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Bulgaria Renews Excavations at Orpheus Temple

Bulgarian archaeologists have renewed Tuesday excavations at the Tatul village, where they believe that a unique temple of mythical royal descendant and artist Orpheus is located. The team, led by renowned Professor Nikolay Ovcharov, will work at the sit

Society | June 7, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3558

Over 50,000 Join Rose Fest in Bulgaria

Over 50,000 people participated on Sunday in the procession, which closed the rose festivities in the town of Kazanlak - the cradle of the famous Bulgarian rose oil. Among the guests, attending the traditional festival, were 15 envoys to the country, inc

Society | June 5, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 12708

Bulgaria Joins World to Mark Environment Day

Children gathered in Sofia's biggest park to draw chalk pictures on the asphalt, marking the World Environment Day on Sunday.

Society | June 5, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 854

Italy Grabs Grand Prix at Int'l Entertainment Fest in Bulgaria

Italy is the winner of the Grand Prix in the Entertainment Festival in Albena, part of the media events in the Bulgarian summer resort, the jury announced on Saturday. Italy takes also First Prize for a Cabaret at the Entertainment Programs Festival in A

Society | June 4, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 870

Jury Ponders on Jackson's Fate

Jurors have been sent home for the weekend, after starting to consider their verdict in the child abuse trial of American pop star Michael Jackson.

Society | June 4, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1832

Archeologists Find "Home of First Bulgarian Ruler"

Archeologists have found a monumental wood-made building at the excavations site of first Bulgarian capital Pliska, to the north-east of the country.

Society | June 3, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2764

Forks&Corks: Grilled Spiced Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

Society | June 3, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 729

Health: How to Fight Migraine Attacks

The migraine form of headache is severe and usually one sided, frequently associated with nausea and vomiting. Eyesight changes - like flashing or a blind spot - are often the warning symptoms for a nearing attack.

Society | June 3, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2110

Harry Potter Stars Blotted by Acne

Some of the teenage stars in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire have come down with bad cases of acne, the Sun reported this week. An insider has told the newspaper that they had to employ a special effects man to go through every frame clearing up the

Society | May 31, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3402

Blend of Fashion, Jazz Mark Annual Sofia Awards

Sofia fashion awards "Ulpia Serdica" were given out for a third successive time at a glamorous event on Monday evening.

Society | May 30, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1252

Oliver Stone Arrested for Drink-Driving

The Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone has been arrested on drink-driving and drug charges at a police checkpoint in Beverly Hills.

Society | May 30, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 630

Bulgarian Cathedral Opens Doors in Berlin

A new Bulgarian cathedral named after St King Boris Baptizer has opened doors in Berlin after the consecration ceremony on Sunday attended by Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and his wife Margarita.

Society | May 29, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 796

Carreras Enchants Sofia Audience

Bulgarian melomans had the chance to enjoy the conquering voice of the of the world-famous Jose Carreras on Saturday.

Society | May 28, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1294

Sofia Students Join Marathon for Health

Over 50,000 students from Sofia schools joined Saturday the 9th running festival organized by Samsung company.

Society | May 28, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 738

Carreras Enchanted by Bulgarian Music Talent

The Bulgarian visit of a star like Jose Carreras is surely to pinnacle the cultural life of Sofia where the world-famed tenor will stage a concert on Saturday.

Society | May 27, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 842

Forks & Corks: Risotto Alla Primavera

Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups (about) vegetable broth

Society | May 27, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 673

Health: Gardening Can Cause Parkinson's Disease

Gardeners should wear protective clothing when using pesticides to guard against getting Parkinson's disease in later life, leading scientists warn.

Society | May 27, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1011

Science: US Voyager Reaches End of Solar System

Nasa's Voyager 1 has reached the final frontier of the solar system, having travelled through a turbulent place where electrically charged particles from the Sun crash into thin gas from interstellar space. Astronomers tracking the little spaceship's 26-

Society | May 27, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 900

Renovated National Art Gallery Shows Off New Exposition

The renovated National Art Gallery in Sofia presented Thursday its renewed permanent exposition. Eight of the halls of the former King's Place in Sofia, now turned into a gallery, were redecorated with new constructive elements thus creating an opportuni

Society | May 26, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 938

Bulgaria Awaits Jose Carreras

Sofia is expecting the arrival of the world-renowned tenor Jose Carreras, who will stage a major concert for all classic lovers in Bulgaria. The tenor will arrive Thursday evening to take part in this year's Sofia Arts Salon.

Society | May 26, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1527

US, Bulgaria 1st Ladies Join Efforts in Cultural Project

The first ladies of Bulgaria and the US have joined efforts in the American Bulgarian Library Exchange (ABLE) program. Bulgaria's Zorka Parvanova invited US First Lady Laura Bush to assume tha patronage of the ABLE program

Society | May 26, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1309
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