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Irishman Found on Train Tracks in Bulgaria

An Irish national was found lying on train tracks in a railway tunnel in Plovdiv region, central Bulgaria, late on Christmas Eve, authorities said on Tuesday. The man, who is aged 59, but whose identity was not disclosed, received first aid from the trai

Society | December 25, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1922

1 Killed in Car Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

One person died as nine heavy car crashes were reported overnight on Christmas Eve in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 13 people were injured in the hits, including two who are in critical condition.

Society | December 25, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1029

Bulgaria's Patriarch Celebrates Christmas Mass

Bulgaria's Patriarch Maxim celebrated a special Mass on Christmas Day, leading the service in Sofia's Alexander Nevski cathedral. In his sermon, Maxim spoke of the intense spiritual crisis of the Bulgarian society and the diminishing importance placed on

Society | December 25, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1883

Bulgaria's Patriarch Serves Christmas Eve Mass

A solemn mass marking Christmas Eve was served by Bulgaria's Patriarch Maxim at Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia. His Holiness read a passage from the Bible that proclaims the birth of Jesus Christ and prayed that the people preserved their fait

Society | December 24, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2257

2000 Cars Blocked at Turkey-Bulgaria Border

About 2000 cars are waiting on Christmas Eve at the Kapakule border checkpoint, unable to enter Bulgaria. The huge line has not moved a meter for hours, people who are stuck at the border complained.

Society | December 24, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2914

Bulgarian Traditions Revive on Christmas Eve

As Bulgarians prepare to meet Christmas, old traditions revive on the eve before the holy day. It is the time for Christians to remember the old customs passed from one generation to another and try to keep them alive waiting for the birth of Christ.

Society | December 24, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4553

Bulgaria's Firefighters Battle 59 Blazes Overnight

Bulgarian Firefighters have been kept busy during the last night with 59 fires across the country, which took one live and injured several others. An 85-year old woman died after a fire broke out in her house in the central Bulgarian town of Gabrovo.

Society | December 24, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1738

1 Killed in 19 Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

One man died as 19 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 30 people were injured in the hits, none of them in critical condition.

Society | December 24, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1615

Car Topples over on Sofia Major Thoroughfare

A car toppled over on Monday on the capital's busiest thoroughfare Tsarigradsko Shosse, which links Sofia downtown to the residential districts in the southeast of the city. The reasons of the accident are the high speed and slippery road, police have sa

Society | December 24, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7652

5000 Open Ski Season in Bulgaria's Borovets

More than 5,000 visitors opened officially season 2008 in Bulgaria's Borovets mountain resort on Sunday. Skiers and snowboarders enjoyed a 50% discount on the all-day lift pass, as well as sunny weather and nearly 2 meters of snow on the slopes of the bi

Society | December 24, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1997

7 Injured in Hellish Car Crash in Bulgaria

A total of seven passengers, including a child, have been injured in a car hit on the road between Bulgaria's towns of Russe and Byala late on Sunday. The crash has reportedly occurred after a car tried to overcome another vehicle, bumping into a car tra

Society | December 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2458

Body of Missing Bulgarian Mountaineer Found in River

Rescue services found the body of the 77-year-old tourist, who got lost in Bulgaria's Lozen Mountain late on Saturday. The victim's body was discovered in the waters of Iskar River, authorities reported.

Society | December 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1829

Bulgarian Dies in Chain Crash in Italy

A 30-year-old Bulgarian national was killed Sunday in a heavy crash that involved heavy-loaded truck and several cars near Rome, Darik News reported. The accident occurred on A-1 highway southbound the Italian capital city.

Society | December 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1481

Elderly Tourist Gets Lost in Bulgarian Mountain

A 77-year-old tourist got lost in Bulgaria's Lozen Mountain, rescue services reported on Sunday. The man was part of a group that went out for a walk on Saturday.

Society | December 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1387

990 Lives Lost on Bulgaria Roads since Beginning of 2007

A total of 990 people were killed in 7,873 car crashes that occurred since the beginning of the year on roads in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. The number of those, who suffered injuries in the hits, is 963.

Society | December 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1646

Drivers Wait for 20 Hours to Load Cars on Calafat-Vidin Ferryboat Line

People, who want to load their vehicle on a ferryboat, traveling from Romanian Danube city of Calafat to Bulgaria's Vidin are forced to wait for about 20 hours. The ferryboat is trying to stick to its schedule but the great number of cars and heavy-loade

Society | December 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2271

Sofia Citizens to Skate on New Ice Rink

A new ice rink was opened Sunday in the garden in front of the Defense Ministry building in the center of Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia. The sport facility belongs to the owners of the biggest ice rink on the Balkans, situated on the frozen Ariana Lak

Society | December 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1648

Chain Crashes Trigger Highway Hell in Bulgaria

Two chain crashes caused hellish traffic jam on Hemus highway on Saturday, stranding hundreds of passengers. The accidents occurred at noon close to Vitinya and Topli dol tunnels and triggerd a ten-kilometre-long queue of cars.

Society | December 22, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1668

Winter Solstice Brings 2007 Shortest Day

Bulgarians ushered in winter shortly after 6 am on Saturday when the winter solstice, marking the year's shortest day and longest night, occurred.

Society | December 22, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2860

1 Killed as Speeding Car Crashes in Bulgaria

One man was killed and another was critically injured after a car toppled over near the town of Gotse Delchev, Southern Bulgaria.

Society | December 22, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1426

Apple Raisin Bread

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Society | December 21, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2025
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