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Bulgarian Patriarch to Skip 98th Birthday over Illness

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Patriarch Maxim is currently in hospital, local media have informed.

Society | October 26, 2012, Friday // 15:54 | Viewed: 1427

Sweden Eager to Import Garbage from Bulgaria

Sweden has run out of garbage and has been forced to import thrash from its other countries, with Bulgaria, Romania, Italy and the Baltic countries considered possible options.

Society » Environment | October 26, 2012, Friday // 15:10 | Viewed: 4588

New James Bond Movie Features Bulgarian Actor

Bulgarian actor Krastyo Peev takes part in Skyfall, the twenty-third movie of the James Bond series.

Society » Culture | October 26, 2012, Friday // 14:04 | Viewed: 5990

Bulgaria Marks St Dimitar Day, 'Beginning of Winter'

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks St Dimitar Day, believed to herald the beginning of winter, on Friday, October 26.

Society » Culture | October 26, 2012, Friday // 12:16 | Viewed: 5156

Bulgaria to Reinstate Ban on Hunting Brown Bears

Bulgaria has decided to scrap its 3% minimum hunting quota for brown bears and impose a ban on brown bear hunting, according to a draft bill.

Society » Environment | October 25, 2012, Thursday // 15:18 | Viewed: 6886

1.5 M Bulgarian Muslims Celebrate Holy Festival

More than a million and a half Bulgarian Muslims, most of whom ethnic Turks, are celebrating the sacred holiday Kurban Bayram this year.

Society | October 25, 2012, Thursday // 11:35 | Viewed: 1536

Huge Fire Erupts in Sofia High-rise

A large fire erupted Wednesday on the 10th floor of a Sofia apartment building, located on the main "Gotse Delchev" boulevard.

Society | October 24, 2012, Wednesday // 14:06 | Viewed: 3533

Prank Call Rushes ER to Danube Bridge 2 in Eve of Walk

A prank call about a serious work-related incident at Danube Bridge 2 caused the rush to the site of four ambulances from the emergency room of the nearby Bulgarian city of Vidin.

Society | October 24, 2012, Wednesday // 11:09 | Viewed: 1733

Varna Man Grilled for Photographing Sleeping Police Patrol

A resident of Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna has been interrogated at the Second Police Precinct over a picture of patrol officers sleeping while on duty.

Society | October 24, 2012, Wednesday // 10:16 | Viewed: 6371

Roma Woman Wins Case against Bulgaria at Strasbourg

Bulgaria has been found guilty of failing to protect the right to life and of discrimination against a female Roma citizen, who filed a case at the Strasbourg Court of Human Rights.

Society | October 23, 2012, Tuesday // 20:02 | Viewed: 2252

Bulgarian Astronomers Severely Hit by Budget Cuts

Already meager salaries at Bulgaria's largest space observatory, located in Rozhen, will have to be reduced to 60% of their regular value due to lack of funds.

Society » Education | October 23, 2012, Tuesday // 19:14 | Viewed: 1689

Depeche Mode Confirm Sofia Gig in May 2013

Depeche Mode will include Sofia in their world tour next year, the English band confirmed Tuesday during a press conference in Paris, which was also webcast live.

Society » Culture | October 23, 2012, Tuesday // 16:57 | Viewed: 7572

Horsecart Tow in Sofia Provokes Equestrian Pursuit

A tow truck was chased by horse-mounted riders downtown in Bulgaria's capital Sofia Tuesday, after officers managed to tow the cart pulled by the horse.

Society | October 23, 2012, Tuesday // 16:34 | Viewed: 2823

New Wave Megastars Depeche Mode Back to Bulgaria in 2013

Bulgarian fans of the popular UK new wave band Depeche Mode received on Tuesday the exciting news of a planned concert in Sofia.

Society » Culture | October 23, 2012, Tuesday // 14:45 | Viewed: 1683

Political Background Essential to Hack Attacks from Romania, Bulgaria

There are exceptionally skilled hackers in Eastern Europe but their activity must always be considered against the existing political backdrop, according to Misha Glenny, distinguished journalist and historian.

Society | October 23, 2012, Tuesday // 13:22 | Viewed: 2181

Roma Deriding Bulgarian Heroes Expelled from School

The three Roma teens seen on a picture mocking Bulgarian national heroes have been expelled from the professional high school for automobile transport in the eastern city of Dobrich.

Society | October 22, 2012, Monday // 17:56 | Viewed: 3980

Bulgarian Mothers in 'Diaper' Rally against Gov Social Policy

Bulgarian mothers across the country took their babies and toddlers Monday to protest rallies against the Cabinet's social policy.

Society | October 22, 2012, Monday // 17:03 | Viewed: 6734

First Festival for Contemporary Art 'Sofia Contemporary' Launched

Sofia Contemporary – the first international festival for contemporary art in Bulgaria, is to offer to the citizens of Sofia diverse artistic experiences, traditional and new media, urban and interior art spaces.

Society » Culture | October 22, 2012, Monday // 15:18 | Viewed: 4067

23% of Bulgarians Live below Poverty Line - Study

The monthly maintenance expenses for a four-member family in Bulgaria now total BGN 2 250, according to research of the Confederation of Independent Syndicates in Bulgaria (KNSB).

Society | October 22, 2012, Monday // 15:09 | Viewed: 2869

Urinary Incontinence Treatment at Saint Lazar Hospital

Urinary incontinence is a symptom that hides a pathological condition of a serious disease.

Society » Health | October 22, 2012, Monday // 11:36 | Viewed: 2624

Business Urged to Reach Out and Give to Bulgaria's Food Bank

Bulgaria's first food bank, which was established earlier this year, has issued a call to the business in the country to support its cause.

Society | October 21, 2012, Sunday // 17:08 | Viewed: 1439
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