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Bulgaria Opens Cultural Institute in London, Strikes Louvre Deal

Bulgaria's Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov has opened a Bulgarian Cultural Institute in the British capital London.

Society » Culture | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 17:29 | Viewed: 2132

Sylvester Stallone in Sofia for 'The Expendables 2', Vows to Make Bulgarians Proud

The US movie star, Sylvester Stallone, arrived in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Thursday for the shooting of the much anticipated sequel to "The Expendables", whose driver the action movie legend is believed to be.

Society » Culture | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 16:47 | Viewed: 27245

Sofia Launches Jewish History Museum

A new museum, dedicated to the history and culture of Jewish people, is going to open doors in the Synagogue in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 08:37 | Viewed: 2400

Shooting of Star-Packed 'The Expendables 2' Underway in Bulgaria

The shooting of the much anticipated sequel to "The Expendables" is underway in Bulgaria, it has been announced.

Society » Culture | September 26, 2011, Monday // 15:56 | Viewed: 11428

Bulgaria's Museum of Socialist Art Welcomes First Visitors

Bulgaria's Museum of Socialist Art officially opened its doors to visitors Monday.

Society » Culture | September 19, 2011, Monday // 18:13 | Viewed: 16823

Romanian Subtitles Films Hoped to Lure Even More Visitors to Bulgaria's Ruse

After Romanian menus and Romanian language courses sprouted in the Bulgarian Danube town of Ruse, a movie chain has started to offer the audience films with Romanian subtitles.

Society » Culture | September 19, 2011, Monday // 12:26 | Viewed: 3007

Bulgaria Picks 'Tilt' for Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film

Bulgaria's National Film Center has put forth "Tilt" as the Bulgarian nomination for the US Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Society » Culture | September 19, 2011, Monday // 10:03 | Viewed: 4826

Bulgaria's Sofia Launches Museum of Socialist Art

Bulgaria's capital Sofia is getting ready to open Monday the Museum of Socialist Art.

Society » Culture | September 19, 2011, Monday // 08:41 | Viewed: 3164

Geraldine Chaplin to Honor Bulgarian Movie's Premiere in Sofia

Golden Globe-nominated actress Geraldine Chaplin will arrive in Sofia to witness the premiere of the Bulgarian movie "Ketsove" ("Sneakers''), which impressed her deeply during an international film festival.

Society » Culture | September 15, 2011, Thursday // 16:38 | Viewed: 2750

Prominent Film Director Konchalovsky Pays Visit to Bulgaria

Famous Russian film director Andrei Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky is visiting Bulgaria in the occasion of the showing of his latest movie The Nutcracker 3D.

Society » Culture | September 8, 2011, Thursday // 15:04 | Viewed: 4679

Top Bulgarian Writer Gospodinov Announces 2nd Novel

The second novel of bestselling Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov will be entitled "Physics of Sorrow"

Society » Culture | September 4, 2011, Sunday // 12:58 | Viewed: 3858

Sofia Set to Launch Bulgarian Museum of Socialist Art

In the eve of September 9, the date the Communist regime was established in Bulgaria in 1944, Sofia is getting ready to open the Museum of Socialist Art.

Society » Culture | August 26, 2011, Friday // 13:31 | Viewed: 3293

Bulgaria's Top Cop Honors Folk Fest in Traditional Attire

Bulgaria's Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, and his wife Desislava, surprised residents and visitors of the Balkan village of Zheravna by appearing fully dressed in traditional folk costumes.

Society » Culture | August 20, 2011, Saturday // 15:37 | Viewed: 3119

Bulgarian Mini-Sitcom 'The English Neighbor' to Premiere in September

The long-anticipated mini-sitcom of the Bulgarian National TV, "The English Neighbor", starring British actor Leslie Grantham, will premiere in September, the BNT announced.

Society » Culture | August 17, 2011, Wednesday // 16:39 | Viewed: 3936

Bulgaria Venerates Dormition of Mary

Monday is Dormition of the Holy Mother of God, one of the greatest Christian Eastern Orthodox holidays, which brings together many believers.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2011, Monday // 08:12 | Viewed: 2026

Living Museum in Koprivshtitsa Resurrects Bulgaria's Revival Period

A new living museum in Bulgaria's Koprivshtitsa – the town which gave the start of the 1876 April Uprising against the Ottoman Empire – has resurrected the unique life in Bulgaria's 18-19th century National Revival Period.

Society » Culture | August 12, 2011, Friday // 20:58 | Viewed: 3134

New TV Series Portrays Families Divided between Bulgaria, US

The largest, privately-owned TV channel in Bulgaria bTV is launching in the fall a new series to be aired during prime time.

Society » Culture | August 10, 2011, Wednesday // 15:05 | Viewed: 3952

Macedonia Excited by Hit Bulgarian TV Series

The hit Bulgarian TV series, "Staklen Dom" (Glass Home), has been received with much excitement in Macedonia after airing on Macedonian TV "Kanal 5".

Society » Culture | August 8, 2011, Monday // 15:47 | Viewed: 6551

Bulgaria's Capital 'Breaths' with Temporary Street Closure

Ivan Shishman Street in downtown Sofia was turned pedestrian for Sundays until the end of August in a bid to reduce air pollution from traffic and favor commuting by foot.

Society » Culture | August 7, 2011, Sunday // 10:34 | Viewed: 2301

Thousands Flock to Gela Folk Gathering in Bulgarian Rhodope

Thousands have flocked to the tiny Rhodope Mountains village of Gela for the traditional yearly folklore gathering, featuring a bagpipe contests.

Society » Culture | August 6, 2011, Saturday // 15:44 | Viewed: 3127

Sofia Named Permanent Host of Religious Tolerance

Sofia is slated to outshine Jerusalem by becoming a permanent host of a tolerance dialogue between different religions from all over the world.

Society » Culture | August 5, 2011, Friday // 15:30 | Viewed: 4083
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