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Vandals Spray Graffiti on Bulgaria's Newest Trains

Unknown vandals have sprayed graffiti on two of Bulgaria's newest trains, the Bulgarian State Railways BDZ announced Monday.

Society | December 29, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9455

5-Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Southern Bulgaria

An earthquake with measuring a magnitude of 5 on the Richter Scale was felt in much of southern Bulgaria at 0:59 on Monday.

Society | December 29, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5008

4 Bulgarians Injured as Bus Falls into Gorge in Greece

A total of four Bulgarian citizens have been hospitalized after suffering injuries in a bus accident that occurred near the Greek town of Metsovo early on Saturday. Three women and a 19-year-old boy have been hurt after the tourist bus with Bulgarian lic

Society | December 28, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1749

Bulgaria's Pamporovo Welcomes British, Irish Tourists for Ski Training

About 800 tourists form the United Kingdom and Ireland have arrived to Bulgaria's winter resort of Pamporovo for a ski training. Half of the ski tracks in the resort are already opened in spite of the thin snow blanket.

Society | December 28, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3490

Hundreds Stage Mourning Rally at Bulgarian Youngster Murder Anniversary

Hundreds of Bulgarian youngsters staged a mourning rally on Sunday to mark the first anniversary since the murder of the 20-year-old Andrey Monov, who was stabbed to death by an Australian citizen in downtown Sofia. The demonstrators headed from the Firs

Society | December 28, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2476

Five Passengers Die in Overnight Crashes across Bulgaria

Five people died as eight heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 10 passengers were injured in the hits as one of them is in critical condition.

Society | December 28, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2334

Bulgaria Celebrates St. Stefan's Day

Bulgaria celebrates Saturday the day of Saint Stefan, one of the saints, whose name is among the most common in the country. Translated the name means "a wreath", and is considered to bring the closure to the old year.

Society | December 27, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3887

Drunk Driving Accident Kills 12yo Girl in Bulgaria

A 12-year-old girl died after being injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver in Bulgaria's village of Satovcha Friday evening. The accident occurred after the culprit's vehicle veered into the opposite lane of the road and hit against another car wher

Society | December 27, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5171

Somalia Religious Leaders Calls for Bulgarian Hostage Release

Somalia tribe and religious leaders and citizens rights defenders rallied in the town of Dusamareb demanding the immediate release of the six foreign aid workers, including a Bulgarian woman, who have been kidnapped in the region in November. "The hostag

Society | December 26, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2292

Bulgarians to Set Their Watches Right by Internet in 2009

All Bulgarians will have the opportunity to regulate their watches through Internet starting January 1 2009. The time in Bulgaria is currently being corrected by three atomic clocks that uses an atomic resonance frequency standard as its timekeeping elem

Society | December 26, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2990

Bulgaria Marks Father's Day

Bulgaria marks Father's Day on Friday, December 26. The holiday is celebrated on different dates throughout the world, but Bulgaria has chosen a date that coincides with the day of Orthodox Saint Joseph.

Society | December 26, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3049

Sixth Bulgarian Christmas Charity Raises BGN 2.3 M

The sixth edition of the charity campaign "The Bulgarian Christmas. Give hope to a child in need," has collected more than BGN 2.

Society | December 26, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2324

Bulgaria Patriarch Ushers in Christmas Celebrations

Bulgaria's Patriarch Maxim ushered in Christmas celebrations in the country with a festive service in Sofia's St. Alexander Nevski cathedral.

Society | December 25, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5116

Bulgaria Former Chief Prosecutor Tatarchev Dies at 78

Bulgaria's chief prosecutor in the period 1992-1998, Ivan Tatarchev, passed away Wednesday at the age of 78. Tatarchev's family were founders of the Macedonian revolutionary organisation in Thessaloniki in 1893 and during his life he suffered repressions

Society | December 24, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5255

Bulgaria Patriarch to Serve Christmas Eve Mass

His holiness Patriarch Maxim will lead the solemn mass on Christmas eve, starting at 6pm in the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia.

Society | December 24, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3094

Traditions Revive as Bulgarians Prepare to Meet Christmas

As Bulgarians prepare to meet Christmas, old traditions revive on the eve before the holy day. Throughout the country traditions vary, but some things are certain.

Society | December 24, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2887

Heavy Snowfall Cause Traffic Problems in Sofia

Heavy snowfall Tuesday evening caused traffic problems in Sofia, as the snow cover reached 5 centimeters within minutes. Big traffic jams and power cuts marked the last working day in the capital before the Christmas holidays as the blizzard raced throug

Society | December 24, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2585

Two Die on Bulgarian Roads Overnight

Two people died as 33 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 47 people were injured in the hits as two of them are in critical condition.

Society | December 24, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1553

Protesting Greek Farmers Lift Blockade of Border Check Point with Bulgaria

Greek authorities have reported that protesting farmers who blocked Monday the E79 international road near the Promahon border check point with Bulgaria have lifted the blockade. Currently, the situation at the Bulgarian-Greek border is normal and vehicl

Society | December 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2514

IHT: Across Eastern Europe Mentally Ill Are Deprived of Rights

In Bulgaria and across Eastern Europe, unrevised laws dating back to the times of the Communist regime deprive mentally ill adults of rights, human rights groups say, cited by the International Herald Tribune. In an article on Monday the newspaper points

Society | December 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1824

Central Heating Price in Sofia Rises by 19%

The central heating price in Sofia rises by 18,79 percent on January 1, Bulgaria's utilities regulator DKEVR have announced. In the coastal city of Varna the price will be 15.

Society | December 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1987
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