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Pope Benedict on Christmas: Let God in, Leave Violence Behind

Pope Benedict XVI made a strong message for peace, including a call for the ceasing of violence in Syria, in his 2012 Christmas Urbi et Orbi address in the Vatican Tuesday.

Society » Culture | December 25, 2012, Tuesday // 13:44 | Viewed: 2494

Nativity Icon Comes to Bulgaria from Bethlehem for Christmas

An icon of the Nativity of Christ will arrive from Bethlehem to be displayed in the St. Nicholas church under construction in the major Bulgarian city of Burgas.

Society » Culture | December 23, 2012, Sunday // 17:31 | Viewed: 1936

Bulgarians in Ukraine Dub Stanishev 'Person of the Year'

The Association of Bulgarians in Ukraine chose PES and Bulgarian Socialist Party Sergey Stanishev for their person of the year for 2012.

Society » Culture | December 23, 2012, Sunday // 16:00 | Viewed: 2051

Deep Purple to Headline Bulgaria's 2013 Kavarna Rock Fest

Legendary British hard rock band Deep Purple will present its fresh new 19th album at the 2013 edition of Bulgaria's traditional Kavarna Rock Fest.

Society » Culture | December 20, 2012, Thursday // 16:09 | Viewed: 4736

2nd Online Chinese Film Festival Underway in Bulgaria

An online Chinese film festival entitled "Weeks of Chinese Cinema" has been launched in Bulgaria.

Society » Culture | December 20, 2012, Thursday // 12:22 | Viewed: 1722

St. Ignatius Day Opens Christmas Festivities in Bulgaria

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria mark on Thursday Ignazhden, the day of St. Ignatius, which inaugurates all Christmas and New Year festivities.

Society » Culture | December 20, 2012, Thursday // 08:32 | Viewed: 1534

Sofia in the Whirl of Tango Passion

Tango lovers in Bulgaria and all over the world are gathering on Tuesday to celebrate this beautiful dance of passion.

Society » Culture | December 11, 2012, Tuesday // 11:32 | Viewed: 1591

Jose Carreras to Delight Sofia Audience on Monday

Prominent tenor Jose Carreras will have a concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Monday.

Society » Culture | December 10, 2012, Monday // 14:47 | Viewed: 2019

Bulgarian President Lights 1st Hanukkah Candle at Sofia Synagogue

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev is taking part Saturday in the celebration of Hanukkah by the Jewish community in Sofia.

Society » Culture | December 8, 2012, Saturday // 16:25 | Viewed: 3791

Opera with Bulgarian Star Soprano Nominated for Grammy

Handel's opera Agrippina where the main part is performed by the Bulgarian prima Alexandrina Pendatchanska has been nominated for the prestigious American Grammy award for Best Opera Recording.

Society » Culture | December 7, 2012, Friday // 17:42 | Viewed: 4003

Bulgaria's Fishermen, Bankers Honor St Nikolas

Bulgarian fishermen, sailors and bankers are celebrating on December 6 their common patron, Christian St Nicholas.

Society » Culture | December 6, 2012, Thursday // 08:09 | Viewed: 2542

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox Honor Saint Sava

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark Wednesday, December 5, the Day of Saint Sava or Sabbas.

Society » Culture | December 5, 2012, Wednesday // 08:29 | Viewed: 2905

Dutch Sinterklaas to Arrive in Bulgaria Saturday

The Dutch Sinterklaas (St.Nicholas) will be visiting the Dutch and Belgium Children in Bulgaria ahead of his official birthday as celebrated according to the tradition of the Lowlands.

Society » Culture | November 30, 2012, Friday // 19:45 | Viewed: 2117

Sofia Awaits Goran Bregovic Concert

Renowned Balkan musician Goran Bregovic is to stage a concert in Bulgarian capital Sofia's Arena Armeets on Thursday.

Society » Culture | November 29, 2012, Thursday // 14:10 | Viewed: 3495

Bulgaria's Plovdiv to Enjoy Its 1st German Christmas Market

A German-style Christmas market will be opened for the first time in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv on December 1.

Society » Culture | November 28, 2012, Wednesday // 14:34 | Viewed: 2823

Slash Announces Sofia Gig

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has announced a concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on February 4, 2013.

Society » Culture | November 27, 2012, Tuesday // 14:45 | Viewed: 2580

Antonio Banderas to Film Automata in Bulgaria

Spanish-born Hollywood megastar, Antonio Banderas, has announced at a special press conference that he will shoot his latest movie Automata in Bulgaria.

Society » Culture | November 26, 2012, Monday // 13:22 | Viewed: 7585

Bulgaria's Batak Wants Martyr Ossuary Reinstated as Museum

Nearly 900 residents of the Bulgarian historical town of Batak have signed a petition asking interim Patriarch Kiril to stop services at the Sveta Nedeliya Church where the relics of the Batak martyrs are kept.

Society » Culture | November 26, 2012, Monday // 12:28 | Viewed: 24288

Bulgaria-Born Christo to Create World's Biggest Sculpture

Bulgaria-born artist Christo plans to embark on a monumental project, designed to outshine Egypt's Pyramids.

Society » Culture | November 26, 2012, Monday // 11:32 | Viewed: 4053

'Sofia's Last Ambulance' Debuts in Bulgaria, Hopes to Inspire Change

Bulgarian audience will finally have the chance to watch the critically acclaimed documentary "Sofia's Last Ambulance".

Society » Culture | November 26, 2012, Monday // 10:46 | Viewed: 1893

Sofia to Hold Its 2nd German-Style Christmas Market

Bulgaria's capital Sofia is to open a German-style Christmas market on Monday, November 26, it has been announced.

Society » Culture | November 23, 2012, Friday // 17:23 | Viewed: 2535
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