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2nd Famished Worker Returned from Greece to Bulgaria

Greek authorities have handed down Friday an emaciated Bulgarian citizen at the Ilinden - Exochi checkpoint.

Society | May 5, 2012, Saturday // 13:06 | Viewed: 2187

Beastie Boys Star Adam Yauch Dies at 47

Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch has died at the age of 47 after losing a nearly three-year battle with cancer, his publicist announced.

Society » Obituaries | May 5, 2012, Saturday // 07:57 | Viewed: 21770

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Up against Lady Gaga's Sofia Concert

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has made it clear it disapproves of the upcoming concert of US pop star Lady Gaga in Sofia.

Society | May 4, 2012, Friday // 20:17 | Viewed: 6673

Dumped Toxic Substance Rattles Sofia Neighborhood

A large amount of toxic substance has been discovered in a district of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, the Interior Ministry reported Friday.

Society | May 4, 2012, Friday // 12:23 | Viewed: 1513

SEEMO Reaffirms Commitment to Media Freedom in SEE

The South and East Europe Media Organization has issued a statement declaring its continuing struggle for press freedom on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2012.

Society | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 17:46 | Viewed: 1815

Ex Foreign Minister Ganev to Leave USA for Bulgaria

Stoyan Ganev, one of the emblematic figures of the early years of Bulgaria's post-communist transition, is going to leave the USA, and to settle back in his Bulgarian hometown of Pazardzhik, a report says.

Society | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 16:14 | Viewed: 2409

National Stats Show Advance of Bulgaria's Education Structure

One of every five Bulgarians or a total of 1.35 million people (nearly 20%) have a college degree, according to the February 2011 Population Census results.

Society » Education | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 15:43 | Viewed: 11175

Nearly 200 Taxi Drivers in Sofia with Suspended License

A specialized operation of Sofia's Transport Police unit has revealed widespread violations of Road Traffic Act provisions among taxi drivers.

Society | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 14:02 | Viewed: 1699

400 Tons of Municipal Solid Waste Burn Down in Northwestern Bulgaria

Some 400 tons of municipal solid waste have burned down in a major fire at an open separate waste collection site in the northwestern city of Vratsa.

Society | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 12:53 | Viewed: 1161

Bulgaria Marks Press Freedom Day amidst Slumping Rankings

Bulgaria and Bulgarian journalists mark soberly Thursday the UN World Press Freedom Day.

Society | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 11:39 | Viewed: 2023

Scandal Mars Miss Bulgaria Pageant

The jury had revoked the crown of Miss Bulgaria 2012 Ina Mancheva after it was established that a hacker attack had manipulated the online vote of the audience.

Society | May 3, 2012, Thursday // 11:03 | Viewed: 4810

Widow of Controversial Bulgarian Businessman Dies

Eva Mihova, the widow of controversial businessman Mihail Mihov, has died of abrupt bleeding following an operation in a Sofia-based hospital.

Society » Obituaries | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 16:15 | Viewed: 2342

Romanian Bus Catches Fire in Bulgaria

A bus carrying Romanian tourists caught fire in motion near Bulgaria's Black Sea town of Nesebar early on Wednesday.

Society | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 09:43 | Viewed: 1288

Bulgaria Ranked 78th in Global Media Freedom

Bulgaria is placed 78th among 196 countries in Freedom House's 2011 global press freedom ranking.

Society | May 2, 2012, Wednesday // 08:37 | Viewed: 3283

Norway's World Swimming Champion Dies at 26

Norway's world swimming champion Alexander Dale Oen, has died suddenly in the US, aged 26, the country's swimming federation announced.

Society » Obituaries | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 15:18 | Viewed: 2173

Pressure Group to Defend Scandalous Bulgaria Forestry Act

Bulgarian national coalition "Bulgaria for People and Regions" plans to stage a protest performance in support of amendments to the country's Forestry Act intended to liberalize development in protected areas.

Society » Environment | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 14:26 | Viewed: 1029

Bulgarian Film Grabs 1st Prize at Moscow Fest

Bulgarian crime thriller "Operation: Shmenti Capelli" won the first prize for best film at the film festival DetectiveFEST, which is taking place in Moscow.

Society » Culture | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 13:57 | Viewed: 2073

Bulgaria Commemorates 136 Years of April Uprising

The town of Panagyurishte in central Bulgaria is the focal point Tuesday of commemorations of the 136th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising for the liberation of Bulgaria.

Society | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 13:29 | Viewed: 1673

Minimum Wage in Bulgaria Upped to BGN 290

A raise of the minimum wage in Bulgaria from BGN 270 to BGN 290 comes effective Tuesday, May 1.

Society | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 11:15 | Viewed: 1906

Bulgarians Celebrate International Labor Day

Bulgarians are celebrating Sunday May 1, the international Labor Day marking the struggle for dignified work and the feeling of solidarity amongst laborers.

Society | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 09:45 | Viewed: 3590

Tree in Park Collapses, Kills Baby in Bulgaria

A large tree has collapsed onto two benches in a park in north-eastern Bulgarian city of Shumen, killing a 2-year-old child and critically injuring another person.

Society | April 29, 2012, Sunday // 11:57 | Viewed: 1805
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