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High Hopes, Low Performances in Bulgaria's Eurovision Semifinal

Badly patched-up performances that fell short of the audience's expectations marred the second round of the race for Bulgaria's runner in Eurovision 2006, Athens. Twenty-four shortlisted songs rivaled in the semifinal of the competition Saturday night at

Society | February 26, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1615

Days of Bulgarian Culture Open in Rome

Days of Bulgarian culture opened on February 26 in Rome to promote one of oldest cultures on the European continent.

Society | February 26, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1035

Oriental Pop Diva Celebrates with Orphaned Bulgarians

Israel's diva Ishtar, who popularized the "oriental pop" fusion worldwide, was the guest of honor at a party for parentless children in Grand Hotel Sofia on Saturday. Celebrating the upcoming March 1, the kids presented their own gift to the hotel's gues

Society | February 25, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1054

Soulfly Gather Thousands in Sofia

Brazil's Soulfly had their third concert in Sofia Friday, managing to fill the Hristo Botev Hall, with thousands of exalted fans for an hour and a half of raging emotions and kicking music. Supported by Italians Linea 77, Soulfly's show was well worth a

Society | February 25, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 878

Nobel Nominations Near Record

Rock stars Bono and Bob Geldof are among 191 nominees for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. That is the second longest list in the history of the Awards.

Society | February 24, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 641

Bulgarian Alongside Armand Assante in Rin Tin Tin Remake

Young Joan Karamfilov and his classmate Ivan Rankov star alongside Hollywood's Armand Assante in a Rin Tin Tin remake, currently shooting in Bulgaria. "I never actually learned English, it's like a gift," eleven-years-old Karamfilov says without a trace

Society | February 24, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2660

Bulgaria's PM, Girlfriend in Top 10 Sexiest Couples

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev and his girlfriend journalist Elena Yoncheva were ranked sixth among Bulgaria's sexiest couples. The prime minister and his loved one gathered the support of 4.

Society | February 24, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2600

Forks and Corks: Mussels In Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh, cleaned mussels

Society | February 24, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 857

Fashion: Delicate and Arty Spring 2006

Women's fashion is shaking off bright, intense colours and dramatic shapes this spring, for a more delicate and feminine look rich of artsy details. With white, pastel and earthy hues taking the front seat, femme fatale is stepping down to clear the way

Society | February 24, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 667

Quake Broke off Parts of Ancient Perperikon

The Thracian complex of Perperikon has suffered damages worth of EUR 9,000 caused by the February 21 quake to the south of Bulgaria.

Society | February 23, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2610

World Premiering Duo Opens Jazz Fest in Bulgaria

The Second Jazz Plus Festival will enchant Bulgaria from the beginning of March, offering music lovers a taste of world-class magic.

Society | February 23, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 756

Apocalyptica Opens Tourism Season in Kavarna

Finnish rock band Apocalyptica will inaugurate the summer tourism season in Bulgaria's Black Sea town Kavarna on June 1, Kavarna mayor Tsonko Tsonev announced. Apocalyptica's visit is part of their world tour and their only concert in Bulgaria will be in

Society | February 23, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1083

Bulgarian Stamps His Way to World Record

Bulgarian artist Andrey Andreev has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Book of Records as the maker of the world's largest stamps-made picture, media say. Andreev has used 102,253 stamps in the making of his 50 square-meter picture, Standar

Society | February 22, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1907

Paris Collection Delights Bulgarian Art Lovers

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin inaugurated Tuesday an exhibition with works from the art collection of the Bulgarian embassy in Paris. The collection exhibited in Sofia's "Academy" gallery includes painting united under the slogan "1, ?venue

Society | February 22, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1129

Viennese Online Gallery Names Bulgarian Artist of the Month

Bulgarian-born Iv Toshain has been named Artist of the Month by the Austrian Siemens_artLab online gallery. Toshain, whose real name is Iva Stamenova has lived and worked in Vienna for four years after graduating from Sofia's Art Academy.

Society | February 21, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3629

Fun Lovin' Criminals in Sofia with New Drummer

New York bad boys Fun Lovin' Criminals (FLC) will please their Bulgarian audience once again, this time with a new album - "Livin' In The City" and a new drummer - Frank. Often called the rhythm machine by his mates, Frank joined the band in the fall of 2

Society | February 21, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1242

Gay Cowboy Drama Scoops 4 Baftas

Gay cowboy drama "Brokeback Mountain", the story of two male ranch hands, dominated the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards Sunday night in London, winning four awards including best picture.

Society | February 20, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 899

World's Best Coiffeurs in Sofia

Internationally renowned coiffeurs and beauty experts have conquered the halls of Sofia's Sheraton Hotel revealing the trends in 2006. The hair-cut celebrities have arrived upon the invitation of Krustyu Kapanov, leader of the Bulgarian Association of Coi

Society | February 19, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1007

Rolling Stones in Giant Rio Gig

More than one million rock fans in Brazil have enjoyed a Rolling Stones concert on Rio's Copacabana Beach.

Society | February 19, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1007

Bulgarian Culture to Conquer Rome

Days of Bulgarian Culture are to open on February 26 in Rome to promote one of oldest cultures on the European continent.

Society | February 18, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 833

Colorful Exhibition Delights Sofia Art Lovers

An exhibition of famous Bulgarian artist Ghenko Ghenkov, whose last exhibition was held back in 1993, was opened in Sofia City Art Gallery.

Society | February 17, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 666
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