Sofia to Enjoy Oberhausen Film Fest Top Winners
Several films receiving awards at one of the major international crossroads for the short form - the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen will be shown in Sofia Wednesday and Thursday.
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BBC: Concerns over Chalga Links to Bulgaria Organized Crime
The BBC 'Close-up' program focused on pop-folk music in Bulgaria on Sunday, with the presenter visiting a club in Sofia.
Spectacular Horse Races Mark Bulgarian Holiday Todorovden
Bulgarians, all over the country mark Saturday, the holiday, known as Todorovden (the day of Todor or Theodor), which is also called the Horse Easter.
Bulgaria PM Wins "Sweetest Kiss" Contest
A photo, featuring an unidentified woman kissing a pre-election placard of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, has won a nationwide "Sweetest Kiss" competition.
Bulgaria Eurovision Bidder Miro Presents 5 Possible Entries
Five songs performed by the internally selected Bulgarian representative at the Eurovision song contest Miro Kostadinov were presented Sunday evening in a special show, broadcast on the national TV channel.
Varna Makes Urgent Appeal to Save Bulgarian Naval Legend
"Drazki", the legedary torpedo-boat that saw service in the Balkan Wars, and one of the most valuable exhibits in the Naval Museum in Varna, could collapse at any moment
Bulgarian "World Is Big" Fails to Make Cut for the Oscars
Bulgaria's "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner", directed by Stephan Komandarev, has failed to make it to the next lap in the race for the best foreign-language film Oscar.
Bulgarian Film 'Eastern Plays' Grabs Top Award at French Festival
"Eastern Plays" of Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev has won the grand prize at the "Premier Plans" Film Festival in Angers, France.
President Requests Legislation on Bulgaria's Ancient Capitals
Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, launched Monday the exhibit titled "On the Path of History".
Bulgaria National Radio Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Bulgarian National Radio celebrates Monday the 75th anniversary since its establishment by a decree of Tsar Boris III.
Bulgarian "World Is Big" Makes Cut for the Oscars
Nine films, including "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner" from Bulgaria, have made it to the next lap in the race for the best foreign-language film Oscar.
Sir Elton John Postpones Sofia Concert by 1 Week
The management team of music superstar, Elton John, announced Tuesday his much anticipated Sofia concert is rescheduled for June 13.
Rome to Display Monument of Prominent Bulgarian Writer Vazov
A monument of prominent Bulgarian poet and writer, Ivan Vazov, is going to be displayed in the Italian capital Rome.
Bulgarian Roma Celebrate New Year
All Roma groups in Bulgaria celebrate Thursday the Roma New Year also known as Vassilitsa, the Day of Vassil (Basil) or Bango Vassili (the Lame Basil)The celebrations have their origins in several Roma legends.
Mediation Rescues Popular Sofia Theater from Looming Closure
The popular Sofia theater "Salza i Smiah" (Tear and Laughter) will not be evicted from the building of the "Slavianska Besseda" community center after all.
Thousands Protest Looming Closure of Popular Bulgaria Theater
An online petition, protesting the looming closure of one of the most popular Sofia theaters - "Salza i Smiah" (Tear and Laughter) has collected over 20 000 signatures and the number is growing.
Bulgaria's Top Sitcom Makes Comeback 10 Years Later
The most successful Bulgarian sitcom entitled "Third-Floor Clinic" is making a comeback ten years after its first season was shown in 2000.
Vienna's Blue Danube Stirs Questions in Bulgaria
The Bulgaria section of the Danube River has not been included among the views that accompanied one of the biggest musical performances in the world - the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert 2010 from the Musikverein.
Culture Minister Reveals Plan to Create Bulgarian Louvre
Bulgaria Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, has announced that Bulgaria will build a National Museum Complex over the next 2-3 years.
The Bulgaria 2009 Review: Culture
A number of cultural events marked Bulgaria's public life in 2009.
Bulgaria's Georgi Gospodinov among Best European Fiction Writers 2010
Bulgarian poet and writer Georgi Gospodinov is one of thirty-five European writers, featuring in the "Best European Fiction 2010", which recently went on sale in the United States.
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