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Bulgarian Muslim Charged with Jihadism

A Bulgarian Muslim from Kozlets village has been charged by the Prosecutor's Office in Haskovo for crimes against the republic and religions.

Society | March 11, 2011, Friday // 18:07 | Viewed: 2678

Interior Min Concerned about Bulgarian Students' Diligence

Bulgaria's police will take measures to limit wild partying going on in the Student City in Sofia, stated Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov Friday.

Society | March 11, 2011, Friday // 17:56 | Viewed: 2016

Bulgarian Court Rejects Appeal of Ex Tsar in Palace Property Case

The Plovdiv Appellate Court has confirmed the ruling of the district magistrates, which rejected the claim of Bulgaria's former Tsar and PM Simeon Saxe-Coburg and his sister Maria-Louisa in the dispute over the former royal palace Krichim.

Society | March 11, 2011, Friday // 16:11 | Viewed: 3346

Bulgarian Eco Activists, Investors Clash over Rila Mountain

The decision to include the so-called Rila-buffer zone in Bulgaria's Rila Mountain in the European eco network NATURA 2000 was postponed over the failure to reach consensus.

Society » Environment | March 11, 2011, Friday // 14:31 | Viewed: 2204

Bulgarian Culture Minister Outraged by Smoking Ban in Art

Bulgaria's Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, declared Friday he opposes the Health Ministry idea to ban smoking in Bulgarian movies.

Society » Culture | March 11, 2011, Friday // 13:05 | Viewed: 3237

Date Rape Common Occurrence among Bulgarian Teenagers

About quarter millions of Bulgarian women become subject to sexual violence every year, according to a study of the "Alfa Research" agency.

Society | March 11, 2011, Friday // 11:33 | Viewed: 6226

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors St. Sofrony Vrachanski

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors Friday St. Sofrony Bishop Vrachnaski, one of the leaders of the Bulgarian National Revival.

Society » Culture | March 11, 2011, Friday // 09:21 | Viewed: 3842

Ex PM Explains 'Bulgarian Medics in Libya' Case to US Producers

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev has met with two US producers working on a feature film on the dramatic story of the 6 Bulgarian medics who were tortured by the Libyan regime to confess having deliberately infected 400 children with HIV.

Society » Culture | March 10, 2011, Thursday // 20:29 | Viewed: 3513

Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Alice Cooper Stage Summer Gig in Bulgaria

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Alice Cooper, Apocalyptica and Mastodon will participate in the second edition of Sonisphere Festival in Bulgaria.

Society » Culture | March 10, 2011, Thursday // 14:10 | Viewed: 5064

Bulgaria Honors Holocaust Vicitms, 1943 Rescue of Jews

The Members of the Bulgarian Parliament began their Thursday session with a minute of silence in honor of the Day of the Holocaust and the victims of crimes against humanity.

Society | March 10, 2011, Thursday // 11:29 | Viewed: 3173

Bulgaria with Smallest Chances for Eurovision 2011

Bulgaria's chances to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 are 1:100, according to Ireland's biggest bookmaker "Paddy Power".

Society » Culture | March 9, 2011, Wednesday // 19:28 | Viewed: 3631

Film Directors from 112 Countries to Take Part in Bulgarian Festival

Directors from 112 countries have already confirmed their participation in the 9th edition of the International Short Film Festival "In The Palace" in the Black Sea town of Blachik.

Society » Culture | March 9, 2011, Wednesday // 17:28 | Viewed: 2531

10 Cities in Bulgaria to Join Earth Hour 2011

At least ten cities across Bulgaria will turn off the lights at their main buildings and streets to join the Earth Hour initiative, which will be held this year on March 26 at 20:30, the environment group WWF announced.

Society » Environment | March 9, 2011, Wednesday // 15:03 | Viewed: 2851

Bulgarian Mayor: 'Dog Spinning' Ritual Harmless Folklore, Not Barbarian!

The "dog spinning" ritual practiced in a southeastern Bulgarian village is misinterpreted by the society and the international community, according to Tsarevo Municipality Mayor Petko Arnaudov.

Society | March 9, 2011, Wednesday // 13:25 | Viewed: 39812

Bulgarian CERN Scientists Honored on Women's Day

Bulgarian Parliament Chair Tsetska Tsacheva welcomed the 11 Bulgarian women physicists working at the European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN on the occasion of March 8, the international women's day.

Society » Education | March 8, 2011, Tuesday // 20:34 | Viewed: 2918

Bulgarian Archaeologist Outraged at Michael Palin

Nikolay Ovcharov, a prominent archaeologist, has joined the wave of Bulgarians outraged at a Michael Palin travel episode featuring the country, which was recently broadcast by the BBC.

Society | March 8, 2011, Tuesday // 17:40 | Viewed: 6328

Bulgarian PM Condemns Barbaric 'Dog Spinning' Ritual

Boyko Borisov, Bulgaria's Prime Minister has opposed the ancient ritual of dog spinning, which was recently renewed in a southeastern village, declared it barbarian and called for sanctions.

Society | March 8, 2011, Tuesday // 16:25 | Viewed: 10234

Bulgarian Doctor Fired for Confusing Stroke with Flu

A Bulgarian doctor from the Sofia emergency room is going to be fired one day after he confused symptoms of stroke and flu.

Society » Health | March 8, 2011, Tuesday // 15:30 | Viewed: 3256

Bulgarian PM Snubs Protesting Farmers

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has canceled his scheduled meeting with representatives of protesting farmers Tuesday.

Society | March 8, 2011, Tuesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1596

Bulgaria to Restrict Tobacco Products Advertising

Advertisement of tobacco products in Bulgaria will be strongly restricted, according to the new National Program for Limiting Smoking in 2011-2015, prepared by the Health Ministry.

Society » Health | March 8, 2011, Tuesday // 13:52 | Viewed: 4463

Bulgaria Last in EU Recycling, Composting

Bulgaria is the only EU member state which neither recycles nor composts any of its municipal waste, according to Eurostat data for 2009 published Tuesday.

Society | March 8, 2011, Tuesday // 12:34 | Viewed: 3553
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