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Census Data Keeps Plovdiv as Bulgaria's 2nd Largest City

According to preliminary data from the Census, carried out in Bulgaria in February, Plovdiv keeps its place as the second largest city in Bulgaria, beating the Black Sea capital Varna by nearly 19 000 residents.

Society | March 5, 2011, Saturday // 13:21 | Viewed: 3217

Sofia Film Fest Opens with Oscar Hit 'Black Swan'

The 15th anniversary edition of the Sofia Film Fest opened Friday evening at the National Palace of Culture in downtown Sofia.

Society » Culture | March 5, 2011, Saturday // 12:51 | Viewed: 4351

Humboldt Penguins Feel at Home in Sofia's Zoo

The eight Humboldt penguins which are housed in the Sofia Zoo for the third day now, are adapting normally and are in great condition.

Society » Environment | March 5, 2011, Saturday // 12:17 | Viewed: 4667

Chicago Expats Celebrate Bulgarian National Holiday, Announce Event of Year

The Bulgarian national flag has been once again hoisted in downtown Chicago to mark Bulgaria's National Holiday, March 3.

Society | March 5, 2011, Saturday // 10:56 | Viewed: 5813

Missing Bulgarian Para-Pilot Found Alive, Healthy in Nepal

Bulgarian paragliding pilot Kamen Kumanov, who has been missing since Monday in Nepal, was found alive and healthy on Friday by local military.

Society | March 4, 2011, Friday // 18:04 | Viewed: 3334

Bulgarian Paragliding Pilot Missing in Nepal

Kamen Kumanov, a Bulgarian para-pilot with the Leakside-based "Pyaranova Paragliding" company, has been missing since Monday.

Society | March 4, 2011, Friday // 09:13 | Viewed: 3586

Bulgarian President Calls for Spirit, Justice on Liberation Day

Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov has addressed the nation at the official celebrations of Liberation Day Thursday evening.

Society | March 3, 2011, Thursday // 19:11 | Viewed: 2362

Bulgarian Consumers to Monitor Food Price-Formation Online

The Bulgarian government will create a special web portal listing prices of key foods over the whole range of retail stores, announced Minister of Agriculture Miroslav Naydenov.

Society | March 3, 2011, Thursday // 17:57 | Viewed: 2119

Thousands of Bulgarians Brave Snow to Honor Liberation Day

Thousands of Bulgaria braved snow, cold and fog to pay homage to the Shipka National Memorial on March 3, Liberation Day.

Society | March 3, 2011, Thursday // 14:56 | Viewed: 3047

Bulgarians Enjoy First Batch of Non-Working Days for 2011

Bulgarians enter Thursday a period of four non-working days, a bonus they have been granted by the government for each of the national holidays in 2011.

Society | March 3, 2011, Thursday // 09:28 | Viewed: 2295

Guardsmen Ceremony Marks Bulgaria's National Holiday

A ceremonial change of the guard of honor in front of Bulgaria's presidency was performed on March 3 to mark the country's liberation from five centuries of Ottoman dominance.

Society | March 3, 2011, Thursday // 09:17 | Viewed: 3483

Bulgaria Celebrates Day of National Liberation

Bulgaria celebrates on March 3rd the country's National Holiday, marking the 133rd anniversary of its Liberation from five centuries of Ottoman dominance.

Society | March 3, 2011, Thursday // 08:33 | Viewed: 7609

British Queen, Hillary Clinton Congratulate Bulgaria on National Day

Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of Britain, and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have prepared congratulatory messages for Bulgaria's National Day, which is on Thursday.

Society | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 17:11 | Viewed: 3028

Top Bulgarian Criminal Blamed for Fatal Sofia Car Crash

Known Bulgarian criminal, Yosif Yosifov aka Yosko, has caused the hellish accident early Wednesday morning in the capital Sofia affluent Boyana suburb, killing two and sending three to the hospital with serious injuries.

Society | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 13:44 | Viewed: 7829

Bulgarian Pop, Rock Festival Refutes Jamiroquai Participation

The organizers of the new Bulgarian pop and rock music festival Elevation have refuted information in the media about participation of British acid and funk jazz band Jamiroquai.

Society » Culture | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 13:26 | Viewed: 3411

Bulgarian Director Kamen Kalev's New Film to Premiere in Fall

The second film of Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev, "The Island", will be first presented to the audience in Sofia in October, the crew informed.

Society » Culture | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 13:08 | Viewed: 5398

SEEMO Media Experts Oppose Restricted Access to Bulgarian Business Registry

The South and East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) has sent an open letter to the media Wednesday, voicing concern over proposed amendments limiting the currently unrestricted public access to the Business (Trade) Registry of Bulgaria's Registry Agency.

Society | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 11:59 | Viewed: 3730

Number of Bulgarians Down by Estimated 1 Million in 10 years

During the 22 years of the so-called transition period in Bulgaria, after the fall of the Communist regime in 1989, about 22 000 have emigrated from the country each year.

Society | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 11:18 | Viewed: 2279

2 Bulgarian Regions Declare Flu Epidemic

Two Bulgarian regions – the northern Montana and the southern Stara Zagora are under a flu epidemic situation beginning Wednesday.

Society » Health | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 10:41 | Viewed: 3402

Known Bulgarian Criminal Causes Fatal Accident near Sofia

Two people died on the spot and three others sustained serious injuries early Wednesday morning in Sofia's affluent Boyna suburb.

Society | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 10:15 | Viewed: 2694

Bulgarian Doctors: Every 5th Bulgarian Affected by Depression

Every fourth family in Bulgaria has at least one member suffering from a psychiatric disorder, according to Dr. Vladimir Sotirov.

Society | March 2, 2011, Wednesday // 08:46 | Viewed: 3090
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