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Bulgarian Passenger on Board Crashed Turkish Plane Is Alive and Well

The Bulgarian, who was on board the Turkish Airlines flight that crashed in Amsterdam Wednesday, killing 10 and injuring 83, is alive and had not suffered serious injuries, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry informed. The Darik radio further reported that, a

Society | February 26, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1208

Bulgarian Citizen Was on Board Crashed Turkish Airlines Plane

The Bulgarian Embassy in The Hague has reported that there was one Bulgarian citizen, Sem Mert, on board the Turkish Airlines flight that crashed in Amsterdam Wednesday, killing 10 and injuring 83, the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dragove

Society | February 26, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3586

BNT Admits Trouble over Choice of Eurovision Finalist; Avramov Vows to Stay

Amidst the brewing scandal surrounding the Bulgarian finalist for the "Eurovision 2009" song contest, the official organizer of the Bulgarian edition, Bulgarian National Television (BNT) admitted that they have been troubled by the quality of the song's p

Society | February 24, 2009, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2515

Residents of Serbia's Nis Flock to Sofia's Opera

The residents of the Serbian city of Nis and surrounding areas have found a new passion - visiting ballet and opera performances in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, the Darik radio reports, citing their correspondent in Belgrade . The interest is, reportedly

Society | February 24, 2009, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2030

Colorful Exhibition to Mark Birthday of Famous Bulgarian Artist

An exhibition entitled "The Message", opened Tuesday, marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of one of Bulgaria's most famous artists, Dechko Uzunov. The works are from the collection of the Dechko Uzunov House Museum gallery in Sofia.

Society | February 24, 2009, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2442

Bulgaria Musicians, Citizens Protest against Local Eurovision Contest Results

Prominent Bulgarian musicians and members of the social network Facebook are protesting Tuesday against Krasimir Avramov's song "Illusion," which was selected to represent Bulgaria in the "Eurovision 2009" contest finals in Moscow. The demonstrators are

Society | February 24, 2009, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2400

Bulgarian Doctors Remove 5-kg Tumor in Unique Surgery

The chest surgeons at the Tokuda Hospital in Bulgaria's capital Sofia have successfully performed a unique medical operation by removing a 5-kg tumor, the hospital press service announced.

Society | February 24, 2009, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3094

Bulgaria Govt Puts forth Radical Reform to Tackle High School Discipline

Bulgaria's Minister of Education, Daniel Valchev, presented Monday a draft bill aimed at a radical reform of the Bulgarian high school education including a strengthening of school discipline.

Society » Education | February 23, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2577

Bulgaria's Population Increases by 30 Million in One Day

In an interesting piece of news reported on RTT News - Global Financial Newswires, Bulgaria has been given a population of over 35 million people, 33,64 million of whom are employed.

Society | February 23, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1126

Bulgaria Kaval Star Spassov Set to Perform at Cairo Festival

Bulgaria's star Kaval player, Theodosii Spassov, is set to entertain Egypt's ancient capital Cairo, at the Cairo Jazz festival from 12-15 March 2009, with his latest group, The World Grove, the festival's latest official press release reported Monday. Fe

Society | February 23, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1565

Bulgarian Emigrants Send USD 1.9 B Back Home to Bulgaria

According to information from the World Bank, Bulgarian Emigrants sent back close to USD 1.9 B in 2007, stated Mila Mancheva from the Centre for Migration Studies and Practices, cited by BGNES news agency Monday.

Society | February 23, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1667

Bulgaria Prophet Baba Vanga Causes Closure of Afghan Newspaper

Bulgaria's famous clairvoyant, Baba Vanga, has inadvertently lead to the closure of one of Afghanistan's most respected and well known newspapers, Payman, after threats were made against the editor following an article on the Bulgarian prophet, the UK Gua

Society | February 23, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 35530

New Snow Blankets Bulgaria, Sofia Braces for Traffic Nightmare

Bulgaria's capital Sofia woke up Sunday with a fresh snow cover already reaching 15 cm and with continuing snow fall, the Bulgarian information agency BGNES reports. Most of the streets and main thoroughfares are covered with snow.

Society | February 22, 2009, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1209

Rescue Teams Reach People Trapped in Mountain Cabin

After a six-hour fight with the wind and the snow drifts, the Civil Defense rescue teams from the city of Stara Zagora reached late Saturday the group of young people, who were trapped in a mountain cabin in Stara Planina, BGNES reports. The cabin is loc

Society | February 22, 2009, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1893

Group of Young People Trapped in Mountain Cabin in Bulgaria, Contact Is Lost

A group of 20 young people has been trapped in a mountain cabin near the village of Dyulya, in the Muglizh municipality in Stara Planina, the Bulgarian news agency BGNES reports. Civil Defense rescue teams from the city of Stara Zagora, with heavy chain

Society | February 21, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1482

Russia ITAR-TASS: Snow Causes Fatalities in Bulgaria

Heavy snow had completely crippled traffic in Bulgaria and became the cause of death of two people - a woman and a child, the Russian information agency ITAR-TASS reported Saturday morning, cited by the Bulgarian BGNES. The report further notes that over

Society | February 21, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1291

Bulgaria's Christian Orthodox Honor All Souls Day

All Bulgarian Orthodox Christians honor Saturday All Souls Day by performing and attending memorial services for the Faithful Departed. According to the Bulgarian tradition, women boil and sweeten grain to take to the services and hand it to other attend

Society | February 21, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1726

Ice and Snow Continue to Cripple Bulgaria

Many of Bulgaria's main roads and mountain passes are impassible or entirely closed for traffic after the heavy snowfall that began early Thursday morning with snow turning into ice due to very low temperatures, the National Road Agency reported. The Bul

Society | February 21, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 956

Blizzard Causes Driver's Death near Ruse; Bus Flips over in Stara Zagora Area

One of Bulgaria's most traveled roads - between the city of Ruse and the town of Byala is closed due to a fatal crash involving a car and a freight truck, the Head of Emergency Medical Services in Ruse reported for the Darik radio. The "Ford" automobile

Society | February 20, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2766

Heavy Snow Cripples Bulgaria's Roads

Many of Bulgaria's main roads and mountain passes are impassible or entirely closed for traffic after the heavy snowfall that began early Thursday morning and continued for over 24 hours, the National Road Agency reported. There has been an avalanche at

Society | February 20, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2595

Heavy Snow Blankets Sofia, Ataka March Adds to Traffic Mayhem

The Bulgarian capital Sofia has been hit by a significant snowstorm with several centimeters of fresh snow covering all streets and boulevards since the early morning hours Thursday. The city public transportation is experiencing significant delays with

Society | February 19, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2021
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