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Bulgarian Expats to Organize Global Anti-Govt Rallies

Over eighty Bulgarians have gathered Wednesday on Times Square in New York City to protest against the situation in their homeland.

Society | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 18:16 | Viewed: 2752

Bulgarian Dead Toll in Bus Collision in Ukraine Down to 1

Only one Bulgarian citizen has died in the head-on collision between two buses in the Ukraine, according to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry's press office.

Society | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 16:35 | Viewed: 1965

Haskovo Bus Co Involved in Deadly Bus Crash in Ukraine

The Bulgarian company, owner of the bus involved in a deadly head-on collision in the Ukraine, is named Magi Tour and is based in the southern city of Haskovo.

Society | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 14:55 | Viewed: 2018

Varna Metropolitan Bishop Kiril Buried

Varna metropolitan bishop Kiril, who was found dead on the sea beach near Varna on July 9, was buried on Thursday.

Society | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 14:23 | Viewed: 2204

Bulgarian Socialist Chief Becomes Proud Father of Boy

The leader of the European Socialists, Bulgarian Socialists and former Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev, became a proud father of a boy.

Society | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 14:21 | Viewed: 3471

2 Bulgarian Bus Drivers Die in Head-on Collision in Ukraine

The dead toll in a collision in the Ukraine, involving a Bulgarian bus, has risen to eight, the press office of the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry reports.

Society | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 13:22 | Viewed: 1531

Bulgarian Casualties Feared in Deadly Bus Crash in Ukraine

A collision between two buses, one of which with Bulgarian license plates, has occurred Thursday in the Volinska region in the Ukraine, ending with seven fatalities.

Society | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 12:20 | Viewed: 1874

Bishop of Bulgaria's Varna to be Buried Thursday

Varna metropolitan bishop Kiril, who was found dead on the sea beach near Varna on July 9, is to be buried Thursday.

Society » Obituaries | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 09:37 | Viewed: 2102

Bulgarian Students Grab 72 Cups in International Math Contest

Bulgaria has won 72 cups in the International Mathematics Competition 2013 for school students held in the Black Sea city of Burgas.

Society » Education | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 17:12 | Viewed: 3615

393 Ancient Roman Coins Discovered in Bulgaria

Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed 393 bronze coins from the 5th century AD, minted during the reign of Roman Emperor Theodosius II.

Society » Archaeology | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 16:33 | Viewed: 7661

Vratsa's Kalinik Elected Interim Varna Metropolitan

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church elected Wednesday, after a 2-hour emergency sitting, Vratsa metropolitan Kalinik as interim metropolitan of Varna and Veliki Preslav.

Society | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 14:43 | Viewed: 2619

Rumyana Todorova Appointed Director of Bulgaria's National Health Insurance Fund

Bulgaria's Parliament has appointed Rumyana Todorova Director of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

Society » Health | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 13:40 | Viewed: 2956

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences to Award Doctor Honorary Degree to Top Economist Steve Hanke

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, has awarded the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Professor Steve Hanke, a renowned economis and the architect of Bulgaria's currency board regime.

Society » Education | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 13:12 | Viewed: 1934

Bulgarian Clergy: Varna Bishop Kiril Died from Hypothermia

The rumors about foul play in the drowning death of Varna metropolitan bishop Kiril are complete non-sense, according to bishop Tihon.

Society | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 12:33 | Viewed: 10823

Bulgaria's Varna to Get Interim Metropolitan Bishop

The Holy Synod of Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church will name Wednesday an interim metropolitan bishop of Varna and Veliki Preslav.

Society | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 08:10 | Viewed: 1906

OSCE Urges Bulgaria to Defend Media against Controversial Nationalist

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has expressed concern over the latest attack against journalists staged by controversial politician Volen Siderov.

Society | July 9, 2013, Tuesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1824

Powerful Bulgarian Bishop Found Dead, Foul Play Suspected

The dead body of Varna metropolitan bishop Kiril, a former interim Patriarch and one of the most powerful members of the country’s senior clergy, was discovered near Varna on Tuesday.

Society » Obituaries | July 9, 2013, Tuesday // 12:28 | Viewed: 6502

86% of Bulgarians Say Judiciary Is Corrupt

As many as 86% of all Bulgarians believe the country’s judiciary is affected by corruption, according to Transparency International’s latest Global Corruption Barometer.

Society | July 9, 2013, Tuesday // 12:09 | Viewed: 20302

Bulgarian Govt Backtracks on Lifting Full Smoking Ban

Bulgaria’s Socialist-led government appears to have backtracked on its intention to scrap the existing full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces.

Society » Health | July 9, 2013, Tuesday // 11:31 | Viewed: 3439

Failure Causes Blackout in Key Bulgarian Mountain Resort

A failure in a major power distribution station has left large parts of the Bulgarian town of Samokov and the nearby Borovets mountain resort without electricity Saturyday evening.

Society | July 6, 2013, Saturday // 18:32 | Viewed: 1540

Bulgaria Joins Global March to Dignity

Saturday and Sunday protests in Bulgaria will take place under the "Global March to Dignity" banner that unites protest movements across the world.

Society | July 6, 2013, Saturday // 14:09 | Viewed: 2371
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