Society

"Alexander the Great " Question May Go to Court

A group of Greek lawyers has threatened to file a lawsuit against Warner Bros. and Oliver Stone "for suggesting Alexander the Great was bisexual" in their latest blockbuster.

Society | November 23, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4660

Mediaeval-Style Rock-Opera Revives Bulgarian Past

Youngsters and adults sang and applauded for more than an hour the lavish rock-opera Patriarch Evtimii staged in Sofia's National Palace of Culture. This is the third performance of the spectacular play after Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo felt the thrill of

Society | November 22, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1110

Bulgarians Unwilling to Tie the Knot

Every second young couple in Bulgaria prefers cohabitation to getting married, recent surveys show. A total of 40% of the country's young people live without tying the note.

Society | November 22, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 902

Bulgarian "Passionist" Taking High Road to Oscar

Mel Gibson has put his hopes high to rival for Oscar nominations for his controversial film "The Passion of the Christ". He said that the overall team deserved to win the honorable statuette, but highlighted his favorites, including Bulgarian Hristo Shop

Society | November 22, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1104

Bulgarian Beauties Catwalk to the Supermodel Fame

At a spectacular show-concert in Sofia Land entertainment site the xGround fashion agency presented its 2004 Super Model awards. The winner, chosen from 24 young beauties, is Gergana Malkodanska.

Society | November 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3655

Thanksgiving Yummies at Hilton Sofia

As Thanksgiving Day is approaching, Sofia Hilton Hotel announced that the hotel's Seasons Restaurant is to offer a special lunch and dinner menu.

Society | November 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 737

Bulgaria-found Skeleton Named Julia Roberts

A woman's skeleton with a shiny set of teeth that survived after 9,000 years has been nicknamed Julia Roberts by Bulgarian archaeologists because of her perfect teeth.

Society | November 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 18206

Sofia Kempinski Hosts Christmas Charity Bazaar

The Sofia Kempinski Zografski Hotel welcomed special guests from all over the world at the opening of the charity Christmas bazaar on Sunday.

Society | November 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1205

Bulgaria Marks Christian Family Day

Bulgarian Orthodox Church marked Sunday the Entry of the Virgin Mary into the Temple holiday, also known as the Christian Family Day. The holiday is regarded as the beginning of the Christmas Lent and is connected to the upcoming winter and the preparati

Society | November 21, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 587

Bulgaria's Top Gymnast Becomes Man of the Year

Bulgaria's best gymnast Yordan Yovchev swept the prestigious Man of the Year award at an official ceremony in the Sofia Military Club Saturday evening.

Society | November 20, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 927

Young Talents Stage Concert in Sofia

Sofia National Theatre stage hosted Saturday evening a special concert, under the heading of "Bulgaria's Young Talents". The concert was under the aegis of the Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg to mark the Christian Family Day, November 21.

Society | November 20, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 622

Bulgarians Lead Extraterrestrial Search List

Bulgarian programmers are among the most active participants in the SETI@home project, involving thousands of people all over the world in seeking extraterrestrial intelligence.

Society | November 20, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 801

Bulgarian President Awards Best Balkan Artists

Artists from Romania, Bulgaria and Albania received the top three awards of Balkan Artists 2004 contest greeted personally by ulgarian President Georgi Parvanov. Romania'a Zamfir Dumitrescu swept first place pursed with EUR 3,000 followed by Aneta Petrov

Society | November 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1259

Bulgarian Song Wanted for Next "Harry Potter"

A Bulgarian song will sound during the scenes of the quiddich tournament in the "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire."

Society | November 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5039

Thanksgiving Offers at Sofia Radisson Hotel

As Thanksgiving Day is approaching, Radisson SAS Grand Hotel announced they are preparing a very special and traditional four course sit down dinner in the Restaurant and Bar on Mezzanine. Featuring pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie, a fresh salad will be ser

Society | November 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 843

Bulgarians Disturbed by Sex Poll

Over 13,000 citizens of Bulgarian town of Shumen have participated in a poll about their love life, conducted by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Society | November 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 992

Health: Colds

More than 100 viruses can cause colds, the world's most common illness, so few people escape being exposed to at least one of them.

Society | November 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 645

Science: Europe Probe Lands on Moon

The Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon. Europe has arrived at the Moon, we're in lunar orbit, said Professor David Southwood, director of science for the European Space Agency (Esa).

Society | November 19, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2068

Forks and Corks: Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 2 packages frozen chopped spinach, 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup cubed processed cheese food, 1 cup melted butter, divided, 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and

Society | November 18, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 630

Bulgaria Welcomes Elephant Madame

The zoo in Bulgaria's capital Sofia has welcomed a new female elephant. The huge animal is 42-year-old and descends from Italy.

Society | November 18, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1711

Snail Art Exhibition Unveils Artists' View of EU

An extraordinary exhibition of Snail Art occupies the fa?ade of Sofia's Hilton Hotel to illustrate Bulgaria's slow but sure progress to the European Union. The organizers of the exhibition, including Isabelle Sol Dourdin, local Gallery Artamontzev and So

Society | November 18, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1625
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