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Bulgarian Journalist Held Up at Gunpoint in Crimea

Bulgarian freelance journalist has been held up at gunpoint by masked men in Crimea's Simferopol, Thursday.

Society | March 7, 2014, Friday // 09:57 | Viewed: 4029

Sand Sculptures Festival to Take Place in Burgas

For the seventh year in Bulgaria's city of Burgas will take place the Sand Sculptures Festival.

Society » Culture | March 6, 2014, Thursday // 15:16 | Viewed: 5917

Tori Amos To Perform in Sofia

The alternative rock singer Tori Amos will perform in Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 20.

Society » Culture | March 6, 2014, Thursday // 12:46 | Viewed: 2765

Masked Man Releases Swarm of Butterflies in Bulgaria's Parliament

A masked man released a swarm of big colorful butterflies in the Parliament building in Sofia Thursday at noon.

Society | March 6, 2014, Thursday // 12:34 | Viewed: 3211

Bulgaria Ranks First in Unfortunate EU Health Statistics

Bulgaria ranks first in EU terms of stroke mortality rates, according to the Health Strategy 2014-2020.

Society » Health | March 6, 2014, Thursday // 12:09 | Viewed: 10878

Bulgarian Museum Publishes Ancient Roman Recipes

The Ruse history museum published a series of postcards with ancient Roman fortresses along the nowadays Bulgarian stretch of the Danube, with Roman recipes on the reverse side.

Society » Archaeology | March 6, 2014, Thursday // 10:15 | Viewed: 2765

Hefty Fines for Discriminatory Bulgarian Employers

Bulgarian employers may get fines up to BGN 20,000 for cases of gender discrimination at work, the Commission for Protection against Discrimination chair Ana Strashimirova warned.

Society | March 5, 2014, Wednesday // 17:44 | Viewed: 2674

Sofia Monument Painted with 'Putin, Go Home!'

The Mound of Brothers monument in Sofia was painted again on Wednesday night.

Society | March 5, 2014, Wednesday // 13:58 | Viewed: 5189

EU Mulls Abandoning Carbon Tax For Intercontinental Flights

The European Union has reached a preliminary deal that could exempt long-haul flights from carbon taxes until 2016.

Society » Environment | March 5, 2014, Wednesday // 13:17 | Viewed: 3057

Violence Against Women In EU Is 'Extensive'

One third of European women, or around 62 million, have been physically or sexually abused.

Society | March 5, 2014, Wednesday // 12:57 | Viewed: 3714

Many Bulgarians Travel Over 50 km to See A Doctor

As many as 1.4 M Bulgarians have to travel distances more than 50 km to reach a hospital.

Society » Health | March 4, 2014, Tuesday // 15:27 | Viewed: 3237

Bulgaria's Municipalities to Launch Eco Projects Worth BGN 180M

Some eight Bulgarian municipalities will launch infrastructure projects for a total of BGN 179.4 M after being approved by the Ministry of Investment Planning.

Society » Environment | March 4, 2014, Tuesday // 15:26 | Viewed: 1806

Poverty Still Number One Problem for Bulgarians - Survey

Bulgaria's most pressing problem remains the gap between poor and rich, according to Gallup International annual survey.

Society | March 4, 2014, Tuesday // 12:26 | Viewed: 2070

Two Light Earthquakes Registered in Bulgaria

Two light earthquakes have been registered on the territory of Bulgaria in the early hours of Tuesday.

Society » Environment | March 4, 2014, Tuesday // 11:11 | Viewed: 1876

Bulgarian Anti-Corruption Protester, Self-Immolator Died 1 Year Ago

Plamen Goranov, who became known as the Bulgarian Jan Palach, died one year ago.

Society | March 3, 2014, Monday // 16:49 | Viewed: 3112

'12 Years a Slave', 'Gravity' Top 2014 Oscars

British director Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" won best picture at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Society » Culture | March 3, 2014, Monday // 15:19 | Viewed: 3150

Bulgarian Patriarch Honors Country’s Liberators

The head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Neofit, served a special liturgy on the country’s National Liberation Day at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia.

Society | March 3, 2014, Monday // 13:29 | Viewed: 1832

Liberation Day Ceremonies to be Held Across Bulgaria

Ceremonies in honor of Bulgaria’s Liberation Day will take place around the country on Monday.

Society | March 3, 2014, Monday // 09:53 | Viewed: 1992

Bulgaria Celebrates National Liberation Day

Bulgaria celebrates on March 3rd its National Holiday, marking the 136th anniversary of its liberation from five centuries of Ottoman yoke.

Society | March 3, 2014, Monday // 09:38 | Viewed: 9817

'Hands Off Ukraine' Painted on Soviet Army Monument in Sofia

An inscription saying "Hands off Ukraine" was painted Saturday night on the Soviet Army monument in Sofia.

Society | March 2, 2014, Sunday // 12:43 | Viewed: 5404

Bulgaria To Review Citizenship Procedure

Bulgaria will reconsider the procedure for granting of citizenship to foreign nationals with Bulgarian origin.

Society | March 1, 2014, Saturday // 16:04 | Viewed: 3594
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