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Bulgaria May Ban Electrical Substations in Buildings

The placement of electrical substations in residential buildings should be abolished, according to Dimitar Nikolov, Mayor of the Bulgarian city of Burgas.

Society | October 16, 2012, Tuesday // 11:04 | Viewed: 2097

Electrical Substation Explodes in Bulgaria's Burgas

An electrical substation exploded early on Tuesday in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas, damaging several apartments in a residential building, but leading to no casualties.

Society | October 16, 2012, Tuesday // 08:48 | Viewed: 2063

????In Vitro Fertilization at Saint Lazar Hospital in Sofia

It has been seven years since the launch of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) section at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Saint Lazar in Sofia.

Society » Health | October 16, 2012, Tuesday // 06:43 | Viewed: 4017

Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mosaic in Downtown Sofia

Archaeologists have discovered colorful floor mosaic from the Roman era near the so-called West Gate of Serdica in downtown Sofia.

Society » Archaeology | October 15, 2012, Monday // 17:31 | Viewed: 8535

Bulgarian Labor Unions Demand FinMin Ousting over New Tax

The Bulgarian Confederation of Labor, Podkrepa, asked Monday the resignation of Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, over the new tax on interest of bank deposits and the draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund, NZOK.

Society | October 15, 2012, Monday // 15:31 | Viewed: 2340

Legal Amendments in Bulgaria to Address Loud Commercials

Commercial messages must be broadcast at a similar volume to the other radio and TV programs, according to Bulgarian socialist MP Zahari Georgiev.

Society | October 15, 2012, Monday // 15:08 | Viewed: 1640

Huge Landslide Inflicts Damage on Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

A huge landslide has been activated on the northern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, in the area between the Golden Sands resort and the town of Kranevo.

Society » Environment | October 15, 2012, Monday // 14:50 | Viewed: 10740

Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation at St. Lazar Hospital in Sofia

An understanding of what is beautiful and a quest for perfection are directing more and more women to laser vaginal rejuvenation surgery.

Society » Health | October 15, 2012, Monday // 14:21 | Viewed: 4629

Bulgaria Sees Increased Syrian Refugee Pressure

Bulgaria's borders have witnessed an increased pressure from Syrian refugee, even though the country does not face a migrant wave from Syria, according to an official.

Society | October 15, 2012, Monday // 13:06 | Viewed: 1824

Bulgarian PM: GERB Are Building Highways of Mind

Education is top priority for the Cabinet, Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, reiterated for the third time in the last three days.

Society » Education | October 15, 2012, Monday // 12:58 | Viewed: 1530

Goran Bregovic Brings to Bulgaria 'Champagne for the Gypsies'

Balkan folk-rock, blasts of brass and clarinet and a thumping turbo-folk beat will fill the biggest hall in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on November 29 during the keenly awaited concert of Goran Bregovic.

Society » Culture | October 14, 2012, Sunday // 17:25 | Viewed: 4177

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Petkovden

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Petkovden on Sunday, October 14, a day that marks the beginning of the winter in the country.

Society » Culture | October 14, 2012, Sunday // 10:39 | Viewed: 2306

Bulgarian PM Brags about Giving 'Huge' Funds for Culture

Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, declared Saturday his Cabinet is going to slate an additional BGN 18 M in 2013 for the culture sector.

Society » Culture | October 13, 2012, Saturday // 14:54 | Viewed: 1836

Sofia Metro Suicide Victim Was Drunk before Incident

The man who died on subway tracks in Bulgaria's capital Sofia Thursday evening has been drunk.

Society | October 13, 2012, Saturday // 12:16 | Viewed: 3087

Elderly Bulgarian Patriarch to Withdraw from Post

The Bulgarian Holy Synod is calling an emergency meeting on October 16 and 17 when, reportedly, the Head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church Patriarch Maxim is going to withdraw from the post.

Society | October 13, 2012, Saturday // 11:33 | Viewed: 3131

'Bad Apple' Banks Unite against Bulgarian Investigative Site

Four banks, described as "bad apples" in a 2006 cable, sent to Washington by former US Ambassador in Sofia, John Beyrle, have filed a claim against the site for investigative journalism Bivol.bg.

Society | October 13, 2012, Saturday // 10:52 | Viewed: 7149

Swiss Govt Grants BGN 11 M to Bulgarian NGOs

The Swiss government is granting Bulgaria a total of of CHF 76 M, or BGN 11 M, under two funds aimed at strengthening civil society and boosting cooperation between NGOs of the two countries.

Society | October 12, 2012, Friday // 17:43 | Viewed: 1970

Samantha Fox Lands in Bulgaria to Taste Sofia Light Life

The most famous Page 3 pin up girl ever in the UK, Samantha Fox arrived in Bulgaria's capital Sofia late last night to stage a gig at a local club.

Society » Culture | October 12, 2012, Friday // 17:01 | Viewed: 3436

Bulgaria, Austria, Croatia, Hungary Ink Road Violation Fees Agreement

Bulgaria, Austria, Croatia and Hungary signed an agreement enabling a stronger cooperation in road safety matters with an emphasis on taking over and handling public administration and violation fees in each other's countries.

Society | October 12, 2012, Friday // 15:42 | Viewed: 2446

Saxe-Coburg Moved by Bulgarians' Sympathy for Comatose Son

Bulgaria's former King and Prime Minister, Simeon Saxe-Coburg has expressed his gratitude to all Bulgarians concerned about the health of his eldest son, who suffered a hellish crash accident four years ago.

Society | October 12, 2012, Friday // 13:39 | Viewed: 4661

Hollywood Legends Travolta, De Niro Depart from Bulgaria

Hollywood legends, Robert De Niro and John Travolta, have departed from Bulgaria late Thursday evening.

Society » Culture | October 12, 2012, Friday // 09:49 | Viewed: 3040
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