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Bulgarian Freed Nurse Recalls Life "In Qaddafi's Cell"

Snezhana Dimitrova, one of the five Bulgarian nurses who spent more than eight years in a Libyan jail accused of deliberately infecting children with HIV, will launch at the beginning of the week a book describing her ordeal.

Society | December 9, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2807

Bulgaria Students Warm up with Fancy Fake Weddings

Students from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" kept alive the tradition of untraditional wedding ceremonies to add an extra dose of romanticism in celebrating their holiday on December 8.

Society | December 8, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3128

The "Unseen" Lennon Displayed at London Exhibition

An exhibition celebrating the life of John Lennon has opened in London's Proud Gallery as people around the world are commemorating the legendary Beatles frontman who was shot dead 27 years ago on December 8.

Society | December 8, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4156

Bulgaria Students Throw The Year's Biggest Party

Bulgarian students are celebrating on December 8 their holiday, a tradition kept alive since 1903 by both current and former students.

Society | December 8, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2137

Hotel in Bulgaria's Bansko Resort in Flames, Guests Evacuated

A huge fire broke out at a five-floor hotel at the Bulgarian resort of Bansko on Saturday, forcing all the guests to flee.

Society | December 8, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2759

Blaze Breaks Out at Sofia Lions' Bridge

A plume of black smoke covered the sky over one of the biggest junctures in downtown Sofia at midnight as a fire broke out on the ceiling of a residential building.

Society | December 8, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2253

Italian Breaded Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1867

Sofia University Students Stuck in the Snow in Southern Bulgaria

A group of thirty students from Sofia University ended up stranded near the town of Perushtitsa, Southern Bulgaria, after authorities failed to clear up the road to a nearby hut.

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1938

Bulgarians Killed in Heavy Romanian Crash All Men, Aged 17-35

The four Bulgarians, who died in a heavy crash in south-western Romania, have been identified as men, aged between 17 and 35, Darik radio reported.

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1917

4 Bulgarians Die in Crash in Romania

Four Bulgarian nationals died in a heavy car crash in Romania Thursday night, authorities reported. The accident took place just after midnight on a road in southwest Romania near the village of Tatarasht.

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1596

Road Conditions Improve, Thousands Still without Electricity in Bulgaria

Road conditions in Bulgaria gradually improve after the heavy snowfalls stopped on Friday, yet thousands of people are left without electricity due to cut off wires in the recent storms. Police say drivers must be prepared for winter driving conditions,

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2728

Hellish Traffic Clogs Sofia Major Thoroughfare

The capital's busiest thoroughfare Tsarigradsko Shosse, which links Sofia downtown to the residential districts in the southeast of the city, was blocked since the earliest hours on Friday by long lines of cars. In the morning rush a drive from the resid

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2726

Bulgaria's Medics Protest over Low Payment

Bulgaria's medics from several hospitals in the country go out Friday on a silent protest against low salaries. Nurses, assistants and obstetricians from Alexandrovska and Tsaritsa Yoanna hospitals in Sofia are to protest for an hour at noon.

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1308

No Victims Claimed in 25 Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

No lives have been claimed in 25 severe car crashes that were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 27 people were injured in the hits, including one, whose condition is critical.

Society | December 7, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1289

Weather, Trucks Blamed for Highway Hell in Bulgaria

Poor weather and poorly equipped trucks have caused the hellish traffic jam on Hemus highway on Wednesday that stranded thousands of passengers, according to the heads of the bodies in charge.

Society | December 6, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1758

Officials Unruffled over Winter Hellish Traffic

The traffic disruption that stranded thousands of passengers on Hemus highway following a light snowfall failed to move those in charge, who say that is normal for this time of the year.

Society | December 6, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1674

Coastal Varna Crowned the Best Town to Live in Bulgaria

The town of Varna, located on the Northern Black Sea coast and often referred to as the summer capital of Bulgaria, is the best town to live in, according to a survey.

Society | December 6, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3134

Bulgaria's Pamporovo Resort Brings in Ski Patrol

Ski patrol team is to watch over the runs of Pamporovo this season, officials of the resort announced Thursday. The team is planned to be comprised of skiers from the local ski schools who will look for dangerous or drunk riders on the slopes.

Society | December 6, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1779

Hundreds Blocked after Heavy Snowfalls in Bulgaria

The heavy snowfalls blocked railways near Bulgaria's towns of Tryavna and Gabrovo, forcing hundreds of passengers to remain stuck for hours. Two fast trains could not continue moving after broken branches and fallen trees damaged the power wires.

Society | December 6, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1749

Bulgaria Welcomes Crew Members of Sunk Antarctic Cruiser

The two Bulgarian nationals who were among the crew aboard the ship that sank after hitting an iceberg off Antarctica returned back home late Wednesday welcomed by their relatives. Stanko Mihalev and his wife Svetlana, who were together on board of the 2

Society | December 6, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2134

Another 3 Lives Lost Overnight on Roads across Bulgaria

Three passengers died as 20 heavy car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 18 people were injured in the hits, as some of them are still in critical condition.

Society | December 6, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1028
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