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Legendary Al Di Meola Launches European Tour from Bulgaria

Bulgarian fans of Al Di Meola have a reason to rejoice as the superstar guitarist has announced his acoustic project New World Sinfonia will start with a concert here.

Society » Culture | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 13:30 | Viewed: 2516

Sibylle Lewitscharoff's "Apostoloff" Makes Debut in Bulgaria

The novel "Apostoloff"; by Sibylle Lewitscharoff, a German writer of Bulgarian origin, which made headlines with its despiteful descriptions of post-communist Bulgaria, will make its premiere in the capital Sofia on Thursday.

Society » Culture | October 8, 2009, Thursday // 10:03 | Viewed: 2804

Right to Information Festival Kicks off in India with Bulgarian Documentary

Bulgarian documentary, which follows the investigative stories of journalists who uncover corruption in the government machinery, kickstarted the first international Right to Information (RTI) Film Festival in New Del

Society » Culture | October 7, 2009, Wednesday // 16:39 | Viewed: 1442

English Artist 'Duty Bound' to Record Bulgaria Rural Way of Life

English watercolor artist Martin Stephenson has stated that he is “duty bound” to record the Bulgarian rural way of life before it changes for ever.

Society » Culture | October 5, 2009, Monday // 16:06 | Viewed: 1961

Bulgaria Fire Dancing Gets UNESCO Protected Cultural Status

The Bulgarian traditional fire dancing (nestinari) has been declared a part of the world's cultural heritage by the United Nations.

Society » Culture | September 30, 2009, Wednesday // 18:17 | Viewed: 5413

London to Have Bulgarian Culture Institute in 2010

A new Bulgarian Culture Institute is opening in London in 2010, the Bulgarian Culture Ministry informs Friday.

Society » Culture | September 25, 2009, Friday // 19:25 | Viewed: 3250

Bulgaria Marks Independence Day with Nationwide Celebrations

Celebrations have begun Tuesday across the country on Bulgaria's Independence Day, September 22.

Society » Culture | September 22, 2009, Tuesday // 09:23 | Viewed: 3903

Bulgaria Muslims Pay Respect to Hair of Mohammed's Beard

Hundreds of Muslims from Southern Bulgaria paid Wednesday respect to a hair of Prophet Mohammed's beard in the city of Kardzhali.

Society » Culture | September 16, 2009, Wednesday // 17:59 | Viewed: 5498

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox Celebrate Holy Cross Day

Monday, September 14 is Holy Cross Day, one of the most important and solemn religious holidays.

Society » Culture | September 14, 2009, Monday // 11:39 | Viewed: 7161

Sprite Graffiti Fest 2009 Brings Best Bulgarian Artists to Sofia

The annual Sprite Graffiti Fest 2009 took place Sunday in the Bulgarian capital Sofia bringing together the seventy best Bulgarian graffiti artists.

Society » Culture | September 13, 2009, Sunday // 18:45 | Viewed: 5127

Harlem Gospel Choir with 4 Concerts in Bulgaria in November

One of the most popular gospel groups in America, Harlem Gospel Choir, is going to perform in four Bulgarian cities in November 2009.

Society » Culture | September 13, 2009, Sunday // 13:25 | Viewed: 4768

Bulgaria Film among Top 3 Finalists for EP LUX Prize

The Bulgarian film "Eastern Plays" of director, Kamen Kalev, a co-production with Sweden, is among the top three selected to compete for the EP LUX Prize.

Society » Culture | September 11, 2009, Friday // 16:29 | Viewed: 2584

Bulgaria Nominates Movie Hit for Best Foreign Film Oscars

The movie "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks around the Corner," directed by Stefan Komandarev, is the Bulgarian nomination for the Oscars.

Society » Culture | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 16:20 | Viewed: 4060

Jews from around World Honor Centennial of Sofia Synagogue

Representatives of Jewish organizations from around the world together with many Bulgarians attended Wednesday evening the culmination of the celebrations of the 100 birthday of the Sofia synagogue.

Society » Culture | September 9, 2009, Wednesday // 20:54 | Viewed: 10707

Bulgaria Marks European Day of Jewish Culture

The 10th edition of the European Day of Jewish Culture is held Sunday, across 20 countries in Europe.

Society » Culture | September 6, 2009, Sunday // 10:59 | Viewed: 3105

Rock for Rocks - Concert in Support of Bulgaria Belogradchik Wonder

Ken Hensley, best known as member of the famous Uriah Heep, and Bulgarian rock band Sunrise will stage a concert Saturday night in support of the Belogradchik rocks, a nomination in the world's new Seven Wonders ranking.

Society » Culture | September 5, 2009, Saturday // 12:11 | Viewed: 4609

Legendary Jon Lord Rocks Bulgaria's Plovdiv

The legendary composer and Deep Purple co-founder, Jon Lord, rocked Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv Tuesday night.

Society » Culture | September 2, 2009, Wednesday // 15:32 | Viewed: 7725

American Jazz Quartet to Mark Unification Day in Sofia

An American jazz concert will take place on Sunday, September 6 at 5 p.m. at the band shell in the Borissova Gradina to celebrate the Unification Day and the end of the summer.

Society » Culture | September 2, 2009, Wednesday // 10:47 | Viewed: 4659

Madonna Collapsed Twice on Stage During Bulgaria Concert

Madonna allegedly collapsed twice on stage during her Saturday concert in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, according to UK media reports.

Society » Culture | September 2, 2009, Wednesday // 09:32 | Viewed: 4817

Madonna Tours Jewish Holy Sites after Bulgaria Gig

A day after staging the biggest concert in Bulgaria's music history on Saturday evening and skipping to spend the night in its capital Sofia, Madonna headed to Jerusalem's Old City where she toured an ancient tunnel near the Western Wall.

Society » Culture | August 31, 2009, Monday // 08:19 | Viewed: 2455

Madonna Saves Bulgarian Audience Roma Discrimination Talk

US pop star Madonna made no mention of the discrimination against the Roma during her concert in the Bulgarian capital Sofia Saturday night.

Society » Culture | August 30, 2009, Sunday // 01:20 | Viewed: 4367
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