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Eccentric Lady Gaga Delights Sofia, Waves Bulgarian National Flag

The "Quinn of Provocations" Lady Gaga staged a spectacular show Tuesday evening and won the hearts of of the Bulgarian audience.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 13:23 | Viewed: 21784

Bulgaria Venerates Dormition of Mary

Wednesday is Dormition of the Holy Mother of God, one of the greatest Christian Eastern Orthodox holidays, which brings together many believers.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 08:13 | Viewed: 9148

Lady Gaga Arrives in Bulgaria

The megastar performer and Quinn of provocations Lady Gaga has landed in the Bulgarian capital Sofia late Saturday evening.

Society » Culture | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 12:27 | Viewed: 6752

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates Preobrazhenie

On August 6 the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ (Sveto Preobrazhenie Gospodne).

Society » Culture | August 6, 2012, Monday // 08:37 | Viewed: 2249

Bulgarian Capital Launches 'Sofia Breathes' Fest

Beginning Sunday, August 5th, as well as the following Sundays until the end of the month different streets in downtown Sofia, will be closed for vehicles under the project called "Sofia Breathes.

Society » Culture | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 14:55 | Viewed: 2134

The Average Bulgarian Bought Less than 2 Books in 2011

Bulgarian publishers have announced statistics showing a continuing slump in the yearly sales of books in the country.

Society » Culture | August 4, 2012, Saturday // 18:56 | Viewed: 1106

Two Major Festivals Celebrate Bulgarian Folk Music

The 50th anniversary edition of the Bulgarian folkore music Pirin Sings festival kicked off Saturday.

Society » Culture | August 4, 2012, Saturday // 14:45 | Viewed: 4106

Busta Rhymes, Prodigy, Korn Top Names at 'Spirit of Burgas' 2012

Busta Rhymes, Prodigy, and Korn are the biggest names on the program of the Spirit of Burgas music festival in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas that kicked off Friday night.

Society » Culture | August 3, 2012, Friday // 18:50 | Viewed: 10231

Bulgaria's 'Spirit of Burgas' Festival Expects 22 000 Visitors

The organizers of the "Spirit of Burgas" Music Festival in the Southern Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas expect about 22 000 visitors, they announced at a news conference Wednesday.

Society » Culture | August 1, 2012, Wednesday // 20:50 | Viewed: 1931

US Awards Preservation Grant for Bulgaria's Boboshevo Church

US Ambassador James Warlick announced on Wednesday the awarding of a USD 38,790 grant from the United States government for the conservation and restoration of the 11th century church of St. Todor in the town of Boboshevo, Kyustendil region.

Society » Culture | August 1, 2012, Wednesday // 16:45 | Viewed: 2307

Bulgaria to Spend Extra on Maritsa Highway Archaeology Digs

Bulgaria will allocate an additional BGN 700 000 to the initial sum of BGN 500 000 earmarked for archaeological research on the route of the Maritsa Highway, according to Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova.

Society » Culture | July 30, 2012, Monday // 17:47 | Viewed: 1732

Bulgaria Probes Cartel of 2 Cinema Chains

Bulgaria's Commission on Protection of Competition (KZK) is launching a cartel probe of the two biggest cinema chains in the country, Cinema City Bulgaria and Kino Arena BT.

Society » Culture | July 30, 2012, Monday // 15:07 | Viewed: 1893

Petit Palais Director to Visit Sofia Largo Excavations

Gilles Chazal, Director of the world-famous museum Petit Palais in Paris, who arrived Wednesday in Sofia, has requested a schedule change to visit the excavations at the Sofia Largo and the Hagia Sophia Church.

Society » Culture | July 26, 2012, Thursday // 13:04 | Viewed: 1903

Yogurt Fest Opens in Bulgaria's Razgrad

A festival of Bulgarian yogurt, folk traditions, and crafts is held in the northeastern city of Razgrad from Wednesday until Friday.

Society » Culture | July 25, 2012, Wednesday // 15:08 | Viewed: 5476

Bulgarian 'The Island' Hits Movie Theaters in France

"The Island", young Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev's famous movie, which premiered last year at the Cannes Film Festival, is being screened in movie theatres across France.

Society » Culture | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:46 | Viewed: 2878

Bulgaria Marks St. Elijah's Day

Bulgaria marks on July 20 Ilinden - the Day of St. Elijah or Iliya and the Name Day of Iliya, Iliyan and Iliyana.

Society » Culture | July 20, 2012, Friday // 10:40 | Viewed: 2286

1st Bulgarian Play to Be Staged in New York

The Eyes of Others, a contemporary Bulgarian play by young writer, poet and playwright Ivan Dimitrov, is to be staged in New York.

Society » Culture | July 17, 2012, Tuesday // 16:53 | Viewed: 1668

Sofia Changes Venue for Lady Gaga Gig

The upcoming Lady Gaga concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia will be staged at a hall and not a stadium.

Society » Culture | July 17, 2012, Tuesday // 11:11 | Viewed: 6460

China Eager to Display Bulgaria's Thracian Treasures

Chinese MPs have expressed their willingness to organize a display of Bulgaria's Thracian treasures in their home country.

Society » Culture | July 16, 2012, Monday // 16:18 | Viewed: 1301

Sofia Holds Graffiti Fest in Scorching Heat

The heat wave that overcame Bulgaria over the weekend did not scare enthusiastic graffiti artists or prevent their participation in the Urban Creatures Fest, organized over the weekend by the City Hall.

Society » Culture | July 15, 2012, Sunday // 14:22 | Viewed: 4654

Goran Bregovic to Blast Sofia Again in November

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.

Society » Culture | July 11, 2012, Wednesday // 13:44 | Viewed: 7630
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