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Body of Missing Bulgarian Boy Found in Iskar Gorge

The Bulgarian Interior Ministry has confirmed that the body of the missing 7-year-old boy Veselin Ignatov was found in the Iskar Gorge late Tuesday.

Society | June 2, 2010, Wednesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 4360

Bulgaria Marks Day of Revolutionary Hristo Botev

Bulgaria marks Wednesday, June 2, the 134th anniversary of the death of one of the most prominent Bulgarians - the publicist, poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev, who gave his life for Bulgaria's independence.

Society » Culture | June 2, 2010, Wednesday // 08:32 | Viewed: 4624

Palestinians in Bulgaria Rally against Israeli Blockade of Gaza

The Association of Palestinians in Bulgaria has staged a protest rally against the blockade of the Gaza Strip by Israeli forces.

Society | June 1, 2010, Tuesday // 20:57 | Viewed: 4692

Health Minister: Not Enough Doctors in Bulgaria

Bulgaria Health Minister, Anna-Maria Borisova, has stated that there are not enough doctors in Bulgaria, during her speech on International Children's Day in Sofia.

Society » Health | June 1, 2010, Tuesday // 14:36 | Viewed: 2157

Bulgarian Authorities Locate Balchik Oil Spill Source

Bulgarian authorities have been able to establish the source of the oil spill spotted near the northern Black Sea coastal town of Balchik Monday.

Society » Environment | June 1, 2010, Tuesday // 12:34 | Viewed: 2910

Lightning Kills Bulgarian Shepherd in Ovcharovo

A 50-year-old shepherd in the Bulgarian village of Ovcharavo was found dead early Tuesday after being struck by lightning.

Society » Environment | June 1, 2010, Tuesday // 12:33 | Viewed: 2749

Bulgarian Red Cross Sends Aid to Flooded Poland

The leadership of the Bulgarian Red Cross has decided Tuesday to sent aid to those who sustained damage during the disaster May floods in Poland.

Society » Environment | June 1, 2010, Tuesday // 11:31 | Viewed: 1828

Bulgarian Supreme Council Chastises Judges in Real Estate Scandal

The "Professional Ethics" Committee at the Bulgarian Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) has decided to begin disciplinary actions against judges involved in the latest scandal that is shaking Bulgaria's judicial system.

Society | June 1, 2010, Tuesday // 10:38 | Viewed: 3030

Bulgaria Marks International Children's Day

Bulgaria marks Monday the International Children's Day, established in 1925 during the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland.

Society | June 1, 2010, Tuesday // 08:17 | Viewed: 2575

Bulgarian NGOs Complain to EC of Health Care Rights' Violation

Several Bulgarian NGOs announced Monday they are filing a class action complaint with the European Commission over systematic violations of health care rights in the country.

Society » Health | May 31, 2010, Monday // 17:14 | Viewed: 2544

Oil Spill Noticed near Bulgaria's Balchik

A signal about an oil spill in the Black Sea, near the northmen town of Balchik, has been received Monday on the 112 emergency phone line.

Society » Environment | May 31, 2010, Monday // 16:37 | Viewed: 2641

Bulgaria EU Commissioner Supports Haiti Charity Concert in Sofia

Kristalina Georgieva, Bulgaria's EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, International Cooperation and Crisis Response, supported the charity concert for Haiti in Sofia Sunday.

Society » Culture | May 31, 2010, Monday // 07:40 | Viewed: 2751

Bulgarian Pianist Wins 2nd Prize in Prestigious Belgian Contest

Bulgarian piano player Evgeni Bozhanov has won the second price in the renown Queen Elizabeth Music Contest in Belgium.

Society » Culture | May 30, 2010, Sunday // 12:37 | Viewed: 3373

Bulgarian President Hosts Orphan High-School Prom

Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov and First Lady, Zorka Parvanova, hosted for the 9th year in a row the high-school prom for youth living in orphanages.

Society | May 29, 2010, Saturday // 18:38 | Viewed: 3030

Bulgarian Interior Stirs More ID Issuing Confusion

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry created new large-scale confusion over the weekend after announcing the wrong bank account to pay the fees for the issuing of the new ID documents.

Society | May 29, 2010, Saturday // 17:22 | Viewed: 2084

Bulgaria Agriculture Minister Invites US Star to Rose Harvest

Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister, Miroslav Naydenov, is inviting US star Jessica Simpson to Bulgaria to take part in the annual rose harvest celebrations.

Society | May 29, 2010, Saturday // 12:04 | Viewed: 3261

WWF in Bulgaria Organizes Cleaning of Natural Parks

The international environmental organization WWF is holding Saturday, for the third time in a row, a campaign to clean the 11 natural parks in Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2010, Saturday // 10:57 | Viewed: 2621

91-Year-Old Armenian Receives Bulgarian Citizenship

91-year-old Armenian Garo Papyazan, was granted Bulgarian citizenship Friday, reportedly the oldest ever immigrants to receive a full Bulgarian passport.

Society | May 28, 2010, Friday // 20:00 | Viewed: 2309

Bulgaria Boasts World's Sixth Fastest Upload Speed

Bulgaria has the sixth fastest upload speed in the world, standing on average at 9,11 Mb/s, according to a survey, conducted by Speedtest.net, which has been running tests of connection speeds since 2007.

Society | May 28, 2010, Friday // 14:49 | Viewed: 3767

Over 1 M Bulgarians Live below Poverty Line

A staggering number, about 1,2 million, of Bulgarians live below the poverty line, a study of the Economic Social Council shows.

Society | May 28, 2010, Friday // 12:16 | Viewed: 2410

Valeri Todorov Reelected Director of Bulgarian National Radio

Bulgaria's Council for Electronic Media (CEM) reelected Friday Valeri Todorov at the post of Director of the Bulgarian National Radio, BNR.

Society | May 28, 2010, Friday // 11:58 | Viewed: 3160
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