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Celtic Beats Enthrall Sofia's Music Lovers

An impressive music and dance show dedicated to the Celtic culture was staged in Sofia this weekend. The spectacle, performed by the Celtic Beats Club in Bulgaria, featured 11 dances and traditional Irish music played live at the National Opera.

Society | November 7, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1111

George Bush Makes Puppy Present

The freshly re-elected US President George Bush surprised his wife with a new puppy for her birthday. Laura Bush turned 58 on Friday, and to mark the occasion the family's pet park was boosted by a Scottish terrier they named Miss Beazley.

Society | November 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1749

Sweeping Rakiya Orgy Ahead in Sofia

Bulgaria's capital is bracing up for a large-scale rakiya revelry in its central area, aiming to add to the Guinness world records. Organizers of the funny gathering are expecting 3,000 participants, and plan to serve them at a 600-meter long table.

Society | November 6, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 804

Hollywood Awards Bulgarian Son-in-Law Star

Actor Tom Hanks was honoured with a Bafta Brittania award for film excellence in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1093

Top BG Music Talents Head for Studio Work

The five winners in the national contest BG Talents 2004 has taken on the stage Thursday night to perform their pieces alive. The final contest organized by BG Radio and Jim Beam for a second successive year heard remixes of Rege francais, Whenever she w

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 897

Miss Bulgaria Braces for Big Night

Bulgaria's top beauty 2004 has already packed her bags for China, where she will take part at the Miss World 2004 challenge. Gergana Guncheva will take seven gowns by outstanding designer Virginia Zdravkova, and some 15 pairs of shoes.

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5590

Stoitchkov in Diapers during Barcelona Party

Bulgarian football legend, and present national team coach, Hristo Stoitchkov revealed his acting potential during a show in Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi Sports Palace. The party was organized to mark the 25th birthday of Spanish Sport newspaper, and had

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3446

Kinomania Fest Underway in Sofia

The major movie festival "Kinomania" was inaugurated Friday night with the presentation of the newest Bulgarian film titled "Izpepelyavane" (Incineration). The movie, directed by Stanimir Trifonov, tells the story of an Italian man who marries a Bulgaria

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2579

Bulgaria's National Ballet Presents Balanchine Art

Bulgaria's National Ballet supported by the Embassy of the United States will stage the performance of two works by George Balanchine - "Serenade" and "Who Cares?" - on November 19, 20, and December 4.

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1087

Sofia Inspired with Fall/Winter Fashion Themes

Bulgaria's fall/winter 2004 pret-a-porter ended Thursday, leaving fashion enthusiasts in the Bulgarian capital inspired by the latest trends in clothing, footwear and lingerie for the colder days. There were more than 50 companies, both Bulgarian and int

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1399

Fashion: Makeup and Hair Trends for Fall 2004

Foundations Rule: Use multiple foundation shades to create shape and contour. Highlight the T-zone with a shade of foundation that's slightly lighter than your skin tone, then use a shade that matches your skin tone to fill in the rest of your face.

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2416

Health: Allergy Linked to Blood Cancer Risk

Some allergic conditions may increase the risk of developing blood cancer as an adult, research suggests.

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1805

Science: Beagle 3 Secret Unveiled

The team behind the Beagle 2 mission to Mars has unveiled its design for the successor to the British spacecraft.

Society | November 5, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1059

Bulgaria Awaits Eurovision Winner

Ruslana, the charming winner of the Eurovision 2004 song contest, will arrive in Bulgaria on November 15 to present her newest album "Wild Dances."

Society | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1182

Sofia Glimpses on World's Fresh Fashion

Sofia's pret-a-porter kicked off Wednesday with children's fashion, lingerie and footwear shows. Fashion lovers in the Bulgarian capital had the chance to see the latest by a number of leading companies, including Tom Tailor and Triumph.

Society | November 4, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1662

Merriment "Heals" Children in Sofia

A hospital in Sofia has invited actors dressed like clowns for an unconventional "therapy" for young cancer patients.

Society | November 3, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 614

Book Reveals Nationalist Party History

The book of the leader of Bulgaria's nationalist party VMRO Krassimir Karakatchanov was presented in Sofia Military Club on Tuesday. "VMRO - 110 Years Fight for Bulgarian Spirit" traces the organisation's history back to its origin on October 23, 1893.

Society | November 2, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 905

US Star Shot Bulgarian Sex Slavery Film

American celebrity actor Michael Cory Davis has finished his Svetlana's Journey documentary, dedicated to the issues of sex slavery in Bulgaria. The film features young Bulgarian star Violeta Markovska, who has also been assigned one of the leading parts

Society | November 2, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 14752

"BG Site 2004" Awards Presented

The best web sites in the sixth edition of the Bulgarian contest "BG Site 2004" were awarded at an official ceremony November 1. A total of 178 professional and amateur Bulgarian sites in 15 different categories were nominated.

Society | November 2, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1288

Proficient Onteva Crowns Pret-a-Porter

Iren Onteva, one of Bulgaria's most accomplished and classiest Bulgarian models, will be the face of this season's pret-a-porter, organizers disclosed. The major fashion event starts on Wednesday with more than 50 participating companies.

Society | November 1, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6962

Bulgaria's Top Gymnast "Man of the Year"

Two times Olympic medallist Jordan Jovtchev swept the prestigious Man of the Year award of the Bulgarian Club M magazine. The awarding ceremony will take place in the end of November.

Society | November 1, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1367
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