Bulgarian Roma Celebrate New Year
All Roma groups in Bulgaria celebrate Thursday the Roma New Year also known as Vassilitsa, the Day of Vassil (Basil) or Bango Vassili (the Lame Basil)The celebrations have their origins in several Roma legends.
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Mediation Rescues Popular Sofia Theater from Looming Closure
The popular Sofia theater "Salza i Smiah" (Tear and Laughter) will not be evicted from the building of the "Slavianska Besseda" community center after all.
Thousands Protest Looming Closure of Popular Bulgaria Theater
An online petition, protesting the looming closure of one of the most popular Sofia theaters - "Salza i Smiah" (Tear and Laughter) has collected over 20 000 signatures and the number is growing.
Bulgaria's Top Sitcom Makes Comeback 10 Years Later
The most successful Bulgarian sitcom entitled "Third-Floor Clinic" is making a comeback ten years after its first season was shown in 2000.
Vienna's Blue Danube Stirs Questions in Bulgaria
The Bulgaria section of the Danube River has not been included among the views that accompanied one of the biggest musical performances in the world - the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert 2010 from the Musikverein.
Culture Minister Reveals Plan to Create Bulgarian Louvre
Bulgaria Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, has announced that Bulgaria will build a National Museum Complex over the next 2-3 years.
The Bulgaria 2009 Review: Culture
A number of cultural events marked Bulgaria's public life in 2009.
Bulgaria's Georgi Gospodinov among Best European Fiction Writers 2010
Bulgarian poet and writer Georgi Gospodinov is one of thirty-five European writers, featuring in the "Best European Fiction 2010", which recently went on sale in the United States.
AC/DC Launch Black Ice II Tour in Bulgaria
Road warriors AC/DC are back at it again, having just added a string of European dates to the second part of their Black Ice world tour, which will kick off in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
Diana Picasso Opens Sofia Modern Arts Exhibition
Diana, the grand-daughter of world-famous artist Pablo Picasso, arrived in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, for the opening of the Museum Gallery of Modern Art.
Bulgaria to Celebrate 750 Years since Painting of Boyana Church Frescoes
Bulgaria's National History Museum has announced it would organize a campaign to celebrate the 750th year since the painting of the frescoes of the world-famous Boyana Church outside of Sofia.
Prominent Bulgarian Poet Vaptsarov Honored in Unique Display
Priceless relics from the legacy of renowned Bulgarian poet Nikola Vaptsarov are on display at the National Library in downtown Sofia Monday.
Amoz Os: I Feel at Home in Bulgaria
Amoz Os, the prominent Israeli writer, novelist and journalist, paid his first visit to Bulgaria this weekend to present his new book "Rhyming Life and Death“ in the framework of Sofia book fair.
Picasso's Granddaughter to Inaugurate Unique Bulgaria Art Gallery
A unique for South Eastern Europe and Bulgaria, Museum Gallery of Modern Art will officially open in Sofia on December 17.
Bulgarian UNESCO Head Strikes Deal with Google to Offer Virtual Visits to World Heritage Sites
Sites of outstanding universal value inscribed on the World Heritage List can now be explored online by internet users around the world, thanks to an alliance signed by UNESCO and the international corporation Google.
Sofia Book Fair Unhurt By Crisis
A total of 125 Bulgarian publishing houses and distributors and eight foreign ones are taking part in the 28th edition of Sofia Book Fair, which opened its doors on December 2 at the National Palace of Culture.
Bulgaria Love for Movies Unwavering despite Crisis
Despite the global economic crisis, Bulgarians continue to go to the movies every week, data from a Gallup poll reveals.
Bulgaria Welcomes Top Israeli Writer Amoz Os
Amoz Os, the prominent Israeli writer, novelist and journalist, will pay his first visit to Bulgaria on December 5 to present his new book "Life and Death in Rhymes" in the framework of Sofia book fair.
New Education Minister: Bulgaria Scholars Hostile to Change
Any urges to reform Bulgaria's education system are met with an impenetrable stone wall erected by resisting academia.
Nesebar Seeks State Aid, Cooperation to Preserve Ancient City
The Mayor of the historical Black Sea town of Nesebar has appealed to the Bulgarian state and parliament for assistance in preserving the heritage of the Old Town.
Hit Bulgarian Movie Wins Its 21st International Award
The hit 2008 Bulgarian movie "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks around the Corner" won Sunday the grand prix at the Listopad Festival in Belarusian capital Minsk.
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