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The violin of the Bulgarian virtuoso Vasko Vassilev changed its owner going to the winner of a special contest held on Monday.
The violin was presented to Christina Hinova, a teenage girl studying at the National Music School "Lyubomir Pipkov" in Sofia.
Society | May 16, 2005, Monday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's first ever Eurovision contestant, famous pop group Kaffe is getting ready for the big night.
The second rehearsal of Bulgaria's Eurovision bid took place Sunday afternoon at the Palats Sportu, media reported.
Society | May 16, 2005, Monday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's internationally famous clarinet virtuoso Ivo Papazov and his friends in the music business staged a memorable show in Sofia on Saturday night.
Papazov stormed Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture, together with the Trakiya Band, Eva quarte
Society | May 15, 2005, Sunday // 00:00
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Resident of Sofia have on Sunday their last chance to see an exhibition of exotic animals.
Rats, cockroaches, cobras and poisonous tarantulas were among the species shown at the Earth and People Museum in the Bulgarian capital.
Society | May 15, 2005, Sunday // 00:00
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Bulgarian haute couture and pr?t-a-porter designers as well as fashion models will be officially presented in Paris next month, it emerged this week.
The fashion shows will be part of the Meeting Bulgaria initiative, held under the aegis of French Presid
Society | May 14, 2005, Saturday // 00:00
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Sofia citizens will be able to see a special ring, which once belonged to the great Russian Basso Feodor Chaliapin.
Society | May 13, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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One of the most anticipated movies this summer-Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, opened in US cinemas.
Society | May 13, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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Photos from the ancient Perperikon, Pliska, Preslav, Bozhentsi, Koprivtshtitsa and some of the country's most beautiful monasteries were exhibited at the Sofia Central Bus station, the Tourism Agency announced.
The exhibition will stay there to May 19 an
Society | May 13, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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The face of young Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun has come to life after teams of scientists reconstructed it by CT scans of the Egyptian boy king.
Photos of the models they created were released in Cairo and bear a close resemblance to a gold mask of King
Society | May 13, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice (14 oz), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 1/3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt
Preparation: Rinse rice in several changes of cold water until water runs clear.
Society | May 13, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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A new study shows that gay men respond differently from straight men when exposed to a suspected sexual stimulus found in male sweat.
Society | May 13, 2005, Friday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's Transport Minister announced Thursday the start of a contest for school websites.
It is part of the i-Class project that aims to boost the use of information technologies at schools.
Society | May 12, 2005, Thursday // 00:00
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The violin Bulgarian virtuoso Vasko Vassilev earned fame with in Covent Garden Hall will change its owner going to the winner of a special contest to be held on Monday.
The ancient instrument is part of the 13-century Bulgarian Fund and was awarded to Va
Society | May 12, 2005, Thursday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's first ever Eurovision contestant, famous pop group Kaffe set off Thursday morning to Kiev for its participation in the grand music festival.
Admirers, friends and journalists gave hearty farewell to the boys at Sofia airport, wishing them luck
Society | May 12, 2005, Thursday // 00:00
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Hours before setting on their Eurovision trip to fame, the boys from Kaffe saw a hearty farewell event in Sofia attended by numerous friends, fans, life and showbiz celebrities and music producers.
Foreign Minister Solomon Passy also dropped in there to
Society | May 11, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00
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Actors, movie-makers and film fans from the entire world are gathered in the South of France for the grand opening of the Cannes Film Festival.
Bulgaria's "Bring the Rabbit Back" will be presented at this year's film extravaganza in the Short Film sectio
Society | May 11, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's tenth annual Arts Salon opened Wednesday, to bring a series of exciting exhibitions and performances to the public.
An expo of Bulgarian icons is the starting event of the forum, and the culmination will be the performance of international cel
Society | May 11, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00
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The ABC TV has aired an early glimpse into Viktor Krum and Hermione footage from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Bulgarian actor Stanislav Ianevski (Viktor Krum) and Emma Watson (Hermione) were shown during a Yule Ball dance.
Society | May 10, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00
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A 16-year-old girl from Bulgaria's second city, Plovdiv, has won last weekend the "Miss Bulgaria - London 2005" pageant.
Manuela Stamenova competed with eleven other Bulgarian girls for the prestigious title.
Society | May 10, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00
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A gala concert "Plovdiv - European city" celebrated the Europe Day in Bulgaria's second biggest city, against the background of the Ancient Theatre, the most impressive edifice of Roman times.
Folklore ensembles from the towns of Suedinenie, Krichim, Plo
Society | May 10, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00
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A gallery in Basel, Switzerland has put on display 100 Bulgarian theatre posters, media said.
The city is hosting a triennial film and theatre poster exhibition.
Society | May 9, 2005, Monday // 00:00
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