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Sofia Municipality to Spend BGN 3 M on Extra CCTV Cameras

Over 30 CCTV cameras are to be installed this week in Sofia's Borisova Gradina Central Park in a bid to boost the security of the citizens.

Society | April 17, 2012, Tuesday // 11:38 | Viewed: 1893

Heavy Traffic in Bulgaria after Easter Break

The traffic on all major roads in Bulgaria is heavy, after the 4 days off for the celebration of Easter.

Society | April 16, 2012, Monday // 17:52 | Viewed: 881

Traditional Easter Procession Held at Bulgaria's Bachkovo

Hundreds of believers flocked to Bulgaria's Bachkovo Monastery in the Rhodope Mountains to take part in the traditional church procession on the second day of Easter.

Society | April 16, 2012, Monday // 13:19 | Viewed: 3205

Bulgaria's Top Archaeology Treasure Returns to Hometown

Bulgaria's prized Thracian Panagyurishte gold treasure is on display Monday in its hometown Panagyurishte, in central Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | April 16, 2012, Monday // 12:47 | Viewed: 3150

Bulgarians Celebrate 2nd Day of Easter

Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and Armenian Apostolic Christians in Bulgaria mark Monday the second day of Easter.

Society | April 16, 2012, Monday // 10:19 | Viewed: 1074

Bulgarian Church in Istabul First Time Ever Closed on Easter

The unique Bulgarian iron St. Stefan in Turkey's Istanbul, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, has seen no Easter celebration for the first time in 113 years.

Society | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 19:09 | Viewed: 2269

Bulgarian Village Marks Titanic Centenary

The citizens of the Northern Bulgarian village of Gumoshtnik mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of iconic passenger liner Titanic on Sunday.

Society | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 13:01 | Viewed: 3398

57% of Bulgarians Celebrate Easter - Study

Approximately 57% of all Bulgarians celebrate Easter as a major religious holiday, according to a study conducted by the local National Center for Study of Public Opinion.

Society | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 11:48 | Viewed: 1113

Bulgaria’s Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshipers in Bulgaria clutching candles crowded into churches Saturday night to hear the Holy Mass that celebrates Easter, the day when Jesus resurrected from the dead.

Society | April 15, 2012, Sunday // 10:01 | Viewed: 2633

Jerusalem Holy Fire Arrives in Bulgaria to Signal Resurrection

The Holy Fire, which miraculously ignited at the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem, was brought to Bulgaria on Holy Saturday evening, on the eve of Easter.

Society | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 21:09 | Viewed: 2585

Fatal Mass Fight in Bulgarian Village Was Inter-Ethnic

The mass fighting which claimed one life in Bulgaria late Friday was between local ethnic Bulgarian villagers and Roma workers from another settlement, it was revealed Saturday.

Society | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 19:37 | Viewed: 2993

Holy Fire Descends upon Jesus' Tomb in Jerusalem

The annual miracle of the Holy Fire has descended on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, reported the Bulgarian National TV on Holy Saturday.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 15:12 | Viewed: 4396

Jerusalem Holy Fire to Arrive in Bulgaria on Holy Saturday

The Holy Fire, which was ignited yet again at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, will be brought to Bulgaria around 8 pm on Holy Saturday.

Society | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 14:19 | Viewed: 3302

Code Yellow in South Bulgaria Due to Spring Storms

A code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared in for regions of southern Bulgaria due to the possibility of heavy storms Saturday.

Society » Environment | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 12:32 | Viewed: 1713

Thousands Assemble for Holy Fire Miracle in Jerusalem

Crowds of many thousands have gathered at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the yearly miraculous ignition of the Holy Fire.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 11:42 | Viewed: 1668

Bulgarian Easter Sweet Bread Was Imported from Romania

The idea of the sweetbread that Bulgarians traditionally make and eat for Easter might have been imported from Romania about a century ago.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 10:44 | Viewed: 6777

Good Friday to Bring Sunshine, Showers in Bulgaria

Temperatures in Bulgaria on Good Friday, the most solemn day ahead of Easter, are forecast to reach 20-24C, but the sunshine delight will be coupled with shower spells.

Society » Environment | April 13, 2012, Friday // 09:01 | Viewed: 1210

Thousands of Bulgarians Flee to Greece for Easter

More than 20 000 Bulgarian residents have already flocked to Greece in search of more exciting Easter holidays, obviously undisturbed by the economic turmoil in the neighboring country.

Society | April 13, 2012, Friday // 08:07 | Viewed: 1643

Orthodox Bulgarians Mark Solemnly Crucifixion Friday

Bulgarian Christians mark Good Friday, the day that commemorates the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion.

Society | April 13, 2012, Friday // 07:36 | Viewed: 2418

Londoners Invited to Donate via SMS to Save Bulgarian Stray Dogs

Posters defending Bulgarian stray dogs have surfaced in London underground stations.

Society | April 12, 2012, Thursday // 15:26 | Viewed: 3021

Only 2 Dog Catchers Work at Sofia's Stray Dog Company

Only two out the twenty four staff of the municipal company "Ekoravnovesie" (Eco-balance) in charge of controlling stray dogs' population in Bulgaria's capital Sofia are dog catchers, according to municipal councilman Georgi Kadiev.

Society » Environment | April 12, 2012, Thursday // 11:46 | Viewed: 1869
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