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Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Intact Thracian Settlement

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists has uncovered a Thracian settlement close to the southeast town of Nova Zagora.

Society » Archaeology | June 23, 2009, Tuesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 10814

Bulgaria Holy Synod Revokes Church School Pedophile Charges

Bulgaria's Holy Synod reinstated Monday the rights of the former Rector of Sofia's Ecclesiastic School, bishop Sionii.

Society | June 23, 2009, Tuesday // 18:02 | Viewed: 2033

Bulgaria Registers 3 New Swine Flu Cases

Bulgaria's Health Ministry confirmed Tuesday three more swine flu A(H1N1) cases with the first case where the virus has been transmitted from one person to another.

Society | June 23, 2009, Tuesday // 16:24 | Viewed: 1907

American Artist Opens "Conversation with Humanity" Exhibit in Sofia

Los Angeles-based artist Sigal Bussel will open her solo exhibition "Conversation with Humanity" at the National Gallery for Foreign Art in Sofia, Bulgaria on June 24, the American Embassy announced.

Society » Culture | June 23, 2009, Tuesday // 12:02 | Viewed: 2316

Saudi Prince to Fund Bulgarian Archeological Thracian City Project

The nephew of the Saudi King Abdullah is going to take part in the project for the exposure of the Thracian city, Sevtopolis.

Society » Archaeology | June 22, 2009, Monday // 20:17 | Viewed: 6346

Bulgaria Has EU Worst Road Fatality Record

Bulgaria is Europe's leader in terms of road deaths, sharing the unflattering top spot together with Latvia, Greece, Romania, Poland and Lithuania, shows a survey of the European Transport Safety Council.

Society | June 22, 2009, Monday // 14:32 | Viewed: 6170

Briton Hailed the Sun with Bulgarian Gadulka at Stonehenge

A 50-year-old Briton played on his Bulgaria fiddle as a record number of people descended on Stonehenge to mark this year's summer solstice.

Society | June 22, 2009, Monday // 14:18 | Viewed: 1472

Strong Summer Storms Hit Bulgaria, Rila Monastery Loses Power

The area around one of Bulgaria's most popular historical sites, the Rila Monastery, is without power Monday due to a strong thunderstorm.

Society » Environment | June 22, 2009, Monday // 13:19 | Viewed: 1906

Beckham, Berlusconi among Wooers of Bulgaria Underworld Boss Daughter

Her beauty and the money of her dad have won Paola Pavlova a stable of rich and famous admirers around the world, including Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and football superstar David Beckham.

Society | June 22, 2009, Monday // 12:28 | Viewed: 15275

Authorities Inspect 105 Bulgarian Owners of Bentley Vehicles

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency is inspecting the income of 105 Bulgarian citizens who own luxury Bentley vehicles.

Society | June 22, 2009, Monday // 12:15 | Viewed: 2071

Bulgaria Capital Sees Anti-Gay Rally

Students from the Theology Department of Sofia University rallied in the capital on Sunday to protest against the June 27 Gay Pride Parad

Society | June 21, 2009, Sunday // 13:31 | Viewed: 2662

Bulgaria President Attends Awaited Acropolis Museum Opening

The opening ceremony for the long-awaited Acropolis Museum in Athens is to be held Saturday evening.

Society » Culture | June 20, 2009, Saturday // 17:28 | Viewed: 4309

Ukrainian Becomes 1st Drowning Victim of Bulgaria's Summer

A 20-year-old Ukrainian citizen became Saturday the fist drowning victim at a Bulgarian beach this summer season.

Society | June 20, 2009, Saturday // 15:37 | Viewed: 5312

Republica: Berlusconi Shares Intimate Secret with Bulgarian PM Stanishev

The Italian newspaper "Republica" published information about an "overheard" cynical remark of Italian PM, Silvio Berlusconi, to his Bulgarian counterpart, Sergey Stanishev.

Society | June 20, 2009, Saturday // 15:11 | Viewed: 5781

Bulgaria Traffic Police Acquires 2 Superfast Beemers

Bulgaria's highway police received Saturday two superfast BMWs 330, the Interior Ministry press center informs.

Society | June 20, 2009, Saturday // 13:16 | Viewed: 2933

Bulgaria's Plovdiv Narrowly Escapes Disaster Situation

An unknown amount of chlorine has leaked from a bottle in Bulgaria's second largest city, Plovdiv, Friday evening.

Society | June 20, 2009, Saturday // 11:53 | Viewed: 2144

Sofia Residents to Enjoy Live Placido Domingo Open Air Broadcast

Sofia residents will be able to enjoy a live broadcast of Richard Wagner's opera "Valkyrie" featuring mega star Placido Domingo on June 24.

Society » Culture | June 19, 2009, Friday // 17:29 | Viewed: 4191

Bulgaria Prominent Literary Scholar Encho Mutafov Dies at 66

Bulgaria's prominent literary scholar and critic, Professor Encho Mutafov, passed away Friday at the age of 66.

Society » Obituaries | June 19, 2009, Friday // 15:52 | Viewed: 1938

Pedophile Scandal Shakes Sofia Ecclesiastical School

The results from the checkup of the pedophile scandal at Sofia's Ecclesiastical School will be revealed some time next week.

Society | June 19, 2009, Friday // 15:24 | Viewed: 3485

Bulgaria Theology Students Denounce Gay Pride Parade

Students from the Theology Department of the Sofia University St. Kliment of Ohrid are organizing a counter march of the June 27 Gay Pride Parade.

Society | June 19, 2009, Friday // 14:54 | Viewed: 4789

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Launches 1st Official Internet Site

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church launched Friday its first, one of a kind, official internet site at www.

Society | June 19, 2009, Friday // 14:22 | Viewed: 2563
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