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Bulgaria's National Theatre Set for Festal Discount

The Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia is introducing a ticket discount for the nearing Day of Letters, Education and Culture. Marked every year on May 24, it is one of the most popular holidays in Bulgaria.

Society | May 9, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 684

Sofia Hosts Fair of US, European Universities

The American College of Sofia will host for the second time a college and university fair of American and European Universities on May 10. It is part of the Easter European tour organized by the Council of Intrenational Schools (CIS) and includes Budapest

Society | May 8, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 844

Bulgaria's Eurovision Bidder Takes Aim at Finnish, Greek Contestant

Bulgaria's first ever Eurovision contestant, famed pop group Kaffe, consider their main rivals to be the bidders from Finland, Belgium and Greece, the boys told Sofia News Agency days before leaving for the contest.

Society | May 8, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1254

Google Seeks to Enhance News Search

Web search leader Google has applied for US and international patents on technology to rank stories on its news site based on the quality of the news source. According to the patent application, factors determining such rankings would include: the amount

Society | May 6, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 775

Science: New Dinosaur Discovered in Utah

Scientists in Utah, US have discovered fossils of a previously unknown dinosaur kind, BBC said citing the Nature magazine. Falcarius Utahensis lived about 125 million years ago and belonged to a group of dinosaurs that were the early ancestors of birds.

Society | May 6, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3877

Forks and Corks: Boiled Bagels

Ingredients: 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 packages active dry yeast, 1 1/2 cups warm water, 3 tablespoons white sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon white sugar Directions:

Society | May 6, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1062

Fashion: Hot Ideas for Spring/Summer Makeup

The hottest months of the year are a time when you must revise the content of your makeup bag. The changing weather calls for new moisturizer and foundation formulas.

Society | May 6, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1101

Nazareth to Rock Bulgaria's Seaside

Legendary rock group Nazareth will throw a major performance at the May 6 City Festival in the Bulgarian seaside town Kavarna. The musicians will arrive in Bulgaria later on Thursday and will be taken to the seaside city.

Society | May 5, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 977

Expats to Enjoy "Miss Bulgaria-London"

Bulgarian expatriates in the UK will enjoy this weekend the "Miss Bulgaria-London 2005" beauty contest, organizers said. The show will take place on Saturday in London's The Pavilion and will be hosted by TV journalist/ singer Dragomir Draganov.

Society | May 5, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2632

Sixth Harry Potter Bewitches Bulgarian Fans in July

Bulgarian Harry Potter fans will be able to leaf the sixth book of the sequence in the day of its international premiere - July 16.

Society | May 4, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1443

Bulgaria's Culture Anthem Performed in 22 Languages

Bulgaria's Euro-Affairs Minister Meglena Kuneva was a special guest at the Russe presentation of Bulgarian culture hymn in 22 different languages. The "March ahead, o revived people!" is dedicated to the deed of Bulgarian enlighteners Sts Cyril and Metho

Society | May 3, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 841

UK DJs Settle on Bulgarian Sea Coast

The members of the British disco-house band "Fats and Small" became the first UK stars to buy a house on the Bulgarian seacoast.

Society | May 2, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 797

Dozens Join Miraculous Icon Procession

Believers from all across Bulgaria gathered at the Monastery of Bachkovo to carry the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.

Society | May 2, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1058

New Icons Decorate Bulgarian Church in Brussels

The Bulgarian church in Belgium's capital received a new iconostasis on Easter, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The new icons were sanctified with a special mass, served by the Most Reverend Simeon, Metropolitan of Central and Western Europe.

Society | May 2, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 809

Children-Painted Eggs Create Easter Mood in Hilton Sofia

Hilton Sofia and Traditzia Foundation are hosting an Egg-Painting Competition on the occasion of the Orthodox Easter festivities in a bid to support the socially underprivileged children in Bulgaria. Easter eggs, trimmed with brocade, pieces of eggshells

Society | May 1, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1603

Bulgarian Politicians Crack Eggs for Luck

Bulgarian coalition United Democratic Forces invited its opponents from ruling Simeon II National Movement (SIINM) and Bulgarian Rightist Party (BSP) to crack eggs on Easter. The rightists politicians had carefully prepared for the competition, as they e

Society | May 1, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 663

Easter Preparations in Full Swing

Holy Saturday, the day before Easter, offers last opportunity to those lagging behind in holiday preparations to colour the eggs and bake the cakes.

Society | April 30, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 883

Oliver Stone: Bulgarian Film Making Can Revive

The Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov met Friday the prominent film director Oliver Stone, who arrived in the country to search for possible movie shooting spots. Parvanov and Stone shared opinions on the problems and historic events, emblematic for th

Society | April 29, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1188

Bulgarian House Track Enters Viva Chart

Bulgarian dance artist Svetla Ivanova will see her latest track Mr.DJ played by VIVA PLUS on Saturday, media announced Friday.

Society | April 29, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2297

Orthodox Bulgarians Commemorate Good Friday

Orthodox Bulgarians commemorated Good Friday, which is believed to be the day when Jesus Christ was crucified. Legend has it that during Good Friday no one should work, as it is considered to be a sin.

Society | April 29, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 803

Science: Mars Whirlwinds Caught in the Act

One of the US space agency's robot rovers on the Red Planet has captured whirlwinds, or "dust devils", churning their way across the Martian plain.

Society | April 29, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 521
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