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Killer Bear Hunted Down in Southern Bulgaria

Hunters have shot down the killer bear which is believed to have murdered a man in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains.

Society » Environment | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 13:50 | Viewed: 4242

Bulgaria Vote on Smoking Ban at Dead End

Bulgaria's parliament delayed on Thursday its conclusive vote on the ruling-party proposal to water down a new smoking ban in the country after a ridiculous gaffe.

Society | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 12:21 | Viewed: 2563

Israeli Overwhelms Bulgarian in Artes Mundi 4 Contest

An artist from Israel is the winner of the fourth Artes Mundi 4 prize, one of the UK's biggest arts prizes, whose shortlist included a Bulgarian contester as well.

Society » Culture | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 10:04 | Viewed: 1584

5th Century BC Swastika Found in Bulgaria

The Swastika is one of the oldest symbols found on Bulgarian soil during archeology excavations near the village of Altimir, in the northern Vratsa Region.

Society » Archaeology | May 19, 2010, Wednesday // 16:12 | Viewed: 17651

Bulgaria PM: BAS Main Administration Will Remain

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced Wednesday that the main administration of the Bulgarian Academy of Science (BAS) will not be shut down.

Society | May 19, 2010, Wednesday // 16:06 | Viewed: 2554

Scholars Stage Burial of Bulgaria Science Academy

Thousands of Bulgarians gathered on Wednesday in front of the National Assembly in Sofia, to protest against the government's plans to reform the Academy of Science.

Society | May 19, 2010, Wednesday // 15:33 | Viewed: 2525

Bulgaria Parliament Will Not Probe Matriculation Exam Violations

The Members of the Bulgarian Parliament rejected Wednesday the proposal of the opposition Coalition for Bulgaria to appoint a special committee to investigate alleged violations of the high-school exit exam.

Society » Education | May 19, 2010, Wednesday // 12:59 | Viewed: 2157

Bulgarians Forced to Raise Money for Treatment Abroad

The number of Bulgarians that have applied for outside sponsorship for treatment abroad has tripled, announced Tuesday the executive director of the Bulgarian Donorship Program, Krasimira Velichkova.

Society » Health | May 18, 2010, Tuesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 2126

Killer Bear Terrorizes Bulgarian Village

A 65-year-old man has been killed by a bear in the Rhodope Mountains in Southern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | May 18, 2010, Tuesday // 08:34 | Viewed: 14629

Israeli Correspondent for Bulgaria Dies at 50

Heny Berler, friend of Bulgaria and long-time media correspondent passed away suddenly in Israel Monday.

Society » Obituaries | May 17, 2010, Monday // 21:11 | Viewed: 3016

Bulgaria Ranks High in Homophobia

Bulgaria is one of the most homophobic countries in the EU, according to the Bulgarian gay and lesbian community.

Society | May 17, 2010, Monday // 20:17 | Viewed: 10921

2 Bulgarians Die in UN Car Crash in Cyprus

Two Bulgarian nationals have died and another three, including a three-year-old boy, have been injured in a car crash in Cyprus, caused by a vehicle of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces on the island (UNFICYP), local media reported.

Society | May 17, 2010, Monday // 17:11 | Viewed: 2108

Sofia City Hall Mull Private Cemeteries

The City Hall of Bulgaria's capital Sofia is ready to regulate the existence of private cemeteries by amending the municipal order for burial grounds.

Society | May 17, 2010, Monday // 16:50 | Viewed: 4186

US Black Sabbath Legend Dio Dies at 67

Legendary US heavy metal singer, Ronnie James Dio, passed away at the age of 67, BBC reports citing Dio's wife and his manager.

Society » Obituaries | May 17, 2010, Monday // 16:12 | Viewed: 3556

US to Help Bulgaria with Online Health Care

The US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Warlick, voiced Monday his country's willingness to assist Bulgaria in implementing the online health care system in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | May 17, 2010, Monday // 15:57 | Viewed: 2413

Bulgaria PM Vows Clear Rules on Media Market

In a bid to defy allegations of being the darling of the local media, Bulgaria's prime minister has promised transparency and clear rules in media ownership.

Society | May 17, 2010, Monday // 15:48 | Viewed: 2023

Expert: Bulgarian Media Is Corruption Breading Ground

The Bulgarian media trends are extremely alarming, according to the expert in political science and mass communications, Ivo Indzhov.

Society | May 17, 2010, Monday // 14:23 | Viewed: 2414

6th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media Starts in Vienna

The 6th edition of the world meeting of the Bulgarian media will start in the Austrian capital Vienna on Monday.

Society | May 17, 2010, Monday // 08:10 | Viewed: 2209

Bulgaria Sees 5th "Night of the Museums"

The fifth "Night of the Museums" took place in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities on May 15, part of the international festivities for the International Day of the Museums, May 18.

Society » Culture | May 16, 2010, Sunday // 10:12 | Viewed: 2444

Torrential Rains Flood Southwestern Bulgaria

Main streets, houses and hotels in Southwestern Bulgaria have been flooded after torrential rains drenched the region on Saturday.

Society » Environment | May 16, 2010, Sunday // 10:11 | Viewed: 6628

Bulgaria Marks AIDS Memorial Day

Bulgaria joins on Sunday the International AIDS Memorial Day, one of the largest and oldest grassroots mobilisation campaigns for AIDS awareness in the world.

Society | May 16, 2010, Sunday // 09:41 | Viewed: 2925