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Mycenaean Sword Cap Found in Thracian Sanctuary in Bulgaria

Archaeologists have discovered Tuesday a Mycenaean bronze sword cap in an ancient Thracian sanctuary in Bulgaria.

Society | June 12, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 8807

Unique Cybele Temple Findings Exhibited in Bulgaria

The antique archaeology findings, that were unearthed in the temple of the Phrygian Goddess Cybele in Bulgaria, will be exhibited in the seaside town of Balchik.

Society | June 12, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6986

Paris Hilton Sees her Imprisonment as God-Sent Sign

The young heiress of the Hilton empire Paris Hilton has said she believes her imprisonment was a sign from God and she plans to stop acting dumb and put her influence to good use. She also believes God has given her a new chance.

Society | June 12, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5826

Laura Bush Visits Unique Boyana Church near Sofia

The US first lady Laura Bush visited the unique Boyana church near Sofia during her and her spouse President George Bush's two-day official visit to Bulgaria. The first lady spent more than 20 minutes in the church, which was officially opened for visit

Society | June 11, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1892

Unique Thracian Symbol of Royalty Discovered in Bulgaria

Archaeologists have discovered the most ancient ruler's symbol on Bulgarian territory, what was once the kingdom of the Thracian tribes.

Society | June 11, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 11205

Paris Hilton's Life in Jail Immortalized in On-Line Game

Computer maniacs launched an on-line game, based on the story of the US socialite Paris Hilton's imprisonment. The game, called Paris Hilton - Life in Prison", shows a jailor, who is following closely to the heroine, who is making plates.

Society | June 11, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4005

Laura Bush Opens US Kids' Reading-Room

The US first lady Laura Bush and the spouse of Bulgaria's president Zorka Parvanova opened a new kids' reading-room in Sofia's Central Library on Monday. Mrs.

Society | June 11, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1761

Bulgarians Increasingly Heading to Seychelles for Vacations

The Seychelle Islands are turning into one of the hit destinations for Bulgarian tourists in recent years, spurred by their exotic location and growing incomes, industry officials said. The Seychelles also have a consulate in Sofia, which has helped popu

Society | June 10, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3662

Paris Hilton Back in Jail

US socialite Paris Hilton has been ordered back to prison to serve her 45-day sentence for violating her reckless-driving probation. Paris was released on home arrest for undisclosed medical reasons after spending just three days behind bars.

Society | June 9, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4375

Bulgaria's Top Athlete Marries before Register, Grand Wedding Fiesta Comes

Bulgaria's top athlete Stefka Kostadinova and her life partner Nikolay Popvassilev married Friday evening before the register after 9-year-long relationship. The ceremony was held in the renewed open theatre in Elenite resort at the Black Sea.

Society | June 9, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3089

Turkish Cig Kofte

Ingredients: 300 gr potatoes, boiled, leave in the fridge overnight, then peel and grate

Society | June 8, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2446

Week in Advance

SATURDAY *** US President George Bush visits Italy ***

Society | June 8, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1031

Bulgaria's Parliament Awards Elitsa and Stundzhi Honorary Plaque

The speaker of the Parliament awarded Friday Bulgaria's representatives at this year's Eurovision contest Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankulov an honorary plaque. The Speaker Georgi Pirinski thanked the duo for coming and congratulated them on the fact th

Society | June 8, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2235

Bulgaria Chooses Its First Music Idol

The 20-year-old Nevena Tsoneva won the first season of the reality show Music Idol in Bulgaria on Thursday evening. The talented girl managed to eliminate her rival Teodor Koychinov, gathering 65,2% of the audience's votes after the final concert, which

Society | June 8, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6287

Traditional Italian Delicacies at Hand in Sofia's Piccadilly Stores

Tastes and savours from all over Italia can be found at hand in Sofia's Piccadilly chain of stores starting from Thursday. The gourmet week was opened with a special event, which was attended by the Italian Ambassador to Bulgaria HE Giovan Batista Campag

Society | June 6, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2064

Bulgarian Wine Knights Taste New Todoroff Vintages

Bulgaria's wine knights order gave a two new vintages by Todoroff boutique winery a warm reception at a presentation dinner organized by the winery, jointly with The Lodge Hotel in the mountain resort of Borovets. The two vintages, one celebrating the wi

Society | June 5, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1926

Bulgarian Heavy Metal Fans Get Adrenaline Rush at Iron Maiden Gig

Bulgarian heavy metal lovers got an adrenaline rush on Monday night when British legends Iron Maiden filled the Lokomotiv stadium in Bulgarian capital for the band's gig. The band came to Bulgaria to stage a tremendous show, part of their European tour "

Society | June 5, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2286

Iron Maiden's Sofia Show to Draw 30,000 Fans

Fans of English heavy metal legends Iron Maiden will fill the Lokomotiv stadium in Bulgarian capital for the band's gig, with 25,000 tickets already sold. Event organisers Sofia Music Enterprises said they expected 30,000 fans to attend the gig on June 4

Society | June 4, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2081

Paris Hilton Goes to Prison

US socialite Paris Hilton has entered behind bars on Monday to serve her sentence for violating probation, her lawyer announced.

Society | June 4, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1723

"Pirates of the Caribbean" Triumphs at MTV Movie Awards

The big winner at this year's MTV Movie Awards was the "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and its star, Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow won the prize for best performance. Depp joined "Pirates" producer Jerry Bruckheimer to accept the Golde

Society | June 4, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1946

Torrential Rain, Hailstorm Hit Sofia

After a minute of grumpy skies Sofia saw a true torrential downpour on Sunday afternoon. The rain rattled power lines and caused some to lose TV reception for a while.

Society | June 3, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1652
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