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Bulgarian Mini-Beauties in Tune For World Hit

After sweeping last year's Little Princess of The World, Bulgaria is sending three young girls to this year's edition of the contest. Yoanna Vutova (9) with sisters Konstantina (11) and Ahinora (16) Lyubomilova will leave for Santo Domingo in the Dominic

Society | April 28, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2968

Paulo Coelho Comes to Sofia

Internationally acclaimed best-selling author Paulo Coelho is planning a trip to Bulgaria.

Society | April 28, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1278

Science: Mysterious Comet Nears Earth

A mysterious comet that is orbiting the sun while dividing its core is to come close to the Earth, experts said. The comet named, "Schwassmann-Wachmann 3," will come closest to the Earth on May 12, but is expected to be most clearly seen from next weeken

Society | April 28, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1180

Fashion: Summer 2006 Make-up

1. Rocker Chicks Look

Society | April 28, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2089

President Dubs Singer Juanes "Colombia's Greatest Envoy"

Colombia's president Alvaro Uribe called latin pop star Juanes "Colombia's greatest envoy" after the hottie performed a unique concert in the European Parliament on April 19.

Society | April 27, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1378

Furry Ballerina Dies in Bulgaria

A "ballerina" bear accommodated in a special Bulgarian park has passed away, after an exhausting career of entertaining passers-by. Galya's body was buried and her head was taken for examination, media reported Thursday.

Society | April 27, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1144

UNICEF Helps Bulgaria Raise Teens AIDS Awareness

Sixty of every 100 Bulgarian teenagers should be aware how to protect themselves from AIDS, states a Plan from the 2009 program between the Bulgarian government and the United Nations Children's Fund - UNICEF. The agreement was approved by the Council of

Society | April 27, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2663

JLo, MTV Join Efforts in Reality Show

Latin diva Jennifer Lopez, an actress and a singer, is in talks with MTV to star in her own reality show. MTV sources have confirmed they are working with JLo to develop a weekly show that will focus on her real life.

Society | April 27, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 670

Bulgarian Sanctuaries "On Display" in National Geographic

Kenneth Garrett, the famous photographer of the "National Geographic", whose pictures and materials in the field of archeology, paleontology and ancient cultures are known across the world, started shooting in Bulgaria. Garrett and his team are working o

Society | April 27, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1209

Passionate Flamenco Heats Up Sofia

The passions surrounding the annual Sofia Jazz+ Festival peaked Wednesday evening after Bulgaria's capital city was conquered by flamenco rhythms. Sofia enjoyed the heated performance of Las Migas, a women flamenco group founded in Barcelona in 2003.

Society | April 27, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1655

Bulgaria, Romania Fight Mosquitoes Together

Bulgaria and Romania will fight mosquitoes together in the Danube regions. The municipality of the Bulgarian city Russe announced that a common ten-year plan for mosquitoes' populations management will be signed between the two neighbouring countries.

Society | April 26, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1318

Unique Music Show Heats Up Sofia Streets

This year's annual Jazz + fest in Sofia kicked off quite unusually. A street performance by the Bulgarian brass masters Karandila - a true orchestra brass band with smashing interpretations of energetic Bulgarian folklore heated up passions in Bulgaria's

Society | April 25, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 834

Sofia Cools Eros with 100kg Ice

Eros Ramazzotti will fight Sofia's summer heat with 100 kilograms of ice, his hosts have revealed. The Italian megastar also wants "huge amounts" of light drinks and mineral water, the local press says.

Society | April 25, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1222

Bulgarians See Simply Red for EUR 17

Tickets for the Simply Red concert in Bulgaria will be launched for sale on May 2, organizers of the event announced on Tuesday. A pass costs EUR 17, which will jump to EUR 22 on the actual day of the gig.

Society | April 25, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 793

Exhibit Marks Bulgarian Poet, Artist's Anniversary

Bulgaria's renowned poet and artist Ivan Davidkov's 80th anniversary was marked with an exhibition in Sofia.

Society | April 24, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 842

Bulgarian Actress Strips for Don Juan Play Photo Session

Bulgarian actress Ani Papadopolu took off her clothes for a photo session advertising the newest "Don Juan" play in the National Theater in Sofia. Actors Venelin Ganev, Dimitar Rachkov, Deyan Donkov, Julian Vergov, Valeri Yordanov, and Zachari Baharov or

Society | April 24, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2052

Book Crossing Enters Bulgaria

Bulgaria has become one of the many countries that gave a home to the the practice of book crossing, media said. Book Crossing is the practice of leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by people, who then return it for others to follow

Society | April 24, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 800

Sofia Heart, Liver Transplant Patients in Good Condition

The two patients, who were transplanted heart and liver from one donor at Sofia's "Lozenets" hospital in the end of the week, are feeling good, it emerged Sunday. The two 33-year-old patients spoke to journalists on Sunday and told them that they feel we

Society | April 23, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 689

Bulgaria's 2nd City "Eats Up" Giant Easter Cake

A record-big Easter cake was "engulfed" by citizens from Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv. The sweet pastry weighted 501kg and was 65meters long.

Society | April 23, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 963

Literature Admirers Celebrate World Book Day

The annual celebration of World Book Day will be held on Sunday, April 23, the day commemorating the death of two of the most famous authors - William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.

Society | April 23, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 598

Bulgaria Under the Spell of "Christos Voskrese"

On the holy night of Easter and all over the next forty days, Orthodox believers in Bulgaria greet each other with "Christos voskrese".

Society | April 23, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2787
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