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Bulgaria Ethnic Turkish Party Top Official Shot Himself with Own Gun

The head of the political cabinet of Bulgaria's Turkish Ethnic Party, Ahmed Emin, has shot himself with his personal gun, the Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Pavlin Dimitrov said late on Friday. The announcement was made hours after Emin's body was fou

Society | October 18, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3176

No Lives Claimed in 19 Heavy Crashes across Bulgaria Overnight

Luckily no lives were claimed in 19 hellish car accidents that occurred on the roads across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Twenty-five people were injured in the hits, doctors reported.

Society | October 18, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2067

2 Bulgarian Soldiers Injured in Rocket Attack in Afghanistan

Two Bulgarian military officials were slightly injured in a rocket attack against the airport in the Afghanistan's second largest city Kandahar late on Friday. Corporal Stoycho Demirev and Sergeant Delcho Mitev were hurt while keeping their duties as mem

Society | October 18, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2848

155 Bulgarians Fell Prey to Human Trafficking in 2008

A total of 155 Bulgarians have become victims of human trafficking in Bulgaria since the beginning of 2008.

Society | October 17, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2669

Bulgarian Forensic Coroners Refuse to Conduct Autopsy of Their Teacher Radanov

None of the experts, working for Bulgaria's Forensic Medicine services agreed on conducting the autopsy of the sphere's luminary, Professor Stoycho Radanov, who was found hung on a playground on Friday. The announcement was made by the services' head Sta

Society | October 17, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1988

Bulgaria's Top Forensic Expert Found Hung on Playground in Sofia

Bulgaria's most renowned forensic coroner, Professor Stoycho Radanov, was found hung on a playground's climbing frame in Sofia's Ivan Vazov neighbourhood on Friday.

Society | October 17, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3470

Ancient Temple of Goddess Cybele in Bulgaria's Balchik on Sale

The ancient temple of the Hittite, Phrygian, and Greek goddess Cybele, which was discovered by accident in Bulgaria's Black Sea town of Balchik in May 2007 has been declared for sale, the Varna daily Pozvanete reported.

Society | October 17, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 11387

Two Die on Bulgarian Roads Overnight

Two passengers died as 18 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 24 passengers were injured in the hits as two of them are in critical condition.

Society | October 17, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1563

Bulgarian Concert Evenings Open in New York

The "Bulgarian Concert Evenings" series officially began Wednesday with a gala concert held at Carnegie Hall in New York. The annual event is the fourth consecutive one and includes monthly performances by young Bulgarian musicians at the building of the

Society | October 16, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3037

Bulgaria Sentenced by ECHR over Police Violence

The European Court for Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg sentenced Bulgaria Thursday to pay a compensation of EUR 6 000 for brutal police violence.

Society | October 16, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1778

Sofia University Celebrates 120th Anniversary

The Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" began the official celebrations of its 120th anniversary under the motto "120 Years of Secondary Education in Bulgaria.

Society | October 16, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1697

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate down to 5,8% in September

Bulgaria's unemployment rate has continued to decline as it reached 5,8% in September according to data of the Labor Ministry released Thursday.

Society | October 16, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1846

Number of Bulgarian Students in UK up by Over 100%

The number of students starting full-time undergraduate courses in universities in Great Britain has gone up by 9.7% in 2008, according to figures published in the online edition of the UK daily "Guardian.

Society | October 16, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1370

Yet Another Bulgarian Dies in Overnight War on Wheels in the Country

One person died as 12 hellish 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 one of them is in critical condition.

Society | October 16, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2277

Bulgaria Military Medical Academy Inaugurates Laser Therapy Center

A new, modern center for laser therapy, dermatological and plastic surgery was inaugurated Wednesday at the Sofia Military Medical Academy. The center is under the management of the "Dermatology and Allergy" department of the Academy.

Society | October 15, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3527

Condition Bulgaria's Prince Kardam Still Critical but Stable

The condition of Bulgaria's Prince Kardam remains critical but stable after the hellish car crash he survived in August, his wife Miriam said Wednesday. Kardam, the eldest son of Bulgaria's former Tsar and PM Simeon Saxe-Coburg, has not been removed from

Society | October 15, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6477

Traditional Furniture Expo Opens in Sofia

The traditional Stroyko 2000 building and furniture expo opens doors in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia on Wednesday.

Society | October 15, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2676

Bulgaria Teachers Receive First Masters Degrees in Intercultural Education

29 Bulgarian teachers and school principals received Tuesday their Masters' Degree diplomas in intercultural education from the Department of Pedagogy at the Southwestern "Neofit Rilski" University. The course of study lasted one year.

Society | October 14, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2638

Bulgaria Academy of Sciences Demand Doubled Budget

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have called on the government to double the budget of the institution, which is now less then BGN 100 M. "At the moment 80 per cent of the state funding goes for the salaries of our scientists," chair of BAS, Nikola Sabo

Society | October 13, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3073

Bulgaria Sixth Church Convention to Hold Third Session in December

The Sixth Church Convention has made the decision to hold a third session this year from December 9 to December 12 as stated by the Holy Synod spokesperson Archpriest Angel Angelov. The decision was made during the conclusion of the second session of the

Society | October 12, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1772

Balkan Capitals Exhibit to Open in Sofia

The exhibit "The Surprising Europe - Balkan Capitals" is going to be inaugurated Sunday evening at the national "Ivan Vazov" theater in Sofia. The exhibit is part of the agenda of the international conference titled "50 Years of European Parliament throu

Society | October 12, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2284
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