UNESCO Statute of Bulgaria's Nesebar Hangs on Thread
Bulgaria's historical Black Sea town of Nesebar will remain a UNESCO World Heritage City for the time being, the Mayor, Nikolay Dimitrov, announced Wednesday.
- iNews
- Novinite
- Econ
- DoctorOnline
- Jenite
- Div
- Sporta
- FitWell
- Sportuvai
- Peika
- Programata
- News in English
Society » Culture
Julio Iglesias to Stage 2 Concerts in Bulgaria
The popular Spanish singer Julio Iglesias will have two concerts in Bulgaria during his "Starry Night" tour, the organizers from ME Music have announced.
Bulgarian Cabinet Kicks Off Controversial Theater Reform
The Bulgarian government adopted a degree to merge a number of theaters and related institutions at its Tuesday sitting, thus starting its recently announced reform of state-funded theaters and music troupes in the country.
Bulgaria Anticipates Anxiously UNESCO Decisions on World Heritage
The Bulgarian authorities and society are anxious about the results of a UNESCO meeting taking place in Brazil's capital Brasilia which could have important impact on the status of the country's recognized World Heritage sites.
Jazz Legend Al Jarreau Critically Ill in Paris Hospital
Jazz legend Al Jarreau has been admitted in a "critical" condition to a French hospital after falling ill just before he was due to go on stage, health officials said.
Sofia Architect to Preside over Bulgarian Louvre Contest
Sofia chief architect Petar Dikov will head the jury in the competition for the new museum complex in the capital Sofia, known as the Bulgarian Louvre, it emerged on Thursday.
UK Actor Leslie Grantham to Star in Bulgarian Sitcom
Popular British actor Leslie Grantham will be starring in "The English Neighbor", the newest sitcom of the Bulgarian National Television.
Architects Flock to Design Bulgarian Louvre
The public tender for the new museum complex in the capital Sofia, known as the Bulgarian Louvre had attracted 31 architects, the Culture Ministry informs.
Municipality to Provide Free Tours in Bulgaria's Capital
The Sofia municipality will offer citizens and guests of the Bulgarian capital a free walking tour of the sights in the central part of the city.
Bulgarian Medieval Castle Might Be Protected by UNESCO
The South African Ambassador in Bulgaria, Sheila Camerer has announced that there is a possibility for the medieval fortress in the Bulgarian city of Vidin, "Baba Vida", to be included in the protected sites by UNESCO.
Bulgaria's Plovdiv, Ruse Protest Local Operas Cut
Municipal authorities in Bulgarian cities of Plovdiv and Russe have stood Monday in support of local operas and philharmonic societies, which are facing a cut-down as a part of reforms advanced by the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Visits Bulgaria
Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople Bartholomew I is on an official visit to Bulgaria this weekend to meet Bulgarian believers and official leaders.
Bulgarian Orthodox Honor St Marina
The Orthodox world, including the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, mark Saturday the Day of Saint Marina.
Culture Events Held at Bulgaria-Greece Border
A temporary cross border point is open Saturday on the Bulgarian-Greece border, near the Bulgarian village of Slaveevo.
Bulgarian Theaters Indignant at Looming 'Reform'
A number of representatives of Bulgarian theaters have voiced staunch opposition to proposed reforms on the part of Bulgarian Minister of Culture Vezhdi Rashidov.
Sofia Hosts Traditional Balkan Foods Forum
Villagers from Cherni Vit, presenting their unique green cheese, are among 160 participants that gathered Friday in Sofia for Terra Madre Balkans, an event devoted to traditional food from across the region of the Balkans.
New Bulgarian Bestseller Intrigues Politicians, Intellectuals
The premiere of the latest novel by Bulgarian author, Dimitar Nedkov, "The Bulgarian's Sign," gathered over 200 of Sofia's intellectuals at the National Palace of Culture, eager to learn more about the intriguing plot.
Bulgarian Police to Protect Shipka Memorial until 2011
Bulgarian police officers will continue to protect the Shipka Memorial, the National Museum of History, the National Learning Complex of Culture and the National Art Gallery until the end of the year.
Deutschland Radio: Police Became Laughing Stock of Bulgarians
The Bulgarian Interior Ministry became the laughing stock of all Bulgarians over the so-called "police anthem," according to a report of the German Deutschland radio.
'Eastern Plays' Awarded Best Bulgarian Film for 2009
The Bulgarian movie "Eastern Plays" won the award for best movie for 2009 at the Bulgarian Film Academy ceremony Wednesday night.
Afghanistan Movie Features Emblematic Bulgarian Folk Song
The most popular Bulgarian folk song, which was launched into space in 1977, has been used in a documentary movie for Afghanistan by National Geographic.
Highlights
Interview
Ups & Downs
Bulgaria Ranks Second in the Balkans at Paris 2024 Olympics, 26th Overall
Bulgaria Leads Europe in Heat-Related Deaths in Record-Breaking 2023
