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14-Year-Old Confirmed Killed in Hellish Bus Crash in Bulgaria

A teenager, a young ethnic Turkish man, one of the drivers, and the spokeswoman of the police in the town of Stara Zagora have been identified among the casualties of the horrific bus crash in Southern Bulgaria, which killed eight.

Society | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 12:28 | Viewed: 2985

Killer Bus Leaves Little Child's Mother, Sister Dead in Bulgaria

A five-year-old child has survived the passenger bus crash that claimed the lives of eight people in Southern Bulgaria early on Wednesday, only to be told a few hours later that its mother and sister are dead.

Society | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 11:40 | Viewed: 3130

Bulgaria to Hold Day of Mourning for Bus Crash Victims

Bulgaria is to hold a national day of mourning Thursday for the persons who have perished in a bus crash on the Trakiya Highway in the small hours Wednesday.

Society | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 10:36 | Viewed: 2883

8 Dead, 20 Injured in Bus Crash in Bulgaria

8 people have died, and 20 more have suffered injuries, with 1 of them in life-threatening condition, after a bus overturned en route from Sofia to Burgas.

Society | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 08:10 | Viewed: 3609

Bulgarian Gay Parade Organizers Alarmed over Homophobes Planning to Mar It

The organizers of the fourth annual "Sofia Pride" gay parade in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on June 18 have stated they are deeply concerned over the event's safety, as a nationalist rally has been announced for the same date.

Society | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 20:20 | Viewed: 8337

Prominent Bulgarian Patriot, Writer Petar Konstantinov Dies at 82

Prominent Bulgarian writer, patriot and public figure, prof. Petar Konstantinov, founder of the Mati Bulgaria Association, died Tuesday, relatives inform.

Society » Obituaries | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 16:58 | Viewed: 4110

Bulgaria's Cabinet Mulls Reinstating High-School Military Training

Military Training can be soon included in Bulgaria's high-school curriculum as an elective, according to Defense Minister, Anyu Angelov.

Society » Education | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 16:20 | Viewed: 2545

Bulgaria Launches Major Study to Protect Birds from Wind Parks

The Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Waters announced Tuesday the launch of large-scale studies across the country to establish locations where wind parks could be dangerous for wild birds.

Society » Environment | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 15:07 | Viewed: 3309

Audits Loom for Bulgaria's Notorious New Court Head

The Ethics Commission at Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, decided Tuesday to ask the Judicial Inspectorate to conduct an audit of judge Vladimira Yaneva.

Society | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 13:26 | Viewed: 2445

'Half-Cured' Bulgarians Good Target for Clinical Trials

A US company specializing in bio medicines has started a campaign in Bulgaria for finding subjects for extensive clinical trials, motivating its move with the bad state of the Bulgarian health care system.

Society » Health | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 09:27 | Viewed: 2143

Sofia Town Hall Fails to Endorse LGBT Pride

Although it has issued a permit of the 4th annual Sofia Pride to be held, the Sofia Municipality has this far abstained from officially endorsing or backing the event.

Society | June 13, 2011, Monday // 19:55 | Viewed: 5766

Animal Anthrax Discovered in Turkey Near Bulgarian Border

Several cases of anthrax on livestock have been discovered near the Turkish-Bulgarian border in the village of Yeni Kadin, Odrin Region, Turkey.

Society » Health | June 13, 2011, Monday // 18:14 | Viewed: 3361

8 Ambassadors to Bulgaria Back Sofia Gay Pride

Eight foreign embassies in Sofia came out with statements in support of the Sofia Pride, scheduled for this Saturday.

Society | June 13, 2011, Monday // 17:56 | Viewed: 5657

Muslims Say Bulgaria Plagued with Islamophobia, Vow to Defend Themselves

Part of the Bulgarian society is plagued with islamophobia, the Bulgarian Chief Mufti's Office has declared in a special statement urging the Bulgarian Muslims to take measures to defend themselves against attacks.

Society | June 13, 2011, Monday // 17:18 | Viewed: 10015

Bulgaria Moves to Merge Military, Interior Hospitals in 2012

The Military Medical Academy (MMA) and the Ministry of Interior Hospital (MIH) in Sofia will be merged as of January 01, 2012, Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov announced during a round table discussion Monday at the Council of Ministers.

Society » Health | June 13, 2011, Monday // 17:03 | Viewed: 2804

Bulgarian PM Borisov Showered with Inventive Gifts for His Birthday

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov turned 52 on Monday, June 13, receiving plenty of presents by his party and aides in spite of his declarations he did not want any.

Society | June 13, 2011, Monday // 15:29 | Viewed: 2556

Bulgarian Police Sets Aim on Pedestrians

Bulgarian police are organizing a massive campaign in capital Sofia to prevent jaywalking and observance of cross-walks on the parts of drivers.

Society | June 13, 2011, Monday // 15:14 | Viewed: 2768

Romanian Man Perishes in Car Crash in Bulgaria

A Romanian driver has lost his life in a crash in Southwestern Bulgaria on Monday.

Society | June 13, 2011, Monday // 15:01 | Viewed: 2155

Drugs for Gastric, Peptic Disorders Best Selling in Bulgaria

Medicines for stomach ulcer, heartburn, gastritis, constipation and diarrhea are the best-selling drugs in Bulgaria, announced Prof.

Society » Health | June 13, 2011, Monday // 14:59 | Viewed: 7216

Bulgaria Decisively Refutes 'E. Coli Death' Claims

The second test carried out after the suspicious death of a 66 year-old man in the southeastern Bulgarian town of Haskovo Friday proved the deadly E. Coli bacteria was not the cause.

Society » Health | June 13, 2011, Monday // 11:15 | Viewed: 2686

Bulgaria Celebrates Whit Monday

June 13 marks the Whit Monday in Bulgaria and the rest of the Christian world, the 51st day after Easter and the day following Pentecost.

Society | June 13, 2011, Monday // 09:53 | Viewed: 2869
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