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Bulgaria's Plovdiv to Use New Snow Melting Technology

New snow melting technology is to be used in Bulgaria's Plovdiv municipality during the forthcoming winter season, officials reported Wednesday. A total of two new chemical regents to be put into exploitation will melt the snow in environment friendly an

Society | October 29, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2443

Head of Bulgarian Orthodox Church Patriarch Maksim Celebrates 94th Birthday

The head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the Bulgarian Patriach Maksim is celebrating Wednesday his 94th birthday in the Troyan Monastery.

Society | October 29, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9610

3 More Bulgarians Die in Overnight War on Wheels in the Country

A total of three people died as 21 hellish car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 26 passengers were injured in the hits as several of them are still in critical condition.

Society | October 28, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1136

Enel Energy Company Organizes Contest for CO2 Emissions Free Movies

The Italian energy company Enel is to hold the first ever contests for short movies free of CO2 emissions, the organizers announced Monday. The topic of the international Enel Digital Contest will be the environment friendly energy.

Society | October 27, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2610

Varna Becomes "Bulgaria's Best City to Live in" for Second Year in Row

Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna won Monday the competition for "Bulgaria's Best City to Live in", which is organized by the Darik Radio and the 24 Chasa Daily.

Society | October 27, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4210

Three Die on Bulgarian Roads Overnight

Three passengers died as 38 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 14 passengers were injured in the hits as three of them are in critical condition.

Society | October 26, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1939

Mother Beats Teacher in Bulgaria's Kurdzhali

A 30-year-old mother was arrested in the southern Bulgarian city of Kurdzhali after beating her child's teacher.

Society | October 25, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4491

Light Earthquake Shakes Southwest Bulgaria

A light earthquake occurred in southwest Bulgaria around 4:22 p.m.

Society | October 25, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3394

Bulgaria Opens Cultural Center in Moldova's Region of Gagauzia

A Bulgarian Culture and Information Center was opened Saturday in Moldova's autonomous region of Gagauzia in order to serve as a connection with the historic Bulgarian minority there. The news was reported by the Bulgarian National Television, which also

Society | October 25, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3077

Global Warming Might Deprive Bulgaria of Its Agriculture

Bulgaria's agricultural sector might be destroyed by the consequences of the global warming, according to the Time Foundation expert Stoyan Faldzhiyski, who made this warning Thursday during a EU conference on climate change in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Society | October 24, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6950

Four Die on Bulgarian Roads Overnight

Four passengers died as 20 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 20 passengers were injured in the hits as one of them is in critical condition.

Society | October 24, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2065

Bulgaria Among World Leaders in Obesity Rates

Bulgaria holds one of the top rankings in the world by the number of obese people, according to Professor Svetoslav Handzhiev, Chair of the Bulgarian Healthy Nutrition Association.

Society | October 23, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7654

Sofia City Council Moves to Provide Wireless Internet in Parks

The Sofia City Council allocated Thursday BGN 180 000 for the setting up of a wireless Internet system in the parks of the Bulgarian capital.

Society | October 23, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2194

Four Die on Bulgarian Roads Overnight

Four passengers died as 23 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 25 passengers were injured in the hits as two of them are in critical condition.

Society | October 23, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1546

Czech Republic Holds Pivo Cocktail to Mark National Holiday in Bulgaria

Czech Embassy to Sofia organized Wednesday a special conference and a pivo cocktail to mark the Republic's National Holiday - the 90th anniversary since Czechoslovakia was granted its independence from Austria-Hungary. The event took place in the Czech C

Society | October 22, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2183

Zuco 103 back to Sofia

The Dutch band Zuco 103 is coming back to Bulgaria for another memorable Brazilian electro party on October 24, three years after they made Bulgarian fans dance their feet off to the sound. Zuco 103 have 6 albums and thousands of fans around the world an

Society | October 22, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2506

Students from Sofia's French High School Protest Headmistress Retirement

A group of students from the French Language School Alphonse de Lamartine in Sofia protested Wednesday in front of the Ministry of Education against their headmistress's sending into retirement. Students from the school are currently having talks with Ed

Society | October 22, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1627

Bulgaria Ranked behind Kosovo in Press Freedom

The international NGO Reporters without Borders has ranked Bulgaria 59th in the world in its 2008 Press Freedom Index.

Society | October 22, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2528

Four Die on Bulgarian Roads Overnight

Four passengers died as 30 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 32 passengers were injured in the hits as two of them are in critical condition.

Society | October 22, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1343

Bulgaria Newest Gold Treasure on Display at National History Museum

A newly discovered gold treasure, including two spindle parts and 355 gold beads, is on display beginning Tuesday at the National History Museum in Sofia. The gold treasure has been discovered in a tomb near the town of Harmanli and until now has been ke

Society | October 21, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4292

OECD Report: Gap between Rich, Poor Growing

The gap between rich and poor in most wealthy nations has widened, according to a study, released Tuesday by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Over the past 20 years the cumulative rise in inequality across the 24 countri

Society | October 21, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 12657
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