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New Self-Immolation Attempted in Bulgaria

A Bulgarian man has set himself ablaze Monday morning in the southwestern town of Dupnitsa.

Society | October 28, 2013, Monday // 09:29 | Viewed: 3251

Anti-Govt Protesters Support Student Occupation of Sofia University

On the 136th day of anti-government rallies, protesters blocked traffic at the Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd and the Vasil Levski Blvd intersection in front of the Sofia University "St.

Society | October 27, 2013, Sunday // 19:56 | Viewed: 2001

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Elects New Metropolitan Bishop

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church elected a new metropolitan bishop for Western and Central Europe Sunday.

Society » Culture | October 27, 2013, Sunday // 14:22 | Viewed: 1985

Bulgaria's Sveshtari Thracian Tomb Celebrated Life

Over the year, Bulgarian archaeologists have made important new discoveries about the Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari, announced archaeologist Prof. Diana Gergova.

Society » Archaeology | October 27, 2013, Sunday // 13:42 | Viewed: 30608

Bulgaria Switches Back to Astronomical Time

At 4 am Sunday, October 27, clocks in Bulgaria were officially turned back one hour to winter (astronomical) time until the last Sunday of March 2014.

Society | October 27, 2013, Sunday // 10:16 | Viewed: 1560

Anti-Govt Protesters Stage Roadblock in front of Sofia University

Anti-government protesters have blocked traffic at the intersection of the Vasil Levski Blvd and the Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd in front of the Sofia University "St.

Society | October 26, 2013, Saturday // 20:13 | Viewed: 2192

2.8-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria's Varna

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Society » Environment | October 26, 2013, Saturday // 19:49 | Viewed: 2606

Sofia University Cancels Classes Over Student Occupation

Classes at Sofia University will not be held Monday, and an emergency general assembly will be called, announced university president Prof.

Society | October 26, 2013, Saturday // 14:48 | Viewed: 2746

Orthodox Christians Hail St. Demetrius

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria, Greece and other churches observing the Gregorian calendar are celebrating Saturday the holiday of St.

Society » Culture | October 26, 2013, Saturday // 13:12 | Viewed: 9535

Students Permanently Occupy Sofia University Main Building

Protesting students at Bulgaria's Sofia University have decided to permanently occupy the entire central building of the school until the resignation of PM Plamen Oresharski.

Society | October 26, 2013, Saturday // 10:20 | Viewed: 13931

Blond Angel Discovery in Bulgaria 'Vindication for Many Roma'

DNA tests confirmed Friday that the mystery blonde girl who was taken from a Roma couple caring for her in Greece is in fact of Roma descent, a true vindication for the minority, according to Time magazine.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 20:11 | Viewed: 11097

Sister of Bulgarian Roma Mystery Girl: I Want Her Back Home

 Bulgarian authorities say DNA tests have confirmed that a 35-year-old Roma woman is the mother of a mysterious girl in Greece, a sister of hers has said she wants her back home.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 18:25 | Viewed: 8476

DNA Test Proves 'Greek Maria' Is Bulgarian Roma

Bulgarian Roma, Sasha Ruseva, is the biological mother of the four-year old blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 17:03 | Viewed: 6248

'Greek' Maria to Be Placed in Bulgarian Crisis Center, Foster Home

The four-year old blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece, which turned out to most likely be Bulgarian, will be brought to her native country and placed in a crisis center of the family type.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 16:33 | Viewed: 5607

British Expats Organize Charity Medieval Ball in Veliko Tarnovo

A charity ball with a medieval theme will be held in Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo municipality, on Friday night.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 15:06 | Viewed: 8832

Greek Maria Was 'Gift' from Bulgarian Parents, DNA Test Underway

Bulgarian police have taken to the capital Sofia the alleged parents of the blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece, for further questioning and for DNA tests.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 09:39 | Viewed: 6881

Bulgarian Capital Opens 2 'Crisis Centers' for Homeless

The town hall of Bulgarian capital Sofia has opened two crisis centers for the homeless with the inception of the colder months, announced mayor Yordanka Fandakova.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 19:49 | Viewed: 1267

Greek Media Likely Correct 'Mystery Child' Is Bulgarian

Greek media, reporting Thursday morning that the biological mother of the blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece, has been identified and is Bulgarian, will most likely, prove correct

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 14:41 | Viewed: 7567

Bulgaria Swiches Back to Astronomical Time

At 4 am Sunday, October 27, Bulgaria will turn the clocks back one hour to winter (astronomical) time until the last Sunday in March 2014.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 13:15 | Viewed: 1541

Bulgaria's Emergency Hotline 112 to Offer SMS Service

The emergency hotline 112 number will be reachable by SMS, starting 2014, voted the Bulgarian Parliament.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 12:29 | Viewed: 2505

Greek Media: Mystery Child's Mother Is Bulgarian

Greek media are claiming Thursday morning that the biological mother of the blond girl, found in a Roma camp in northern Greece on October 16, has been identified.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 09:13 | Viewed: 5668
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