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Bulgaria Health Ministry Sentenced over Suit of Deceased Cancer Patient

Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court has sentenced the Health Ministry to pay BGN 100 000 to a cancer patient over a wrong diagnosis and improper treatment.

Society | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 09:51 | Viewed: 2778

Bulgaria Greens Slam PM for Minor EU Climate Fund Contribution

The Bulgaria Greens Party has criticized the Borisov government for committing only EUR 40 000 to the EUR 7 B EU fund to help developing nations adapt to climate change.

Society » Environment | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 08:31 | Viewed: 2356

Members of Anti-Bulgaria Facebook Grow, Bulgarians Rally Online

The anti-Bulgarian Turkish-language group on Facebook, of which Novinite.com reported Monday, has led to spiraling protests of Bulgarian members of the global social network.

Society | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 21:20 | Viewed: 4417

Guards Set to Protect Children in Bulgaria State Institutions

The Bulgaria Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has announced that security guards will be provided for state institutions for children.

Society | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 16:07 | Viewed: 1569

Bulgaria Livestock Farmers Protest over Delayed Subsidies

Around a dozen livestock farmers gathered in front of the Bulgaria Agriculture Ministry in Sofia Tuesday to demand a quicker and larger payment of EU and national subsidies.

Society | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 13:38 | Viewed: 2550

Missing Bulgarian Cartoonist Found in Hospital

The famous Bulgarian cartoonist Tsvetan Tsekov - Karandasha, who was declared missing on Monday night, is in hospital after being hit by a tram.

Society | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 10:16 | Viewed: 2995

Famous Bulgaria Cartoonist Karandasha Goes Missing

The famous Bulgarian cartoonist Tsvetan Tsekov - Karandasha, has gone missing, his son reported on Monday.

Society | December 14, 2009, Monday // 21:23 | Viewed: 3656

Mali, Turkey, Bulgaria Winners at "Best Model of the World 2009"

The 22nd edition of the international "Best Model of the World" has ended in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, with the winners coming from Mali and Turkey.

Society | December 14, 2009, Monday // 14:51 | Viewed: 26232

Anti-Bulgaria Turkish-Language Group Appears on Facebook

A group entitled "F*** BULGARIA" with inscriptions in Turkish has appeared on the global social network Facebook.

Society | December 14, 2009, Monday // 13:17 | Viewed: 4757

Famous Bulgarian Theater Director Krikor Azaryan Dies at 75

Professor Krikor Azaryan, a prominent Bulgarian theater director and lecturer, has died at 75 following a battle with a serious disease.

Society » Obituaries | December 14, 2009, Monday // 09:56 | Viewed: 6712

Bulgaria Authorities Hit Illegal Christmas Tree Sales

The Bulgarian Agriculture Ministry has decided to impose a BGN 1 000 fine for the illegal sale of Christmas trees, Deputy Agriculture Minister Georgi Kostov informs.

Society | December 13, 2009, Sunday // 18:49 | Viewed: 2102

Bulgaria Lawyer: Origin of Orphanage Bomb still Unknown

There isn't any conclusive evidence about the exact origin of the bomb that killed 3 children in a Bulgarian orphanage.

Society | December 13, 2009, Sunday // 12:20 | Viewed: 4031

Bulgaria Snow Storm Brings Traffic Havoc, Cuts Power Supply

Roads in Bulgaria are reported wet and icy at certain locations after the Saturday winter storm bringing heavy snow and strong winds.

Society | December 13, 2009, Sunday // 10:42 | Viewed: 6335

Ex Bulgaria Parliament Speaker Injured in Deadly Car Crash

The former speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament, Borislav Velikov, has been injured in a deadly car crash in Sofia Saturday.

Society | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 16:50 | Viewed: 2789

Bulgaria Train Passengers to Be Compensated for Delays

The new Bulgaria state railway company (BDZ) Director, Pencho Popov, has stated that train passengers will soon be compensated for train delays.

Society | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 15:31 | Viewed: 2396

Bulgaria PM Aims to Give Christmas Bonus to Poor Pensioners

Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov stated Saturday that he will aim for pensioners with the smallest pensions to be given Christmas supplements.

Society | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 14:02 | Viewed: 2113

Bulgaria Police Hold Smoking Protest over Lack of Bonuses

Around 500 police officers have gathered to smoke in front of the Bulgaria Interior Ministry in Sofia to protest over unfair treatment against them.

Society | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 13:32 | Viewed: 3251

Bulgaria Can Earn USD 1 B by Selling Carbon Emission Quota

Bulgaria can earn USD 1 B if it sells the already accumulated excess in its quota for carbon dioxide emissions under the Kyoto protocol.

Society » Environment | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 12:02 | Viewed: 2799

Cold Blast Covers Bulgaria in White Blanket

A snow cover of 3-15cm has carpeted many areas of Bulgaria overnight Saturday, with temperatures expected to drop further over the weekend.

Society » Environment | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 11:09 | Viewed: 2119

Bulgarians Rally against Foreign Banks Interest Rate Hike

Bulgaria's capital Sofia saw Friday the latest protest against the hike of the bank's interest rates.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 19:31 | Viewed: 2053

Bulgarian Sciences Academy Appeals to PM over Budget Cuts

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) has addressed a letter to Prime Minister Borisov, pointing out in no uncertain terms the consequences of cutting their budget.

Society » Education | December 11, 2009, Friday // 17:57 | Viewed: 2165
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