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Maxim Behar Initiates Unique Project in Spanish Town of Bejar

Bulgarian PR expert Maxim Behar, who is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles, will develop a project for a small museum of the Bulgarian Jewish family in the town of Bejar, Salamanca Province.

Society » Culture | June 18, 2012, Monday // 12:40 | Viewed: 3352

Bulgaria Screens 'The Boy Who Was a King' Just before Simeon's Birthday

A day before Simeon Saxe-Coburg celebrates his 75th birthday, a documentary about his unprecedented journey from boy king to democratic leader will be screened in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 15, 2012, Friday // 16:47 | Viewed: 1556

US Soul Singer Macy Gray Back in Bulgaria Nov 21

US soul singer and songwriter Macy Gray will perform in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on November 21, exactly three years after her successful and inspiring first gig here.

Society » Culture | June 15, 2012, Friday // 12:44 | Viewed: 1967

Bulgarian Exhibit on Balkan Wars, WWI Visits Paris

The Bulgarian National Museum of Military History is staging in Paris an art exhibition entitled "Interpretations of the 1912-1918 Wars" at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in the French capital.

Society » Culture | June 10, 2012, Sunday // 17:01 | Viewed: 3172

J-Lo to Heat Up Bulgaria in November, This Time It is for Real

Latin diva Jennifer Lopez is to bring some white-hot passion to Bulgaria in November, six years after surprisingly cancelling her planned gig here.

Society » Culture | June 8, 2012, Friday // 10:50 | Viewed: 3155

Bulgaria's Deputy Chief Mufti Demands 2nd Sofia Mosque

Bulgaria's Deputy Chief Mufti, Murat Pingov, has renewed calls for the construction of a second mosque in the capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 5, 2012, Tuesday // 13:22 | Viewed: 1801

Bulgaria Orthodox Christians Mark Cherry All Souls' Day

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox honor Saturday the All Souls' Day before Pentecost or the so-called Cherry All Souls' Day.

Society » Culture | June 2, 2012, Saturday // 11:19 | Viewed: 1876

Bulgaria Marks International Children's Day

Bulgaria marks Friday the International Children's Day, established in 1925 during the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland.

Society » Culture | June 1, 2012, Friday // 08:16 | Viewed: 5524

Bulgarian Culture Minister Seeks Urgent Repair of Quake-hit Sofia Mosque

Bulgaria's Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, is on an urgent quest to find funds to repair the Sofia mosque, which was damaged by the May 22 earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale.

Society » Culture | May 31, 2012, Thursday // 13:42 | Viewed: 4584

Bulgaria's Cannes 2012 Star: I Have Never Even Dreamed of Such Success

Ilian Metev, the young Bulgarian director, whose documentary "Sofia's Last Ambulance" landed the Critics' Week Visionary award in Cannes this year, says the hype has exceeded his bravest dreams.

Society » Culture | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 12:36 | Viewed: 1957

Cannes 2012 Visionary Award Goes to 'Sofia's Last Ambulance'

"Sofia's Last Ambulance", a documentary by Ilian Metev about Bulgaria's capital Sofia and staff at its ambulances struggling to keep up with their workload, has landed the Critics' Week Visionary award in Cannes.

Society » Culture | May 28, 2012, Monday // 11:31 | Viewed: 1620

Most Beautiful Bulgarian Lady in US Crowned First Time Ever

The first most beautiful Bulgarian woman in America pageant, entitled "Miss Bulgarka 2012", was held over the weekend in Chicago, hopefully setting the beginning of a long tradition.

Society » Culture | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 15:48 | Viewed: 5753

Sweden's Loreen Wins Eurovision 2012 with 'Euphoria'

Sweden's representative Loreen has won the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, with her song "Euphoria".

Society » Culture | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 01:16 | Viewed: 9619

Bulgaria's Sofi Marinova Fails to Make It to Eurovision Final with 'Love Unlimited'

Bulgarian Roma pop folk diva, Sofi Marinova has failed to qualify for the final of the 2012 Eurovision song contest in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Society » Culture | May 24, 2012, Thursday // 23:59 | Viewed: 3900

Bulgaria Celebrates National Day of Culture and Slavic Script

Bulgarians from around the country and the world pay tribute Thursday, May 24, to the legacy of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet.

Society » Culture | May 24, 2012, Thursday // 10:17 | Viewed: 29899

Bulgarian Airfield to Host Cypress Hill, Sean Paul, Fatboy Slim at Elevation Fest

The military airfield in the village of Dobroslavtsi near Sofia will host the second edition of Bulgaria's Elevation music festival, the organizers "On Stage" have announced.

Society » Culture | May 23, 2012, Wednesday // 18:22 | Viewed: 1927

Bulgarians Still Favor Cinema over Museums - Survey

The average Bulgarian favors the cinema and the theater, seldom visits museums, but the number of library visitors is on the rise, according to data from statistical surveys conducted by the National Statistical Institute, NSI.

Society » Culture | May 21, 2012, Monday // 14:53 | Viewed: 1706

Week of Bulgarian Cinema to Be Held in Qatar

A week of Bulgarian cinema will be held in June in the capital of Qatar Doha to showcase the country's best movies and TV series.

Society » Culture | May 21, 2012, Monday // 11:14 | Viewed: 3524

Orthodox Bulgaria Honors St. St. Konstantin and Elena

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark Monday the feast day of St. St. Konstantin and Elena (Constantine and Helena).

Society » Culture | May 21, 2012, Monday // 09:04 | Viewed: 2602

Famous Rose Harvest Festival Begins in Bulgaria

The worldwide famous harvest has begun Saturday in the 'valley of the roses' close to Kazanlak in central Bulgaria.

Society » Culture | May 19, 2012, Saturday // 13:59 | Viewed: 6376

Eurovision 2012 Opens in Baku

The official opening of the 2012 and 57th edition of the Eurovision song contest is being held in the capital of Azerbaijan Saturday evening.

Society » Culture | May 19, 2012, Saturday // 12:20 | Viewed: 8559
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