China Eager to Display Bulgaria's Thracian Treasures
Chinese MPs have expressed their willingness to organize a display of Bulgaria's Thracian treasures in their home country.
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Sofia Holds Graffiti Fest in Scorching Heat
The heat wave that overcame Bulgaria over the weekend did not scare enthusiastic graffiti artists or prevent their participation in the Urban Creatures Fest, organized over the weekend by the City Hall.
Goran Bregovic to Blast Sofia Again in November
Balkan folk-rock, blasts of brass and clarinet and a thumping turbo-folk beat will fill the biggest hall in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on November 29 during the keenly awaited concert of Goran Bregovic.
Bulgaria's Ex Tsar Krichim Palace Transformed into Art Center
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, is taking over the management of the former royal palace Krichim to turn it into an art center.
Karlovy Vary's Award Goes to 'Sofia's Last Ambulance'
"Sofia's Last Ambulance", a documentary by Ilian Metev about Bulgaria's capital Sofia and staff at its ambulances struggling to keep up with their workload, has landed another precious award – at Karlovy Vary.
Bulgarian Archaeologist Considers Importing Shamans from Mongolia
Bulgaria should seriously consider inviting Mongolian shamans to "enliven" its ancient archeological sites, argues leading Bulgarian archeologist Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov.
Bulgarian Capital Anticipates Sofia Rocks Fest
The now-famous Sofia Rocks festival starts Saturday, gathering a string of heavyweights from the international rock scene.
Sofia Changes Venue of RHCP Gig over Weak Interest
Legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will have its first ever gig in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on September 1 2012 staged at a hall, not a stadium.
Old Bulgarian Capital Marks 135 Years of Independence
The old capital of Veliko Tarnovo, located in central Bulgaria, marks Friday the 135th anniversary of its liberation from Ottoman rule with a number of festivities.
Miracle of Bulgaria Vote Launched at Belogradchik Rocks
The official start of the national vote to select the Miracle of Bulgaria was given Friday in the town of Belogradchik.
Steve Vai to Delight Bulgarian Fans in October
Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai is to have a concert in Bulgarian capital Sofia's National Palace of Culture on October 31, according to Sofia Music Enterprises.
Bulgarians Celebrate 'Hippie' July Morning Holiday
Thousands of Bulgarians flocked to the country's seaside early on Sunday to see the sunrise and celebrate a unique holiday.
Bulgaria Goes Ahead with UNESCO Bid for Thracian Kings Valley
The Bulgarian government has moved forward a project to develop a proposal for the so-called "Valley of the Thracian Kings" to be included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Bulgaria Orthodox Church Marks Apostles Peter and Paul Day
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church remembers on Friday the sufferings of the Holy Glorious and All-Praised Apostles Peter and Paul.
Midsummer Day Arrives in Bulgaria with Magic Herbs
Bulgarians celebrate Sunday Midsummer Day, widely known as Enyovden, a holiday related to traditional beliefs about herbs and their healing power.
Bulgaria Welcomes Cypress Hill, Sean Paul, Fatboy Slim
The second edition of Bulgaria's Elevation music festival opens on Friday at the military airfield in the village of Dobroslavtsi near Sofia, featuring a string of top global music names.
Bulgaria to Build 'Bulgarian Louvre' Museum Complex in 2 Years
Bulgaria's National Museum Complex, more widely known as the "Bulgarian Louvre", is supposed to be completed in two years, according to government ministers.
Bulgaria, Turkey to Boost Film Industry Cooperation
Bulgaria and Turkey are to sign an agreement aiming to boost the bilateral cooperation between the countries' film industries within a month and a half, Bulgaria's Culture Ministry has announced.
Bulgarian Animation Artist Wins Daytime Emmy
Bulgarian animation artist, living in Los Angeles, Christo Stamboliev, has won the daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program.
Sofia Boasts 10% Annual Tourism Growth – Expert
Vitan Ivanov, Chair of the Council on Tourism in Sofia and Chair of the Sofia Tourist Cluster, has reported a 10% annual increase in tourism in Bulgaria's capital.
Bulgarian Bagpipe Record Officially Enters Guinness
The recent performance of 333 Bulgarian bagpipers in Sofia has been officially recognized as a record by the Guinness World Records, according to the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency.
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