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Top American Playwright to Shoot Historical Series in Bulgaria

American playwright and screenwriter John Pielmeier has met with the mayor of Bulgaria’s town of Veliko Tarnovo Snezh ana Daneva to discuss the film producer’s intentions to shoot scenes of his upcoming series on two prominent historical hills.

Society » Culture | September 30, 2013, Monday // 20:10 | Viewed: 2255

Bulgaria Moves to Vaccinate Refugee Children

Bulgaria’s Health Ministry has announced that it will vaccinate all refugee children on the country’s territory over the next two months.

Society » Health | September 30, 2013, Monday // 16:54 | Viewed: 1743

Bulgaria's Environmental Ministry Underfunded

Bulgaria's Minister of Environment and Water Iskra Mihaylova has complained that the state is underfunding the sector.

Society » Environment | September 30, 2013, Monday // 15:50 | Viewed: 7644

Crash Causes 1 km Traffic Jam near Veliko Tarnovo

At least two people have been injured in a car collision on I-4 road at Village of Bulgarski izvor, Lovech District.

Society | September 30, 2013, Monday // 14:27 | Viewed: 2652

Bulgarian Ex-PM's Facebook Page 'Hacked' – Report

The Facebook profile of former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has been hacked, according to media reports.

Society | September 30, 2013, Monday // 14:18 | Viewed: 1287

Eminent Bulgarian Film Director Rangel Vulchanov Dies at 84

Eminent Bulgarian film director Rangel Valchanov died Monday at the age of 84 after prolonged illness.

Society » Obituaries | September 30, 2013, Monday // 13:53 | Viewed: 6881

Mayor: Refugee Wave Poses Risks for Bulgaria's Capital

The increased influx of refugees in the Bulgarian capital creates a number of risks for themselves and for local residents, Sofia Mayor, Yordanka Fandakova, admitted Sunday.

Society | September 29, 2013, Sunday // 16:07 | Viewed: 3476

Bulgarians Volunteer to Help Refugees in Distress

Following accusations Bulgarian institutions in charge of refugees remain inactive, a number of Bulgarians have launched a campaign in the social network Facebook to help these refugees.

Society | September 29, 2013, Sunday // 12:48 | Viewed: 4890

Light Earthquake Registered in SW Bulgaria

A 2.7 point magnitude on the Richter scale earthquake has been registered near the southwestern Bulgarian town of Simitli in the Blagoevgrad region.

Society » Environment | September 29, 2013, Sunday // 10:09 | Viewed: 1669

Greenpeace Activists Detained in Bulgaria Now Released

The Greenpeace activists arrested Thursday by Bulgarian police for occupying a Gazprom gas station near the Bulgaria’s southwestern city of Blagoevgrad, were released on Friday, being declared not guilty in minor hooliganism.

Society » Environment | September 27, 2013, Friday // 19:48 | Viewed: 3025

Bulgaria’s Sofia University Plans to Open High School

Sofia city hall will partner with Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on a project for a new high school.

Society » Education | September 27, 2013, Friday // 18:18 | Viewed: 3852

Legendary Alan Parsons Live Project Arrives in Bulgaria

The legendary British rock band Alan Parsons Live Project will perform in Bulgaria on Saturday, September 28.

Society » Culture | September 27, 2013, Friday // 18:04 | Viewed: 2975

Bulgarian Rulers Spent BGN 33 M on Flights 2009-2013

The flights of Bulgaria's rulers on the government's aircraft for the period August 2009 – March 2013 cost Bulgarian taxpayers the whooping BGN 33 M.

Society | September 27, 2013, Friday // 17:04 | Viewed: 2448

Bulgarian Metal Band Wins Big at Independent Film Fest

The band with the catchy name “Big Fat Lilly” has shined at “CineRocKom International Film Festival Hollywood”.

Society » Culture | September 27, 2013, Friday // 16:03 | Viewed: 2729

1500 Refugees Need Urgent Aid in Bulgaria

A total of 1500 refugees based in Bulgaria are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, the Bulgarian Red Cross alarmed on Friday.

Society | September 27, 2013, Friday // 16:00 | Viewed: 4598

Bulgaria Nearly Fills Refugee Accommodation Capacity

Bulgaria's capacity to accommodate refugees will be filled in the next two days according to Bulgarian Red Cross head Hristo Grigorov.

Society | September 27, 2013, Friday // 15:10 | Viewed: 1607

Bosnia Snubs Eurovision, Joins Turkvision

Bosnia and Herzegovina has decided not to participate in the Eurovision song contest, and to join newly founded alternative Turkvision.

Society » Culture | September 27, 2013, Friday // 14:46 | Viewed: 5925

125 Syrian Refugees Detained on Bulgarian-Turkish Border in 1 Day

Bulgarian border police have detained a total of 136 foreign nationals who were illegally crossing Bulgarian-Turkish border during the last 24 hours, the Interior Ministry announced.

Society | September 27, 2013, Friday // 14:02 | Viewed: 2410

Opera Diva Montserrat Caballe to Delight Sofia Audience

Opera Diva Montserrat Caballe has chosen Bulgaria once again for another great concert.

Society » Culture | September 27, 2013, Friday // 13:27 | Viewed: 13692

Sofia University Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Bulgaria's oldest university, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, celebrates its 125th anniversary on Friday.

Society » Education | September 27, 2013, Friday // 13:11 | Viewed: 1569

Stricter Financial Policies for Bulgaria's State Hospitals

Bulgaria's Ministry of Health and the National Health Insurance Fund (NZOK) are working on a new mechanism for dealing with the debts of hospitals.

Society » Health | September 27, 2013, Friday // 12:32 | Viewed: 1504
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