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Bulgarian Police Bust 'Anonymous' Hacker

Bulgarian police authorities have arrested an alleged member of the loosely associated Anonymous hacktivist group.

Society | June 22, 2012, Friday // 14:11 | Viewed: 4512

Dangerous Scorcher to Push Mercury Up to 38C in Bulgaria

Beach time has settled in full force in Bulgaria to the joy of thousands of holiday makers along the Black Sea coast, but the heat will be potentially dangerous on Friday.

Society » Environment | June 22, 2012, Friday // 08:22 | Viewed: 1292

First IVF Baby Mother Dies

Lesley Brown, who gave birth to the world's first test tube baby, paving the way for millions of women to become mothers, has died after a brief illness. She was 64.

Society » Obituaries | June 22, 2012, Friday // 08:04 | Viewed: 1534

Bulgaria Welcomes Cypress Hill, Sean Paul, Fatboy Slim

The second edition of Bulgaria's Elevation music festival opens on Friday at the military airfield in the village of Dobroslavtsi near Sofia, featuring a string of top global music names.

Society » Culture | June 22, 2012, Friday // 07:49 | Viewed: 2702

Bulgaria to Build 'Bulgarian Louvre' Museum Complex in 2 Years

Bulgaria's National Museum Complex, more widely known as the "Bulgarian Louvre", is supposed to be completed in two years, according to government ministers.

Society » Culture | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 18:36 | Viewed: 2270

1st Day of Summer Breaks 11 Temperature Records in Bulgaria

A total of 11 temperature records were registered in Bulgaria on Thursday, June 21, 2012, the first day of the new summer, Bulgaria's National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute reported.

Society » Environment | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 18:08 | Viewed: 2471

Bulgaria, Turkey to Boost Film Industry Cooperation

Bulgaria and Turkey are to sign an agreement aiming to boost the bilateral cooperation between the countries' film industries within a month and a half, Bulgaria's Culture Ministry has announced.

Society » Culture | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 16:53 | Viewed: 1655

Bulgarian Journalist Sentenced for Excellent Work, Community Outraged

The Regional Court in Bulgaria's Danube city of Ruse has sentenced Asya Pencheva, a journalist from a local newspaper, for publishing a story about abuse in a local orphanage.

Society | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 16:51 | Viewed: 4367

Bulgarian Dam Wall Unharmed by Recent Quake

The wall of the Studena dam near the Bulgarian city of Pernik has not been affected by the 5.8 -6 magnitude earthquake that shook the city in May, experts have confirmed.

Society » Environment | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 16:03 | Viewed: 2072

Health Minister Sacks Sofia Emergency Hospital Board

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Desislava Atanasova, has appointed a new Board of Directors of the emergency hospital "Pirogov" in the capital Sofia.

Society » Health | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 13:13 | Viewed: 1760

Bulgarian Ecologist: Forestry Act Valid for Vitosha Only

The controversial Forestry Act that shook Bulgaria in the last week pertains mainly to the Vitosha mountain and natural park near the capital Sofia, according to an eco activist from WWF Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 11:53 | Viewed: 1568

Mysterious Person from Bulgarian 'Media War' Tape Identified

The mysterious person from the scandalous taped recording, implicating publisher of Trud and 24 Hours dailies Lyubomir Pavlov, in trading in influence, has been identified.

Society | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 10:24 | Viewed: 1958

Light Earthquake Registered in SW Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 points on the Richter scale has been registered in southwestern Bulgaria Thursday morning.

Society » Environment | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 09:03 | Viewed: 1220

Thousands Rally again in Sofia against Forestry Act

Thousands of citizens staged Wednesday evening another protest rally against the amendments to the controversial Forestry Act.

Society » Environment | June 21, 2012, Thursday // 08:10 | Viewed: 2001

Bulgarian Science Academy's New Head Shoots for Knowledge Economy

Prof. Stefan Dodunekov has formally taken over from Prof. Nikola Sabotinov as the new Chair of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Society » Education | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 19:35 | Viewed: 1697

Summer Heat in Bulgaria Breaks New Records

Six places in Bulgaria have seen high temperature records on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Bulgaria's National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute announced.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 19:04 | Viewed: 1897

Bulgarian Archaeologists Stumble Upon Ancient Treasure in Sozopol

Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered a treasure of bronze coins during excavations in the Black Sea resort town of Sozopol.

Society » Archaeology | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 16:34 | Viewed: 8139

Bulgarian Animation Artist Wins Daytime Emmy

Bulgarian animation artist, living in Los Angeles, Christo Stamboliev, has won the daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program.

Society » Culture | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 15:54 | Viewed: 4238

Bulgaria EU's 2nd Most Failed State

Bulgaria is the 130th most failed state in the world, according to 2012's Failed State Index published by The Fund for Peace.

Society | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 15:25 | Viewed: 4090

Roman Fortress in Bulgaria's Ruse to Be Restored with EU Money

In two months' time, the repair works at the Roman fortress Sexaginta Prista near the Danube city of Ruse in northeastern Bulgaria are to be wrapped up, according to a media statement f the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.

Society » Archaeology | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 14:53 | Viewed: 4706

National Security Car Crashes with Ambulance in Sofia

A Mercedes automobile of Bulgaria's National Security Services, NSO, has crashed with an ambulance Wednesday at a busy intersection of the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society | June 20, 2012, Wednesday // 14:51 | Viewed: 2130
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