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Bulgarian MPs Divided on Preschool Education Act

The Bulgarian Members of the Parliament failed to reach an agreement on the Education Act, just one day after the official start of the school year.

Society » Education | September 16, 2010, Thursday // 11:55 | Viewed: 1914

Roma Unrest Reported in Bulgaria's Yambol

The Mayor of the Bulgarian southern city of Yambol, Georgi Slavov, issued an order declaring an emergency situation in the city over Roma unrest.

Society | September 16, 2010, Thursday // 09:50 | Viewed: 4161

Bulgarian Labor Unions Launch Protest Campaign

Bulgaria's labor union Confederation of Bulgarian Independent Syndicates, KNSB, campaign against the proposals for amendments to the Social Insurance Act is given a start Thursday.

Society | September 16, 2010, Thursday // 08:17 | Viewed: 2139

57% Romanians Have 'Very Bad' Opinion of Roma - Survey

Many Romanian citizens have condemned France's expulsion of Bulgarian and Romanian Roma to their homelands and have expressed concerns about the safety of their families, a poll showed.

Society | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 20:04 | Viewed: 1979

Bulgaria Keeps the Faith over 'бг' Cyrillic Web Domain

Bulgaria will push ahead with its efforts to get a domain name in Cyrillic with a "бг" suffix approved even though the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) already turned down the proposal.

Society | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 18:21 | Viewed: 4370

Bulgarian Culture Festival to Take Over London in November

A major festival of the Bulgarian culture will be held in London in November.

Society » Culture | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 17:35 | Viewed: 2385

Bulgarian Labor Union Leader Dies at 62

Dr. Zhelyazko Hristov, President of Bulgaria's labor union Confederation of Bulgarian Independent Syndicates, KNSB, has passed away.

Society » Obituaries | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 14:37 | Viewed: 2961

Bulgarian Education Minister Annuls Middle School State Exams

Bulgarian students in grades five and six will no longer undergo State-administered exams at the end of the school year, per an order of Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov.

Society » Education | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 13:19 | Viewed: 1969

School Year 2010-2011 Kicks off in Bulgaria

September 15 is the traditional first school day for primary and secondary schools in Bulgaria and Wednesday marks the start of school year 2010-2011.

Society » Education | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 08:18 | Viewed: 2725

Bulgarian Health Minister Sacks Director of Varna Hospital

The member of the Board of Directors of the Varna hospital "St. Marina," Krasimir Ivanov, has been released from his duties by an order of Health Minister, Anna-Maria Borisova.

Society | September 14, 2010, Tuesday // 18:01 | Viewed: 3640

Bulgarian PM Appoints Deputy Education Minister

Milena Damyanova was named Tuesday Bulgaria's new Deputy Minister of Education, appointed with an order of Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov.

Society » Education | September 14, 2010, Tuesday // 16:42 | Viewed: 2750

Holy Cross Day Spells End of Summer in Bulgaria

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria celebrate the day of the Holy Cross on September 14, which is said to spell the end of the summer and the settling of the autumn.

Society | September 14, 2010, Tuesday // 07:49 | Viewed: 1873

Bulgarian Firemen Celebrate Professional Holiday

Bulgaria's firemen mark their professional holiday on September 14.

Society | September 14, 2010, Tuesday // 07:30 | Viewed: 2136

Another Death from West Nile Virus in Romania

The West Nile virus has taken its third victim in Romania, the country's Health Ministry has announced.

Society » Health | September 13, 2010, Monday // 14:09 | Viewed: 3668

Bulgarian Designer to Gather Politicians at Fashion Show

A fashion show of the popular Bulgarian designer Zheni Zhivkova is expected to gather the political elite from the country, as well as representatives of diplomatic missions.

Society » Culture | September 13, 2010, Monday // 13:48 | Viewed: 3720

World Bank: Bulgaria Can Have Top Education in SE Europe

Bulgaria has all chances to become the leader in education in Southeastern Europe, according to Alberto Rodriguez, Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, cited by Darik radio.

Society » Education | September 13, 2010, Monday // 12:44 | Viewed: 2316

Irish Couples to Adopt from Bulgaria Too - Report

Irish couples will be able to adopt children from Bulgaria, South Africa and Thailand through administrative agreements being discussed by the Adoption Board under the new Adoption Act, The Irish Times has learned.

Society | September 13, 2010, Monday // 11:31 | Viewed: 4186

Bulgaria Fourth Highest Lottery Jackpot Hit

One of the countless candidate millionaires, who bade for the fourth highest state lottery jackpot ever in Bulgaria, hit the right numbers Sunday evening and pocketed BGN 4 855 307.

Society | September 13, 2010, Monday // 09:10 | Viewed: 2154

Bessarabia Bulgarians Plan 1st National Fair in Sofia

Bulgarians from Bessarabia, the historic region of today's Moldova and southwest Ukraine containing a large Bulgarian community, are going to hold their first "National Fair" in Sofia.

Society | September 12, 2010, Sunday // 14:53 | Viewed: 4436

Press Slams Bulgarian Officials for Hanging Out at Shanghai Expo

A large number of Bulgarian government officials have visited their country's pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010 getting much criticism by local Bulgarian press for spending state money on trips.

Society | September 12, 2010, Sunday // 11:55 | Viewed: 2396

Minister Assures of Robustness of Bulgarian Buildings against Earthquakes

Buildings in Bulgaria are fit to withstand an earthquake with a magnitude of up to 7.5 on the Richter scale, according to Regional Development Minister Rosen Plevneliev.

Society | September 12, 2010, Sunday // 11:28 | Viewed: 2318
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