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Bulgaria's biggest folklore ensemble Rosna Kitka made the audience in the National Palace of Culture rise on its feet Saturday night after their traditional Christmas show.
The concert is part of the Christmas and New Year holiday program in NPC, which s
Society | December 24, 2006, Sunday // 00:00
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Sofia parents can hire an actor to play Santa Claus for their child in the Christmas Eve for less than BGN 80 (EUR 40).
The only problem is only two firms offer the service.
Society | December 23, 2006, Saturday // 00:00
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Sofia citizens have literally gone mad on Christmas shopping the last days before the holiday.
Society | December 23, 2006, Saturday // 00:00
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Saturday
*** Starts the winter holiday for Bulgarian students ***
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's highly circulated 24 daily newspaper gave out its annual awards "Most Dignified Bulgarian", in which readers have the first and final say.
The awards were given to 69 people and institutions for their humane initiatives throughout the year.
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Sofia citizens will be surprised with a huge 30 meters balloon that will ascend in the sky above the city on the first day of Christmas.
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Writer J. K.
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol each day could protect against arthritis, according to a study of mice as quoted by BBC.
In the study carried out by Swedish scientists, mice whose water contained 10% alcohol had a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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The cooking of beans has turned into a ritual during the centuries. The spices that determine the flavor and taste of this dish are the mint, savory and chilly peppers.
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Seven sculptures will be removed from Athens' remarkable Parthenon to protect them from the ravages of pollution.
The sculptures will be replaced by facsimiles, a Greek restoration expert said on Thursday.
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Dog owners in Bulgaria's seaside Varna will have to pay an annual tax of BGN 20. The residents of the suburban neighbourhoods will pay BGN 10 per dog.
Society | December 22, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Sofia Airport authorities announced Santa Claus landed Thursday at noon on Bulgarian soil.
He came from Lapland with a charter flight of the Diamond Dynamics Airlines.
Society | December 21, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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Kalina, daughter of Bulgaria's former prime minister and king Simeon Saxe-Coburg, has decided to deliver her first child in the Balkan country.
Society | December 21, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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Sofia Airport authorities announced preparations to meet Santa Claus this year on Bulgarian soil.
The solemn welcoming event will be held Thursday at 10 a.
Society | December 21, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria mark Wednesday Ignazhden, the day of St. Ignatius, which inaugurates all the Christmas and New Year festivities.
Society | December 20, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00
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The first snowflakes for this winter season have started falling over Sofia and other parts in Bulgaria, surprising some and delighting others.
Society | December 20, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00
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Fans of skating were pleased to see the opening of a third ice rink in the capital city, just in front of Melpomena's hearth.
The new entertainment facility spreads in front of the National Theatre "Ivan Vazov", under a lavishly decorated Christmas tree.
Society | December 19, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Stars of Bulgaria pop and rock music gathered Monday evening to stage a big concert in support of five Bulgarian medics on trial in Libya.
The major music event took place in front of the National Palace of Culture in Sofia under the heading "Freedom for
Society | December 18, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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A retro tram was spotted in Sofia's streets on Sunday.
Society | December 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00
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Kate Middleton, Prince William's girlfriend has turned down the Queen's invitation to spend Christmas with the Royal Family.
Society | December 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00
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A fantasy Anti-AIDS carnival took place Saturday in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
Society | December 17, 2006, Sunday // 00:00
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