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Bulgaria Police to Hold Smoking Protest over Lack of Bonuses

Police officers from around Bulgaria will "smoke" outside the Interior Ministry on Saturday in sign of protest against unfair treatment against them, police union representative Ivan Savov confirmed Friday.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 17:20 | Viewed: 2354

Tax Agency Delves Deeper into Bulgaria Entertainment Industry

The Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) has begun to delve even deeper into the Bulgarian entertainment industry, with 21 stars being added to the growing list of people under investigation.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 16:26 | Viewed: 4863

California Star Governor Schwarzenegger to Film in Bulgaria

Negotiations are underway for the filming of a movie in Bulgaria, featuring California Governor and Hollywood star, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 15:23 | Viewed: 5107

Bulgaria Parliament Set to Ease Laws on GM Crop Cultivation

The Bulgarian Parliament is set to allow a much wider use of genetically modified crops (GMOs) in the country, after the Commission for Environment and Water approved a change in the law on GMOs.

Society » Environment | December 11, 2009, Friday // 14:57 | Viewed: 5081

CNN Airs Documentary about Changes in Post-Communist Bulgaria

The US CNN network will air over the weekend a documentary about the fall of the totalitarian regime in Bulgaria and the country's transition to democracy.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 13:58 | Viewed: 5961

Over Half of Bulgarians Donate to Charities

Despite financial hardships over half of Bulgarians (52,4%) had participated in charities in 2009 and are willing to donate to those in need.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 12:59 | Viewed: 1594

Pregnant Bulgarian Mother Killed in Sofia Car Crash

A 31-year-old woman, who was eight months pregnant, has died in a car crash in Sofia’s Lyulin quarter on Friday.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 12:06 | Viewed: 5155

Highest Price of Bulgaria IDs Skyrockets to BGN 250

The most expensive of the new Bulgarian ID documents will reach the price of BGN 250, the Head of the ID Department at the Interior Ministry informed Friday.

Society | December 11, 2009, Friday // 12:04 | Viewed: 3097

Bulgarian Swaps 'Original' Monet Painting for 2 Tractor Loan

A painting alleged to be that of legendary French impressionist Claude Monet has been sold in Bulgaria for almost BGN 13 M after being put down as collateral for a USD 319 000 loan for two tractors.

Society | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 19:42 | Viewed: 4418

Bulgaria Science Academy Slams Education Ministry over Draft Law

The draft law on the development of academic staff will lead to "the equalizing of universities of different scientific levels," the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has announced.

Society » Education | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 17:21 | Viewed: 2612

Largest Ice Rink in Eastern Europe to Open in Downtown Sofia

The largest ice rink in Eastern Europe is set to open on the Ariana Lake in downtown Sofia on Saturday.

Society | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 14:06 | Viewed: 4568

Sofia Hosts SE Regional Conference in Marking Anti-Corruption Day

Sofia hosts Wednesday and Thursday a South Eastern Europe Regional Anti-Corruption Conference under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Society | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 19:36 | Viewed: 1783

60 000 Foreigners Live in Bulgaria as Legal Aliens

About 60 000 people reside in Bulgaria permanently as legal immigrants, Iliyana Derilova, Head of the Bulgarian Mission of the International Migration Organization reports.

Society | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 16:01 | Viewed: 2293

Bulgaria to Celebrate 750 Years since Painting of Boyana Church Frescoes

Bulgaria's National History Museum has announced it would organize a campaign to celebrate the 750th year since the painting of the frescoes of the world-famous Boyana Church outside of Sofia.

Society » Culture | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 14:50 | Viewed: 8433

Top Bulgarian Journalists Exposed as State Security Collaborators

The names of leading journalists from Bulgarian print media who were collaborators of the so called State Security (aka "DS") - the secret police and intelligence of the former communist regime - were revealed Wednesday.

Society | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 14:17 | Viewed: 5804

Bulgaria PM Borisov Hails Delivery of Giant Metro Tunnel Digger

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has welcomed the imminent arrival of a gigantic tunnel-boring machine for the development the next stage of Sofia’s Metro system.

Society | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 14:16 | Viewed: 6111

Bulgaria Municipalities to Decide Maximum Taxi Fares

Bulgaria Minister of Transport, Alexander Tsvetkov, has stated that each municipality will be given the power to decide on maximum taxi charges.

Society | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 10:19 | Viewed: 3552

Bulgaria Migration Head Eases EU Citizens Residence Confusion

The Director of Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry Migration Department, Stefan Hristov, has confirmed that EU citizens will all automatically receive a personal number to be used in institutions along with their certificate for long-term residence.

Society | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 08:42 | Viewed: 4624

Bulgaria Marks 60 Years since Finding of Top Archaeology Treasure

Bulgaria marked Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 60 years since the discovery of its most famous archaeological treasure from Ancient Thrace - the so called Panagyurishte Gold Treasure.

Society » Archaeology | December 8, 2009, Tuesday // 19:38 | Viewed: 4556

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Dispels News of Moving Christmas

The Spokesperson of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church has disproved recent statements by bishops that the Julian Calendar might be restored in Bulgaria.

Society | December 8, 2009, Tuesday // 18:01 | Viewed: 8134

Bishop Dismissal Scandal Shakes Bulgaria's Holy Synod

Bulgarian Bishop Simeon is up in arms against the Holy Synod and vows to fight for the Eparchy of Central and Western Europe's post.

Society | December 8, 2009, Tuesday // 17:46 | Viewed: 3449
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