Expected in Sofia Prior to First Ever Concert in Bulgaria

Pop star Anastacia will be performing in Bulgaria for the very first time on April 16. The concert will be held in the Hall 1 at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2015, Tuesday // 11:04 | Viewed: 3648

Exhibition of Thracian Treasures from Bulgaria to Open in Louvre

The Louvre in Paris is to show for the first time on Tuesday The Epic of the Thracian Kings, an exhibition of possessions of Thracian King Seuthes III, which arrived there from Bulgaria in March.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2015, Tuesday // 08:00 | Viewed: 6762

Bulgarian Wins Mural Art Competition in Australia’s Sheffield

Bulgarian Nikolay Dimitrov has won a mural art competition in Sheffield, Tasmania's "Town of Murals.

Society » Culture | April 12, 2015, Sunday // 12:22 | Viewed: 4841

Bulgarian Folklore Tradition: Every House With New Clay Pot on Good Friday

According to an old Bulgarian tradition, everyone should buy a new clay pot for their house on Good Friday.

Society » Culture | April 10, 2015, Friday // 16:53 | Viewed: 7401

Bulgaria's Pirin Voted Among Best National Parks in Europe

Bulgaria's national park Pirin made it in the top ten reader's choice list of fascinating destinations in a prestigious British news publication.

Society » Culture | April 8, 2015, Wednesday // 12:34 | Viewed: 15077

Gypsy Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform in Bulgaria in June

The Gypsy Philharmonic Orchestra or as the Bulgarian audience knows them, the 100 gypsy violins are currently the Guinness record holders in the category of the largest symphonic orchestra in the world to be playing without notes.

Society » Culture | April 7, 2015, Tuesday // 15:29 | Viewed: 5597

Fortieth Annual Caricature Exhibition Takes Place in Sofia

National Exhibition Caricature is a traditional event - an annual review of the brightest accomplishments of fifty contemporary Bulgarian painters, working the various caricature genres.

Society » Culture | April 7, 2015, Tuesday // 12:59 | Viewed: 5114

Bulgarian Nina Dobrev Leaves The Vampire Diaries Behind

The 26-year old Bulgarian-born Nina Dobrev devastated her fans Monday as she announced she was leaving the People's Choice Award winning TV show Vampire Diaries.

Society » Culture | April 7, 2015, Tuesday // 12:02 | Viewed: 7878

Blagoevgrad Hosts Exhibition Uniting Artists from Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia

Novinite is publishing a report by Anna Bashuk, a third-year Journalism student at the American University in Bulgaria, about an exhibition that is currently on display in the city of Blagoevgrad (where the university is based).

Society » Culture | April 7, 2015, Tuesday // 11:47 | Viewed: 5819

Romanian Commercials Featuring Bulgarian Actors Turn into Internet Hit

Bulgarian actors speak in their mother tongue in humorous commercials of Romanian mobile operator on national TV in the northern Bulgarian neighbor.

Society » Culture | April 6, 2015, Monday // 12:55 | Viewed: 5595

Bulgarian Film Screened at London Empire Awards

Bulgarian Dimitar Kostadinov and his partner Natalia Petkova reached the final four in an international movie remake competition Done in 60 Seconds.

Society » Culture | April 2, 2015, Thursday // 16:01 | Viewed: 4018

Photo Exhibition to Raise Funds for Guide Dog Foundation

The Eyes on Four Paws Foundation has organized a photo exhibition with the title ''Awakening''. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition from March 30 to April 8 in Sofia Hall at the Capital's Librarly, located on the central Slaveikov

Society » Culture | April 2, 2015, Thursday // 12:36 | Viewed: 5101

Bulgarian National TV Begins Preparations for Hosting Junior Eurovision

The Bulgarian National Television (BNT) has began preparations for hosting the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015.

Society » Culture | March 30, 2015, Monday // 17:04 | Viewed: 2537

Red Hot Chilli Pipers Greet Bulgarian Audience Prior to May Performance

The Scottish band Red Hot Chilli Pipers that is expected to arrive for a first-time performance in Bulgaria at the opening of the 20th annual Salon of Arts at the Sofia National Palace of Culture sent a video greeting to their fans.

Society » Culture | March 27, 2015, Friday // 10:33 | Viewed: 2654

New High-Tech Theater Performance Premieres in Bulgaria

Director of the National palace of Culture Miroslav Borshosh and director Yavor Gurdev presented their newest project Quartet: Dangerous Liasions Until the End of the World, based on the play by Heiner Muller.

Society » Culture | March 25, 2015, Wednesday // 14:15 | Viewed: 4379

Bulgarian President Calls for Turning Cinema into National Priority

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev called on Tuesday for turning the cinema industry into a national priority.

Society » Culture | March 24, 2015, Tuesday // 21:49 | Viewed: 1793

New Spring Season of Future Shorts Film Festival Comes to Sofia

The biggest worldwide network for short films, Future Shorts will present its spring selection in over 100 countries and 300 cities globally.

Society » Culture | March 24, 2015, Tuesday // 15:55 | Viewed: 3510

Bulgarian Fantasy Animation Based on Traditional Folklore to be Released Soon

Bulgarians are making the first of its kind animated series. As explained by the creators, the movie will be based on traditional Bulgarian folklore and mythology.

Society » Culture | March 24, 2015, Tuesday // 12:34 | Viewed: 9266

Thracian Treasures Arrive in Paris's Louvre for Three-Month Exhibition

The invaluable treasures from the Fund of the National History Museum in Bulgaria have been transported to Sofia International Airport early on Monday morning.

Society » Culture | March 23, 2015, Monday // 12:01 | Viewed: 5287

Andrey Zvyagintsev's Acclaimed Movie Leviathan Premieres at Sofia International Film Festival

Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominated movie Leviathan will have an official premiere at Sofia International Film Festival this March.

Society » Culture | March 21, 2015, Saturday // 13:25 | Viewed: 5811
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