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Bulgarian Roma Pop Folk Diva Sets on Eurovision Trip

Bulgarian Roma pop folk diva, Sofi Marinova, who will represent the country in the 2012 Eurovision contest, has left for Baku.

Society » Culture | May 14, 2012, Monday // 11:09 | Viewed: 1728

Days of Bulgarian Cinema in Rome to Feature Hit TV Series, Movies

Hit Bulgarian crime TV series "Pod Prikritie" (i.e. "Undercover") will be featured in the 2012 edition of the Days of Bulgarian Cinema in Rome, an annual film forum, the Bulgarian National Television announced.

Society » Culture | May 9, 2012, Wednesday // 16:23 | Viewed: 3740

Bulgarian Movie Tilt with New US Award

Bulgarian movie "Tilt" was bestowed the Best International Feature award at the Independent Filmmakers Showcase in Los Angeles, California.

Society » Culture | May 6, 2012, Sunday // 12:00 | Viewed: 3680

Bulgarian Film Grabs 1st Prize at Moscow Fest

Bulgarian crime thriller "Operation: Shmenti Capelli" won the first prize for best film at the film festival DetectiveFEST, which is taking place in Moscow.

Society » Culture | May 1, 2012, Tuesday // 13:57 | Viewed: 2064

Dominic Miller, Sting's Right and Left Hand, in Bulgaria May 29

Dominic Miller, the Argentine-English guitarist best known for his long-time association with Sting, will please quality music fans in Bulgaria with a concert on May 29.

Society » Culture | April 24, 2012, Tuesday // 17:55 | Viewed: 3033

Ticket Scramble for Lady Gaga's Sofia Gig Begins Friday

The sale of tickets for what is believed by many to be one of Bulgaria's greatest music gigs of all time – Lady Gaga's concern in Sofia on August 14, 2012 – will start on Friday, organizers said.

Society » Culture | April 24, 2012, Tuesday // 13:58 | Viewed: 2798

Literature Admirers Celebrate World Book Day

The annual celebration of World Book Day will be held on Monday, April 23, the day commemorating the death of two of the most famous authors - William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.

Society » Culture | April 23, 2012, Monday // 08:44 | Viewed: 1788

Bulgarian Tourists to Pay Lower Entrance Fees for Museums

The Association of Bulgarian Tour Guides (ABTG) has suggested that Bulgarian tourists should pay lower entrance fees for museums and cultural sites than foreigners.

Society » Culture | April 18, 2012, Wednesday // 14:11 | Viewed: 1478

Holy Fire Descends upon Jesus' Tomb in Jerusalem

The annual miracle of the Holy Fire has descended on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, reported the Bulgarian National TV on Holy Saturday.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 15:12 | Viewed: 4396

Thousands Assemble for Holy Fire Miracle in Jerusalem

Crowds of many thousands have gathered at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the yearly miraculous ignition of the Holy Fire.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 11:42 | Viewed: 1668

Bulgarian Easter Sweet Bread Was Imported from Romania

The idea of the sweetbread that Bulgarians traditionally make and eat for Easter might have been imported from Romania about a century ago.

Society » Culture | April 14, 2012, Saturday // 10:44 | Viewed: 6777

Orthodox Bulgaria Marks Maundy Thursday

Bulgaria marks on April 12th Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries.

Society » Culture | April 12, 2012, Thursday // 08:27 | Viewed: 2045

European Leg of Lady Gaga Tour to Kick Off in Bulgaria

5-time Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga will perform in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on August 14, she has confirmed on Twitter.

Society » Culture | April 10, 2012, Tuesday // 10:58 | Viewed: 2154

Catholics around World Celebrate Easter

Pope Benedict XVI served on Sunday an open-air Easter mass in St Peter's Square, followed by his traditional "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) blessing.

Society » Culture | April 8, 2012, Sunday // 14:47 | Viewed: 2371

Bulgaria Marks International Roma Day

Bulgarian Roma across the country celebrate Sunday April 8, the International Roma Day.

Society » Culture | April 8, 2012, Sunday // 11:09 | Viewed: 2155

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday - Tsventisa-Vrabnitsa, to mark the triumphal arrival of Christ into Jerusalem.

Society » Culture | April 8, 2012, Sunday // 10:12 | Viewed: 2414

Bulgarian Capital Holds Easter Festival

The municipality  of Bulgarian capital Sofia has called the fourth annual Easter Festival set to last from Saturday until Easter, April 15.

Society » Culture | April 7, 2012, Saturday // 10:52 | Viewed: 1143

Bulgarian-Norwegian Concert Announced in Sofia

Norway's Embassy to Bulgaria and and the Union of Bulgarian Composers have announced that a concert with works by contemporary Norwegian and Bulgarian composers will take place in Sofia next Tuesday.

Society » Culture | April 4, 2012, Wednesday // 14:28 | Viewed: 1232

Bulgaria's Laughter Kingdom Celebrates April Fool's Day

The city of Gabrovo, known as the Bulgarian "Laughter Kingdom," celebrates Sunday April Fool's Day.

Society » Culture | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1796

Western World Marks April Fools' Day

The 91st day of the year and 92nd in leap years, April 1, is most remarkable in the Western world for being April Fools' Day.

Society » Culture | April 1, 2012, Sunday // 10:25 | Viewed: 1838

Bulgaria in Search for Its New Miracles

The campaign "The Miracles of Bulgaria 2" was officially launched Thursday by the Bulgarian "Standard" daily.

Society » Culture | March 22, 2012, Thursday // 16:27 | Viewed: 4036
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