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Bulgaria Average Household Income Up by 9,9%

The average income per member of a Bulgarian household increased by 9,9% in June 2009 year-on-year, reaching BGN 305,23 per month.

Society | August 14, 2009, Friday // 14:38 | Viewed: 2394

Child Dies after Falling from Bulgaria Medieval Fortress TsarРµvets

The 6-year-old boy who fell from a wall of the medieval fortress Tsaravets in Bulgaria's Veliko Tarnovo, is officially brain dead, local doctors reported Friday.

Society | August 14, 2009, Friday // 10:26 | Viewed: 1430

90 Bulgarians Died in Car Crashes in July

Ninety persons lost their lives on the Bulgarian roads in July 2009, the Interior Ministry announced.

Society | August 13, 2009, Thursday // 19:11 | Viewed: 2457

NBU President Becomes Bulgaria Deputy Education Minister

Sergey Ignatov, the President of New Bulgarian University in Sofia, has been appointed Bulgaria's new Deputy Minister of Education.

Society » Education | August 13, 2009, Thursday // 14:45 | Viewed: 3073

Unique Archaeology Finds Displayed in Bulgaria's Gabrovo

A new exhibit displaying unique recent archaeological discoveries has been opened at the Regional History Museum in Bulgaria's Gabrovo.

Society » Archaeology | August 13, 2009, Thursday // 13:49 | Viewed: 5613

Bulgarian Educators Abroad Thrilled with GERB Cabinet

Boian Koulov, Chair of ABUCH, believes the GERB government will bring positive change regarding Bulgarians abroad.

Society | August 13, 2009, Thursday // 12:04 | Viewed: 2249

Archaeologist Shows Precious Finds from Medieval Bulgaria

Bulgaria's top archaeologist, Professor Nikolay Ovcharov, presented Wednesday the artifacts and jewelry that he discovered recently in Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396 AD).

Society » Archaeology | August 12, 2009, Wednesday // 16:28 | Viewed: 3342

Gender Foundation Head Optimistic about Bulgaria Women Rights

Genoveva Tisheva, Director of the Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation, says she is optimistic about the future of women's rights in Bulgaria.

Society | August 12, 2009, Wednesday // 14:14 | Viewed: 17012

Bulgaria Education Minister Requests Textbook Investigation

Bulgaria's Education Minister, Yordanka Fandakova, has asked the Bulgarian state National Security Agency (DANS) to investigate the school textbook endorsement process.

Society » Education | August 12, 2009, Wednesday // 10:13 | Viewed: 1919

Serbian Publication: Shopska Salad Is Not Bulgarian

A Serbian publication has challenged the right of Bulgarians to call Shopska Salad a Bulgarian dish, suggesting instead that it is a pan-Slavic creation.

Society » Culture | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 20:35 | Viewed: 7199

Novinite.com Launches Special Section for Bulgarian Archaeology News

Following the huge interest on part of our readers from all over the world, Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) has launched a special section dedicated to archaeology news from Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 19:44 | Viewed: 3257

Archaeologists Find Prehistoric Necropolis in Northeast Bulgaria

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists has discovered a new prehistoric necropolis in the northeast part of the country.

Society » Archaeology | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 19:20 | Viewed: 12946

Bulgaria Marks 14 Years since Tragic Death of 14 Soldiers

Bulgaria marked Tuesday the 14th year since the tragic accident in which 14 Bulgarian soldiers burned alive in a hellish crash on the Sofia beltway.

Society | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 19:03 | Viewed: 1813

Bulgarian Beauty Arrives on Paradise Island for Miss Universe

"Miss Bulgaria Universe" 2009, Elitsa Lyubenova, has left for the Bahamas to compete in the prestigious Miss Universe competition.

Society | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 18:37 | Viewed: 11112

23 Waste Depots to be Constructed in Bulgaria until End of 2010

Twenty-three waste collecting depots that have not yet been started will be constructed until the end of 2010 with European Union funding.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 16:44 | Viewed: 1833

John Kennedy's Sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies at 88

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a member of one of the most prominent American political families of the 20th century, and founder of the Special Olympics, died at the age of 88.

Society » Obituaries | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 13:51 | Viewed: 7418

Bulgaria Achieves Kyoto Protocol Targets - IWR Report

Carbon dioxide emissions in Bulgaria in 2008 reached 52,8 M tons, making it among the few European countries to have already achieved their targets under the Kyoto Protocol.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 09:14 | Viewed: 26312

1 000 Protest against Sentences of Former Bulgaria Policemen

Over 1 000 people gathered for a protest rally before the Court House in the southern Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad declaring themselves against the sentence of five former policemen.

Society | August 10, 2009, Monday // 20:57 | Viewed: 2120

Minister of Labor Changes Head of Beautiful Bulgaria Project

Architect Valeria Boteva will be the new head of the Beautiful Bulgaria project, said the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Totyu Mladenov.

Society » Culture | August 10, 2009, Monday // 17:56 | Viewed: 1742

21st International Olympiad in Informatics Kicks off in Bulgaria's Plovdiv

The 21st International Olympiad in Informatics was opened Sunday in the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv by President Georgi Parvanov.

Society » Education | August 9, 2009, Sunday // 20:24 | Viewed: 3260

Bulgarian Pilot "Double Error" Nearly Causes Accident in Israel

A double error performed by the pilot of a Bulgarian airplane leaving Ben-Gurion Airport earlier this week nearly caused an accident involving another aircraft approaching Israel for landing, according to local media reports.

Society | August 8, 2009, Saturday // 10:36 | Viewed: 2111