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Institut Francais Opens Cinema Hall In Sofia

The Bulgarian branch of Institute Francais opens a cinema hall in Sofia, at its premises on Slaveikov square.

Society » Culture | December 11, 2014, Thursday // 11:46 | Viewed: 3112

Every Fourth Bulgarian Woman Is Subjected To Domestic Violence – NGO

Every fourth woman in Bulgaria is a victim of domestic violence, shows a survey of the Alliance For Protection From Violence, presented at a news conference.

Society | December 11, 2014, Thursday // 11:02 | Viewed: 4099

All Ambulances to Bear Posters in Support of Health Minister

All emergency aid ambulances in Bulgaria are to bear posters in support of Health Minister Petar Moskov, starting from Thursday.

Society » Health | December 10, 2014, Wednesday // 17:44 | Viewed: 3119

Bulgaria Ranks Poorly In Climate Change Performance Index

Bulgaria's performance in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2015 was ranked as “poor”.

Society » Environment | December 10, 2014, Wednesday // 13:00 | Viewed: 2616

Bulgaria's Police Continues Search For Missing Petko Sertov

Petko Sertov, the mysteriously disappeared ex-chief of Bulgaria's National Security Agency (DANS) did not leave the country, according to the police.

Society » Incidents | December 10, 2014, Wednesday // 12:03 | Viewed: 4929

Police To Announce Details on Disappearance of Ex-Chief of DANS

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry will announce on Wednesday details on the disappearance of Petko Sertov, former head of the National Security Agency (DANS).

Society » Incidents | December 10, 2014, Wednesday // 08:07 | Viewed: 1421

Emergency Declared In Several Bulgarian Towns

Emergency due to overflowing dams and high waters was declared in the towns of Saedinenie and Peshtera, reports the bTV national channel.

Society » Incidents | December 10, 2014, Wednesday // 07:37 | Viewed: 2780

Fire at Sofia-based Building of Kanal 3 TV Channel

A fire broke out at the building of the Kanal 3TV channel in Sofia Tuesday evening, according to reports of Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry.

Society » Incidents | December 9, 2014, Tuesday // 19:58 | Viewed: 1736

International Book Fair Starts In Sofia On Tuesday

The 42-nd edition of the Sofia International Book Fair starts on Tuesday in the National Palace of Culture (NDK).

Society » Culture | December 9, 2014, Tuesday // 10:44 | Viewed: 2398

Bulgaria 'to Invest EUR 300 M in Healthcare in 2016'

The government will invest a total of EUR 300 M in Bulgaria's cash-strapped healthcare in 2016, Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova has announced.

Society » Health | December 9, 2014, Tuesday // 10:29 | Viewed: 1699

Incidents with Sofia Emergency Teams 'Not Related to Roma'

Incidents involving attacks on emergency medical teams do not necessarily involve Roma communities, Sofia emergency aid head Georgi Gelev has warned.

Society » Health | December 9, 2014, Tuesday // 09:54 | Viewed: 2351

Bulgaria ex Security Chief 'Intended to Disappear'

The disappearance of Petko Sertov, a former head of the State Agency for National Security (DANS) is not an abduction but was carefully planned, a lawmaker familiar with security structures has said.

Society » Incidents | December 9, 2014, Tuesday // 09:07 | Viewed: 2341

Extreme Weather Warnings Issued For Tuesday

Codes orange and yellow for wind, heavy rain, ice and snow on the entire territory of Bulgaria are issued for Tuesday.

Society » Environment | December 8, 2014, Monday // 19:25 | Viewed: 3703

Raina Kabaivanska To Celebrate Anniversary With Gala Concert

Bulgaria's world famous opera prima Raina Kabaivanska will celebrate her 80-th anniversary with a concert gala on December 15, at Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in Sofia.

Society » Culture | December 8, 2014, Monday // 18:51 | Viewed: 3146

Gus Gus In Sofia

The Icelandic electronic band Gus Gus will perform in Sofia on December 11.

Society » Culture | December 8, 2014, Monday // 17:59 | Viewed: 2507

Boyz II Men In Sofia

The US soul and R&B band Boyz II Men will perform in Sofia on December 12.

Society » Culture | December 8, 2014, Monday // 17:40 | Viewed: 1275

Bulgarian Helsinki Committee Condemns ‘Racist Threat’ of Health Minister

The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) has expressed indignation at the warning of Health Minister Petar Moskov that emergency medical teams will not enter Roma districts unless their safety is guaranteed.

Society | December 8, 2014, Monday // 14:50 | Viewed: 2571

Ex Head of Bulgarian Intelligence Missing since Friday, IntMin Confirms

Petko Sertov, a former Chairman of Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS), has been missing since Friday, police sources say.

Society | December 8, 2014, Monday // 14:05 | Viewed: 4562

Bulgarian Woman Sets Herself on Fire in Stara Zagora

A young Bulgarian woman has set herself ablaze in the town of Stara Zagora, local officials say.

Society » Incidents | December 8, 2014, Monday // 11:12 | Viewed: 4515

Situation in Bulgaria's Flooded Regions Remains Adverse

The Ministry of Environment and Water warned on Sunday that the levels of Maritsa river, in its middle and lower course, and that of river Tundzha are to remain high until December 12.

Society » Environment | December 8, 2014, Monday // 08:34 | Viewed: 3697

Emergency Medical Teams Will Avoid Roma Districts unless their Safety Is Guaranteed

Bulgaria’s Health Minister Petar Moskov has warned that emergency medical teams will not respond to calls in Roma neighborhoods until their safety is guaranteed.

Society » Health | December 7, 2014, Sunday // 16:52 | Viewed: 19527
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