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'Abandoned' Tsar Liberator Monument Scandal Reaches Russia

The Russian news agency ITAR-TASS has dedicated an article on the alleged outrageous abandoning of the Monument of Russian Tsar Alexander II, one of Bulgarian capital Sofia's main landmarks, in a village backyard.

Society | October 8, 2012, Monday // 16:36 | Viewed: 3018

Regatta near Bulgarian Capital Marred by Tragedy

A young man was killed and another man and five-year-old boy were injured Monday during the regatta in the "Iskar" dam near the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society | October 8, 2012, Monday // 15:58 | Viewed: 1788

Bulgaria's Population to Shrink to Below 7 Million by End-2013 - Report

Bulgaria's population will shrink to below 7 million by the end of 2012, according to an expert from the country's Center for Demographic Policy.

Society | October 8, 2012, Monday // 13:17 | Viewed: 4515

19 Bulgarian Districts Alerted over Strong Winds

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared on Monday for 19 districts in Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | October 8, 2012, Monday // 09:38 | Viewed: 1698

Symbolic Sofia Monument Abandoned in Village Backyard

The Monument of Russian Tsar Alexander II, one of Bulgarian capital Sofia's main landmarks, has been abandoned in a village backyard, an oppositional party has alarmed.

Society » Culture | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 17:32 | Viewed: 2623

Bulgarian Tourists Stranded in Spain to Return Monday

The Bulgarian tourists currently stranded in a Spanish hotel are to return to their home country on Monday, authorities have stated.

Society | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 16:09 | Viewed: 2243

Bulgarian Tourists Stranded without Transportation in Spain

Bulgarian tourists have been stranded in Spain after being left without transportation to bring them back home at the end of their vacation.

Society | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 14:59 | Viewed: 2048

Bulgarian Archaeologist Claims Finding Oldest Town in Europe

The oldest historical town in Europe is located near the saltpans in the vicinity of the Bulgarian northeastern town of Provadiya in the Varna region.

Society » Archaeology | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 14:12 | Viewed: 6214

Bulgarian Woman Dies in Care of Reportedly Drunken Doctor

A 35-year-old woman from Bulgaria's western city of Pernik has died in the hospital in the town of Dupnitsa after being admitted by a doctor on duty, who had nearly 2.

Society | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 13:17 | Viewed: 2592

Summer Finally Bids Farewell to Bulgaria

Sunday is the last day Bulgarians will be able to enjoy the prolonged summer weather, according to the forecast, issued by the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS.

Society » Environment | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 11:40 | Viewed: 2349

NSO Deny Bulgarian PM's Involvement in Fender-Bender

The Police Chief in Bulgaria's southern city of Blagoevgrad, Georgi Kostov, firmly denies reports that the SUV of Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has been involved in traffic incident Friday.

Society | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 11:20 | Viewed: 3235

Bulgarian Anonymous Hack GOV Website - Report

The Bulgarian unit of the Anonymous has hacked the website of the Council of Ministers, the official page of the government.

Society | October 7, 2012, Sunday // 10:17 | Viewed: 7437

Bulgarian College Heads to Ask Turkish Ambassador Recall over Diploma Scandal

The Turkish ambassador to Bulgaria, Ismail Aramaz, must be recalled, according to the President of the Technical University in the Black Sea city of Varna, Prof. Ovid Farhi.

Society » Education | October 5, 2012, Friday // 17:34 | Viewed: 2639

Bulgarian Carpet Cleaner Electrocuted in London

A 22-year-old Bulgarian man has passed away in London after suffering a shock from faulty wiring.

Society | October 5, 2012, Friday // 15:28 | Viewed: 3330

Travolta, De Niro Confirmed for 'Killing Season' Shots in Bulgaria

Movie stars John Travolta and Robert De Niro are expected to arrive in Bulgarian next week to shoot some of the scenes in the upcoming action movie "Killing Season".

Society » Culture | October 5, 2012, Friday // 12:38 | Viewed: 2452

Supreme Court Postpones Sofia 'Parking' Case

The Supreme Administrative Court, VAS, postponed Friday the case against the new parking rules and fees in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society | October 5, 2012, Friday // 12:23 | Viewed: 1898

UK Censors US Book Info on Bulgarian PM Alleged Murky Past

The UK editor of the book "This Machine Kills Secrets," written by Forbes journalist Andy Greenberg, censored a US diplomatic cable exposing the alleged criminal past of Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov

Society | October 5, 2012, Friday // 11:46 | Viewed: 4374

Light Quake Registered in Bulgaria's Borovets Resort

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 points on the Richter scale has been registered in Bulgaria's upscale winter resort Borovets early on Friday.

Society » Environment | October 5, 2012, Friday // 09:28 | Viewed: 2209

Bulgaria Commemorates Balkan War Centenary

Celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the First Balkan War will culminate on Friday with a series of events across Bulgaria.

Society | October 5, 2012, Friday // 07:59 | Viewed: 4916

Bulgaria Gets Ready for Refugee Wave from Syria

Bulgaria is preparing itself from a flood of refugees from Syria in the wake of heightening of tensions in the region, revealed Bulgarian Red Cross chief Hristo Grigorov.

Society | October 4, 2012, Thursday // 20:14 | Viewed: 1808

Bulgaria's John Atanasoff Award Goes to Harvard, Berkeley Graduate

Information security researcher Dimitar Zhechev received 2012's John Atanasoff Information Technologies Award, granted by the Bulgarian President's Office.

Society » Education | October 4, 2012, Thursday // 19:10 | Viewed: 3289
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