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Many Bulgarians believe that homosexuality is a kind of sickness, a recognized local sexologists has said.
Rumen Bostandzhiev also revealed that many took gays for potentially dangerous because of their sexuality.
Society | July 11, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Rock megastar Billy Idol was expected to land in Bulgaria Monday, a day ahead of his huge concert in Kavarna.
Society | July 10, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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Some fifty models of hat masterpieces entertained spectators to the latest horse riding competition held in Sofia.
Society | July 10, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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A young Bulgarian woman from northwestern Lom has delivered a "giant" baby, according to Monday's press.
Baby boy Ventsi weighted five kilograms when he took his first breath on Sunday.
Society | July 10, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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A Thracian settlement, dating back to the 5th century BC, was uncovered near the village of Vassil Levski, the municipality of Karlovo, Central Bulgaria.
The site covers an area of 25 decares and includes a fortified wall and a number of Greek utensils,
Society | July 9, 2006, Sunday // 00:00
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A large-scale initiative has run to the rescue of Bulgaria's 13th-century frescoes of the Boyana church, resuming restoration works in UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
The Boyana church is more than 700 years old.
Society | July 8, 2006, Saturday // 00:00
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A 9-year-old gave birth to a baby girl in the Amazon jungle after undergoing a Caesarean section earlier this week, authorities announced.
It is suspected that the pregnancy may have been the result of rape.
Society | July 8, 2006, Saturday // 00:00
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Theodore Levitt, the former Harvard Business Review editor who coined the term "globalisation" died aged 81.
Levitt who had been battling prostate cancer died at his home in Belmont last Wednesday.
Society | July 7, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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All Bulgarian women will have free medical aid during childbirth, even if they don't have a health insurance.
That was decided on Friday by lawmakers.
Society | July 7, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Sofia's mayor Boyko Borissov has shared an idea to install a statue of Mozart in the city, media reported Friday.
Borissov was meeting the head of the National Palace of Culture, Hristo Drumev, to receive from him an award for helping the culture center
Society | July 7, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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An Indian man has lived on after a sizeable chunk of his skull fell off, world media broke.
Section of electrician Sambhu Roy's skull fell off on Sunday, months after he suffered an electric shock.
Society | July 7, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Society | July 7, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's Boyana Church, which is one of UNESCO's world heritages, needs BGN 150,000 for its renovation.
A special donation campaign was launch to collect the sum.
Society | July 6, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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Paintings by Bulgaria's legendary Vladimir Dimitrov "The Master" and Zlatyu Boyadzhiev will be among the top exhibits at a new art gallery in Sofia, local media revealed Thursday.
The Lorane art spot is owned by Lavren Petrov, grandson of renowned artist
Society | July 6, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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Italian actress Sophia Loren has agreed for her first ever nude shot in the next Pirelli calendar, Italian media reported.
Society | July 5, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00
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A first of its kind DJ Sale Party amazed guests of Sofia's Chervilo night bar on Tuesday displaying a long queue of top fashion brands.
Society | July 4, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Eros Ramazzotti and his sensual pop made the night for thousands of Bulgarians at Sofia's Locomotiv stadium on Monday.
The promised multimedia super-show didn't disappoint the fervent fans and they saw a dream come true for more than two hours.
Society | July 4, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Eros Ramazzotti scrapped his unofficial meeting with Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev after feeling sick, it emerged hours ahead of the Italian star's major multimedia show in Sofia.
Stanishev had prepared a special gift for the Italian heartbreaker, repo
Society | July 3, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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The torrential rains that disrupted the holiday of many tourists at the seaside on Sunday have now stricken a blow to all Nazareth fans in the country.
The stadium where Nazareth's concert was supposed to be held on Wednesday has been flooded and there w
Society | July 3, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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Young Bulgarian ladies aged 13-21 took part Sunday night in the tenth edition of Elite Model Look 2006.
Julia Chehleva, 16, came ahead of twenty-five finalists and will fly for Thailand, host of the world final round.
Society | July 3, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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Italian pop music star Eros Ramazzotti will meet for a cup of coffee Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev hours ahead of what is expected to be a unique multimedia show.
Unofficial reports say Eros Ramazzotti, who arrived in Sofia last night, caught cold afte
Society | July 3, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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