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Harlem Gospel Choir with 4 Concerts in Bulgaria in November

One of the most popular gospel groups in America, Harlem Gospel Choir, is going to perform in four Bulgarian cities in November 2009.

Society » Culture | September 13, 2009, Sunday // 13:25 | Viewed: 4649

5 Perish in Hellish Car Crash in Southern Bulgaria

Five people have died shortly before midnight on Saturday in a car crash on the road between the southern Bulgarian cities Kardzhali and Asenovgrad.

Society | September 13, 2009, Sunday // 11:21 | Viewed: 12582

Killer Boat to Be Extracted from Macedonia Lake Next Week

The tourist boat Ilinden, which sunk on Lake Ohrid in Macedonia last Saturday leading to the death of 15 Bulgarian tourists, will be extracted from the Lake in the middle of next week.

Society | September 12, 2009, Saturday // 11:15 | Viewed: 3087

Bulgaria Muslims Worried as Metro Building Cracks Sofia Mosque

The Sofia Mosque, which is the only one in the Bulgarian capital, has received cracks in its walls and dome because of the subway construction.

Society | September 11, 2009, Friday // 17:29 | Viewed: 5346

Bulgaria Film among Top 3 Finalists for EP LUX Prize

The Bulgarian film "Eastern Plays" of director, Kamen Kalev, a co-production with Sweden, is among the top three selected to compete for the EP LUX Prize.

Society » Culture | September 11, 2009, Friday // 16:29 | Viewed: 2489

US PR Analyst: 'Superhero' Image Can Be Dangerous for Politicians

Leading US public relations analyst, Paul Holmes, believes that having a "superhero" image could be detrimental to a politician.

Society | September 11, 2009, Friday // 16:22 | Viewed: 1871

Bulgaria Central Bank Issues New Commemorative Coin

The Bulgarian Central Bank (BNB) will issue on September 14 a new commemorative coin, the Bank's Chief Cashier, Stefan Tsvetkov informed.

Society | September 11, 2009, Friday // 16:15 | Viewed: 2189

Sofia Crash Display Aims at Stopping Bulgaria Road Rage

A "Wall of Protest" made by wrecked cars is being erected in downtown Sofia and will be inaugurated on September 15, the official start of the school year in Bulgaria.

Society | September 11, 2009, Friday // 15:51 | Viewed: 2576

Bulgaria Investigators Return from Ohrid

The work group sent to Ohrid by Bulgaria's Transport Minister, Aleksandar Tsvetkov, returned late Thursday to Bulgaria.

Society | September 11, 2009, Friday // 13:55 | Viewed: 1733

Bulgarians to Enjoy 4 Days Off for Independence Day

Monday, September 21, is going to be an official day off in Bulgaria, the Council of Ministers decided Friday.

Society | September 11, 2009, Friday // 12:33 | Viewed: 1374

Bulgarian Victim in Turkey Floods Identified

The Bulgarian national, who was killed in the flash floods triggered by torrential rains in northwestern Turkey, has been identified as Farih Halil.

Society | September 11, 2009, Friday // 10:38 | Viewed: 2174

1 of 4 Bulgarian Children Experiences Traumatic Event

One of every four Bulgarian children under 16 goes through a traumatic situation, Hristo Monov from the State Agency for Children Protection Announced.

Society | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 17:45 | Viewed: 1879

Bulgaria Nominates Movie Hit for Best Foreign Film Oscars

The movie "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks around the Corner," directed by Stefan Komandarev, is the Bulgarian nomination for the Oscars.

Society » Culture | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 16:20 | Viewed: 3996

Bulgarian Judge to Be Punished over Having Disco Inside Court

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council has started a disciplinary procedure against the Deputy Chair of the Sofia District Court, Nikolay Madzharov.

Society | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 15:43 | Viewed: 3622

Bulgaria Carriers Cancel Trips to Turkey over Floods

Due to difficult traffic conditions over the flash floods in Turkey numerous buses and trains have been canceled Thursday.

Society | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 13:41 | Viewed: 2823

Bulgarians Show Little Elation for US Leadership, Little Fear from Russia

Only 30% of the Bulgarians think that the world needs a strong US leadership, and only 24% expect US President Barack Obama to bring significant change.

Society | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 12:20 | Viewed: 2423

Missing Bulgarian in Turkey Floods Found Safe and Sound

The Bulgarian citizen, a truck driver, who was reported missing in the flash floods triggered by torrential rains in northwestern Turkey, has returned safely to his home country, it emerged on Thursday.

Society | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 11:17 | Viewed: 4981

1 Bulgarian Killed in Flash Floods in Turkey

One Bulgarian national has been killed and another has been declared missing in the flash floods triggered by torrential rains in northwestern Turkey, Bulgaria's foreign ministry announced.

Society | September 10, 2009, Thursday // 08:32 | Viewed: 2995

Jews from around World Honor Centennial of Sofia Synagogue

Representatives of Jewish organizations from around the world together with many Bulgarians attended Wednesday evening the culmination of the celebrations of the 100 birthday of the Sofia synagogue.

Society » Culture | September 9, 2009, Wednesday // 20:54 | Viewed: 10583

Bulgaria Former PM, Longtime Girlfriend Break up

Elena Yoncheva, the long-beloved girlfriend of former Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev, has announced their break-up under the pressure of the public eye.

Society | September 9, 2009, Wednesday // 19:11 | Viewed: 2302

French Immigration Minister Denounces Stamping Bulgarian Roma

French Immigration Minister, Eric Besson, launched Tuesday strong criticism towards a local gendarme unit that stamped Bulgarian and Romanian Roma.

Society | September 9, 2009, Wednesday // 15:48 | Viewed: 3206
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