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Vaya con Dios to Perform in Sofia

The Belgian band Vaya Con Dios have officially announced they will have a live performance in Sofia's National palace of Culture on June 9th.

Society | April 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1033

Sofia Clubs

**Amor** Underground pass Bulgaria Blvd.

Society | April 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1328

Cancer Cases Will Double by 2030

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has announced that the number of patients diagnosed with the disease will double between 2000 and 2030. This will mostly be the case in poorer countries, Dr.

Society | April 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1428

Easter Egg Casserole

Ingredients: 18 eggs; 1 c.

Society | April 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1230

Skiing Conditions Perfect in Bulgaria

Despite the official end of the skiing season, the skiing conditions in all mountain resorts are perfect, and many may combine their Easter holiday with a swoosh or two down the slopes. The snow cover at Vitosha mountain next to Sofia, is 120 centimeters

Society | April 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1752

Macedonian Minister Rides in Beckham's Stolen BMW

The luxurious BMW X5 of the UK football star David Beckham, which was stolen from the underground parking of his house in Madrid, is already property of the Macedonian government. Macedonian media published photos, which showed the Macedonia's Interior M

Society | April 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6421

Bulgarians Mark Good Friday

Orthodox Bulgarians commemorate Good Friday, which is believed to be the day when Jesus Christ was crucified. Legend has it that during Good Friday no one should work, as it is considered to be a sin.

Society | April 6, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1328

Bulgarian Woman is World's Oldest University Student

A 78-year-old Bulgaria woman is the oldest university student in the world and is trying to enter the Guinness book of records, according a research for the TV show Bulgaria's Records. Yordanka Mihaylova is the oldest student in Europe and in the world.

Society | April 5, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2529

Just Fifth of Bulgaria's Drug Addicts Included in Methadone Programs

A total of 1500 Bulgarians with some kind of drug addiction are included in methadone programs, head of the Bulgarian Methadone Association Alexander Kanchelov announced Thursday.

Society | April 5, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1395

Legendary Bulgarian Fortress's Secrets to Be Revealed in 3 Years

The Urvich Fortress, which is close to Sofia, will be renovated in a three-year period and to become a tourist destination, it became clear at a press conference on Thursday.

Society | April 5, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1789

Joan of Arc's Relics Turn out Fake

The relics who were supposed to belong to French heroine Joan of Arc are actually the ones of an Egyptian mummy, recent research revealed.

Society | April 5, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1676

Orthodox Bulgarians Colour Eggs on Holy Thursday

Orthodox Bulgarians celebrate on April 5 the Holy Thursday and keep alive the tradition of coloring eggs bright red, the symbol of Easter for Orthodox Christians all over the world.

Society | April 5, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3649

271 Bulgarians to Turn 100 in 2007

A total of 271 Bulgarians are expected to mark their 100th birthday in 2007 scientists announced. Most of them are women, as females are known to have a larger life expectancy, state BNT channel reported.

Society | April 4, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1227

Bulgaria's Hristo Shopov in Pontius Pilate's Role Again

Famed Bulgarian actor Hristo Shopov has had the chance of walking into the sandals of Pontius Pilate twice in his career, both times in international productions. Shopov, who is the son of renowned actor Naum Shopov, first portrayed Pilate in Mel Gibson'

Society | April 4, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 30654

2nd Burial for Legendary Bulgarian Tzar 800 Years after Death

The relics of the Bulgaria's Tzar Kaloyan will be buried for a second time in a church the ancient Bulgarian capital Veliko Tarnovo 800 years after his death. The relics will be put in the gallery of the 40 Holy Martyrs Church, head of the National Histo

Society | April 3, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2841

VIP Brother Audience Tops 1 M in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's second edition of VIP Brother has managed to glue over 1,000,000 people to the TV screen, Nova TV boasted. A poll by GFK agency has showed that the reality show tops the ratings in its time slot, outrunning its main competitor Music Idol, aire

Society | April 3, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1802

Portuguese Film About Bulgarian Immigrant Wins Award at NY Festival

A Portuguese film, telling the story of a Bulgarian immigrant won the best international movie at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. The documentary movie entitled "Waiting For Europe" was shot in Portugal, Spain and Bulgaria

Society | April 3, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2195

Cyber University Opens Doors in Japan

The first cyber university, where the whole course of education is leaded on-line, has been opened in Japan. There are two faculties in the unusual higher school, each accepting about 600 students.

Society | April 2, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1825

Bulgaria Hosts Balkan Aesthetics and Beauty Forum

Beauty masters from all southeastern European countries gather in Sofia to take part in a Balkan aesthetics, beauty and health forum. The event, which is organized by the Balkan Cosmeticians' Association and the Bureau for supporting the middle classes o

Society | April 2, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1706

Bulgarian Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

Bulgaria's Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, the last Sunday of Lent before Easter. The feast commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, before the holy week in which his passions and crucifixion are celebrated.

Society | April 1, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1659

Youth NGO Seeks Bulgaria's Biggest Liars

Youth Initiatives 2004, a Bulgarian non-government organization, seeks to find the country's biggest fraud. "Who is Bulgaria's biggest liar?" is the question passersby are asked in Sofia, Plovdiv and Stara Zagora on April Fools' Day.

Society | April 1, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1445
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