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South African Lady Victorious at Bulgaria-Hosted Beauty Pageant

A South African beauty was crowned Miss International Tourism 2005 at the international beauty pageant held at Bulgaria's mountainous town Devin.

Society | September 25, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6311

Bulgaria Marks World Heart Day

Bulgaria marked September 25 the World Heart Day. The country joined the world initiative for a second year.

Society | September 25, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1164

New Inhabitant Joins Belitsa Bear Reserve

A new inhabitant has joined the rest of the bears at the Belitsa reserve. The bear Vela joined the other inhabitants in Belitsa after representatives form the organization "Four paws" reached an agreement with Vela's owner.

Society | September 24, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1552

Bulgaria Hosts Miss Intl Tourism Beauty Pageant

A total of fifteen beauties from across the world will compete for the prestigious title Miss International Tourism contest that will be held in the Bulgarian Rhodopes town Devin. The beauty event will be hosted by Boryana Ivanova - Miss Planet Internati

Society | September 24, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1301

Museums Open in Bulgaria for European Heritage Days

All Bulgarian museums will open their doors for free access September 23 to 26 to mark the European Heritage Days. The visitors will also be able to visit free of charge all Bulgarian historical landmarks and monuments that have been closed for conservat

Society | September 24, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 985

World-Famous Coiffeurs Show Mastership in Sofia

The newest trends in hairstyle and beauty were presented within the frames of the 8th edition of the International Hair and Beauty festival held in Sofia September 24 to 25. In these two days Bulgaria's capital will see the mastership of world - famous c

Society | September 24, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1339

Live Sex, Drugs in Latest Dutch Reality Show

A late-night talkshow, whose presenters will consume drugs, engage in sex acts on air and discuss their experiences afterwards, is the latest Dutch reality TV product.

Society | September 23, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5489

Forks&Corks: Baked Cheese Grits

Ingredients: 4 cups water

Society | September 23, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 702

Health: Few Cigarettes Smoking "Deadly"

Smoking just one to four cigarettes a day almost triples the risk of dying of heart disease, according to Norwegian researchers.

Society | September 23, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1160

Science: Heatwave Made Plants Warm Earth

A new study has shown that during the 2003 heatwave, European plants produced more carbon dioxide than they absorbed from the atmosphere.

Society | September 23, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 701

Bulgaria's Stolen Eyes Brace for Oscar Rivalry

The highly recognized movie Stolen Eyes will represent Bulgaria at the preliminary round of Oscar selection for international film. The National Cinema Council has picked the movie of producer Radoslav Spasov, which has reaped several international award

Society | September 22, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 971

Festive Venue Brings Alpine Legend to Bulgaria

The venue of the IV International Climbers Meeting Vratsa 2005 and the Republican Alpine Gathering has brought to the country the legend in world alpinism Doug Scott. He gave the start to a five-day program in the city of Vratsa, north-west Bulgaria, whi

Society | September 22, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 655

Bulgarians Swept by Colds

The bad weather over the last week has unleashed a wave of respiratory diseases, health officials announced.

Society | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 884

Bulgaria Cheers Rakiya-Inspired Festivities

The preferred drink of many a Bulgarian will be honored in a two-day-long celebration in the picturesque old mountain town of Troyan in Central Bulgaria. The Feast of the Plum and the Troyan Plum Rakiya, starting Friday, September 23, will be held for th

Society | September 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1267

Unique Fashion Show Introduces Elle to Bulgaria's Public

A glamorous fashion show marked the first issue of the Bulgarian Elle magazine. Bulgarian fashion connoisseurs had the chance to enjoy the latest models of Pret-a-Porter Autumn/ Winter 2005- 2006 presented on the catwalk.

Society | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2007

Bulgarians Lack Sleep, Survey Shows

More than half of the Bulgarians sleep no longer than six hours a night, a sociological survey showed.

Society | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 707

Red Book about Bulgarian Archaeological Monuments at Risk

Red book about all the archaeological monuments at risk in Bulgaria will be issued by the Bulgarian Architects Union. The initiative is a part of this week's cultural campaign "Heritage at Risk", part of the European Heritage Days.

Society | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1129

Royal Thracian Palace Unearthed in Bulgaria

Bulgarian archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a Thracian city and a royal residence, the National Museum of History announced. The first two floors of the palace, spreading over 104 square meters are preserved and the archaeologists, led by Ivan

Society | September 20, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6128

Big Brother Launches Second Season in Bulgaria

Fifteen shortlisted participants entered the house of popular TV show Big Brother to spend three months in complete isolation from the outer world.

Society | September 19, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1400

NASA Plans Return to Moon by 2020

The US space agency NASA has announced plans to return to the Moon by 2020.

Society | September 19, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 662

Harry Potter Movie Star Banned from Signing Autographs

Harry Potter's aide in fighting the Dark Lord - Ron Weasley - can no longer sign his mug shots for classmates, according to a newly accepted rule in his own school. This is not the plot of an upcoming book, but reality in which actor Rupert Grint, 17, an

Society | September 19, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5651
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