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Students Permanently Occupy Sofia University Main Building

Protesting students at Bulgaria's Sofia University have decided to permanently occupy the entire central building of the school until the resignation of PM Plamen Oresharski.

Society | October 26, 2013, Saturday // 10:20 | Viewed: 13942

Blond Angel Discovery in Bulgaria 'Vindication for Many Roma'

DNA tests confirmed Friday that the mystery blonde girl who was taken from a Roma couple caring for her in Greece is in fact of Roma descent, a true vindication for the minority, according to Time magazine.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 20:11 | Viewed: 11104

Sister of Bulgarian Roma Mystery Girl: I Want Her Back Home

 Bulgarian authorities say DNA tests have confirmed that a 35-year-old Roma woman is the mother of a mysterious girl in Greece, a sister of hers has said she wants her back home.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 18:25 | Viewed: 8492

DNA Test Proves 'Greek Maria' Is Bulgarian Roma

Bulgarian Roma, Sasha Ruseva, is the biological mother of the four-year old blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 17:03 | Viewed: 6262

'Greek' Maria to Be Placed in Bulgarian Crisis Center, Foster Home

The four-year old blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece, which turned out to most likely be Bulgarian, will be brought to her native country and placed in a crisis center of the family type.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 16:33 | Viewed: 5620

British Expats Organize Charity Medieval Ball in Veliko Tarnovo

A charity ball with a medieval theme will be held in Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo municipality, on Friday night.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 15:06 | Viewed: 8849

Greek Maria Was 'Gift' from Bulgarian Parents, DNA Test Underway

Bulgarian police have taken to the capital Sofia the alleged parents of the blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece, for further questioning and for DNA tests.

Society | October 25, 2013, Friday // 09:39 | Viewed: 6894

Bulgarian Capital Opens 2 'Crisis Centers' for Homeless

The town hall of Bulgarian capital Sofia has opened two crisis centers for the homeless with the inception of the colder months, announced mayor Yordanka Fandakova.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 19:49 | Viewed: 1271

Greek Media Likely Correct 'Mystery Child' Is Bulgarian

Greek media, reporting Thursday morning that the biological mother of the blond girl, found in a Roma camp in Greece, has been identified and is Bulgarian, will most likely, prove correct

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 14:41 | Viewed: 7574

Bulgaria Swiches Back to Astronomical Time

At 4 am Sunday, October 27, Bulgaria will turn the clocks back one hour to winter (astronomical) time until the last Sunday in March 2014.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 13:15 | Viewed: 1542

Bulgaria's Emergency Hotline 112 to Offer SMS Service

The emergency hotline 112 number will be reachable by SMS, starting 2014, voted the Bulgarian Parliament.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 12:29 | Viewed: 2516

Greek Media: Mystery Child's Mother Is Bulgarian

Greek media are claiming Thursday morning that the biological mother of the blond girl, found in a Roma camp in northern Greece on October 16, has been identified.

Society | October 24, 2013, Thursday // 09:13 | Viewed: 5687

Sofia University President Critical of Student Blockade

Ivan Ilchev, President of Bulgaria's oldest and most prestigious school, Sofia University, has criticized the students who earlier in the day occupied a lecture hall.

Society | October 23, 2013, Wednesday // 17:25 | Viewed: 1606

Bulgarian Businessman Prepared to House and Employ Refugees

A Bulgarian businessman from the town of Dve Mogili, near Ruse, plans to provide jobs and housing for Syrian refugees.

Society | October 23, 2013, Wednesday // 16:59 | Viewed: 3221

Bulgarian Parliament Committee Moves to Lift Smoking Ban

The Bulgarian parliamentary economy committee has adopted at first reading the Socialist proposal for amendments to the Health Act pertaining to smoking in public places.

Society » Health | October 23, 2013, Wednesday // 16:51 | Viewed: 5382

New Website Will Coordinate Aid for Refugees in Bulgaria

Website will be created to coordinate response efforts to the refugee crisis in Bulgaria, Head of the State Agency for Refugees, Nikolay Chirpanliev, announced on Wednesday.

Society | October 23, 2013, Wednesday // 15:29 | Viewed: 2117

Bulgarian Parents Divided over Smacking as Child-Rearing Practice

The majority of Bulgarian parents do not support the liberal use of smacks, even light ones, a survey shows.

Society | October 22, 2013, Tuesday // 16:34 | Viewed: 2513

Bulgaria Plans Expulsion of 12 Syrians

Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS), is prepared to expel 12 Syrian refugees, revealed the agency's Chief, Vladimir Pisanchev.

Society | October 22, 2013, Tuesday // 13:39 | Viewed: 17813

3.8-Degree Quake Hits Romania's Vrancea

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was registered on Tuesday morning in Romania's region of Vrancea, two weeks after it was hit by a 5.3-degree tremor.

Society » Environment | October 22, 2013, Tuesday // 12:45 | Viewed: 2074

Bulgaria Ends Probe into 'Jan Palach' Death, Questions Remain

Bulgarian prosecutors’ office has closed its probe into the death of a young man who fatally set himself on fire in Varna in February to protest against the links between the city council and the mafia.

Society | October 22, 2013, Tuesday // 10:20 | Viewed: 2372

398 Asylum-Seekers Enter Bulgaria in 24 H

A total of 398 asylum-seekers have entered Bulgaria once again through its border with Turkey over the past 24 hours, according to the Bulgarian Interior Ministry.

Society | October 21, 2013, Monday // 15:48 | Viewed: 3818
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