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Sofia Remains without Appellate Prosecutor after Vote Misfire

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, failed once again Thursday to elect a Sofia Appellate Prosecutor.

Society | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 13:49 | Viewed: 1225

Bulgarians Rise against Corrupt Prosecutors

The start of the important Thursday meeting of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, began with a protest rally.

Society | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 11:44 | Viewed: 1592

2 Light Earthquakes Registered in Southern Bulgaria

Two light earthquakes were registered early Thursday in southern Bulgaria, according to data of the European Seismology Center.

Society » Environment | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 10:38 | Viewed: 1742

SEEMO Urges Bulgarian Clergy to Respect Media Freedom

Oliver Vujovic, Secretary General of the Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), has strongly condemned pressure on reporters in Bulgaria.

Society | March 15, 2012, Thursday // 10:24 | Viewed: 1603

I Cannot Ban Chalga Music in Schools – Bulgaria's Education Minister

Asked to comment on a video showing uniformed junior students dancing to a song of the scandalous Roma pop-folk singer Azis, Education Minister Sergey Ignatov has said that it is beyond his power to ban chalga in schools.

Society | March 14, 2012, Wednesday // 15:33 | Viewed: 3362

Bulgarian Bishop Hits Reporter to Make Her 'Shut Up'

Bulgaria's Holy Synod has demonstrated significant irritation on the subject of their files exposing them as agents or collaborators of the former Communist State Security.

Society | March 14, 2012, Wednesday // 11:51 | Viewed: 2193

Spring Finally Arrives in Bulgaria

Spring is going to settle long-term in Bulgaria this week and the cold weather will be finally going away for good.

Society » Environment | March 14, 2012, Wednesday // 10:55 | Viewed: 2070

Bulgaria's GERB on Lookout for 4th Health Minister

The Members of the Parliament from the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, GERB, are ready with their nomination for Head of the National Insurance Fund, NZOK.

Society » Health | March 14, 2012, Wednesday // 10:18 | Viewed: 1561

Bulgarian Eco Activists Rise again against Forestry Act

Bulgarian environmentalist are staging once again Wednesday a protest rally against looming amendments to the Forestry Act.

Society » Environment | March 14, 2012, Wednesday // 09:02 | Viewed: 1712

Bulgarian Junior Students Shown Doing Chalga Dance for Womens' Day

A video showing uniformed elementary school kids dancing to a song of the scandalous Roma pop-folk singer Azis sparked an immediate outcry by numerous Internet users.

Society | March 13, 2012, Tuesday // 20:21 | Viewed: 4579

Bulgaria, Turkey Move to Mutually Open Cultural Centers

Bulgaria will launch its cultural center in Istanbul, while Turkey will open one in Sofia, it has been made clear.

Society » Culture | March 13, 2012, Tuesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 2226

Wikipedia, Bulgarian Archives Launch Cooperation

Parts of the Bulgarian state archives will be published in Wikipedia, Martin Ivanov, head of the country's Archives State Agency, has announced.

Society | March 13, 2012, Tuesday // 13:26 | Viewed: 3794

Turkish Truck Crashes, Kills 4 in Bulgaria

Four people died in Bulgaria after a Turkish tractor trailer hit a horse cart near the village of Popovitsa late Monday evening.

Society | March 13, 2012, Tuesday // 10:03 | Viewed: 2061

Bulgarian Health Fund Fights to Lower Cancer Cure Prices

The Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund, NZOK, is launching a procedure to negotiate discounts for medication used for hospital treatment of cancer patients.

Society » Health | March 12, 2012, Monday // 18:23 | Viewed: 3778

Senior Bulgarian Prosecutors Probe Ownership of Deadly Dam

Senior Bulgarian prosecutors are going to assist the investigation in the ownership of the "deadly" Ivanovo dam.

Society | March 12, 2012, Monday // 17:43 | Viewed: 1893

Bulgarian Parents Frown on Indulgent Child-Rearing Practices

If Bulgarian children often strike foreigners as unnaturally well-behaved in public places, that could be due to the liberal use by parents of smacks, albeit light ones, a survey shows.

Society | March 12, 2012, Monday // 14:52 | Viewed: 8411

Bulgarian PM Threatens to Fire 1 More Health Minister

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Stefan Konstantinov, will be axed unless he starts coping with his job, the country's PM Boyko Borisov declared on Monday.

Society » Health | March 12, 2012, Monday // 11:33 | Viewed: 1904

Bulgarians Rally for Safe Street Traffic

Rallies under the banner "Safe Streets" took place in six Bulgarian cities Sunday to call for more responsible driving and greater safety for pedestrians.

Society | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 19:50 | Viewed: 1781

Harsh Winter Creates Extreme Avalanche Danger in Bulgarian Mountains

Avalanche danger in the Bulgarian mountains is unusually high due to the excessive snowfall combined with stints of warm days, warned Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Service director Kiril Rusev.

Society » Environment | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 15:16 | Viewed: 2311

Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) Turns 11!

Bulgaria's largest English-language media Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) has become 11 years old as of 00:00 CET on Sunday, March 11, 2012!

Society | March 11, 2012, Sunday // 10:34 | Viewed: 1913

Turkish Truck Causes Hazard in Bulgaria Again

A Turkish tractor trailer, loaded with magnesium and aluminum powder, overturned in Bulgaria Saturday, closing Maritsa highway for almost 14 hours.

Society | March 10, 2012, Saturday // 19:54 | Viewed: 1856
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