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Archeology Digs Provide Work for Jobless People in N Bulgaria

Unemployed people from northern Bulgaria will be used as labor in archeology excavations and maintenance of the antique settlements Ulpia Eskus and Dimum in the Region of the city of Pleven.

Society » Archaeology | October 1, 2011, Saturday // 11:40 | Viewed: 7974

Court Docs Show Bulgarian Roma 'Tsar' Is No 'Royalty'

Bulgaria's notorious Roma leader, Kiril Rashkov AKA Tsar Kiro is actually Macedonian, according to a document check.

Society | October 1, 2011, Saturday // 10:47 | Viewed: 2466

Interior: 7 Major Bulgarian Cities Threatened by Ethnic Clashes

Seven major cities in Bulgaria are potentially dangerous with respect to ethnic tensions as a result of the recent anti-Roma protests after the murder of an ethnic Bulgarian boy in the village of Katunitsa a week ago, according to the Interior Ministry.

Society | September 30, 2011, Friday // 18:55 | Viewed: 3176

Bulgarian Govt Assuages Fears about Contaminated Cantaloupes

Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov confirmed Friday that no cantaloupes imported from the US were sold on the Bulgarian market, adding that if there were imports of that type of fruit, they arrived from neighboring countries.

Society » Health | September 30, 2011, Friday // 17:07 | Viewed: 1985

Sofia Roma Light Tires on Fire against Ethnic Protests

Citizens of the Hristo Botev quarter, home of one of Bulgarian capital Sofia's largest Roma communities, have lighted tires on fire, fearing potential racist attacks.

Society | September 30, 2011, Friday // 10:35 | Viewed: 1680

Bulgaria Can Boost Its Medical Tourism - Study

Bulgaria is among the countries that can provide low-cost medical services and health professionals with considerable experience, which can turn it into an attractive tourist destination, a new study has shown.

Society » Health | September 30, 2011, Friday // 08:37 | Viewed: 2705

Sofia University Names Auditorium in Memory of Philosopher Isaac Passy

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has named a lecture hall after legendary Bulgarian philosopher Isaac Passy at a special ceremony.

Society » Education | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 19:00 | Viewed: 3329

Bulgaria Opens Cultural Institute in London, Strikes Louvre Deal

Bulgaria's Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov has opened a Bulgarian Cultural Institute in the British capital London.

Society » Culture | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 17:29 | Viewed: 2137

Sylvester Stallone in Sofia for 'The Expendables 2', Vows to Make Bulgarians Proud

The US movie star, Sylvester Stallone, arrived in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Thursday for the shooting of the much anticipated sequel to "The Expendables", whose driver the action movie legend is believed to be.

Society » Culture | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 16:47 | Viewed: 27284

Bulgarian Volunteers Clean Facebook from Xenophobic Groups

The so-called volunteer Facebook watchdogs have become very active recently in monitoring the social network in Bulgaria for groups spreading ethnic hatred, xenophobia and racism.

Society | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 13:38 | Viewed: 2818

60s Bulgarian Antismoking Pill to Make Medical Breakthrough

A pill, which was developed in Bulgaria during the time of the Communist regime, can make medical breakthrough by helping millions of smokers to give up the habit safely and cheaply

Society » Health | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 10:31 | Viewed: 19968

Sofia Launches Jewish History Museum

A new museum, dedicated to the history and culture of Jewish people, is going to open doors in the Synagogue in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 08:37 | Viewed: 2408

Clashes Erupt in Bulgaria's Blagoevgrad Roma District

Clashes erupted Wednesday into Thursday in the Roma district of the southwestern Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad, followed by several arrests.

Society | September 29, 2011, Thursday // 08:05 | Viewed: 3001

Situation Still Calm as Sofia Awaits New Anti-Roma Rally

The situation is still calm in Bulgaria's capital Sofia where an anti-Roma protest is about to take place for a third day in a row.

Society | September 28, 2011, Wednesday // 19:41 | Viewed: 1999

Bulgarian Roma on High Alert over Ethnic Tensions

Bulgarian Roma are on high alert across the country in the aftermath of the protests that recently loomed against them.

Society | September 28, 2011, Wednesday // 18:35 | Viewed: 3816

Bulgarian NGO Scales-down Roma Pride Event, Features Children

The Bulgarian Roma NGO, Center for Inter-ethnic Dialogue and Tolerance "Amalipe" vows to answer to clashes sparked by discontent of residents of the southern village of Katunitsa with scores of children essays, drawings, and flowers.

Society | September 28, 2011, Wednesday // 17:12 | Viewed: 8948

Bulgaria Won't Introduce Education Standards for Roma Kids

Bulgaria's Education Minister Sergey Ignatov has stated he is against the idea of introducing "education standards" for children from the Roma minority in the country, as a labor confederation has suggested.

Society » Education | September 28, 2011, Wednesday // 17:07 | Viewed: 2551

Free Internet Launched in Sofia National Theater Park

Bulgaria's Ministry of Transport, IT, and Communications launched Tuesday free witless internet in the park in front of the National Ivan Vazov Theater in downtown Sofia.

Society | September 27, 2011, Tuesday // 18:24 | Viewed: 2369

Career Day for Disabled People in Bulgaria Held for 7th Year in a Row

This year's Career Day for Disabled People in Bulgaria brought together a wide variety of employers, among which call centers, IT companies, fast-food restaurants, accounting firms, translation agencies and a dental laboratory.

Society | September 27, 2011, Tuesday // 17:44 | Viewed: 2076

Bulgarian Team Ranks Second at 23rd EU Contest for Young Scientists

Three Bulgarians have won second place at the 23rd EU Contest for Young Scientists held in Helsinki from 23-28 September.

Society » Education | September 27, 2011, Tuesday // 16:18 | Viewed: 2371

All Emergency Calls in Bulgaria to be Redirected to 112 from October

All emergency calls will be redirected to 112 starting October 03, 2011, according to Stoyan Gramatikov, Head of Directorate "National 112 system".

Society | September 27, 2011, Tuesday // 15:17 | Viewed: 4435
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