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Bulgaria Said to Export Cannabis to Greece

Bulgaria has been exporting cannabis to Greece over the past few years, according to a Bulgarian police official.

Society | September 24, 2012, Monday // 09:12 | Viewed: 1861

Unknown Bulgarian Singer Dena Surfs Sudden Popularity Wave

A young Bulgarian female singer, who lives in Berlin and is a total unknown in her home country, is basking in popularity and many business proposals after her summer hit "Cash, Diamond Rings, Swimming pools".

Society » Culture | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 18:30 | Viewed: 6435

Sofia City Hall Demolishes Illegal Roma Slum

The Roma slum in the Bulgaria's capital Sofia "Lyulin" district has been demolished.

Society | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 13:34 | Viewed: 2878

Bulgaria's Disgruntled Police Stage 2-Day Protest Rallies

Bulgaria's police officers are staging Sunday two-day mass protests demanding a pay raise and legal amendments.

Society | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 11:13 | Viewed: 1615

Bulgaria Marks European Day of Jewish Culture

Bulgaria is marking Sunday the European Day of Jewish Culture, the Organization of Bulgarian Jews "Shalom" announced.

Society » Culture | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 10:35 | Viewed: 10572

Light Earthquake Registered in Bulgaria's Pernik

A light earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale was registered in the western Bulgarian region of Pernik late Saturday.

Society » Environment | September 23, 2012, Sunday // 10:15 | Viewed: 1244

Bulgaria Vows More Money for Student Scholarships

The Bulgarian government will allocate more money for university student scholarships in 2013, Bulgarian Education Minister Sergey Ignatov has promised.

Society » Education | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 15:44 | Viewed: 1514

Bulgaria Sends Schoolbooks to Ethnic Children in Serbia

The State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad has provided schoolbooks for ethnic Bulgarian children in grades 5, 6, and 7, in a school in the Serbian town of Bosilegrad.

Society » Education | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 14:03 | Viewed: 10281

Bulgaria's Katunitsa Marks 1 Year since Tragic Clashes

People from the Plovdiv village of Katunitsa in Bulgaria are marking Saturday the one year anniversary of the tragic events that led to the deaths of two teens.

Society | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 13:32 | Viewed: 1824

Bulgaria's Veliko Tarnovo Marks Independence Day

Bulgaria's old capital and central city of Veliko Tarnovo marked the 104th anniversary of the country's Independence.

Society | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 12:28 | Viewed: 2648

4 Bulgarian Prosecutors Elected for Supreme Judicial Council

The Bulgarian prosecutors have elected the four members of Bulgaria's new Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, from their professional quota.

Society | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 11:38 | Viewed: 1560

2 Strong Quakes Rattle Athens

Two strong earthquakes with magnitude of 5.6 points and 4.8 points on the Richter scale have been registered near the Greek capital Athens.

Society » Environment | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 10:28 | Viewed: 1680

Bulgaria Celebrates 104 Years of Independence

Celebrations have begun Saturday across the country with Bulgaria marking 104 years since the formal declaration of its independence from the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

Society | September 22, 2012, Saturday // 10:04 | Viewed: 2521

Sofia Declares Free Independence Day Downtown Parking

Parking in downtown Sofia, in the so-called Blue zone, on Saturday, September 22, which is Independence Day, will be free of charge.

Society | September 21, 2012, Friday // 14:32 | Viewed: 1280

Rammstein Announces 2nd Sofia Gig

German band Rammstein has announced its second concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | September 21, 2012, Friday // 14:12 | Viewed: 2286

Bulgarian Prosecutors Hold Supreme Judicial Council Election

Four more members of Bulgaria's new Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, from the prosecutors' quota will be elected Friday.

Society | September 21, 2012, Friday // 13:13 | Viewed: 1276

Bulgaria Braces for More Gusty Winds, Cooler Weather

Code yellow has been declared for 21 Bulgarian regions Friday over the forecast for gusty winds.

Society » Environment | September 21, 2012, Friday // 11:25 | Viewed: 1615

Georgieva: Roma Integration Key for Bulgarian Labor Market

Bulgaria should integrate its Roma, since it would be an important step for the country's labor market, Bulgarian EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva.

Society | September 21, 2012, Friday // 09:08 | Viewed: 1682

Kroes: Bulgarian Media Not Sure What Media Freedom Is

There is no united position among Bulgarian media on the essence of media freedom, stated European Commissioner Neelie Kroes, who is on a visit to Sofia Thursday.

Society | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 18:00 | Viewed: 2273

FT: Bulgaria Takes Part in Greece Brain Drain

As a side effect to its financial and economic troubles, Greece is facing a significant brain drain, writes the Financial Times in its Alphaville blog.

Society » Education | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 15:24 | Viewed: 1662

Bulgarian MPs Impose 'Curfew' on College Town Bars

The Bulgarian Parliament decided to "close" night establishments in Sofia's infamous Studentski Grad (College Town).

Society | September 20, 2012, Thursday // 15:02 | Viewed: 2147
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