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Bulgaria Grapples with Moroccan Grasshoppers Attack

Local authorities of Southern Bulgarian districts have undertaken measures to combat an invasion of Moroccan grasshoppers threatening to destroy vast areas with crops.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 16:03 | Viewed: 3216

Argentina Bestseller Author Bucay Honored to Be in Bulgaria

Renown Argentinian psychotherapist, psychodramatist, and writer, Jorge Bucay, is on his first visit to Bulgaria Tuesday.

Society » Culture | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 14:31 | Viewed: 9464

Bulgarian Archaeologists 'Strike' Gold Treasure

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists discovered seven 13th-century gold coins in the northern city of Veliko Tarnovo.

Society » Archaeology | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 14:20 | Viewed: 8879

Bulgarian Swine Breeding Civil Servant Suspect of Abusing EU Money

The a top official of Bulgaria's Agriculture Ministry has been temporarily removed from office over suspicions he abused EU funds with his family pig farm.

Society | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 13:36 | Viewed: 3516

Bulgaria Launches Probes of Prosecutors over Real Estate Scandal

Bulgaria's Judicial Inspectorate began a probe of the work of the Supreme Prosecutor's Office of Cassations and the Prosecutor's Offices in the Black Sea city of Burgas in the latest scandal that is shaking the country's judicial system.

Society | June 7, 2010, Monday // 20:46 | Viewed: 2327

Eight "Neo-Nazis" Arrested over Tram Attack in Sofia

Eight men, believed to be Neo-Nazis, has been arrested for attacking youngsters in a tram on Sunday morning, the Bulgarian interior minister said Monday.

Society | June 7, 2010, Monday // 12:31 | Viewed: 3470

Bulgarian Sweeps Off International Youth Film Festival in Seattle

Bulgarian high school student Veselin Cholakov is the Audience Winner for 2010 in the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, USA.

Society » Culture | June 7, 2010, Monday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2435

Neo-Nazis Attack Protesters against Bulgarian Guantanamo

A group of Neo-Nazis has beaten black and blue young people, who were on their way to rally against the illegal detention of foreigners at the Special Centre for Temporary Accommodation of Foreigners in Busmantsi, widely known as the Bulgarian Guantanamo.

Society | June 6, 2010, Sunday // 14:31 | Viewed: 4082

Recycling Becomes More Common Practice for Bulgarians

Over 8 000 trees have been rescued from felling in 2009 due to the use of recycled paper in Sofia.

Society » Environment | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 18:03 | Viewed: 2054

Bulgarian President Outlines Own Vision for Education Reform

Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, outlined Saturday his vision for the much awaited reform of the country's education system.

Society » Education | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 16:14 | Viewed: 2477

Wife of Murdered Bulgarian Journalist Gives Birth

Yuliya, the wife of controversial Bulgarian radio host, Bobi Tsankov, gave birth to a baby girl 5 months after his murder.

Society | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 15:37 | Viewed: 3680

Minister Admits Bulgarian Education Is Problem-Ridden

Bulgaria's Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, admits the country's education system and its quality are facing very serious problems and deficiencies.

Society » Education | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 14:48 | Viewed: 4265

Bulgaria Marks World Environment Day

Bulgaria and countries around the globe mark Saturday, June 5, World Environment Day (WED), under the patronage of the United Nations.

Society » Environment | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 12:35 | Viewed: 3333

Sofia Passport Offices Open for Business on Saturdays in June

Applications for the issuing of Bulgarian biometric passports in Sofia will be accepted every Saturday during the month of June, the Interior Ministry announced.

Society | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 12:00 | Viewed: 4686

Bulgaria 'Most Corrupt' Judge Faces Disciplinary Action

The Ethics Commission at the Regional Court in the Danube City of Ruse began disciplinary actions against judge Petar Balkov.

Society | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 10:17 | Viewed: 2617

Bulgaria's 'Most Corruptible Judge' Caught on Video

A video clip released on the Internet showing Petar Balkov, district judge from Bulgaria's Ruse, drunk in a night club has spurred a public scandal.

Society | June 4, 2010, Friday // 19:57 | Viewed: 3180

Bulgarian Politicians Tangled in Latest 'Welfare' Scandal

Bulgaria's Ombudsman, Ginio Ganev, the Member of the Parliament from the ruling GERB party, Dimitar Boychev, are among a group of people who have received building rights in the coastal town of St.

Society | June 4, 2010, Friday // 17:42 | Viewed: 4451

American College in Sofia Boasts Highest Matriculation Scores

Seniors from the American College in Bulgaria's capital Sofia have the highest average results in the country from the State high-school exit exam, according to data from the Education Ministry, presented Friday.

Society » Education | June 4, 2010, Friday // 16:04 | Viewed: 6062

Bulgarian PM Vows to Become Organ Donor

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, opened Friday the second national sports competition for people with transplants and on dialysis.

Society » Health | June 4, 2010, Friday // 15:26 | Viewed: 2147

NGO Involves Prosecutor in Varna Maritime Garden Scandal

The construction permits for the so-called "Alley One" of the "Maritime Garden," issued by the City Hall in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna have been referred to the Prosecutor's Office.

Society | June 4, 2010, Friday // 14:30 | Viewed: 2785

Uzbek Journalist Accuses Bulgarian President of Poaching

Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, had violated the law during his 2008 visit in Uzbekistan and can be deemed a poacher, the Uzbek journalist, Gulasal Kamolova, told radio Deutsche Welle.

Society | June 4, 2010, Friday // 13:20 | Viewed: 3572
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