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Bulgaria's Sofia Launches Municipal Police

The newly established municipal police in the Bulgarian capital Sofia has already started their first actions, checking for parking violations and illegal commercial activity.

Society | January 3, 2011, Monday // 13:30 | Viewed: 3034

Sofia Plans More Effective Measures on Stray Dogs

Sofia municipality has decided to take more effective measures to tackle the problem with the large number of stray dogs in the city, the Bulgarian "24 Chasa" reported.

Society | January 3, 2011, Monday // 13:24 | Viewed: 3888

Bulgaria's Roads Passable in Winter Conditions

The roads in Bulgaria are clean and dry on Monday.

Society » Environment | January 3, 2011, Monday // 11:32 | Viewed: 1795

Bulgaria Launches Smoking Ban Checks

Even though a smoking ban in public places came into force in Bulgaria at the end of December, official checks were launched January 3 amid reports that the restrictions are being widely ignored.

Society » Health | January 3, 2011, Monday // 09:39 | Viewed: 2533

Bulgarian Students Prepare for 'Skipping-School Day'

Despite the national protests of high-school students, the Bulgarian Education Ministry has announced that school activities will begin January 3.

Society » Education | January 2, 2011, Sunday // 18:38 | Viewed: 7090

Cold Weather Claims One Victim in Bulgaria

The cold weather in Bulgaria has claimed one victim, the Bulgarian Focus News Agency has reported.

Society | January 2, 2011, Sunday // 17:58 | Viewed: 2653

Bulgarians to Enjoy Winter Clothes, Shoes Sales

The big winter sales in the clothes and shoes stores have begun, a check by the Bulgarian News Agency showed.

Society | January 2, 2011, Sunday // 17:11 | Viewed: 5829

Bulgaria-Greece Traffic Increases

The traffic through the Bulgaria-Greece border checkpoints is increasing, with the most traffic being at the Kulata and Kapitan Petko Voyvoda, the Bulgarian Border Police have anounced.

Society | January 2, 2011, Sunday // 15:56 | Viewed: 2169

Math Wonderkid Chosen 'Face of the Year' by Bulgarian Media

Radko Kotev, an 19-year old highschool student, was chosen as the Bulgarian 'Face of the Year 2010' by spectators of the private channel bTV.

Society | January 1, 2011, Saturday // 15:34 | Viewed: 3884

New Retirement Requirements Enforced in Bulgaria

The much debated amendments to Bulgaria's Social Insurance Code, which deal with retirement requirements, enter into force on January 1.

Society | January 1, 2011, Saturday // 12:28 | Viewed: 3339

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Honor Saint Vassiliy

On the first day of the New Year the Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Vassiliy the Great, who lived around 330-379.

Society | January 1, 2011, Saturday // 09:02 | Viewed: 2051

Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) Wishes You Happy New Year!

The Editorial Staff of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) would like to wish a very Happy New Year to you, our readers from around the world!

Society | December 31, 2010, Friday // 18:09 | Viewed: 2655

Bulgarian Artists to Sculpt Snow in Chicago

A Bulgarian team will join an international group of artists to sculpt in snow during the Snow Days festival in Chicago from January 28-30.

Society » Culture | December 31, 2010, Friday // 11:26 | Viewed: 2889

Bulgaria Capital Sofia Beefs Up Security for New Year's Eve

A total of 200 policemen will be deployed in downtown Sofia during the pinnacle of the festive celebrations for the New Year 2011.

Society | December 31, 2010, Friday // 11:15 | Viewed: 2239

Bulgarians to Ring in 2011 under the Stars

Concerts, fireworks, and snowfalls are to herald the New 2011 Year in Bulgaria when the country is to say goodbye to the fourth year of its EU membership.

Society | December 31, 2010, Friday // 09:48 | Viewed: 1872

Partial Solar Eclipse to Mystify Bulgarian Horizon Jan 4

Bulgarian sky gazers will be treated to the rare spectacle of a partial eclipse of the sun, which will be visible from the territory of the country on January 4, 2011.

Society » Environment | December 30, 2010, Thursday // 11:03 | Viewed: 5029

Anorexic Model Isabelle Caro Dies at 28

A French model who posed nude for an anti-anorexia campaign while suffering from the illness herself has died at the age of 28, her colleagues confirm.

Society » Obituaries | December 30, 2010, Thursday // 10:34 | Viewed: 4009

Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Rock Legend Vili Kavaldzhiev

Hundreds of mourners are expected to gather on Thursday at Sofia cemetery to pay their last respects to Vili Kavaldzhiev, one of the legends in Bulgaria's rock music and a fervent supporter of the anti-communist movement.

Society » Obituaries | December 30, 2010, Thursday // 08:34 | Viewed: 2418

Italy's Culture Minister to Resign Over 'Fatal' Bulgarian Actress

Italian Culture Minister Sando Bondi is about to resign in the next couple of days due to the scandal involving Bulgarian-born actress Michelle Bonev and other issues, according to Italian media.

Society » Culture | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 17:47 | Viewed: 2779

Bulgaria's Plovdiv to Launch EU Capital of Culture Bid

The Bulgarian Plovdiv will run for a European Capital of Culture in 2019, the city's Mayor, Slavcho Atanasov, has announced.

Society » Culture | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 15:19 | Viewed: 4647

Bulgarian Doctors Alarmed by Funding Cuts for Cardiac Treatment

Bulgarian cardiologists have slammed the government for drastic cuts of funding for treatment of patients with cardiac dysrhythmia.

Society » Health | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 14:39 | Viewed: 2373
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