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Rock Legends Bijelo Dugme to Stage Concert in Bulgaria's Kjustendil

One of the most popular rock bands in former Yugoslavia and on the Balkans, Bjelo Dugme, are coming to Bulgaria to stage a memorable concert in the town of Kjustendil on Saturday. The show was initially planned for Thursday but due to poor weather condit

Society | September 25, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 16136

Bulgaria Road Carnage Claims Two Lives Overnight

Two people died as 13 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 11 passengers were injured in the hits.

Society | September 25, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1746

Sofia New Center to Support Mothers and Babies At Risk

The center for social support of at risk new mothers and their newborn babies was officially inaugurated in Sofia Tuesday by representatives of the Social Ministry and the Bulgarian Child Protection Agency. The "Saint Sofia" center has been created by th

Society | September 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2166

US Department of State: Religious Intolerance in Bulgaria Is Rising - Report

The Bulgarian Government generally respects religious freedom in practice, however, there is a noted increase of cases when local authorities show intolerance, according to the annual report about religious freedoms in the country prepared by the US Depar

Society | September 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2487

Glamorous Show Marks Beginning of Dancing Stars in Bulgaria

A whole group of celebrities made the start of the first season of the successful Dancing Stars show in Bulgaria on Monday night. The performance included the first dance of the men's group of stars, supported by their professional partners.

Society | September 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 8001

Bulgaria Road Carnage Claims Three Lives Overnight

Three people died as 17 hellish car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 15 passengers were injured in the hits.

Society | September 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1572

Legendary Bulgarian Historic Novels Writer Presents New Book

The renowned Bulgarian novelist Svoboda Bachvarova presented Monday her new documentary book at her arrival to Sofia after 20- year-long stay abroad.

Society | September 22, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3110

Bulgaria Shows Unique Age-old State Symbols on Independence Day

A unique historic state symbols of Bulgarian rulers dating back from the country's founding were gathered in an exhibition opened in the old capital Veliko Tarnovo on Monday, the Independence Day. The throne and the scepter of the later Bulgarian Tsar Fe

Society | September 22, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2089

Bas-relief of Tsar Ferdinand Unveiled on Bulgaria's Independence Day

A bas-relief of Bulgaria's later Tsar Ferdinand I was opened Monday in downtown Sofia on the day when the country celebrates the 100th anniversary since its independence proclamation. The sight has been made by Bulgaria's famous sculptor Georgi Chapkanov

Society | September 22, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2603

Veliko Tarnovo Starts Independence Day Celebrations

The nationwide celebrations of the 100th anniversary since Bulgaria's Independence proclamation started early Monday in the country's old capital Veliko Tarnovo with a Holly liturgy. The mass was said in the temple of Asen Dynasty in the city.

Society | September 22, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2083

Bulgaria Marks 100th Anniversary since Independence Proclamation

Celebrations have been opened Monday across the country on the Independence Day of Bulgaria, September 22. On this day, 100 years ago, the state proclaimed its independence from the Ottoman Empire and became sovereign kingdom.

Society | September 22, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2242

Elegant Retro Cars on Display in Sofia

Royal Classic Car Club (RCCC) organized Saturday the first contest for retro vehicles in Bulgaria, which took place at Sofia's Alexander Nevski Square. The event was held under the patronage of the Capital's Municipality and the Mayor Boyko Borissov.

Society | September 21, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5729

Bulgaria's Independence Day Celebrations Bring Traffic Restrictions

Traffic restrictions are to be introduced in Bulgaria's capital on Monday over the celebrations of the country's Day of Independence. There will be banned the car passing and parking on sections of the major boulevards "Tsar Osvoboditel" and "Lege".

Society | September 21, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2346

Bulgaria Prince Kardam Discharged from Hospital after Heavy Crash, Still in Coma

Bulgaria's Prince Kardam was discharged late on Saturday from the hospital in Madrid, where he spent more than a month after surviving a hellish car crash. Kardam, the eldest son of Bulgaria's former Tsar and PM Simeon Saxe-Coburg, however, is still in c

Society | September 21, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4249

Bulgaria PM: Independence Is State of Mind

Independence is a state of mind, a huge effort and a fight, and it is never given once and for all, according to the Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev, who spoke Saturday before the award winners of the National Student Competition. The competiti

Society | September 20, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2506

Bulgaria Trade Unions Poll Shows Over Half of Workers Ready to Strike

54,33% of all Bulgarian workers would agree to go on strike, according to a poll conducted by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (KNSB). The poll results were presented Saturday by the Union's Deputy Chair Valentin Nikiforov.

Society | September 20, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2322

Bulgaria-Germany Project Cures Prostate Cancer by Use of Ultrasound

A 58-year-old Bulgarian businessman from Sofia has become the first Bulgarian to successfully undergo bloodless prostate cancer removal conducted with the use of ultrasound. The surgery has taken place the German "Urology 24" urology and oncology center

Society | September 20, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7166

New Software to Monitor Bulgaria College Dormitories

A software program maintaining an electronic database is going to be introduced in all college dormitories in Bulgaria, according to a Cabinet decision announced by Bulgaria's Education Minister Daniel Vulchev. The software will provide continuous inform

Society | September 19, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5069

Bulgaria NPS Deny Confiscating Reporters' Equipment

The Bulgarian National Protection Services (NPS) have denied numerous reports of media representatives that the Services' employees have confiscated photographic equipment and altered recordings during the "mountain lift incident" involving Bulgaria's Pri

Society | September 19, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2008

Fashion Maniacs Enjoy 2-day Show at Sofia Mall

More than 30 leading fashion companies presented the modern tendencies in clothing and accessories during a two-day show, held Thursday and Friday in front of Sofia Mall. The event included numerous fashion reviews, where some autumn-winter collections w

Society | September 19, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3333

Bulgaria Road Carnage Takes 2 Lives Overnight

Two people died as 18 hellish car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 18 passengers were injured in the hits.

Society | September 19, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1552
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