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Mormons Rush into Orthodox Church in Bulgaria's Burgas, Interrupt Service

Two mormon preachers rushed Thursday into "Saints Cyril and Methodius" orthodox church in Bulgaria's coastal city of Burgas to interrupt the morning service, held to mark the Ascension of Jesus. The missionaries entered the temple and announced in Bulgar

Society | June 5, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 10530

Seychelles Party Takes Place in Bulgaria Capital Sofia

The Consulate of the Seychelles in Bulgaria organized Wednesday night a special party with the support of the island republic's Honorary Consul to Sofia Maxim Behar.

Society | June 5, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3317

Sofia Opens Europe's First Laughter Therapy Clinic

Two clowns are to help treatment little children in the first laughter therapy clinic in Europe, which was opened Thursday in Sofia's Pirogov Emergency Institute. The actor Nikolay Nikolaev, aka Professor Koko and his assistant Roko are to entertain the

Society | June 5, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1819

GEO Magazine Photo Exhibition on Display Downtown Sofia

GEO magazine opened Thursday a unique photo exhibition in front of the National Palace of Culture in Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia. The display, called "Many-sided Planet" consists of 80 photographs taken by more than 30 professionals, which have caug

Society | June 5, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2805

Search for Missing Bulgarian Sailor Continues

Rescue teams continue to search for a Bulgarian sailor who was working on the Slovak ship Norden and went missing on Tuesday, the Maritime Administration reported. According to officials, the seaman probably fell off board Tuesday afternoon as the crew f

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Woman Dies Hit by Bus in Sofia

A young woman died early on Thursday after she was hit by a public transport bus on a busy intersection downtown Sofia.

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Bulgaria Road Carnage Claims Five Lives Overnight

Five people died as 28 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 35 people were injured in the hits, as two of them are in critical condition.

Society | June 5, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1289

Bulgaria Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years of Independence in September

A National Committee for the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Bulgaria's Independence was established Wednesday at a meeting held in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. Participants in the meeting included representatives of State institution

Society | June 4, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2774

Bulgarian Sailor Falls off Ship, Search Launched

A Bulgarian sailor working on the Slovak ship Norden has been missing since Tuesday, the Maritime Administration reported. According to officials, the seaman probably fell off board Tuesday afternoon as the crew found out the Bulgarian was missing about

Society | June 4, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1447

Roma Ghetto in Sofia's Studentski Grad Quarter Demolished

The Roma shantytown located close to apartment building No. 55 in Sofia's Studentski Grad Quarter was demolished Wednesday under tightened security measures.

Society | June 4, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6235

3 More Die in Crasjes on Bulgarian Roads Overnight

Three people were killed and 23 more injured in 19 automobile accidents in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours, according to the press center of the Interior Ministry.

Society | June 4, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1166

Anglo-American School of Sofia Turns 40

The Anglo-American School of Sofia celebrated its 40th Anniversary over the weekend.

Society | June 3, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3246

Bulgaria High School Seniors Take Second Mandatory Exit Exam Tuesday

The second round of the new high school exit exam in Bulgaria is taking place Tuesday. Like the first one, the second exam is mandatory as well, however, students can choose the school subject to be tested on.

Society | June 3, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1432

Three Professors Compete for Bulgaria's Science Academy Chair Post

Three candidates are to fight for the position of the Chair of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) as their applications were submitted Monday, which is the last day for nominations.

Society | June 2, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1444

Kool & the Gang to Thrill Bulgarian Fans

The world famous group Kool & the Gang arrived in Sofia to stage a concert to remember to the delight of their Bulgarian fans. One of the group's main members, Robert "Kool" Bell, landed in Bulgaria's capital on Monday, a day before all the others as he

Society | June 2, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2811

Bulgaria Town Predicted to Become Balkan Jerusalem

Bulgaria's southwestern town of Petrich is soon to become the Jerusalem of the Balkans according to the Standart Daily. Only in the past month the town has been visited by tourists from Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Romania, Russia, England, Germany, Italy,

Society | June 2, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3016

Bulgaria Marks Day of Botev and Others Perished in the Fight for Independence

Bulgaria marks Monday the 132 anniversary of the death of one of the most prominent Bulgarians - the publicist, poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev, who gave his life for Bulgaria's independence. The anniversary will be commemorated all over Bulgaria wit

Society | June 2, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3126

Young Man Drowns in Artificial Lake in Bulgaria

A 20-year-old man drowned in Iskar artificial lake in Bulgaria on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred while a group of youngsters were swimming in the lake.

Society | June 1, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2766

Sofia Court Cancels Vehicle Tax Hike

Sofia Administrative Court canceled the 25-percent vehicle tax hike, currently approved by the Municipal Council of the capital city. The judges abolished the councilors' decision as it was made a week after the legally fixed term expired.

Society | June 1, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1354

Sofia Kids Enjoy Free Puppet Shows on International Children's Day

Children from Bulgaria's capital were given the joy to see several puppet shows for free in theaters across Sofia on the occasion of the International Children's Day on Sunday. "Cinderella", "Snow-white" and "The Little Prince" were among the performance

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Youngster Hits 3 People at Pedestrian Path in Bulgaria's Pernik

A 18-year-old girl knocked down three people at a pedestrian path in Bulgaria's town of Pernik and tried to run away from the scene. Citizens, who witnessed the incident, managed to force the driver to stop her car and she was detained.

Society | June 1, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1736
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