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Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates St. Stephen

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks Tuesday the Day of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr and first archdeacon in the Jerusalem Community Church.

Society » Culture | December 27, 2011, Tuesday // 09:32 | Viewed: 2709

Bulgaria Campaigns to Restore Istanbul Iron Church

A number of schools and organizations across Bulgaria are taking part in a large-scale donation campaign titled "Let's Preserve the Bulgarian St. Stephen Church in Istanbul."

Society » Culture | December 27, 2011, Tuesday // 09:11 | Viewed: 3499

Bulgarian Family Celebrations Mark End of Lent

Christmas Eve marks one of the brightest of the Christian holidays for Bulgarians.

Society » Culture | December 24, 2011, Saturday // 09:01 | Viewed: 2186

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates St. Naum

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks Friday the Day of Saint Naum of Preslav, a medieval Bulgarian scholar, writer and teacher.

Society » Culture | December 23, 2011, Friday // 09:29 | Viewed: 2209

Bulgarian Movie Tilt with Glorious Reviews in US

The campaign to promote the movie "Tilt," which is Bulgaria's nomination for the Oscars in the foreign film category is going on full force in the US.

Society » Culture | December 21, 2011, Wednesday // 14:13 | Viewed: 5006

St. Ignatius Day Marks Beginning of Christmas Festivities in Bulgaria

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria mark on Monday Ignazhden, the day of St. Ignatius, which inaugurates all the Christmas and New Year festivities.

Society » Culture | December 20, 2011, Tuesday // 07:33 | Viewed: 1997

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors St Anna

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church and Orthodox Bulgarians celebrate Friday, December 9th, the Day of Saint Anna.

Society » Culture | December 9, 2011, Friday // 08:21 | Viewed: 2954

Georgia Wins Junior Eurovision 2011, Bulgaria's Bon Jovi Wannabe 8th

Georgian all-girl band Candy has won the Junior Eurovision song contest 2011 held in Armenia's capital Yerevan.

Society » Culture | December 5, 2011, Monday // 17:35 | Viewed: 2282

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox Honor Saint Sava

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark Monday the Day of Saint Sava or Sabbas.

Society » Culture | December 5, 2011, Monday // 08:43 | Viewed: 2078

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox Honor Saint Varvara

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark Sunday the Day of Saint Varvara.

Society » Culture | December 4, 2011, Sunday // 11:13 | Viewed: 3587

RHCP to Rock Bulgaria in September 2012

Legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will have its first ever gig in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on September 1 2012, Sofia Music Enterprises announced on Monday.

Society » Culture | November 28, 2011, Monday // 14:26 | Viewed: 5106

Bulgaria Gets 114m Bridge Rebuilt for Expendables-2 Shooting

The bridge connecting the left bank of the river Osam and the Devetashka Cave, which was rebuilt from scratch for the the shoot of "The Expendables 2", will remain as a gift to Bulgaria, the production company said in a statement.

Society » Culture | November 25, 2011, Friday // 13:43 | Viewed: 9059

Sofia Public Mineral Baths to Become City History Museum Plus Spa Center in 2013

The Sofia Public Mineral Baths will be turned into a museum and a SPA center in two years' time.

Society » Culture | November 23, 2011, Wednesday // 20:44 | Viewed: 4792

Top Bulgarian Landmark Honors Patron Saint

The world-famous St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which is the landmark not only of Sofia but of all of Bulgaria, is marking Wednesday the day of its patron – the Pious Prince St. Alexander Nevsky.

Society » Culture | November 23, 2011, Wednesday // 08:10 | Viewed: 6883

Orthodox Bulgarians Mark Christian Family Day

The Bulgarian Orthodox Christians mark Monday the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin, a day traditionally dedicated to the Christian family and youth.

Society » Culture | November 21, 2011, Monday // 08:11 | Viewed: 1747

US Foundation Launches 7th Edition of Sofia Student Film Fest

The 7th edition of the International Student Film Festival "Early Bird," opened Friday evening at the National Academy for Theater and Film Art (NATFA) in Sofia.

Society » Culture | November 19, 2011, Saturday // 15:27 | Viewed: 2333

Tom Jones to Entertain Bulgaria for 1st Time on Friday

Prominent British singer Tom Jones will have his first concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Friday.

Society » Culture | November 18, 2011, Friday // 09:22 | Viewed: 1813

Filming of Italian Movie 'Goodnight Sofia' Completed in Bulgaria's Capital

The shooting of Italian feature film "Goodnight Sofia" has been completed in Bulgaria's capital, BBM Film announced.

Society » Culture | November 15, 2011, Tuesday // 17:17 | Viewed: 4484

Bulgarian Star Soprano Featured in La Scala Bolshoi Concert

With a brilliant Bulgarian participation, Milan's La Scala became the first foreign troupe to perform on the Moscow's Bolshoi Theater stage, just days after it reopened to the public after a six-year restoration project.

Society » Culture | November 13, 2011, Sunday // 13:10 | Viewed: 3051

Christo's Arkansas River Project Gets Green Light

Bulgarian-born Christo has won a drawn-out battle to push through his large-scale artistic project along the Arkansas River.

Society » Culture | November 11, 2011, Friday // 10:31 | Viewed: 2390

Clive Owen to Shoot 'Recall' in Bulgaria in 2012 - Report

British actor Clive Owen is to star in Moonstone Entertainment's action movie "Recall" that will be shot in locations including  Bulgaria and Washington D.

Society » Culture | November 8, 2011, Tuesday // 15:16 | Viewed: 4470
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