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VMRO Founder's Remains Transferred from Italy to Bulgaria

The remains of Dr. Hristo Tatarchev, one of the founders of VMRO, the revolutionary organization of Macedonian Bulgarians, are to be buried in Sofia.

Society | October 21, 2010, Thursday // 14:12 | Viewed: 6913

Architect Appeals 'Bulgarian Louvre' Winning Bid

The the public tender for the new museum complex in the capital Sofia, known as the Bulgarian Louvre, is appealed by architect Vladislav Nikolov with the Commission for Competition Protection.

Society » Culture | October 21, 2010, Thursday // 14:07 | Viewed: 3356

Bulgarian Minister Reports BNG 40 M more for Education

Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, has vowed an additional BGN 40 M for the country's education, Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, informs.

Society » Education | October 20, 2010, Wednesday // 19:43 | Viewed: 2264

No Grounds for Dismissal of Bulgaria's Svilengrad Customs Boss

The Director of the Customs in the Southern city of Svilengrad, Stefan Marashev, would not face legal proceedings, the Director of the Bulgarian Customs Agency, Vanyo Tanov, said.

Society | October 20, 2010, Wednesday // 17:39 | Viewed: 2515

Bulgarian College Students Rebel against Budget Cuts

Bulgaria's university students staged a protest Wednesday over radical cuts in state funding for higher education.

Society » Education | October 20, 2010, Wednesday // 14:40 | Viewed: 3293

Bulgaria, Greece Tied at 70th in World Press Freedom Index

Bulgaria and Greece rank seventieth in the world for media freedom this year, while the press freedom situation in the European Union is deteriorating, according to media watchdog group Reporters Without Borders.

Society | October 20, 2010, Wednesday // 10:48 | Viewed: 1695

Bulgaria Students Hit the Streets as Universities Languish

Bulgaria's university students are coming out to protest Wednesday as university rectors are pressing demands for at least a partial back off from proposed radical cuts in state funding for higher education.

Society » Education | October 20, 2010, Wednesday // 09:37 | Viewed: 1685

Russian City Tolyatti to Host Bulgarian Kazanlak Treasure

Archaeological treasures from ancient Thrace found around the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak are going to be displayed in the Russian city of Tolyatti, agreed town authorities of the two cities.

Society » Culture | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 19:53 | Viewed: 2523

Bulgarian Parliament Commits to Green Economy

The Bulgarian Parliament is committed to working for an environmentally friendly economy, stated vice-speaker from the ruling GERB party Anastas Anastasov Tuesday.

Society » Environment | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 18:00 | Viewed: 2256

Dogs Roam as Attacked Woman Wins Case against Bulgarian Capital

A woman who was attacked by stray dogs in the Bulgarian capital Sofia won her suit filed against the local authorities at the Sofia Administrative Court.

Society | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 17:10 | Viewed: 2625

Bulgarian Talk Show Reporter Held over President Security Concern

Police guarding Bulgarian President, Georgi Parvanov, arrested the reporter of the popular late night talk show "The Ivan and Andrey Show," Bianka Ilich, better known as Super Bianka.

Society | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 17:09 | Viewed: 2356

Employees' Recklessness Caused Bulgaria's Train Derailment

Criminal recklessness of employees of the Bulgarian State Railroad Company, BDZ, caused the Monday derailment of three cars of the express train between the capital Sofia and the Black Sea city of Burgas.

Society | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 15:10 | Viewed: 5284

Bulgaria's Students to Protest as Universities Languish

Bulgaria's university students are coming out to protest Wednesday as university rectors are pressing demands for at least a partial back off from proposed radical cuts in state funding for higher education.

Society » Education | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 14:42 | Viewed: 1454

Bulgarian Doctors: FinMin Must Travel Back across Atlantic

The Bulgarian Doctors' Union demanded Tuesday the resignation of Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov over the budget bill they say is very different from what they expected.

Society | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 14:29 | Viewed: 1617

Bulgaria Honors Miracle Worker, Patron St Ivan Rilski

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria commemorate on October 19 St Ivan Rilski, known as the Miracle Worker and also celebrated as the patron of Bulgaria.

Society | October 19, 2010, Tuesday // 08:51 | Viewed: 2041

Bulgaria's Federation of Scientific-Engineering Unions Turns 125

President Georgi Parvanov has awarded the Federation of Scientific-Engineering Unions in Bulgaria on the occasion of the 125th birthday of the organization.

Society | October 18, 2010, Monday // 18:06 | Viewed: 2704

Bulgarian Archaeologist Shows Off Perperikon Finds

Leading Bulgarian archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov has presented the latest finds of his team from the Ancient Thrace and Rome fortress of Perperikon in the Rhodope Mountain.

Society » Archaeology | October 18, 2010, Monday // 15:41 | Viewed: 13930

Sacked Bulgarian Agriculture Fund CEO Seeks Union Support

The former Executive Director of the Bulgarian Agriculture Fund, Kalina Ilieva, has asked for assistance the trade union known as Podkrepa (Support) Labor Confederation.

Society | October 18, 2010, Monday // 15:31 | Viewed: 1973

Bulgarian Railway Head Resigns in Incidents' Aftermath

The CEO of the Bulgarian State Railroads, BDZ, Pencho Popov, stated Monday he is resigning from the post.

Society | October 18, 2010, Monday // 15:04 | Viewed: 2168

Bulgaria's Sofia Mayor Prays for Mild Winter

Sofia municipality is ready for the cleaning the streets from snow, the Sofia mayor, Yordanka Fandakova, has announced.

Society | October 18, 2010, Monday // 14:17 | Viewed: 1796

New Train Incident Rattles Bulgarian State Railroads

Three cars of the express train between the capital Sofia and the Black Sea city of Burgas have derailed Monday near the Septemvri railway station in southern Bulgaria.

Society | October 18, 2010, Monday // 12:58 | Viewed: 2402
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