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Bulgarian Cannes Contestant Releases Trailer

Just hours before the official opening of the Cannes Film Festival, The Island, a Bulgarian-Swedish co-production and participant in the prestigious contest, featuring Leticia Casta, released its trailer.

Society » Culture | May 11, 2011, Wednesday // 15:12 | Viewed: 2953

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors Sts Cyril and Methodius

Bulgaria's Orthodox Church celebrates Wednesday, May 11, the feast day of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, two of the fathers of the Slavic literary culture.

Society » Culture | May 11, 2011, Wednesday // 08:35 | Viewed: 4041

Bulgarian Students Honor Europe Day with Photo Exhibit

An exhibit of photos, taken by university students on the occasion of Europe Day as part of the Blue Night project, is on display in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | May 9, 2011, Monday // 12:16 | Viewed: 3271

Bulgarian Eurovision Contestant Enchants Journalists in Dusseldorf

Bulgaria's contestant for the Eurovision 2011 Song Contest, Polly Genova, has had her first rehearsal in Germany's Dusseldorf, which is hosting this year's competition.

Society » Culture | May 5, 2011, Thursday // 19:22 | Viewed: 4058

Bulgarian Folk Group Dedicates Song to William and Kate

The Mayor of the Bulgarian village of Zabardo in the Rhodope Mountains, Veselin Cherpokov, has sent an official invitation to British Prince William and his bride, Kate Middleton, to pay a visit to the village.

Society » Culture | April 29, 2011, Friday // 12:17 | Viewed: 2097

Bulgaria Expects Goran Bregovic in June

Goran Bregovic, the world renown composer, will perform in the Bulgarian capital Sofia June 4 2011, when he is invited for the year's Balkan Music Awards.

Society » Culture | April 28, 2011, Thursday // 12:59 | Viewed: 2598

Bulgarian Sculptor Creates Giant Golden Easter Egg

A 2-meter tall Easter egg covered with gold and crystals adorns the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia for the holidays.

Society » Culture | April 26, 2011, Tuesday // 20:12 | Viewed: 5294

Easter Mass Returns to Old Bulgarian Capital after 618 Years

An Easter Mass in the old Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo is going to be served at the Tsarevets fortress for the first time in 618 years.

Society » Culture | April 23, 2011, Saturday // 13:13 | Viewed: 3575

Bulgarian Orthodox Mark Holy Saturday

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark on April 23 Holy and Great Saturday – the last day of Lent and of the Holy Week before Easter Sunday.

Society » Culture | April 23, 2011, Saturday // 10:03 | Viewed: 2759

Orthodox Bulgaria Marks Maundy Thursday

Bulgaria marks on April 21st Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries.

Society » Culture | April 21, 2011, Thursday // 08:03 | Viewed: 3292

Nina Dobrev to Star in Scandalous Movie

Bulgarian-born Hollywood actress Nina Dobrev is to star in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", a movie expected to contain explicit revelations about sex, drugs and suicides among teenagers.

Society » Culture | April 20, 2011, Wednesday // 16:12 | Viewed: 9641

Bulgarian Movie Gets Cannes Call

"The Island", young Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev's new movie, is to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is selected for the special Directors' Fortnight in May 2011.

Society » Culture | April 19, 2011, Tuesday // 14:10 | Viewed: 3893

Sting to Perform with Bulgaria's Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Sting, the world renown pop star, will perform with Sofia's Philharmonic Orchestra on his concert in the Bulgarian capital scheduled for June 7, the event's organizers have revealed.

Society » Culture | April 19, 2011, Tuesday // 12:02 | Viewed: 2972

Sofia Launches 2019 European Culture Capital Bid

The Sofia City Hall is establishing an initiative committee to work on supporting the candidature of Sofia to become European Culture Capital in 2019.

Society » Culture | April 19, 2011, Tuesday // 07:56 | Viewed: 2753

Bulgarian Orthodox Mark Beginning of Holy Week

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox mark on April 18 Holy Monday – the Monday from the most important for Christians week - Holy week.

Society » Culture | April 18, 2011, Monday // 09:33 | Viewed: 4428

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

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

Society » Culture | April 17, 2011, Sunday // 10:00 | Viewed: 2832

Bulgaria's Sofia Stages Easter Festival

Bulgaria's capital Sofia opened Saturday a Spring Easter Festival, set to last until next Sunday.

Society » Culture | April 16, 2011, Saturday // 20:18 | Viewed: 3604

Eurostat: Bulgaria, Bulgarians Don't Give 2 Cents about Culture

The Bulgarian state and Bulgarians are at Europe's bottom in terms of their spending for culture, as has been revealed by an Eurostat study.

Society » Culture | April 16, 2011, Saturday // 10:55 | Viewed: 2825

'Mysterious' Bulgarian Movie Fails in Italy

"Goodbye Mama", a movie directed by controversial Italian-based actress Michelle Bonev, has been described by Italian media as a complete failure.

Society » Culture | April 12, 2011, Tuesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 3650

Kate Bush Revisits Bulgarian Folklore Tracks in New Album

In her latest and long-awaited album the mystic, innovative and reclusive British singer and composer Kate Bush pays tribute once again to the Bulgarian folklore music.

Society » Culture | April 10, 2011, Sunday // 15:34 | Viewed: 9128

Bulgarian Expats Hold 1st Folk Dance Celebration in Chicago

The Bulgarian church "St. Sofia" in the US city of Chicago ran out of room Saturday evening when the Bulgarian community and guests gathered to hold the first ever festival of the traditional folk dance called horo.

Society » Culture | April 10, 2011, Sunday // 13:52 | Viewed: 4492
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