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Bulgaria Police Capture Archaeology Treasures in Crackdown

Bulgarian police have captured a number of invaluable archaeological finds in a police operation in Sofia and the eastern town of Stara Zagora.

Society » Archaeology | April 30, 2010, Friday // 14:16 | Viewed: 6569

Bulgarians Face Tax Filing Deadline

Friday is the last day for Bulgarians to submit their 2009 tax forms with the National Revenue Agency (NRA) whose offices are opened non-stop and until they have customers.

Society | April 30, 2010, Friday // 12:42 | Viewed: 1745

US Foundation Brings Famous Artist Hunt Slonem to Bulgaria

Famous American painter and world-renowned master of pop art, Hunt Slonem, personally opened two exhibits in Bulgaria's capital Sofia Thursday and Friday.

Society » Culture | April 30, 2010, Friday // 11:44 | Viewed: 5363

Fire Engulfs Bulgaria Sofia - Varna Bus

A bus, servicing the regular Sofia - Varna line in Bulgaria, has been fully destroyed by fire Thursday evening.

Society | April 30, 2010, Friday // 10:44 | Viewed: 2369

3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Registered in South Bulgaria

An earthquake with a 3.5 magnitude has been registered 110km to the south of the Bulgarian capital, reports BTA.

Society » Environment | April 29, 2010, Thursday // 18:54 | Viewed: 2322

Freedom House: Press Freedom under Fire in Bulgaria

Press freedom in Bulgaria remained under fire and lost ground in 2009, the non-governmental watchdog Freedom House said in a report on Thursday.

Society | April 29, 2010, Thursday // 14:22 | Viewed: 1701

Bulgarians Vehemently Against Islamic Headscarves - Survey

Bulgaria ranks highest in a survey, which assesses Europeans' opposition to allowing Islamic headscarves in schools.

Society | April 29, 2010, Thursday // 08:14 | Viewed: 3052

Bulgarian Capital to Invest Big in Downtown Archaeology Complex

Bulgaria's capital Sofia needs about BGN 20 M in order to excavate and restore the archaeology complex of ancient and medieval Serdika.

Society » Archaeology | April 28, 2010, Wednesday // 18:41 | Viewed: 3634

Bulgaria Health Minister: Smoking Ban Relaxation Unavoidable

The Bulgarian Health Minister Anna-Maria Borisova backed parliament's decision to loosen up smoking ban in public places in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | April 28, 2010, Wednesday // 16:31 | Viewed: 3637

Bulgaria MPs Loosen Up Smoking Ban on 1st Read

The Bulgarian parliament approved on first read the proposed relaxation of Bulgaria's smoking ban in all closed public spaces.

Society » Health | April 28, 2010, Wednesday // 11:37 | Viewed: 2570

Bulgaria Parliament Confirms New Health Fund Head

The Bulgarian Parliament has supported the nomination of Doctor Neli Nesheva to become the head of the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NZOK).

Society » Health | April 28, 2010, Wednesday // 10:07 | Viewed: 1787

Light Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria's Capital

A light earthquake with a 3.2 magnitude on the Richter scale was registered near Sofia Tuesday.

Society » Environment | April 27, 2010, Tuesday // 20:16 | Viewed: 2189

Bulgaria Police Search House of Brother of Man U Striker Berbatov

The house of Asen Berbatov, brother of Bulgaria's football star and Manchester United striker, Dimitar, has been searched by the police last week.

Society | April 27, 2010, Tuesday // 17:32 | Viewed: 4967

Nominee for Head of National Health Fund Named

Doctor Neli Nesheva was nominated Tuesday for head of the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund (NZOK), according to media reports.

Society » Health | April 27, 2010, Tuesday // 17:17 | Viewed: 2244

Bulgaria Private Schools, Nurseries to Receive State Subsidies

Bulgarian private schools and nurseries will be granted state subsidies, equal to those of their state-run counterparts under the new draft High School Education Act

Society » Education | April 27, 2010, Tuesday // 16:30 | Viewed: 3644

14 Bidders Vie to Clean Bulgaria's Capital Sofia

Fourteen companies have submitted offers for cleaning nineteen districts in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, which has been battling garbage problems for years.

Society » Environment | April 26, 2010, Monday // 19:03 | Viewed: 2948

Bulgaria Deputy Health Minister Resigns

Bulgarian Deputy Health Minister Mila Vlaskovska has submitted her resignation on 23 April, reports BTA.

Society » Health | April 26, 2010, Monday // 18:42 | Viewed: 4371

Bulgaria President Vetoes Academic Staff Act

The Bulgarian President has vetoed Monday the Act for the Development of Academic Staff, following a meeting with a group of young Bulgarian scholars who have objected to the Act.

Society » Education | April 26, 2010, Monday // 17:15 | Viewed: 2063

Bulgaria Supreme Court Revokes Travel Ban over Unpaid Tax

The ban to leave the country over unpaid taxes is against the EU directives and the right of its citizens of free movement, Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (VAS) ruled.

Society | April 26, 2010, Monday // 15:50 | Viewed: 1896

Bulgaria President to Veto Academic Staff Act

Bulgarian President has said Monday he may veto the government's new Act for the Development of Academic Staff.

Society » Education | April 26, 2010, Monday // 14:11 | Viewed: 2088

Car of Bulgaria's Velingrad Mayor Set on Fire

The office car of the Mayor of Bulgaria's town of Velingrad was set on fire overnight, Darik radio reports Monday.

Society | April 26, 2010, Monday // 11:05 | Viewed: 2486
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