Russian Orthodox Church to Honor Bulgarian Batak Martyrs
The Russian Orthodox Church has made the decision to officially honor the Bulgarian victims of the Batak and Novo Selo Massacres in 1876.
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Mild Quake Rattles Southern Bulgaria
A light earthquake has been felt near the southern Bulgarian town of Razlog early Friday morning.
Bulgarians Honor National Heroes under Strong Police Presence
Scores of Bulgarians from all over the country gathered Thursday at the Stara Planina mountain peak "Okoltchtisa" to honor Bulgarian revolutionary Hristo Botev at the site of his troupe's last fight with the Ottoman Turkish army.
Chivalrous Berbatov Bows to Bulgaria's Talented Children
The foundation of Bulgarian international star Dimitar Berbatov bestowed for the third year in a row its awards to the country's most talented children.
Downtown Sofia Mosque Turns Loudspeakers Down
The sound of the loudspeakers at the Banya Bashi mosque in downtown Sofia will be turned down and one or two of them, located in the mosque's entry hall, will be removed.
EC Lifts Warning over Spanish Cucumbers
The European Commission is recommending increased hygiene in order to prevent further spread of the deadly strain of the E.coli bacteria.
Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Mark Ascension Day
The Orthodox church in Bulgaria marks Thursday Ascension Day, or the so called Spasovden, which relates to the ascension of Jesus into heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection.
Bulgaria Marks Day of Revolutionary Hristo Botev
Bulgaria marks Thursday, June 2, the 135th anniversary of the death of one of the most prominent Bulgarians - the publicist, poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev, who gave his life for Bulgaria's independence.
E.coli Outbreak in Germany Claims More Victims
The confirmed number of E.coli infections in Germany has risen from 373 on Tuesday to 470, according to information of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany's national disease institute.
Scottish Bagpipe Maker Chooses to Work in Bulgaria
Scottish bagpipe maker Douglas MacPherson has chosen the village of Cherven, Ruse, to practice his craft in Bulgaria.
Cause of Deadly E Coli Infection Remains Mystery
Lab test have shown the cases of the hemolytic uraemic syndrome, caused by the so-called enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), have not been spread by Spanish cucumbers.
Bulgaria to Eliminate Official Recognition of Foreign Diplomas
Bulgaria is to gradually eliminate officials recognition of diplomas issued by foreign colleges and universities, Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, told representatives of Bulgarian media in Brussels.
Europe Stops Buying Spanish Produce Over Fear of Infection
Most European countries have stopped buying fruit and vegetables coming from Spain over fears they might be contaminated with a hazardous strand of the E coli bacteria.
1st Victim of Mysterious E Coli Infection Outside Germany Falls in Sweden
The death toll of the mysterious E coli epidemic spreading in Europe has risen to 15, after a Swedish woman passed away Tuesday.
Controversial Bulgarian Politician Petkov Listed in Hospital
The controversial Member of the Bulgarian Parliament from the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party and former Interior Minister, Rumen Petkov, has been listed in the hospital as an emergency case.
Bulgaria Vows to Introduce Full Smoking Ban June 1 2012
A full smoking ban is to be introduced in Bulgaria on June 1 2012, the country's Health Minister, Stefan Konstantinov announced Tuesday, the global No Tobacco Day.
Recent Poll: Bulgarians Who Disapprove of Cabinet Prevail
The views of Bulgarians on the work of the cabinet remain unchanged in the last two months, with a prevalence of the negative assessments, according to a poll conducted by the National Center for Study of Public Opinion (NZIOM).
Bulgaria to Reinstate Military Training of Youth - Report
The Bulgarian government is reported to be planing making legislative changes to reinstate military training at schools.
Bulgaria to Marginally Up Minimum Wage, Pensions
The Bulgarian government will update the minimum wage for the country from BGN 240 to 270 and will make a similar rise in retirement pensions, according to Minister of Labor Totyu Mladenov.
Bulgaria, World Mark No Tobacco Day
May 31 is observed each year in Bulgaria and throughout the world as No Tobacco Day to draw global awareness to the widespread prevalence of smoking and its negative health effects.
Sofia to Rename, Refashion Soviet Army Monument Park
The park around the Monument of the Soviet Army in downtown Sofia will be called Knyazheska Gradina (Park of the Knyaz), according to a decision of a municipal committee inf Bulgaria's capital.
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