Bulgaria's Patriarch Maxim Turns 98
Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarch Maxim turns 98 on Monday, with a Great Liturgy marking his birthday expected to be held in Sofia's St. Alexander Nevski cathedral.
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Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates Cathedral, Patriarch
Bulgarian Orthodox Christians assembled Sunday morning at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia for a special Great Liturgy commemorating the centennary of the cathedral's construction.
Bulgaria Welcomes Copy of Miraculous Virgin Mary Icon
Hundreds flocked to welcome the arrival of a copy of the miraculous Dostoino Est icon of Virgin Mary from Mount Athos into Bulgarian capital's main cathedral, St. Alexander Nevsky.
New James Bond Movie Features Bulgarian Actor
Bulgarian actor Krastyo Peev takes part in Skyfall, the twenty-third movie of the James Bond series.
Bulgaria Marks St Dimitar Day, 'Beginning of Winter'
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks St Dimitar Day, believed to herald the beginning of winter, on Friday, October 26.
Depeche Mode Confirm Sofia Gig in May 2013
Depeche Mode will include Sofia in their world tour next year, the English band confirmed Tuesday during a press conference in Paris, which was also webcast live.
New Wave Megastars Depeche Mode Back to Bulgaria in 2013
Bulgarian fans of the popular UK new wave band Depeche Mode received on Tuesday the exciting news of a planned concert in Sofia.
First Festival for Contemporary Art 'Sofia Contemporary' Launched
Sofia Contemporary – the first international festival for contemporary art in Bulgaria, is to offer to the citizens of Sofia diverse artistic experiences, traditional and new media, urban and interior art spaces.
Bulgarian Soprano with Fabulous Debut in Chicago
Renowned Bulgarian soprano, Krassimira Stoyanova, has joined this fall the stars of the Chicago Lyric Opera, which is the second largest theater in North America.
Bulgaria Honors Miracle Worker St. Ivan Rilski
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria commemorate on October 19 Saint Ivan Rilski, known as the Miracle Worker and also celebrated as the patron of Bulgaria.
Bulgarian-American Ranked Most Powerful Arts Person
An American with Bulgaria roots, Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, has topped the British magazine's Art Review's eleventh annual "Power 100" list of the most influential people in contemporary arts.
'Your Art on Contemporary Card' Exhibit Announces Winners
The exhibition opened by Societe Generale Expressbank and Sofia Contemporary shows selected projects for a bank card with a contemporary art design
Bulgarian Rulers to Do Away with Architectural Reserves
Bulgaria's ruling party GERB has come up with draft amendments to the Cultural Heritage Act stripping the country's 19 architectural reserves of their special protection status, press reports alarmed.
Goran Bregovic Brings to Bulgaria 'Champagne for the Gypsies'
Balkan folk-rock, blasts of brass and clarinet and a thumping turbo-folk beat will fill the biggest hall in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on November 29 during the keenly awaited concert of Goran Bregovic.
Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Petkovden
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Petkovden on Sunday, October 14, a day that marks the beginning of the winter in the country.
Bulgarian PM Brags about Giving 'Huge' Funds for Culture
Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, declared Saturday his Cabinet is going to slate an additional BGN 18 M in 2013 for the culture sector.
Samantha Fox Lands in Bulgaria to Taste Sofia Light Life
The most famous Page 3 pin up girl ever in the UK, Samantha Fox arrived in Bulgaria's capital Sofia late last night to stage a gig at a local club.
Hollywood Legends Travolta, De Niro Depart from Bulgaria
Hollywood legends, Robert De Niro and John Travolta, have departed from Bulgaria late Thursday evening.
Rammstein Confirms 2nd Bulgarian Gig at Sofia Rocks 2013
German band Rammstein has confirmed their second concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, due in 2013.
Bulgarian PM Enjoys Having Photos Taken with De Niro, Travolta
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov were lucky to have photos taken with Hollywood stars Robert De Niro and John Travolta, as the four had a "working dinner" in Sofia.
Bulgaria's Zealous Fans Welcome Stuns Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro, one of the silver screen's most iconic hard men, looked stunned by the overeager welcome Bulgarian fans gave him last night as he arrived at Sofia airport nearly an hour after midnight.
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