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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: 22926

Bulgaria's President, PM Greet Jewish Community for New Year

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev and PM Plamen Oresharski have sent letters of good wishes to Bulgaria's Jewish Organization Shalom for the traditional Jewish New Year.

Society | September 5, 2013, Thursday // 19:56 | Viewed: 1504

Only 3% of Teachers in Bulgaria under 30 Years – Education Minister

Bulgarian Education Minister Aneliya Klisarova has cautioned that a mere 3% of teachers in the country are below 30 years of age, adding that is important to make the teaching profession attractive for young people.

Society » Education | September 5, 2013, Thursday // 16:27 | Viewed: 4074

Technical Glitch Halts Bulgaria-Turkey Traffic

Traffic through the border between Bulgaria and Turkey has been temporarily suspended Thursday afternoon, informed Bulgarian border authorities.

Society | September 5, 2013, Thursday // 15:07 | Viewed: 1006

Social Assistance Agency Reports Dramatic Increase in Bulgarians without Health Insurance

Bulgaria's Social Assistance Agency has reported a dramatic increase in the number of Bulgarians without health insurance.

Society » Health | September 5, 2013, Thursday // 12:48 | Viewed: 2427

Bulgarian Govt to Appoint 3rd Deputy Environment Minister

Bulgaria's government has approved changes to the rules of organization of the Environment Ministry.

Society » Environment | September 4, 2013, Wednesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 1708

Russian Boy Injured on Bulgarian Beach Leaves Hospital

The 12-year-old Russian boy, who was seriously injured in an accident on a Bulgarian Black Sea beach earlier in August, has been released from hospital.

Society | September 4, 2013, Wednesday // 15:27 | Viewed: 1558

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: 2627

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: 2178

Mysterious Chemical on Bulgaria's Black Sea Beaches Is Palm Oil

The strange substance that emerged over the week on many southern Bulgarian Black Sea beaches is palm oil, said Bulgarian environmental inspection authorities.

Society » Environment | September 1, 2013, Sunday // 17:24 | Viewed: 6105

0.1 M Passengers Cross from Bulgaria to Serbia for 24 H

Vehicle traffic through Bulgaria and Serbia on to Western Europe is still highly intensive Sunday, with huge lines lingering at the main checkpoints.

Society | September 1, 2013, Sunday // 15:28 | Viewed: 1932

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: 2634

Bulgarians Mark 70 Y since Tsar Boris III's Death

A memorial service and liturgy are going to be held at the Rila Monastery in honor of 70 years since the death of Tsar Boris III The Unifier (r.

Society | August 31, 2013, Saturday // 11:38 | Viewed: 6416

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: 3943

Bulgaria Investigates Mysterious Chemical on Black Sea Beaches

Authorities in southern Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas have launched an investigation on a yet unspecified substance that has appeared a number of beaches in the region.

Society » Environment | August 30, 2013, Friday // 16:53 | Viewed: 4266

No Bulgarians Dead in Hungary Chain Crash

The Bulgarian citizens involved in the deadly chain crash on the highway near the Hungarian capital Budapest are all alive, informed the Hungarian police authorities.

Society | August 30, 2013, Friday // 15:56 | Viewed: 1587

Turkish Gastarbeiters' Return Blocks Bulgaria-Serbia Border

Traffic at the Bulgarian-Serbian border checkpoint at the village of Kalotina has come to a halt due to the seasonal return of Turkish gastarbeiters heading to Western Europe.

Society | August 30, 2013, Friday // 14:32 | Viewed: 4155

Bulgarian Casualties in Deadly Chain Crash in Hungary

Three people were killed and 33 were injured in a chain crash on the highway near the Hungarian capital Budapest.

Society | August 30, 2013, Friday // 13:52 | Viewed: 2176

3-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria's Dospat

A 2.9 point magnitude earthquake has been registered Friday near the southern Bulgarian town of Dospat, according to the site of the Geophysical Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

Society » Environment | August 30, 2013, Friday // 09:50 | Viewed: 1568

Bulgarian Fans to Experience Roger Waters’ 'The Wall' Friday

Roger Waters, the co-founder and a principal songwriter, bassist and vocalist of the archetypal progressive band Pink Floyd, will stage his rock opera "The Wall" in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on Friday, August 30, at Vassil Levski national stadium.

Society » Culture | August 30, 2013, Friday // 09:23 | Viewed: 4581

Sofia Named World's 87th Most Livable City

Bulgaria's capital Sofia has been ranked 87th out of a total of 140 cities worldwide in  Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) most recent livability ranking.

Society | August 29, 2013, Thursday // 14:25 | Viewed: 6465
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