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Bulgaria's Caretaker Culture Minister to Restore Meaning of Dignity, Honor

Outgoing Bulgarian Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov has passed the baton to his successor, Vladimir Penev.

Society » Culture | March 13, 2013, Wednesday // 15:32 | Viewed: 2059

Bulgaria Replaces Eurovision Song over Copyright Issues

The Bulgarian National Television has announced that it is withdrawing the song Kismet from the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

Society » Culture | March 12, 2013, Tuesday // 15:18 | Viewed: 2552

Outgoing Govt Allocates BGN 4 M for Completion of 'Bulgarian Louvre'

Bulgaria's outgoing government has allocated an extra BGN 4 M for the completion of the project for the Sofia-based National Museum Complex also known as the "Bulgarian Louvre.

Society » Culture | March 6, 2013, Wednesday // 16:03 | Viewed: 1788

Deep Purple to Headline Bulgarian Football Club's Anniversary Celebration

Rock legends Deep Purple will headline the celebration of the 100th anniversary since the establishment of Bulgarian football club Botev Plovdiv on June 3th, Sofia Music Enterprises has announced.

Society » Culture | March 4, 2013, Monday // 11:37 | Viewed: 2032

Bulgaria's Drumming Duo to Perform 'Kismet' in Malm?

The drumming duo Elitsa and Stoyan Yankulov-Stundzhi will take on the Eurovision stage Malm? with their song Kismet (Fate), it emerged after the national final Sunday evening.

Society » Culture | March 4, 2013, Monday // 08:51 | Viewed: 8032

Google Celebrates Bulgaria's National Liberation Day

The starting page of the Google search engine in Bulgaria, www.google.bg, marks Sunday, March 3, Bulgaria's National Liberation Day with its logo.

Society » Culture | March 3, 2013, Sunday // 11:52 | Viewed: 16615

Canon Bulgaria Bestows 'Photo of the Year' Awards

Canon Bulgaria officially announced the results of the "Photo of the year – Bulgaria 2012" contest in the National Art Gallery on Thursday.

Society » Culture | March 1, 2013, Friday // 15:48 | Viewed: 4664

Depeche Mode Gig in Sofia Confirmed Despite Election Worries

Depeche Mode fans in Bulgaria have been relieved to learn that the band’s concert in Sofia has been confirmed for May 12, the day on which snap elections will almost certainly take place in the country.

Society » Culture | March 1, 2013, Friday // 13:11 | Viewed: 2336

Bulgaria Celebrates Traditional 'Baba Marta' Holiday

Friday sees Bulgaria celebrate one of its most loved traditional holydays - Baba Marta, which is believed to mark the beginning of spring.

Society » Culture | March 1, 2013, Friday // 08:13 | Viewed: 27403

Italy's Hit Animated Series for Kids Come to Bulgaria

Italian animation studio Gruppo Alcuni has signed a deal with Bulgarian broadcaster TV7 for the distribution of the series Pet Pals 4, Slash://, H20oooh! and the feature film Pet Pals – Marco Polo's Code.

Society » Culture | February 27, 2013, Wednesday // 12:49 | Viewed: 7342

Bulgarian Grabs Oscar for Life of Pi Visual Effects

Bulgarian visual effects artist Lyubomir Hristov has won an Oscar for being part of the team working on the "Life of Pi" motion picture.

Society » Culture | February 25, 2013, Monday // 12:03 | Viewed: 4037

Ben Affleck's 'Argo' Wins Oscar for Best Picture

"Argo," directed by Ben Affleck has won the prize for best picture at the 85th Oscar awards Sunday.

Society » Culture | February 25, 2013, Monday // 09:05 | Viewed: 2417

Bulgaria's Drumming Duo Elitsa and Stoyan to Take on Eurovision Again

Bulgaria's state-owned national television has put an end to its quest to find an entry for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, taking an unexpected decision.

Society » Culture | February 10, 2013, Sunday // 12:58 | Viewed: 2440

Sofia's Last Ambulance Makes Its Way to Berlinale 2013

The Bulgarian actors and director of the critically acclaimed documentary "Sofia's Last Ambulance" are due to become part of a cineaste's dream - Berlin International Film Festival.

Society » Culture | February 8, 2013, Friday // 12:57 | Viewed: 2310

Bulgaria's New Logo Is Slightly Kitschy, Primitive – Culture Minister

Bulgarian Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov has argued that the new logo designed for promotional campaigns of Bulgaria as a tourist destination is "somewhat primitive" and kitschy.

Society » Culture | February 4, 2013, Monday // 18:10 | Viewed: 5242

Second Baby on the Way for Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem

Actors Javier Bardem and wife Penelope Cruz are expecting a second child, according to media reports.

Society » Culture | February 4, 2013, Monday // 14:26 | Viewed: 8743

Treat for Bulgarian Rock Fans: Slash First Sofia Gig

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is set to rock Bulgaria's capital Sofia on February 4, 2013 with his first ever concert here.

Society » Culture | February 4, 2013, Monday // 11:57 | Viewed: 2731

Bulgaria's Surva Kukeri Festival Kicks off in Pernik

The 22st 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 | February 1, 2013, Friday // 17:40 | Viewed: 3889

Bulgarian Artists Rise against New Tourist Brand

Bulgarian visual artists have united in their disapproval of the country's new tourist brand, which was officially presented on January 17.

Society » Culture | February 1, 2013, Friday // 17:19 | Viewed: 4031

Bulgarians Celebrate Major Wine, Vine Holiday

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors on Friday, February 1, the Day of Saint Trifon, the patron of vine-growers, wine-producers and tavern-keepers.

Society » Culture | February 1, 2013, Friday // 08:17 | Viewed: 3954

Burgas Municipality to Turn Bomb Shelter into Entertainment Facility

Bulgaria's Burgas Municipality has received approval for funding for the first of its kind interactive attraction called "Underground City".

Society » Culture | January 30, 2013, Wednesday // 18:08 | Viewed: 2377
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