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Nobel Prize Winner Orhan Pamuk Arrives in Bulgaria

Turkish novelist and Nobel Prize-winner Orhan Pamuk will make his first visit to Bulgaria on May 18-19 at the invitation of the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation.

Society » Culture | May 18, 2011, Wednesday // 07:59 | Viewed: 7556

Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Sanctuary of Greek Goddess Demeter

A temple of Ancient Greek goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone has been discovered by a team of Bulgarian archaeologists near the town of Sozopol on the Black Sea.

Society » Archaeology | May 17, 2011, Tuesday // 18:06 | Viewed: 15727

200 000 Locals 'Do Not Want to Live in Bulgaria' - Poll

At the time of Bulgaria's joining of the European Union, most potential emigrants listed as the main motives for relocation abroad professional and family reasons, but now half respond they simply "do not wish to live in Bulgaria.

Society | May 17, 2011, Tuesday // 13:55 | Viewed: 2791

Bulgaria Holds Solemn Mass for Batak Martyrs

Plovdiv metropolitan bishop Nikolay is holding a solemn mass Tuesday morning in veneration of the newly cannonized victims of the Batak Massacre in 1876.

Society | May 17, 2011, Tuesday // 09:20 | Viewed: 2058

Struggling Bulgarian Science Academy Boasts 1000 Innovation Projects in 2010

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, which barely survived an attempt by the Borisov Cabinet to shut it down in 2010, has announced it had over 1000 innovations projects last year.

Society » Education | May 16, 2011, Monday // 17:56 | Viewed: 2745

Bulgarian Song Almost Made it to Eurovision Final - Full Results

Polly Genova, the Bulgarian Eurovision contestant in 2011, finished 12th out of 19 contestants in her semifinal, just 6 points behind Moldova, the last nation which qualified for last Saturday's final.

Society » Culture | May 16, 2011, Monday // 13:27 | Viewed: 5706

Victim of Fatal Sofia Balcony Incident Remains Critical

The life of19-year-old girl, M.P., who was listed in a critical condition after falling from a balcony early Saturday morning, is still in danger.

Society | May 16, 2011, Monday // 10:08 | Viewed: 2446

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors Batak Martyrs for 1st Time

The holy relics of the Bulgarian Batak martyrs will be taken out of the Sveta Nedeliya church in the town for the first time Monday for people to pay homage to them.

Society | May 16, 2011, Monday // 08:29 | Viewed: 3561

Bulgaria's 'First Highway' Experiences First Crash, Jam

The first car crashed on Bulgaria's Lyulin Highway just hours after its opening Sunday afternoon, reports bTV.

Society | May 15, 2011, Sunday // 19:21 | Viewed: 2730

Bulgaria to Host World Center for Wild Game Health

Bulgaria will be the host to the unique world reference center for the health of wild game, it was announced Sunday at a meeting of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).

Society » Environment | May 15, 2011, Sunday // 16:40 | Viewed: 2998

Undemocratic Pressure Could Turn Bulgaria to Free Society - Analyst

The ongoing incompetence of Bulgaria's GERB cabinet, combined with its use of power politics, might actually help Bulgarians become more conscious and exert in earnest their democratic rights, according to journalist Svetla Petrova.

Society | May 15, 2011, Sunday // 12:41 | Viewed: 2778

Azerbaijan Wins Eurovision 2011 with 'Running Scared'

Azerbaijan's Eli and Nikki won the final of the 2011 Eurovision Song Context in Germany's Dusseldorf late Saturday night.

Society » Culture | May 15, 2011, Sunday // 01:29 | Viewed: 13119

Neighbors Blame Loud Party for Fatal Sofia Balcony Incident

There has been a laud party in the apartment which became the scene of a tragedy overnight when three people fell from a balcony in downtown Sofia after the railing collapsed.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 20:15 | Viewed: 3566

Bulgarian Victim of Balcony Incident Placed on Respirator

The 19-year-old girl, M.P., who was listed in a critical condition after falling from a balcony overnight, has been placed on a respirator.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 19:01 | Viewed: 2891

Sofia Mayor Vows Probe in 'Deadly Balcony' Case

The Mayor of Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova, vowed a thorough probe in the incident with the fallen balcony railing in downtown Sofia overnight, killing one and sending two to the hospital with severe injuries.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 17:01 | Viewed: 2413

Amnesty: Discrimination, Police Brutality, Nazis Rage in Bulgaria

Amnesty International's 2010 report on human rights in Bulgaria slams the country's record, criticizing authorities for allowing excessive police violence and closing eyes to discrimnation.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 14:10 | Viewed: 2631

Girl Fighting for Life in Fatal Sofia Balcony Accident

One of the two young women who fell from the third floor when their balcony railing gave in has sustained very severe injuries and is in a life-threatening condition.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 13:31 | Viewed: 3600

Bulgaria to Celebrate Night of Museums

The Europe-wide Night of Museums is marked Saturday, with its staging in Bulgaria being the most extensive this far.

Society » Culture | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 09:51 | Viewed: 1735

Balcony Collapses, Kills Czech Man in Sofia

A 25-year-old Czech man died and two Bulgarian women were injured when a balcony collapsed in Sofia early Saturday morning.

Society | May 14, 2011, Saturday // 07:16 | Viewed: 2857

Bulgaria's Eurovision Contestant Polly Genova 'Happy' with Own Performance

Polly Genova, the Bulgarian representative at Eurovision 2011, has made it clear she was thrilled with her own performance at the song contest even though she failed to make it to the final.

Society » Culture | May 13, 2011, Friday // 00:16 | Viewed: 4796

Bulgaria's Polly Genova Fails to Make It to Eurovision Song Contest Final

Bulgaria's contestant Polly Genova and her band failed to qualify for the final of the Eurovision song contest after the second semi-final in Dusseldorf Thursday evening.

Society » Culture | May 13, 2011, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4780
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