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Italian Star Ramazotti to Charm Bulgaria

Italian star Eros Ramazotti will hold a concert on June 17 in Bulgaria, media claim. One of the most successful singers in Italy will enchant the city of Bankya during his concert at the national racecourse, avtora.

Society | January 19, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1200

Bulgaria's Precious Thracian Head Repaired for EUR 66 000

A unique Thracian bronze head unearthed in Bulgaria has been renovated for EUR 66, 000, media said. The piece was brought back to Bulgaria from Italy, where experts worked on its repair for three months.

Society | January 19, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 723

Bulgarian to Make Friends with Depeche Mode

New wave superstars Depeche Mode will have a personal meeting with one lucky fan from Bulgaria. The first who buys ticket for their upcoming gig in Sofia will be rewarded by organizers with the exciting personal get-together.

Society | January 19, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1770

Bocelli Awaited at Bulgaria's Seaside

Andrea Bocelli, one of the most successful light classical singers of all time, will perform in Bulgaria this summer. A local newspaper said that the tenor would shine at a festival in Varna, the main Bulgarian Black Sea city.

Society | January 19, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 563

Websites Praised by Bulgaria's Youths Agency

Bulgaria's state Agency for Youths and Sport has awarded two websites in a contest for youths-oriented projects. The website Potrebitel.

Society | January 18, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 580

Bulgarian Pupils Hail Chinese New Year

A Chinese New Year's party will soon bring together Bulgarian pupils with the Chinese ambassador to Sofia. Xie Hangsheng is hosting the celebration on Thursday at his mission's edifice.

Society | January 18, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 584

Bulgarian Church Gets Hefty UNESCO Sum

Bulgaria's unique Boyana Church will receive USD 25 000 from UNESCO for repair after last summer's floods. That has been announced by the organization's director-general, Koichiro Matsuura, when he met Bulgaria's ambassador to France Irina Bokova, the Bu

Society | January 17, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1769

Sofia Shopping Hotspot to Shine With Romance

Sofia's TZUM, a central shopping complex, will be overwhelmed by a romantic mood for the nearing St. Valentine's Day.

Society | January 17, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 760

Bulgaria's Social Minister Awards Young Painters

Bulgaria's Social Minister Emilia Maslarova awarded the winners in the contest for children's paintings organized by the Social Ministry. Maslarova awarded 10-year-old Alexandra Gaydarova from Sofia and the young student Rossen Vulkov from Pazardzhik.

Society | January 17, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 618

Gay Cowboy Drama Wins Golden Globe Award

Gay cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain has been named best film at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles. Brokeback Mountain also won best screenplay, best original song and best director for Ang Lee.

Society | January 17, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3556

St. Anthony's Day Celebrated in Bulgaria

The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria celebrates January 17 St. Anthony's Day (Antonovden) to protect people from illnesses.

Society | January 17, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1097

Sofia Public Bath to Become Modern Spa Center

Sofia's mayor Boyko Borissov suggests that the capital's public bath becomes a modern spa center. He has even ordered a check into the long repair of the bath.

Society | January 16, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1640

New Hunt for Harry Potter Role

Thousands of teenage girls have braved frosty weather coveting to secure a role in the next Harry Potter movie.

Society | January 15, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1812

Art Unites Int'l Students in Sofia

Students from Bulgaria, Turkey, Albania, Romania, Belarus and Japan have gathered in Sofia to create pieces of art jointly.

Society | January 14, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 719

Bulgarian Moviemakers Give out Best 2005 Awards

Bulgarian moviemakers have held the maiden ceremony of giving out annual award for best films.

Society | January 14, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 768

Roma People Celebrate New Year

Bulgaria's Roma population marks Saturday, January 14, the New Year.

Society | January 14, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 857

Bulgaria Honours Memory of Satirist Ralin

A CD with recitals of the legendary Bulgarian satirist Radoy Ralin was presented at a special jazz concert in Sofia. The concert that took place under the motto "It's a pleasure" was participated by the famous Bulgarian jazz performer Viki Almazidou and

Society | January 13, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 891

Health: Bulgaria Bans Banana-Shaped Toys

Toys with fruit and fruit-like shapes will be banned for trading as of June 10, the Cabinet decided.

Society | January 13, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 16781

Forks&Corks: Sweet Walnut Pastries

Ingredients: 8 sheets of Phyllo Pastry

Society | January 13, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 537

Science: Why is Milky Way Warp Formed?

Researchers have found an explanation for a mysterious warp in the Milky Way.

Society | January 13, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 842

Poll: Bulgarians Pleased With Homeland

The majority of Bulgarians are happy with their homeland, an Intersearch poll has shown. Results, as cited by the state Bulgarian News Agency, showed that 71% of Bulgarians locals were pleased with the fact that they were born here.

Society | January 12, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1019
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