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Health: Talent Affects "Ways Brain Work"

Scientists have discovered evidence about how the brain learns from watching the actions of others.

Society | December 24, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 486

Science: First Kitty Cloning Sold in the US

The first cloned-to-order pet was sold in the US at the price of USD 50,000. The "Little Nicky" kitten, now nine weeks of age, was created from DNA from the owner's old cat who died last year.

Society | December 24, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 744

Archaeologists "Found" Jesus 1st Miracle Site

Archaeologists have found pieces of large stone jars of the type the Gospel says Jesus used when he turned water into wine at a Jewish wedding in the Galilee village of Cana, media reported. They believe these could have been the same kind of vessels the

Society | December 22, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1031

Harry Potter to Cast New Spells in July

The sixth novel in J.K.

Society | December 22, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 749

Sofia Stage Applauds Russian Ballet Diva

In a dance story of ancient gladiator Spartacus and his riot against Romans, Russia's best ballet dancer Anastasia Volochkova performed for the first time on Bulgarian stage. The Bolshoi Theatre soloist partnered with Mark Peretokin in the music of Aram

Society | December 21, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1734

Bulgarian Named "Best Body" in World Contest

A Bulgarian model received the Best Body prize in an international beauty contest in Turkey, the young lady's agents announced. The top beauty - Viktoria Dzhumparova - has just returned home from the Best Model of The World 2004 pageant.

Society | December 21, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3990

Bulgarians See Russian Ballet Diva

The Bulgarian public is looking forward to Tuesday's performance by Anastasia Volochkova, a ballet soloist of Russia's legendary Bolshoi Theatre. The 27-year-old diva will dance to Spartak by Aram Khachaturyan, partnering Mark Peretokin.

Society | December 21, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 785

Bulgaria Welcomes Danish Everest Climber

A Danish asthma patient planning to climb Mount Everest in the spring of 2005 has arrived at Hilton Sofia on his way to the top. Mogens Jensen, aged 32, would be the first one suffering asthma to climb Everest without an oxygen set.

Society | December 20, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2960

Bulgarian Scientists Unveil Perperikon's Mystery

Bulgarian scientists revealed the ancient name of the grandiose religious centre Perperikon thus unveiling one of the deepest secrets of the ancient world. The grandiose religious centre was once called Pergamon, the scientists announced.

Society | December 20, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1162

St. Ignatius Day Launches Christmas Festivities

Christians in Bulgaria marked on Monday Ignazhden, the day of St. Ignatius, which puts the start of the Christmas and New Year festivities.

Society | December 20, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 733

Unique Rock Churches Open for Tourists

The rock monastic complex near the village of Ivanovo, which is under the protection of UNESCO, is now open for tourists after staying inaccessible for years because of the poor infrastructure. Located on almost a cosmic landscape - rock massifs, envelop

Society | December 19, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 813

Bulgaria-Made Mortadela Eyes Guinness Record

Mortadela of gigantic sizes, 4.2m long and 400kg weight, will try to break a Guinness record for the world's longest salami.

Society | December 18, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 848

Book Premier Adds to Singing Legend Home Return

The French music legend Sylvie Vartan, who has come back to Bulgarian homeland for the Christmas holidays, represented her autobiographical book within the Book Fair on Friday. Titled "Between Shadow and Light" the book narrates about Sylvie's hard child

Society | December 18, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 912

Sofia Theatres

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Society | December 18, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 935

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Society | December 18, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 683

Forks & Corks: Christmas, New Year in Delicious Grip

The festive season this year offers many more attractive and pleasant ways to enjoy Christmas Eve and New Year. The "Traditzia" Foundation opens the Festive Season in Hilton Sofia Hotel with a "Traditzia" Family Brunch.

Society | December 17, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 526

Chief of Mrs Globe Contest Lands in Sofia

Several months after the crown of Mrs Globe 2004 ornated the head of Rumiana Marinova of Bulgaria the President of Mrs Globe came on her first visit in the Balkan country. Dr Tracy Kemble met Thursday with lady MPs from the Novoto Vreme parliamentary gro

Society | December 17, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2953

Bulgarian Hackers Given Floor in IT Contest

A "Hack Attack" contest launched on Friday has given floor to young Bulgarian hackers to demonstrate their skills legally. The rivals will have the task to breakthrough the protection walls of virtual servers, specially designed for this purpose, or any

Society | December 17, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1773

Christmas Ball Entertains Diplomats, Elite in Moscow

The traditional Christmas ball held by Bulgarian Embassy in Moscow has met this year Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Lidia Shuleva and Bulgaria-born Filip Kirkorov. More than 100 guests responded to the invitation of Bulgarian Ambassador Iliya

Society | December 17, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 705

Bulgarian Virtuosi Play at Carnegie Hall

Concert for the Official Closing of "Bulgarian Seasons in New York", the second annual festival of Bulgarian art and culture will take place Friday evening in the at Carnegie Hall. The aim of the festival is to present Bulgarian art in New York.

Society | December 17, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1101

Forks & Corks: Bulgarian Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup plain yoghurt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (preferably fresh-ground), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 pounds chicken parts, 2 tablespoons flour Preparation: Combine the yoghur

Society | December 17, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 843
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