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Bulgaria Tightens Firearm Laws to Include Gas Pistols

The Bulgarian Interior Ministry has revealed that the manufacture and sale of all firearms will be carried out after autorization by the Ministry according to the new draft law on weapons and pyrotechnics.

Society | January 6, 2010, Wednesday // 14:11 | Viewed: 8842

Bulgaria Performs Consecrating of National Colors

A solemn ceremony of consecrating Bulgaria's colors brought together Wednesday statesmen, defense and municipal officials and MPs on Alexander Nevsky square in Sofia.

Society | January 6, 2010, Wednesday // 13:17 | Viewed: 2455

Light Earthquake Shakes South-West Bulgaria

An earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale was reported on the territory of Bulgaria at 9:29 am on Wednesday.

Society | January 6, 2010, Wednesday // 11:01 | Viewed: 1989

France Named Best Place to Live, Bulgaria Ranks 44

Bulgaria is the forty-fourth best place in the world to live, according to a survey released January 5, with France topping the list for the fifth year in a row.

Society | January 6, 2010, Wednesday // 10:25 | Viewed: 4377

Bulgaria Bows Head to Poet, Revolutionary Hristo Botev

Bulgaria marks on January 6 the 162nd anniversary since the birth of one of its most revered heroes - the poet, publicist, and revolutionary Hristo Botev.

Society | January 6, 2010, Wednesday // 08:41 | Viewed: 2784

Bulgarians Celebrate St Jordan's Day Diving in Ice-Cold Waters

In the coldest of winter, young men all over Bulgaria are to jump into the waters of rivers and lakes this Wednesday, keeping an old tradition in commemoration of St Jordan's Day.

Society | January 6, 2010, Wednesday // 08:00 | Viewed: 3762

Bulgaria Confirms Fines on Dairy Groups for Cheese Cartel

The sanctions imposed by Bulgaria's Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) on two dairy associations have been confirmed by the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) on Tuesday.

Society | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 15:51 | Viewed: 4632

Bulgaria PM: Government Reaches Full Consensus with Doctors

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has announced that the Bulgarian government has reached a full consensus with doctors over releasing overdue payments.

Society | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 14:50 | Viewed: 2358

Bulgaria's Lom Residents On Edge over Danube Flood Worries

The high water level in the Danube is continuing to worry local Lom residents in North Bulgaria after on Monday it was measured at 7,05 meters and is expected to rise at least 20 cm over the coming days.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 13:32 | Viewed: 6668

Sofia Fines Concessionaire Firms over Snow Cleaning Delays

Sofia Municipality is going to fine the major firms responsible for snow cleaning because of a delay which led to massive traffic jams around the Bulgarian capital Tuesday morning.

Society | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 13:24 | Viewed: 5163

2 Flights Fail to Land at Sofia Airport over Snow Storm

Two flights have failed to land in Sofia due to the snowy conditions in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia Airport Executive Director, Plamen Stanchev reported Tuesday.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 12:55 | Viewed: 3052

Heavy Bulgaria Snow, Ice Causes Sofia Traffic Chaos

Heavy snow across North and Western Bulgaria has caused traffic delays and has bought much of the capital Sofia to a halt as traffic jams have built up in the city center.

Society » Environment | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 11:27 | Viewed: 5012

Bulgaria Finance Ministry Pays Delayed Funds for Doctors

BGN 140,5 M has been paid into the National Health Insurance Fund from the Treasury, Deputy Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov confirmed Tuesday.

Society | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2191

Syndicates Predict 250 000 Unemployed Bulgarians in 2010

The Confederation of Independent Bulgarian Syndicates (KNSB) Deputy Chair, Plamen Dimitrov, has stated that 200-250 000 Bulgarians will remain without jobs in 2010.

Society | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 10:06 | Viewed: 1905

Bulgaria Patients Set to Pay in Cash over Unpaid Doctor's Wages

The Chairman of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA), Dr. Tsvetan Raychinov, has stated that patients will have to pay in cash for all medical services in hospitals and to General Practitioners from Wednesday

Society | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 09:13 | Viewed: 2772

Novinite.com Readers Vote Bokova 'Bulgarian Personality of 2009', Borisov's Election Win 'News Story of 2009'

Bulgarian Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has been selected as the "Bulgarian Personality of 2009" by the readers of Novinite.com.

Society | January 4, 2010, Monday // 16:35 | Viewed: 3448

Half of Bulgarian Prepaid Mobile Users Fail to Register

The first deadline for Bulgarian mobile phone users with prepaid SIM cards expired on December 31, with more than 2,3M failing to register the required data with their operators.

Society | January 4, 2010, Monday // 15:55 | Viewed: 4454

Bulgaria's Top Sitcom Makes Comeback 10 Years Later

The most successful Bulgarian sitcom entitled "Third-Floor Clinic" is making a comeback ten years after its first season was shown in 2000.

Society » Culture | January 4, 2010, Monday // 14:55 | Viewed: 2889

Novinite.com Readers Select GERB Party Election Win as Bulgaria's News Story of 2009

The readers of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) have selected the victory of Boyko Borisov’s GERB party in the July 2009 Parliamentary Elections as “News Story in Novinite.com 2009“.

Society | January 4, 2010, Monday // 14:03 | Viewed: 2170

Novinite.com Readers Vote EC Head Barroso Top Foreign Politician for Bulgaria in 2009

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is the International Politician with the Greatest Contribution to Bulgaria in 2009, according to the readers of Novinite.

Society | January 4, 2010, Monday // 14:02 | Viewed: 2184

Novinite.com Readers Pick National Volleyball Team as Bulgaria's Top 2009 Sports Achiever

The readers of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) have selected the National Volleyball Team as the winner in the "Champion of Novinite.com 2009" category.

Society | January 4, 2010, Monday // 14:01 | Viewed: 7843
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