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Passenger Bus Collides on Bulgarian Hwy, No Fatalities

A bus serving the line between the Bulgarian capital Sofia and the southern city of Stara Zagora has been involved in a traffic accident Saturday.

Society | August 18, 2012, Saturday // 16:07 | Viewed: 1397

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Honor St. Ivan Rilski

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Saturday, August 18, the assumption of Saint Ivan Rilski, honored as the patron of the Bulgarian people.

Society » Culture | August 18, 2012, Saturday // 15:05 | Viewed: 2256

Sofia Mosque Repair Stopped over Slow Bureaucracy

The repair works on the Banya Bashi mosque in Bulgaria's capital Sofia have been stopped, Bulgarian Deputy Chief Mufti Vedat Ahmed has warned.

Society » Culture | August 18, 2012, Saturday // 13:10 | Viewed: 3590

'Expendables 2' Director Delighted with Bulgarian Scenery

The shooting of hit action movie "Expendables 2" in Bulgaria gave it a "unique look," director Simon West believes.

Society » Culture | August 18, 2012, Saturday // 11:15 | Viewed: 2567

Syrian Opposition Asks Bulgaria to Take Care of Wounded - Report

Representatives of the Syrian opposition based in Bulgaria are about to call upon the Balkan country's authorities to receive a small number of those wounded in the Syrian conflict, according to a local media report.

Society » Health | August 18, 2012, Saturday // 10:17 | Viewed: 1580

Bulgaria 'Toughest Cop' Took Teen Daughter to Lady Gaga Gig

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, has been one of the most surprising spectators at the Lady Gaga concert in the capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | August 17, 2012, Friday // 15:03 | Viewed: 3595

Bulgaria Marks 30 Y of Sensational Archaeological Discovery

Bulgaria marks Friday in the northeastern town of Isperih 30 years of the sensational discovery of the Thracian Sveshtari tomb included in the world cultural-historical heritage of UNESCO.

Society » Archaeology | August 17, 2012, Friday // 11:28 | Viewed: 26055

Huge Wildfire in Southern Bulgaria Reported Tamed

The wildfire that erupted in southern Bulgaria in the area between the Black Sea towns of Pomorie and Nessebar has been extinguished.

Society » Environment | August 17, 2012, Friday // 10:25 | Viewed: 1305

Sofia Stages 3rd Rally against New Parking Rules, Fees

Residents of Bulgaria's capital Sofia are staging a protest rally for the third consecutive evening against the upcoming new parking rules and hike in parking fees.

Society | August 17, 2012, Friday // 10:00 | Viewed: 1398

Sofia 'Soviet Soldiers Hoods' Support Russia's Pussy Riot

The colorful hoods of the soldiers of the monument of the Soviet Army in downtown Sofia have been painted in sign of support for the female Russian punk group Pussy Riot, who are facing trial over "anti-Putin" acts.

Society | August 17, 2012, Friday // 09:30 | Viewed: 10264

Sofia Soviet Army Monument Soldiers 'Wear' Hoods

The soldiers of the monument of the Soviet Army in downtown Bulgaria capital Sofia "woke up" Friday morning to wearing colorful hoods, in what is their latest painting.

Society | August 17, 2012, Friday // 08:46 | Viewed: 3681

Missing Russian Kids in Bulgaria Just Wanted Better Treatment

The 3 young Russian kids who went missing in Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach have called their mother group leader, and are safe.

Society | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 19:52 | Viewed: 4702

Wildfire Emergency Declared in Bulgarian Black Sea Resorts

An emergency situation has been called in southern Bulgarian Black Sea resorts of Nesebar and Pomorie just south of Sunny Beach over a sizeable wildfire blazing for a second day.

Society » Environment | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 19:25 | Viewed: 1806

3 Young Russian Siblings Go Missing in Bulgaria

Bulgarian police in the Black Sea resort city of Burgas have announced Thursday are searching for 3 Russian youngsters that have gone missing.

Society | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 18:31 | Viewed: 2679

British Band Belleruche Returns to Bulgaria in October

The British New Jazz band Belleruche is returning to Bulgaria exactly one year after their debut.

Society » Culture | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 17:48 | Viewed: 2375

Sofia Public Transportation Bus Bursts in Flames

A public transportation bus, serving line 75, in Bulgaria's capital Sofia has caught on fire while moving on the road.

Society | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 15:33 | Viewed: 929

Bulgarian PM Abused Government Aircraft - Official

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov's use of the government's official Airbus to transport his amateur football team for a friendly game was completely illegal, according to Tsvyatko Lukanov, a former head of the 28th Air Detachment.

Society | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 14:33 | Viewed: 2955

Widlfire Impedes Traffic in S Bulgaria Mountian Pass

A new large-scale wildfire has erupted in southern Bulgaria in the area between the Black Sea towns of Pomorie and Nessebar.

Society » Environment | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 14:20 | Viewed: 1922

Sofia Stages 2nd Rally against New Parking Rules, Fees

Residents of Bulgaria's capital Sofia are staging a protest rally for the second evening in a row against the upcoming new parking rules and hike in parking fees.

Society | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 11:47 | Viewed: 1144

Slight Quake Felt in Southwestern Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale was felt near the Southwestern Bulgarian city of Pernik at approximately 05:12 am EET on Thursday.

Society » Environment | August 16, 2012, Thursday // 08:05 | Viewed: 1085

Bulgarian Air Force Rescues Lost Tourist near Bansko

An injured tourist who fell into a 30-meter abyss while hiking near the mountain resort of Bansko has been found and rescued with a Cougar helicopter of the Bulgarian Air Force.

Society | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 18:59 | Viewed: 1717
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