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Syrian Refugees in Bulgarian Shelter Declare Hunger Strike

Thirty two Syrian refugees from the shelter in Bulgaria's southern town of Lyubimets have declared hunger strike.

Society | September 8, 2013, Sunday // 12:40 | Viewed: 5115

Bulgarian Iron Church in Istanbul Marks 115th Anniversary

The famous Bulgarian Church "St. Stefan" in Istanbul, known as the "Mother Church" and the "Iron Church" celebrates Sunday 115 years of its dedication.

Society » Culture | September 8, 2013, Sunday // 11:02 | Viewed: 4742

3.0 Earthquake Registered in NW Bulgaria

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake has been registered in northern Bulgaria, according to reports of the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

Society » Environment | September 8, 2013, Sunday // 10:12 | Viewed: 1932

Bulgarian Culture Minister Unveils Fraud during Predecessor's Term in Office

Bulgarian Culture Minister Petar Stoyanovich has informed about fraud schemes discovered in the management of a number of museums during the term in office of his predecessor, Vezhdi Rashidov.

Society » Culture | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 16:17 | Viewed: 2524

Bulgarian Film with 2 Awards at Prestigious Venice Fest

Alienation, the debut movie of Bulgarian director Milko Lazarov has received two awards at the 70th edition of the prestigious Venice Film Fest.

Society » Culture | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 14:25 | Viewed: 2972

Hometown Marks Bulgarian Communist Dictator Anniversary

The Bulgarian town of Pravets, near the capital Sofia, birth place of Communist dictator, Todor Zhivkov, is marking Saturday the latter's 102nd anniversary.

Society | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 12:36 | Viewed: 5368

35 Years since Murder of Dissident Bulgarian Writer Georgi Markov

Bulgaria marks Saturday September 7th, the 35th anniversary since the murder of Georgi Markov, a Bulgarian emigrant broadcaster and dissident writer, who was poisoned in London in 1978.

Society | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 12:06 | Viewed: 13265

Bulgaria Unearths 2nd 'Vampire' Skeleton

A second skeleton of a medieval "vampire" has been discovered on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

Society » Archaeology | September 6, 2013, Friday // 14:45 | Viewed: 12509

Bulgarian Govt Oks Controversial Ski Lift in Bansko

The Bulgarian government is firmly behind the project to build a second ski lift in the winter resort of Bansko in the Pirin mountain.

Society » Environment | September 6, 2013, Friday // 14:03 | Viewed: 11685

Bulgaria Celebrates National Unification Day

Bulgaria is celebrating Friday, September 6, 2013, the 128th anniversary since the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia.

Society | September 6, 2013, Friday // 10:16 | Viewed: 10292

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: 22952

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: 1511

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: 4093

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: 1008

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: 2439

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: 1719

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: 1572

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: 2648

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: 2193

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: 6178

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: 1939
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