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Eurovision 2009 Picks Its 25 Finalists

The Eurovision 2009 song contest held the second semi-final on Thursday night to determine another ten countries of the 25 finalists to compete on Saturday night.

Society » Culture | May 15, 2009, Friday // 08:23 | Viewed: 6158

Western Media Make Bulgaria Eurovision Runner Laughing Stock

Bulgaria's runner in the Eurovision contest this year sang out of tune from the beginning to the end of his performance, German and Swiss newspapers argued.

Society » Culture | May 14, 2009, Thursday // 17:08 | Viewed: 4244

Bulgarian Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Tel Aviv

A Bulgarian plane taking off from the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv had to turn back after a crack was discovered in once of its windows, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported.

Society | May 14, 2009, Thursday // 16:08 | Viewed: 8618

Over 1 M Bulgarians Live without Health Insurance

Over 1 M Bulgarians don't have health insurance, data from the "Open Society" Foundation reveals.

Society | May 14, 2009, Thursday // 15:56 | Viewed: 1897

Bulgaria Youngsters Abroad to Study Native Language Via Satellite

Fifty Bulgarian schools abroad will receive disks with lessons in Bulgarian language.

Society » Education | May 14, 2009, Thursday // 14:20 | Viewed: 2633

Union Leader: Bulgaria Unemployment Rate to Hit 10% in Fall

The Chairman of the Podkrepa Labor Confederation, Dr. Konstantin Trenchev, has suggested that the unemployment rate in Bulgaria will be over 10% in the fall.

Society | May 14, 2009, Thursday // 08:36 | Viewed: 1553

Somali Pirates Presented Goat to Bulgaria Sailors

The Somali pirates, who held 16 Bulgarian sailors captive on board the Malaspina Castle, presented them with a goat before releasing them.

Society | May 13, 2009, Wednesday // 17:46 | Viewed: 2504

Bulgarian Minibus Crash Injures 4 in Southern Romania

Four people have been injured in an accident involving a Bulgarian registered minibus and a lorry near the Southern Romanian town of Ramnicu Valcea.

Society | May 13, 2009, Wednesday // 16:19 | Viewed: 3623

Malev Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Bulgaria

A plane of the Hungarian Airlines Malev bound for Budapest made an emergency landing at the airport of the Bulgarian coastal town of Varna early on Tuesday.

Society | May 13, 2009, Wednesday // 12:36 | Viewed: 7372

Eurovision Marked by Bulgarian Presence beyond Illusion Song

Despite the fact that the official Bulgarian song did not make it to the Eurovision finals, the contest was marked by some better Bulgarian participation.

Society » Culture | May 13, 2009, Wednesday // 12:08 | Viewed: 5486

Bulgaria Fails to Make Eurovision 2009 Song Contest Final

The Bulgarian contender for the Eurovision 2009 Song Contest, Krassimir Avramov, and his song "Illusion" failed to qualify for the Eurovision final.

Society » Culture | May 13, 2009, Wednesday // 00:04 | Viewed: 6070

Sofia Mayor Stops Steel Protests in Bulgaria CapitalвЂ™s Downtown

Sofia Mayor and GERB leader, Boyko Borisov, has notified Bulgaria's Kremikovtzi steel mill unions that today will be the last time their members can protest in downtown Sofia.

Society | May 12, 2009, Tuesday // 15:29 | Viewed: 2164

Swine Flu Capable of Infecting One Third of World Population, Report

Swine flu has a full pandemic potential, and one third of the world's population could be infected in the next six to nine months.

Society | May 12, 2009, Tuesday // 14:42 | Viewed: 1429

Bulgaria Unemployment Rate Hits 7% in April 2009

The unemployment rate in Bulgaria reached 7,02% in April 2009, compared to 6,88% in March the same year.

Society | May 12, 2009, Tuesday // 12:12 | Viewed: 2121

Bulgaria Icon Exhibition Opened in Paris Church

An exhibition dedicated to Bulgarian icons has been opened in Paris, to mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and France.

Society » Culture | May 12, 2009, Tuesday // 10:30 | Viewed: 3568

Bulgaria Orthodox Church Celebrates Sts Cyril and Methodius

Bulgaria's Orthodox Church celebrates Monday, May 11, the feast day of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, two of the fathers of the Slavic literary culture.

Society » Culture | May 11, 2009, Monday // 13:42 | Viewed: 4421

Eurovision 2009 Opens in Moscow

Moscow will officially open on Sunday the 54th Eurovision Song Contest, which it hosts for the first time after last year's success of Dima Bilan in Serbia.

Society » Culture | May 10, 2009, Sunday // 12:24 | Viewed: 5700