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Bulgarians Pick Miro's Own Song for Eurovision 2010 Contest

Bulgarians selected the country's song for the 2010 Eurovision contest through SMS Text voting Sunday night.

Society » Culture | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 21:41 | Viewed: 4007

Rising Rivers about to Flood Northwestern Bulgarian Towns

The situation in Northwestern Bulgaria is about to become critical as the rising levels of the Danube and Timok Rivers threaten to flood the area.

Society » Environment | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 18:42 | Viewed: 2942

Bulgarians Look with Hope to Interior Ministry Operations - Poll

The majority of the Bulgarians favor the special operations launched recently by the Interior Ministry, according to a public opinion poll.

Society | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 17:01 | Viewed: 2298

US Rock Legend Bob Dylan to Sing in Bulgaria's Sofia June 3

Legendary American song-writer and musician is going to have a concert in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on June 3, 2010.

Society » Culture | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 16:33 | Viewed: 7070

Several Hundred Rally in Sofia for Anti-GMO Concert

Several hundred Bulgarians attended a concert against genetically modified organisms in downtown Sofia Sunday.

Society | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 15:20 | Viewed: 8598

Bulgarian Medical Staff Set for National Protest on April 7

The Bulgarian Doctors' Union has declared a national protest against the policies of the government.

Society | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 14:52 | Viewed: 1578

Environmentalists: Staggering Drop of Migrating Birds in Bulgaria

The number of migrating birds in Bulgaria has declined by over 50% in the last 12 years, according to environmentalists.

Society » Environment | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 13:09 | Viewed: 17506

Critical Danube Level Threatens Northwest Bulgaria with Floods

Parts of villages located along the Danube in Northwestern Bulgaria have already been flooded as the river level is rising threateningly.

Society » Environment | February 28, 2010, Sunday // 10:22 | Viewed: 2475

Bulgaria Bigotry Watchdog Received 66 Claims against Media

Over 100 complaints have been filed with the Bulgarian Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CDP) in 2009 of which 66 were against various media.

Society | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 19:10 | Viewed: 4492

No Bulgarian Casualties Reported in Chile Earthquake

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry reports Saturday that they had not received any information about Bulgarian citizens being hurt in the massive 8,8 earthquake that hit Chile.

Society | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 17:21 | Viewed: 3713

Kidnapped Bulgarian Sailor Calls for Help - Report

One of the Bulgarian sailors on board of the "Saint James Park" ship that was kidnapped by Somali pirates has made a phone call asking for help.

Society | February 27, 2010, Saturday // 14:04 | Viewed: 2482

Bulgaria Nationalists Stir Greek Protest with Patriotic Billboards

Patriotic billboards placed in the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv have led to protest on part of the Greek Consul there.

Society | February 26, 2010, Friday // 19:57 | Viewed: 6772

New Law to Boost Competition among Bulgaria Universities

A new set of measures including mergers of higher education institutions has been designed to increase the competition among Bulgarian universities.

Society » Education | February 26, 2010, Friday // 18:56 | Viewed: 2205

UN: Bulgaria One of Main Illegal Cannabis Cultivators in Europe

The UN Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2009 has stated that Bulgaria is one of main countries in Europe for the illegal cultivation of cannabis.

Society | February 26, 2010, Friday // 09:45 | Viewed: 3705

Roma, Disabled Children Suffer Most Prejudice in Bulgarian Schools

Discrimination is widespread in Bulgaria's elementary schools with stereotypes about Roma children and children with disabilities being the top forms of prejudice, instated in children since the early grades.

Society | February 25, 2010, Thursday // 19:26 | Viewed: 7568

Bulgaria's Plovdiv Launches Roman Stadium Restoration Project

The ancient Roman Stadium in the heart of the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv is to be restored in an archaeological project launched on Thursday.

Society » Archaeology | February 25, 2010, Thursday // 18:28 | Viewed: 4937

Bulgaria 'Blue Rocks' Natural Park Faces Illegal Development Threat

The Bulgarian "Blue Rocks”"(Sinite Kamini) Natural Park is threatened by Sliven Municipality’s attempts to illegally transfer state property, it is alleged.

Society » Environment | February 25, 2010, Thursday // 16:31 | Viewed: 5411

Spanish Singer Buika Performs in Bulgaria

Spanish prominent singer Concha Buika, a contemporary world music star who brings flamenco and jazz together with her smoky voice, will stage a concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on April 17.

Society » Culture | February 25, 2010, Thursday // 16:06 | Viewed: 2618

Bulgaria Decides to Register Cyrillic Domain '.бг' ('.bg')

Bulgaria's official Cyrillic domain name suffix is to be "бг" (BG). An application for registration has been submitted to the world body that regulates domain names.

Society | February 25, 2010, Thursday // 14:33 | Viewed: 7051

Bulgaria Judiciary Fires 1st Magistrate over Corruption Scandal

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) has fired the first magistrate over contacts with the infamous Krasimir Georgiev aka "Krasio from Pleven.

Society | February 25, 2010, Thursday // 14:31 | Viewed: 2314

Benefit Cheating Brits Live it up in Bulgaria

More than 50 cases where British nationals continue to claim social benefits after moving to live abroad have been uncovered, the UK Ministry of Employment and Pensions has announced.

Society | February 24, 2010, Wednesday // 15:24 | Viewed: 2776
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