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Brussels Very Likely to Sue Bulgaria over Poor Waste Disposal

The European Commission is very likely to pursue court action against Bulgaria for failing to properly implement EU waste law, more than two years after it launched an infringement procedure on the issue, a deputy minister has said.

Society » Environment | June 15, 2010, Tuesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 5103

Extensive Fire Reported in Suburb of Bulgaria's Varna

A large fire is raging in the Asparuhovo suburb in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna.

Society | June 14, 2010, Monday // 21:51 | Viewed: 2093

Bulgaria Revamps High-school Exit Exam

The mandatory high-school exit exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature (BEL) will be entirely changed in 2011, Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, informs Monday.

Society » Education | June 14, 2010, Monday // 16:56 | Viewed: 2265

Bulgarians Beat Economic Crisis with Pensions

Bulgarians survive the economic crisis thanks to the revenues from pensions and social benefits, a research showed Monday.

Society | June 14, 2010, Monday // 15:50 | Viewed: 1747

Bulgaria Ranks Last in Europe for Blood Donation

No more than 20-22 people out of 1000 donate blood voluntarily in Bulgaria, which leaves the country at the bottom of the ranking for blood donation in Europe.

Society » Health | June 14, 2010, Monday // 14:22 | Viewed: 3565

Bulgarian Girl Drowns in Italy

A Bulgarian 8-year old girl found her death in the sea around Ardea, Italy, the Italian daily "Il Messaggero" announced Monday.

Society | June 14, 2010, Monday // 12:30 | Viewed: 2366

Bulgarian Law Doesn't Punish Hate Crimes - Human Rights Experts

Bulgarian legislation does not appear to differentiate between hate crimes and similar violations committed because of other motives, the Chair of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committed has pointed out.

Society | June 13, 2010, Sunday // 14:26 | Viewed: 7037

Blockbuster 'Mission London' Sets New Bulgarian Record

Bulgaria's latest motion picture "Mission London" continued to break Bulgarian film records.

Society » Culture | June 11, 2010, Friday // 18:35 | Viewed: 2698

Bulgarian Father to Obama: Find My Boy

The father of a Bulgarian 23-year-old who went missing on May 12, begs US President Barack Obama for help.

Society | June 11, 2010, Friday // 17:42 | Viewed: 8476

Bulgarian Bells Ring for Peace Again

The Bulgarian "Bells", built during the communist era and associated mostly with it, will ring again after the official opening ceremony in Sofia on Friday.

Society » Culture | June 11, 2010, Friday // 13:53 | Viewed: 5596

German Academic Lauds Bulgarian Culture, Science

Bulgarian people have a democratic ethos, an open mind and an exploratory spirit, thinks renowned German academic Prof. Peter Fischer-Appelt.

Society » Education | June 11, 2010, Friday // 12:53 | Viewed: 2190

EU Report: Bathing Water in Bulgaria 'Excellent'

Bulgaria is one of only five countries in the EU with over 90% of beeches meeting European guide values for bathing water purity, according to a new EU report.

Society » Environment | June 11, 2010, Friday // 10:25 | Viewed: 2611

Opera Star Placido Domingo Entertains Bulgaria's Balchik

The Bulgarian town of Balchik negotiates a concert of one of the most popular tenors in the world, Placido Domingo, the town mayor announced Thursday.

Society » Culture | June 10, 2010, Thursday // 17:27 | Viewed: 4748

Bulgaria's Biometric ID System Crashes

The central system for applications for Bulgaria's new ID documents crashed Thursday, the Interior Ministry confirms, informing the problem is at their main computer center.

Society | June 10, 2010, Thursday // 14:05 | Viewed: 3211

Bulgaria's Pernik Becomes University City

The Members of the Parliament approved Thursday the plan to open a private polytechnic university in Bulgaria's western town of Pernik.

Society » Education | June 10, 2010, Thursday // 12:30 | Viewed: 3828

Bulgaria to Host Muslim Youths Seminar - Report

The annual Muslim Youths Seminar is slated to be held on June 22-26 in Bulgaria, Ahlul Bayt News Agency reported.

Society | June 10, 2010, Thursday // 12:04 | Viewed: 1865

DNA Analysis Reveals Pamir Origin of Bulgarians

Bulgarian genes are very close to those of people living in the Pamir region, the scientific expedition Tangra concludes.

Society » Archaeology | June 10, 2010, Thursday // 11:44 | Viewed: 21890

Renowned Bulgarian Film Director Plamen Maslarov Dies at 60

The head of the Bulgarian National Film Archive, Plamen Maslarov, died on June 8, his relatives announced Wednesday.

Society » Obituaries | June 9, 2010, Wednesday // 17:45 | Viewed: 4746

Bulgarian Jewish Community Alarmed by Hate Crimes

The Jewish Lodge Carmel 3355 B'nai B'rith is asking Bulgarian authorities to strictly apply the parts of the Penal Code dealing with spreading neo-Nazi ideas and hate crimes.

Society | June 9, 2010, Wednesday // 14:12 | Viewed: 2607

Bulgarian Magistrates Scorn 'Most Corrupt' Colleague

The Ethics Commission at the Regional Court in the Danube City of Ruse, had officially censured judge Petar Balkov.

Society | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 19:23 | Viewed: 3841

Bulgarian Policeman's Body Emerges From Struma River

A Bulgarian policeman, Boris Markov, was found dead in the Struma river on Tuesday after missing mysteriously for more than 48 hours.

Society | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 18:23 | Viewed: 3652
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