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President: World's Intellectual Elite Supported Bulgaria Liberation

Bulgaria President Georgi Parvanov has thanked the "greatest minds in the world" for showing solidarity with the Bulgarian cause for the liberation of the country from Ottoman rule 132 years ago.

Society | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 20:32 | Viewed: 1873

Bulgaria Nationalists Hold 'Provocative' March in Kardzhali

Activists from the nationalist Bulgarian National Union 'Guards' staged a provocative march through the town of Kardzhali on Wednesday - National Liberation Day.

Society | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 19:00 | Viewed: 4733

Bulgarian Mayor, Priest, Mufti Promote Tolerance on March 3

For a second year in a row the Mayor, the Orthodox priest, and the mufti in Bulgaria's Kardzhali marked together the National Liberation Day, March 3.

Society | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 17:59 | Viewed: 10618

Emblematic Play Rallies Bulgarians in Romania for Liberation Day

Bulgaria's National Theater presented an emblematic play to the Bulgarian diaspora in the Romanian capital Bucharest on the occasion of Liberation Day, March 1.

Society » Culture | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 12:26 | Viewed: 2227

Bulgaria Leaders, Society Formally Commemorate Liberation Day

The traditional solemn commemoration for Bulgaria's Liberation Day, March 3, took place before the Monument of the Unknown Warrior in Sofia.

Society | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 11:41 | Viewed: 2029

Bulgarian Woman Injured in Elevator Incident Gives Birth

One of the pregnant women who was injured in an elevator incident in a Sofia hospital has given birth to a healthy baby girl, the Pirogov clinic announced.

Society | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 10:35 | Viewed: 3120

Metallica, Rammstein to Perform in Bulgaria's Sofia in June

Several top rock and metal groups are going to perform in Sofia during the Bulgarian edition of the Sonisphere Festival.

Society » Culture | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 08:45 | Viewed: 12817

Bulgaria Celebrates Day of National Liberation

Bulgaria celebrates the country's National Holiday, March 3rd - the 132nd anniversary of its Liberation from five centuries of Ottoman dominance.

Society | March 3, 2010, Wednesday // 08:06 | Viewed: 10872

Bulgaria Elevator Incident Casualties Hospitalized

A total of 10 casualties are receiving medical attention, following the collapse of an elevator at a Sofia maternity home on Tuesday afternoon.

Society | March 2, 2010, Tuesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 2765

Bulgaria Elevator Crash Injures Pregnant Mother, Midwife

The snapping of an elevator cable at a maternity home in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, has caused an accident in which several people have been injured.

Society | March 2, 2010, Tuesday // 16:35 | Viewed: 3598

Novinite.com Launches News Videos

Bulgaria’s largest English-language media, Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency), has launched a new service on its website – video coverage and reports of latest Bulgarian events.

Society | March 2, 2010, Tuesday // 12:54 | Viewed: 2129

Dike Destruction Saves Bulgaria's Bregovo from Floods

The flood threat to Bregovo in North West Bulgaria has decreased after the protective dike to the town was deliberately breached late Monday.

Society » Environment | March 2, 2010, Tuesday // 09:45 | Viewed: 3824

Bulgaria Parliament Speaker Backs Anti-GMO Lobby

Bulgaria Parliament Speaker, Tsetska Tsacheva, has stated that no GMOs will be released into the environment in Bulgaria until clear evidence of the impact on nature and man is provided.

Society » Environment | March 1, 2010, Monday // 20:07 | Viewed: 2376

Protesters in Bulgaria's Varna: 'We Want Asphalt'

Over 1 000 angry residents of the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna protested over the condition of the streets Monday night.

Society | March 1, 2010, Monday // 19:52 | Viewed: 2654

Bulgaria's Young Scientists Favor 'Science Academy' University

The Young Scientists' Association has declared itself in favor of reforming the Bulgarian Academy of Scientists to engage its scholars in teaching.

Society » Education | March 1, 2010, Monday // 18:33 | Viewed: 2129

Bulgaria Danube Islands Inundated by Floodwater

The level of the River Danube in Bulgarian territory continues to rise, and almost all the Danube Islands are reported to be under water.

Society » Environment | March 1, 2010, Monday // 17:50 | Viewed: 2637

Notorious Wannabe Politicians to Set up 'OTOMAN' Party in Bulgaria

A couple of infamous men are coming together to create an "OTOMAN" party in Bulgaria.

Society | March 1, 2010, Monday // 16:47 | Viewed: 3406

Bulgaria Set to Join Earth Hour 2010

The WWF have announced that Bulgaria will again participate in Earth Hour, which will be held this year on March 27 at 20:30.

Society » Environment | March 1, 2010, Monday // 16:41 | Viewed: 2506

Bulgaria Minister Calls for Coordinated Flood Protection Laws

Changes in Bulgarian legislature are imperative, to ensure that river dikes come under the management of a single agency or ministry.

Society » Environment | March 1, 2010, Monday // 15:55 | Viewed: 2535

Bulgarian Singer's Voice Featured in Hit Film Avatar

The voice of a young Bulgarian singer is featured in the soundtrack of the top Hollywood blockbuster Avatar.

Society » Culture | March 1, 2010, Monday // 12:59 | Viewed: 15513

Bulgaria's Sofia, Plovdiv Suffer Permanent Excessive Pollution

Bulgaria is experiencing excessive and permanent air pollution across its territory, with the amount of dust in the air exceeding all environmental standards.

Society » Environment | March 1, 2010, Monday // 12:20 | Viewed: 3201
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