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Bulgaria Outraged as Unique Bluthner Grand Piano Gets Destroyed

A clerk in the Bulgarian town of Dimitrovgrad has stirred outrage in the country by destroying a valuable handmade Bluthner grand piano.

Society » Culture | September 24, 2013, Tuesday // 10:54 | Viewed: 5055

Sand Figures Fest Launched in Sofia Park

Dozens of sand sculptures will adorn the entry to Bulgarian capital Sofia’s popular Southern Park, evoking feelings of sea and all the good that the summer season has to offer.

Society » Culture | September 23, 2013, Monday // 14:43 | Viewed: 2278

Catholics Celebrate Edict of Milan's 17th Centennary in Nis

Catholics from across the world have flocked to the Serbian city of Nis to celebrate 1700 years since the 313 promulgation of the Edict of Milan.

Society » Culture | September 21, 2013, Saturday // 14:17 | Viewed: 3346

ASIA Arrive in Bulgaria to Perform with Plovdiv Orchestra

Legendary British rock band ASIA has arrived in Bulgaria for their Saturday concert in the second largest city of Plovdiv.

Society » Culture | September 20, 2013, Friday // 16:14 | Viewed: 3607

Jason Statham Survives 'Near-Death Experience' on Set in Bulgaria

Jason Statham survived a “near death experience” while shooting the threequel to The Expendables in Bulgaria, according to Terry Crews.

Society » Culture | September 17, 2013, Tuesday // 15:22 | Viewed: 9546

Bulgaria's Capital Celebrates Its Holiday

Bulgaria's capital celebrates St. Sofia Day on September 17 - the date when the Orthodox world pays homage to the Holy Martyrs Sofia and her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love.

Society » Culture | September 17, 2013, Tuesday // 12:28 | Viewed: 1648

Jason Statham to Film Series in Bulgaria – Report

Hollywood actor Jason Statham plans to film a series in Bulgaria, according to a local newspaper.

Society » Culture | September 17, 2013, Tuesday // 11:26 | Viewed: 6971

'Wailing Wall' in Sofia Marks 1st Jewish Fest

The first Jewish culture festival in Bulgaria started Sunday in front of the National Palace of Culture in the capital of Sofia.

Society » Culture | September 15, 2013, Sunday // 15:02 | Viewed: 10148

Bulgaria's Sofia Hosts 1st Theater Night

Bulgarian capital Sofia is joining Saturday the list of European cities celebrating the art of drama through Theatre Night.

Society » Culture | September 14, 2013, Saturday // 10:33 | Viewed: 2811

Bulgaria Marks Holy Cross Day, 'End of Summer'

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria celebrate the day of the Holy Cross on September 14, which is said to spell the end of the summer and the settling of the autumn.

Society » Culture | September 14, 2013, Saturday // 09:59 | Viewed: 2028

Yom Kippur on Friday the 13th

Jews across the world are celebrating Friday and Saturday their greatest religious holiday, Yom Kippur, as superstitious Christians fear Friday the 13th.

Society » Culture | September 13, 2013, Friday // 08:56 | Viewed: 2413

Consumer Society Won't Make People Happier - Bulgarian Patriarch

The real needs of Bulgarians and people across the world relate to their daily toils and quest for harmony, argued Bulgaria's Patriarch Neofit.

Society » Culture | September 12, 2013, Thursday // 14:15 | Viewed: 4496

Bulgarian Christians Celebrate Nativity of Mary

Sunday, September 8, Bulgarian Orthodox Christians celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Theotokos, or Holy Mother of Christ.

Society » Culture | September 8, 2013, Sunday // 13:00 | Viewed: 2827

Bulgarian Iron Church in Istanbul Marks 115th Anniversary

The famous Bulgarian Church "St. Stefan" in Istanbul, known as the "Mother Church" and the "Iron Church" celebrates Sunday 115 years of its dedication.

Society » Culture | September 8, 2013, Sunday // 11:02 | Viewed: 4739

Bulgarian Culture Minister Unveils Fraud during Predecessor's Term in Office

Bulgarian Culture Minister Petar Stoyanovich has informed about fraud schemes discovered in the management of a number of museums during the term in office of his predecessor, Vezhdi Rashidov.

Society » Culture | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 16:17 | Viewed: 2521

Bulgarian Film with 2 Awards at Prestigious Venice Fest

Alienation, the debut movie of Bulgarian director Milko Lazarov has received two awards at the 70th edition of the prestigious Venice Film Fest.

Society » Culture | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 14:25 | Viewed: 2964

Fortissimo Music Fest Moves On to Bulgaria's Ruse, Tarnovo

The Bulgarian open-air festival for classical music Fortissimo continues its summer Music under the Stars tour across Bulgarian cities.

Society » Culture | September 5, 2013, Thursday // 21:02 | Viewed: 22948

Bulgaria Nominates Spy Comedy for Foreign Language Oscar

Spy comedy “The Color of the Chameleon” of director Emil Hristov has been selected as Bulgaria’s nominee for the upcoming Annual Academy Awards' foreign-language category.

Society » Culture | September 3, 2013, Tuesday // 14:20 | Viewed: 2641

Theater to Open at James Bourchier Subway Station in Sofia

A theater will open at the "James Bourchier" subway station in Sofia, according to Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova.

Society » Culture | September 3, 2013, Tuesday // 13:38 | Viewed: 2191

International 'Love' Films Fest Begins in Bulgaria

The 21st edition of the International Film Festival "Love is Folly" began Friday evening in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna.

Society » Culture | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 15:16 | Viewed: 2644

Legendary Waters Fires Up Sofia with 'Resignation'

Legendary rock musician Roger Waters fired up the crowd at the Vasil Levski national stadium in the Bulgarian capital Sofia after his "Wall" displayed the shining caption "Resignation" in Bulgarian.

Society » Culture | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 10:27 | Viewed: 3964
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