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Greek Jews Remind UN of Bulgarian Role in Deportations

Even though Bulgaria rescued its Jews in World War II, the country had a role in the genocide of Greek Jews, a Greek-Jewish umbrella group has pointed out in a letter to a United Nations body.

Society | January 30, 2012, Monday // 11:27 | Viewed: 2614

Sofia City Hall Offers Free Tea to Counter Polar Cold

The Sofia City Hall is opening three stations where hot tea will be distributed free of charge over the freezing cold that is in the forecast.

Society » Environment | January 30, 2012, Monday // 08:50 | Viewed: 3641

Bulgaria Braces for Code Orange Due to Harsh Cold

Code orange has been declared for almost the entire territory of Bulgaria Monday by the national weather service, due to especially cold weather setting in.

Society » Environment | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 19:48 | Viewed: 2807

Syrians in Bulgaria Protest against Violent Assad Regime

Scores of Syrians gathered in front of the Syria embassy in Bulgarian capital Sofia to protest the on-going violence in their home country, which they see as instigated by President Bashar Al-Assad's embattled government.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 18:17 | Viewed: 3166

Bulgaria Degains 21 Illegal Migrants Crossing from Greece

Bulgarian border police detained 21 illegal migrants on a freight train entering at the Promachonas - Kulata checkpoint from Greece.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 16:05 | Viewed: 1935

Untainted Bulgarian Bishop: Church Will Come Out Stronger

The Bulgarian Orthodox Chruch will come out stronger from its ordeals after the announcing of a number of senior clergy's affiliation with ex-communist secret services, said Plovdiv biship Nikolay.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 15:37 | Viewed: 3256

Bulgarian State Revenue Go Green, Save Paper

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency has saved some 2.2 M sheets of paper over the course of the past two years, announced the state revenue Sunday.

Society | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 13:56 | Viewed: 2493

Romania Still Battles with Heavy Snow

Five Romanians have perished in the wake of heavy snowfalll that has continued, chiefly in southern Romania, since Thursday.

Society » Environment | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 12:09 | Viewed: 2423

6,000 Perform Ancient Rites to Drive Off Evil in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's largest Kukeri event, a tradition in which people gather in traditional costumes to drive off evil spirits, is underway in the western city of Pernik over the weekend.

Society » Culture | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 11:16 | Viewed: 3572

Bulgaria under Code Yellow for Severe Cold

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared over almost the entire territory of Bulgaria due to an incipient cold wave.

Society » Environment | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 10:09 | Viewed: 2230

Bulgarian Roma Don't Live on Social Security - Open Society

Only a small part of Bulgaria's Roma population lives on social security, according to a survey conducted by Open Society.

Society | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 17:23 | Viewed: 3638

Syrians to Rally in Bulgaria against Genocide in Their Home Country

The Syrian community in Bulgaria has organized a protest against the massacres committed by their home country's regime.

Society | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 15:15 | Viewed: 1779

Code Red on Freight Traffic Lifted for Entire Bulgaria

The ban on tractor trailers of over 10 tons on the roads of four Bulgarian regions – Varna, Burgas, Silistra and Dobrich has been lifted effective 2 pm Saturday.

Society » Environment | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2172

Bulgaria's Largest Kukeri Festival Kicks off in Pernik

The 21st edition of Bulgaria's largest and most impressive "Kukeri" event – the Surva Festival – kicked off in the western city of Pernik on Saturday.

Society » Culture | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 11:55 | Viewed: 3901

Bulgaria under Code Yellow over Snow, Cold

Twenty six Bulgarian regions are under code yellow Saturday over snow and freezing cold, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) announced.

Society » Environment | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 10:49 | Viewed: 2890

Bulgarian Woman Gives Birth on Way to Hospital as Ambulance Battles Snow

A 23-year-old woman from the northeastern Bulgarian town Dulovo gave birth to a baby girl in an ambulance on the way to the hospital on Friday.

Society » Health | January 27, 2012, Friday // 13:52 | Viewed: 2912

Polar Cold Wave to Hit Bulgaria Next Week

The blizzards, which hit hard Bulgaria, blocking highways and leaving thousands of people without electricity, will be tailing off only to be replaced by polar cold next week.

Society » Environment | January 27, 2012, Friday // 10:52 | Viewed: 4181

Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Beloved Actor Kosta Tsonev

Bulgaria bids Friday last farewell to beloved movie and theater actor, Kosta Tsonev.

Society | January 27, 2012, Friday // 10:24 | Viewed: 2589

Bulgaria, World Mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Bulgaria joins Friday many countries worldwide in marking International Holocaust Memorial Day (January 27) - a day dedicated to the remembrance of the victims of The Holocaust.

Society | January 27, 2012, Friday // 08:50 | Viewed: 3829

Bulgaria Still under Code Red over Heavy Snow

The situation in Bulgaria remains difficult and serious Friday in the aftermath of the blizzard that gripped the country Wednesday and Thursday.

Society » Environment | January 27, 2012, Friday // 08:20 | Viewed: 4750

Bulgaria, Greece Turn WD Teen Patient Nightmare into Happy Ending

A thirteen-year-old Bulgarian comatose patient, who was saved after authorities and doctors in Bulgaria and Greece pooled their efforts for a liver transplant, took the first step toward his new life on Thursday.

Society » Health | January 26, 2012, Thursday // 16:46 | Viewed: 3027
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