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Stolen Painting Featured in Bulgaria’s National Gallery of Nikola Tanev

Bulgaria's National Arts Gallery is opening Thursday an exhibition dedicated to the 120 birthday of one of the most renowned Bulgarian artists, Nikola Tanev.

Society » Culture | July 15, 2010, Thursday // 08:11 | Viewed: 6621

Hollywood Stars Invite Bulgarians in Documentary

Every Bulgarian could participate in the making of the first global documentary movie, directed and produced by the Hollywood stars Ridley Scott and Kevin McDonald.

Society » Culture | July 12, 2010, Monday // 16:19 | Viewed: 2915

Stolen Bulgarian Paintings Turn Up in London Galleries

Stolen paintings of a renowned Bulgarian artist have been located in art galleries in the UK capital London, announced the Culture Ministry.

Society » Culture | July 11, 2010, Sunday // 17:28 | Viewed: 6178

Summer Cinema to Gather Art Lovers in Sofia

The Bulgarian Prime Minister and the mayor of Sofia have participated in the opening ceremony of a summer art-cinema in Sofia on Thursday.

Society » Culture | July 8, 2010, Thursday // 21:02 | Viewed: 2380

Bulgarian Cultural Institutions Renovated with EU Funding

The Bulgarian National Museum of History and "Bulgaria" Hall will be renovated with the financing by the operational program "Regional Development", the director of the program has announced.

Society » Culture | July 5, 2010, Monday // 15:40 | Viewed: 3426

4th Bulgarian Art Festival 'Water Tower' Gathers International Artists

The fourth edition of the Bulgarian independent art festival "Water Tower" will take place at three different locations starting Saturday at the Water Tower in Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 26, 2010, Saturday // 11:46 | Viewed: 2411

Sofia Impatient for Thrash Metal Gig with Metallica, Slayer

Some of the world's most emblematic metal and rock bands including Metallica, Slayer and Rammstein are going to perform in Bulgaria's capital during the Sofia Rocks 2010 Sonisphere Festival.

Society » Culture | June 22, 2010, Tuesday // 12:01 | Viewed: 23515

Bulgarian Culture Minister: Police Must Avoid Stabs at Stardom

Bulgaria's Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, voiced criticism towards the police regarding their special operation which interrupted an art auction in Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 18, 2010, Friday // 11:30 | Viewed: 2798

Blockbuster 'Mission London' Sets New Bulgarian Record

Bulgaria's latest motion picture "Mission London" continued to break Bulgarian film records.

Society » Culture | June 11, 2010, Friday // 18:35 | Viewed: 2754

Bulgarian Bells Ring for Peace Again

The Bulgarian "Bells", built during the communist era and associated mostly with it, will ring again after the official opening ceremony in Sofia on Friday.

Society » Culture | June 11, 2010, Friday // 13:53 | Viewed: 5687

Opera Star Placido Domingo Entertains Bulgaria's Balchik

The Bulgarian town of Balchik negotiates a concert of one of the most popular tenors in the world, Placido Domingo, the town mayor announced Thursday.

Society » Culture | June 10, 2010, Thursday // 17:27 | Viewed: 4821

Bulgaria's Balchik Brings Together International Filmmakers

The 8th edition of the International Film Festival "In The Palace" in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Balchik will bring together filmmakers from 44 countries,

Society » Culture | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 18:04 | Viewed: 4431

Argentina Bestseller Author Bucay Honored to Be in Bulgaria

Renown Argentinian psychotherapist, psychodramatist, and writer, Jorge Bucay, is on his first visit to Bulgaria Tuesday.

Society » Culture | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 14:31 | Viewed: 9517

Bulgarian Sweeps Off International Youth Film Festival in Seattle

Bulgarian high school student Veselin Cholakov is the Audience Winner for 2010 in the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, USA.

Society » Culture | June 7, 2010, Monday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2534

Sofia Anticipates Concert of US Rock Legend Bob Dylan

The long-awaited Sofia concert of US rock musician Bob Dylan begins at 8 pm Thursday evening at the National Palace of Culture.

Society » Culture | June 3, 2010, Thursday // 14:43 | Viewed: 3314

Culture Ministry Announces 'Bulgarian Louvre' Public Bid

Bulgaria's Culture Ministry announced a public tender for the project of the future museum known as the "Bulgarian Louvre.

Society » Culture | June 2, 2010, Wednesday // 19:38 | Viewed: 2195

Bulgaria Marks Day of Revolutionary Hristo Botev

Bulgaria marks Wednesday, June 2, the 134th anniversary of the death of one of the most prominent Bulgarians - the publicist, poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev, who gave his life for Bulgaria's independence.

Society » Culture | June 2, 2010, Wednesday // 08:32 | Viewed: 4700

Bulgaria EU Commissioner Supports Haiti Charity Concert in Sofia

Kristalina Georgieva, Bulgaria's EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, International Cooperation and Crisis Response, supported the charity concert for Haiti in Sofia Sunday.

Society » Culture | May 31, 2010, Monday // 07:40 | Viewed: 2825

Bulgarian Pianist Wins 2nd Prize in Prestigious Belgian Contest

Bulgarian piano player Evgeni Bozhanov has won the second price in the renown Queen Elizabeth Music Contest in Belgium.

Society » Culture | May 30, 2010, Sunday // 12:37 | Viewed: 3449

Bulgaria Celebrates National Day of Culture and Slavic Script

Bulgarians from around the country and the world are paying tribute Monday, May 24, to the deed of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet.

Society » Culture | May 24, 2010, Monday // 10:04 | Viewed: 7139

Bulgaria Bestows Most Prestigious Theater Awards

Bulgaria will award Sunday evening theatrical companies and actors with the most prestigious award in the country, the Askeers.

Society » Culture | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 11:32 | Viewed: 2610
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