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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: 2958

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: 1924

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: 1151

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: 1090

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: 1725

SEEMO Worried by Latest Threats against Bulgarian Journalist

The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) has called on the Bulgarian authorities to investigate the latest case in which a Bulgarian journalist has received threatening messages.

Society | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 1394

Eccentric Lady Gaga Delights Sofia, Waves Bulgarian National Flag

The "Quinn of Provocations" Lady Gaga staged a spectacular show Tuesday evening and won the hearts of of the Bulgarian audience.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 13:23 | Viewed: 21820

Sofia Rallies against New Parking Rules, Fees

Residents of Bulgaria's capital Sofia are staging another protest rally against the upcoming new parking rules and hike in parking fees.

Society | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 10:15 | Viewed: 1412

2 Tombs Unveiled at Bulgaria's Thracian City of Perperikon

Bulgarian archaeologists, working at the holy rock city of Perperikon, will unveil Wednesday two new tombs.

Society » Archaeology | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 09:41 | Viewed: 3375

Bulgaria's Varna Celebrates City Day in PM's Presence

Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna, whose main cathedral bears the name of the Dormition, is celebrating its official holiday Wednesday, which is the Day of Dormition of the Holy Mother of God.

Society | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 09:09 | Viewed: 2747

Bulgaria Venerates Dormition of Mary

Wednesday is Dormition of the Holy Mother of God, one of the greatest Christian Eastern Orthodox holidays, which brings together many believers.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2012, Wednesday // 08:13 | Viewed: 9176

Bulgarians Protest Ruining of SW Town Park

More than 500 residents of southwestern Bulgarian town of Sandanski walked out Tuesday evening to protest massive cutting down of trees in their town park.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 20:26 | Viewed: 1256

Binging Bears Ravage Cabin in Norway

A bear family has broken into a hunting cabin in Norway, drinking up vast quantities of beer and eating away the stocked food.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 18:53 | Viewed: 2697

Dutch Ad Stereotyping Bulgarian Athletes Stirs Outrage

The advertisement agency TBWA in Eindhoven in the Netherlands has created a commercial video clip for the maker of electronic devices Fluke, deemed to be insulting for Bulgaria.

Society | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 13:46 | Viewed: 2799

Bulgaria Closes Fire Rescue Mission in Greece's Holy Mountain

The mission of the Bulgarian firefighters, who helped in the extinguishing effort of the huge wildfire in Aton, Greece, is officially ending Tuesday.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 12:21 | Viewed: 1872

Archaeologists Find Thracian Town on Bulgarian Sea Coast

Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered a Thracian settlement during the first ever excavations in the town of Tsarevo on the southern Black Sea coast.

Society » Archaeology | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 11:26 | Viewed: 9143

Archaeologists Set to Find Largest Coin Treasure in Bulgaria

Bulgarian archaeologists expect to find at the holy rock city of Perperikon the largest ever medieval coin treasure in the country.

Society » Archaeology | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 09:55 | Viewed: 12106

Bulgaria Marks 135th Anniversary of Heroic Shipka Pass Battle

Bulgaria launches Tuesday the national celebrations to mark the 135th anniversary of the heroic Shipka Pass Battle during the 1877-1878 Liberation War.

Society | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 08:15 | Viewed: 5720

Bulgarian Food Bank Proves Win-Win Situation from Very Start

Bulgaria's first food bank, which was established earlier this year, has managed to collect more than 30 000 kilograms of donated food for a period of just two months.

Society | August 13, 2012, Monday // 14:15 | Viewed: 1251

Sofia Starts Dismantling Crumbling Culture Palace Monument

The dismantling of the Monument 1300 Years of Bulgaria in front of Sofia's National Palace of Culture, NDK, started Monday.

Society | August 13, 2012, Monday // 10:26 | Viewed: 4786

Skygazers in Bulgaria Too Hope for Spectacular Show

Say a wish because the annual Perseid meteors are set to put on a spectacular sky show this weekend, one of the most popular events in the astronomical calendar.

Society » Environment | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 19:46 | Viewed: 1532
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