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Bulgaria Will Participate in Chicago Exhibition

Bulgaria is one of the eleven countries from Southeastern Europe that will take part in an exhibition at the The Field Museum in Chicago.

Society » Culture | May 10, 2020, Sunday // 20:14 | Viewed: 4494

Summer Work and Travel Programs for Students were not Canceled but Postponed until May 12, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva Said

I have spoken with US Ambassador to Sofia Herro Mustafa and she informed me that the summer work and travel programs for students were not canceled but postponed until May 12, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva said.

Society » Culture | May 3, 2020, Sunday // 11:42 | Viewed: 7383

Almost Empty Temples on Holy Saturday in Bulgaria

The Saint Alexander Nevsky cathedral in Sofia remained almost empty during the service on Holy Saturday headed by the Right Reverend Bishop Gerasim of Melnik.

Society » Culture | April 18, 2020, Saturday // 20:55 | Viewed: 5704

Film industry - among most affected sectors by Covid-19 pandemic

The cinema projects in Bulgaria were suspended due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

Society » Culture | April 18, 2020, Saturday // 20:48 | Viewed: 5585

Today is the World Theatre Day

Today is the World Theatre Day.

Society » Culture | March 27, 2020, Friday // 12:22 | Viewed: 8386

The 24th Sofia International Film Festival and the 17th Sofia Meetings Postponed

The decision follows the measures taken by the government of the Republic of Bulgaria to prevent the dissemination of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the country 

Society » Culture | March 11, 2020, Wednesday // 10:39 | Viewed: 6311

The National Gallery Limits Attendance at its Affiliates

The National Gallery limits attendance at its affiliates.

Society » Culture | March 10, 2020, Tuesday // 07:17 | Viewed: 5603

The 24rd Edition of Sofia International Film Festival Begins in March

Sofia International Film Festival is the biggest film festival in Bulgaria.

Society » Culture | March 6, 2020, Friday // 11:17 | Viewed: 6754

The New James Bond Movie Premiere will be Delayed because of the Coronavirus

Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the premiere of the new James Bond movie is delayed by 7 months.

Society » Culture | March 6, 2020, Friday // 10:14 | Viewed: 6976

Al Bano and Romina Power's Concert in Bulgaria is Postponed

The concert of the duo Al Bano and Romina Power had to be postponed due to complications and restrictions on the travel and stay of Italian citizens in Bulgaria, the organizers announced.

Society » Culture | March 6, 2020, Friday // 09:10 | Viewed: 7761

Bulgarian among the Winners of an International Photo Competition (PHOTO)

Atanas Chulev is among the winners of the Sony Photo Contest.

Society » Culture | March 5, 2020, Thursday // 11:48 | Viewed: 6204

Record Visitors to Louvre Exhibition

It is dedicated to the great Leonardo da Vinci.

Society » Culture | February 27, 2020, Thursday // 07:19 | Viewed: 6738

New Movie of Bulgarian Animation Artist Theodore Ushev, The Physics of Sorrow, has been Shortlisted for the Oscar Awards

The new movie of Bulgarian animation artist Theodore Ushev, The Physics of Sorrow, has been shortlisted for the Oscar Award of the American Film Academy in the category of animated shorts.

Society » Culture | December 22, 2019, Sunday // 10:57 | Viewed: 7430

UNESCO Added the Turkmen Rugs to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Turkmenistan's leader on Tuesday hailed as "historic" the announcement that its traditional hand-woven carpets have been recognised as global cultural heritage by the United Nations.

Society » Culture | December 17, 2019, Tuesday // 16:11 | Viewed: 8738

Bulgarians Have Received an European Award for Development in the Film Industry

Yanaki and Hristo Dermendzhievi received a recognition from the European Cinema Awards, organized by Europa Cinemas in the Entrepreneur of the Year category, at a ceremony held recently at UCI Cinemas, Lisbon.

Society » Culture | November 29, 2019, Friday // 13:14 | Viewed: 9186

Bulgarian Movie Won the Best Picture Award at the Cottbus Film Festival in Germany

The Bulgarian film Sister won the grand prize at the Cottbus Film Festival in Germany.

Society » Culture | November 11, 2019, Monday // 13:02 | Viewed: 60913

A Turkish Court Ruling Could Turn Saint Sofia into a Mosque

Turkish government newspaper Yeni Safak writes that an upcoming decision by the country's government would allow museums that functioned as mosques during Ottoman times to become Muslim places of worship again, Kathimerini reported.

Society » Culture | November 6, 2019, Wednesday // 12:22 | Viewed: 11397

Bulgaria Celebrates the Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders

Today Bulgaria celebrates the Day of the Bulgarian National Revival Leaders.

Society » Culture | November 1, 2019, Friday // 11:21 | Viewed: 9930

A Monument of Pencho Slaveikov Was Opened in Milan

A monument-bench of Pencho Slaveikov was opened in Milan, BNR reported.

Society » Culture | October 31, 2019, Thursday // 12:23 | Viewed: 48179

Exhibition Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci is Open in the Louvre

After months of negotiations, the largest exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, commemorating the 500th anniversary of his death, was opened in the Louvre.

Society » Culture | October 25, 2019, Friday // 07:47 | Viewed: 102282

Georgi Gospodinov Won One of the Largest European Literature Awards

Writer Georgi Gospodinov has won one of the biggest European awards for literature - "Angelus".

Society » Culture | October 21, 2019, Monday // 07:49 | Viewed: 13401
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