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Novinite.com's Nikola Petrov Wins Bulgaria's Youth Poetry Prize

Nikola Petrov – one of the journalists of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) and Novinite.bg – has won first prize at the major Bulgarian Youth Poetry Contest "Veselin Hanchev"!

Society » Culture | November 5, 2011, Saturday // 15:13 | Viewed: 3128

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Marks Archangel All Souls' Day

Bulgaria's Christian Orthodox Church honors Saturday the All Souls' Day before the Day of St.

Society » Culture | November 5, 2011, Saturday // 10:08 | Viewed: 3079

Bulgaria's Hit Crime Series 'Undercover' in USA

Hit Bulgarian TV series "Undercover" ("Pod Prikritie") has been formally presented at the annual American Film Market.

Society » Culture | November 4, 2011, Friday // 13:06 | Viewed: 23257

Sofia Architecture Week Opens in Bulgaria's Capital

The "SAW 2011" (Sofia Architecture Week 2011) festival is opening Tuesday in the Bulgarian capital.

Society » Culture | November 1, 2011, Tuesday // 12:22 | Viewed: 2887

Bulgaria Pays Tribute to Its Enlighteners

Bulgaria marks on November 1 the National Enlighteners Day with a series of events organized all across the country.

Society » Culture | November 1, 2011, Tuesday // 07:55 | Viewed: 2526

Cirque du Soleil to Entertain Bulgaria in Fabruary 2012

Cirque du Soleil, the world renown a Canadian art company, will entertain Bulgaria's Sofia with several performances in February 2012.

Society » Culture | October 31, 2011, Monday // 12:36 | Viewed: 4000

Runoff Brings Bulgarian Star Actor back to 'Glass Home'

One day after the runoff of Bulgaria's presidential elections, the country's largest private TV channel bTV resumes airing the hit TV series Glass Home, featuring Socialist vice-presidential candidate, actor Stefan Danailov.

Society » Culture | October 31, 2011, Monday // 09:52 | Viewed: 2582

Soul Queen Sade Delights 12 000 Fans in Sofia

Prominent soul singer Sade was warmly welcomed by some 12 000 fans in Bulgarian capital Sofia's newly built Arena Armeets hall as she performed for the first time in the Balkan country.

Society » Culture | October 30, 2011, Sunday // 10:37 | Viewed: 2156

Redford's The Conspirator Opens Sofia Independent Film Fest

The team from The Conspirator film of American actor, film director, and producer, Robert Redford, is in Bulgaria for the official opening ceremony of the second edition of the So Independent festival.

Society » Culture | October 28, 2011, Friday // 12:57 | Viewed: 5054

Bulgaria Celebrates Winter Herald

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks St Dimitar Day, believed to herald the beginning of winter, on October 26.

Society » Culture | October 26, 2011, Wednesday // 09:15 | Viewed: 2296

Schwarzenegger: I Am Having Fantastic Time with Bruce, Sly in Bulgaria!

Arnold Schwarzenegger, who arrived in Bulgaria on Sunday for the shooting of the much anticipated sequel to "The Expendables", has posted a picture of himself with fellow tough guys Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis on the set.

Society » Culture | October 12, 2011, Wednesday // 16:56 | Viewed: 8236

Bulgaria's 'Tilt' Grabs 'Best Debut' Award at Raindance Film Festival

Bulgarian post-communist drama movie "Tilt" has received the "Best Debut Feature" Award at the prestigious London film festival "Raindance.

Society » Culture | October 11, 2011, Tuesday // 19:42 | Viewed: 3555

Bulgaria Showcases Thracian Treasures in Brussels

Eight Thracian treasures from Bulgaria are already attracting crowds at the main lobby of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Society » Culture | October 11, 2011, Tuesday // 08:53 | Viewed: 3162

Bruce Willis Joins Hollywood Mega Star Team in Bulgaria

Another Hollywood mega-star is in Bulgaria after Bruce Willis' arrival late Monday evening.

Society » Culture | October 11, 2011, Tuesday // 08:17 | Viewed: 8622

Borisov, Schwarzenegger Talk Film Industry on 'Expendables 2' Set

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and movie-star-turned California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have voiced a shared opinion that the film industry is a great tool for boosting economic development because it creates job places both on the shooting

Society » Culture | October 10, 2011, Monday // 20:52 | Viewed: 11384

Bulgarian PM Snubs Artists' Union Honors

Bulgaria's Prime Minister postponed Monday accepting to become honorary member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists and the plaque that goes along with the membership.

Society » Culture | October 10, 2011, Monday // 14:12 | Viewed: 2310

Jean-Michel Jarre Delights Thousands in First Bulgarian Concert

Jean-Michel Jarre, the French legend of electronic music, delighted thousands of fans during his first concert on Bulgarian soil on Sunday.

Society » Culture | October 10, 2011, Monday // 10:20 | Viewed: 3236

'Expendables' Schwarzenegger, Norris, Statham Land on Bulgarian Soil

After Sylvester Stallone showed up in Sofia last week, three more legendary Hollywood action stars have arrived in Bulgaria for the filming of "The Expendables 2", the sequel of the hit movie.

Society » Culture | October 9, 2011, Sunday // 20:06 | Viewed: 6260

Bulgarian Artist: PM Borisov Is Country's Ataturk

An oil portrait of Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has been removed from an exhibit inside the building of the Parliament over the active campaigning before the October 23 presidential and local elections.

Society » Culture | October 9, 2011, Sunday // 12:44 | Viewed: 5788

Sofia Anticipates Concert of French Legend Jean-Michel Jarre

Over ten thousand people are expected to attend Sunday night the first ever concert of French electronic music legend, Jean-Michel Jarre, in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | October 9, 2011, Sunday // 10:43 | Viewed: 3062

10th Annual Sofia Tattoo Fest Underway in Bulgaria

The tenth annual Sofia Tattoo Fest has opened doors Saturday at the 4th Kilometer Party Center in the Bulgarian capital and is set to last until the wee hours Sunday.

Society » Culture | October 8, 2011, Saturday // 18:47 | Viewed: 4700
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