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Hopes Rise for Man Mauled by Dogs in Bulgaria

A 88-year man, who was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being mauled by a pack of stray dogs in a Sofia district, is still being kept in an awake coma, but hopes that his life is out of danger are rising.

Society | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 16:39 | Viewed: 1373

Tarnished Varna Bishop Threatens to Resign Again

Varna Metropolitan Kirill will submit his resignation before the Holy Synod no later than Easter.

Society | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 14:40 | Viewed: 4061

Bulgaria's Laughter Kingdom Celebrates April Fool's Day

The city of Gabrovo, known as the Bulgarian "Laughter Kingdom," celebrates Sunday April Fool's Day.

Society » Culture | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1814

Snow Surprises Sofia on April Fools' Day

Snow arrived in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on April 1, the day the western world marks April Fools.

Society » Environment | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 12:32 | Viewed: 1688

Earth Hour Spares Record 56 Megawatts of Electricity to Sofia

The power utility CEZ reports Sunday a record drop of 56 megawatts of electricity consumption in Bulgaria's capital Sofia during "Earth Hour 2012".

Society » Environment | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 11:23 | Viewed: 1744

Western World Marks April Fools' Day

The 91st day of the year and 92nd in leap years, April 1, is most remarkable in the Western world for being April Fools' Day.

Society » Culture | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 10:25 | Viewed: 1858

4.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southeastern Bulgaria

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale has been registered in Southeastern Bulgaria, according to the European Seismology Center.

Society » Environment | March 31, 2012, Saturday // 15:31 | Viewed: 1875

Probe Digs Proof for Army Ownership of Deadly Bulgarian Dam

The prosecutors from Bulgaria's southern city of Haskovo have traced the ownership of the "deadly" Ivanovo dam to the Defense Ministry.

Society | March 31, 2012, Saturday // 15:08 | Viewed: 1463

Exonerated Ex Bulgarian Health Min Reiterates Trial Absurdity

Bulgaria's ex Health Minister Bozhidar Nanev has reiterated his conviction that he had been tried in a Court of law for serving Bulgaria and following the law.

Society » Health | March 31, 2012, Saturday // 14:34 | Viewed: 1740

Over 70% of Bulgarians Live in Urban Areas

About 71% of all Bulgarians live in cities and towns, according to data of the National Statistics Institute, NSI.

Society | March 31, 2012, Saturday // 13:58 | Viewed: 1732

Northern Bulgaria under Code Yellow over Gusty Winds

Code yellow has been declared for 11 Bulgarian regions Saturday over the forecast for gusty winds.

Society » Environment | March 31, 2012, Saturday // 11:49 | Viewed: 1243

Bulgarian Lead Workers Get One-time Cash Assistance

Workers of the Lead and Zinc Complex in Kardzhali, the leading Bulgarian non-ferrous metals producer, are going to receive Saturday one-time cash assistance.

Society | March 31, 2012, Saturday // 10:59 | Viewed: 1257

73 Cities in Bulgaria to Join Earth Hour 2012

At least seventy three cities and towns across Bulgaria will turn off the lights at their main buildings to join the Earth Hour initiative, the environment group WWF announced.

Society » Environment | March 31, 2012, Saturday // 10:09 | Viewed: 2154

Bulgaria's Sofia Gripped by 40 000 Stray Dogs - Report

Over 40 000 stray dogs are roaming the streets of Bulgarian capital Sofia, according to a former employee of the Ecobalance municipal company.

Society » Environment | March 30, 2012, Friday // 17:40 | Viewed: 5913

Bulgaria, Japanese Scientists Ink Cooperation Deal

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Science Council of Japan signed a scientific cooperation agreement in Sofia on Friday.

Society | March 30, 2012, Friday // 14:24 | Viewed: 1162

Bulgarian Cabinet Moves to Close College Town Night Clubs

The Bulgarian government is going to close a number of night clubs and bars in the Sofia Studentski Grad (College Town) district.

Society » Education | March 30, 2012, Friday // 11:12 | Viewed: 2165

Most of Bulgaria under Code Yellow over Gusty Winds, Rain

Code yellow has been declared for 20 Bulgarian regions Friday over the forecast for gusty winds and rain.

Society » Environment | March 30, 2012, Friday // 10:33 | Viewed: 1992

Unpaid Bulgarian Lead Workers Threaten Sofia Blockades

Workers of the Lead and Zinc Complex in Kardzhali, the leading Bulgarian non-ferrous metals producer, are rallying once again Friday with demands to receive their long-delayed salaries.

Society | March 30, 2012, Friday // 09:43 | Viewed: 1223

Hungarian President Loses Doctorate for 'Bulgarian' Plagiarism

The Budapest University of Medicine and Sport "Ignaz Semmelweis" has withdrawn the doctoral degree of Hungarian President Pal Schmitt for plagiarism in writing his thesis.

Society | March 30, 2012, Friday // 08:14 | Viewed: 3012

Notorious MP Appointed to Head Bulgaria's National Health Fund

Bulgarian ruling GERB party MP Plamen Tsekov has been expectedly selected by the parliament to become the next head of Bulgaria's National Health Insurance Fund.

Society » Health | March 29, 2012, Thursday // 16:17 | Viewed: 1234

Hungary Steps Up Calls for President Resignation over 'Bulgarian' Plagiarism

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt is under an increasing pressure to resign, even though he was formally cleared of plagiarizing his 1992 doctoral dissertation.

Society | March 29, 2012, Thursday // 15:09 | Viewed: 1421
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