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Pets: Best Selection

The best way to select a pet is the way recommended by veterinarians. Pets selected on impulse, "for the children," or as a gift during the holidays sometimes end up this way.

Society | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 506

St. Patrick's Temptations at the Hilton Sofia

Hilton Sofia Seasons Restaurant will offer St. Patrick's culinary temptations and roast beef carving station March 16 as part of the hotel's St.

Society | March 13, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 808

President Special Guest at the Premiere of a Book about Darik Radio

President Georgi Parvanov was a special guest at the premiere of the book about national Darik radio "Darik radio - Years from the Life" in Sofia University on Wednesday.

Society | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1029

Glittering Vienna Ball Enlivens Sofia March 22

Bulgaria's capital Sofia will be illuminated for the third time by a glittering Vienna Ball March 22. Vienna Club Association and Austria's Embassy in Sofia are the organizers of a fundraising Vienna Ball in aid of the department for children's surgery a

Society | March 12, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 733

Distinguished Cultural Figures Awarded Bulgaria's Highest State Medal

President Parvanov awarded distinguished figures in Bulgaria's cultural life with Stara Planina Order, First Degree at an official ceremony March 11. Among them are Ginyo Ganev, renowned Bulgarian politicians and a lawmaker in the Grand National Assembly

Society | March 11, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 761

Orthodox Bulgarians Marked "Sirni Zagovezni" Sunday

"Sirni Zagovezni" is a popular Christian Orthodox holiday in Bulgaria. It took place this year on March 9 and marked the beginning of the Great Lent - the longest period of fasting throughout the year.

Society | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 676

Miss Bulgaria Protested Naked against War in Sofia

A "naked protest" was staged in the park near the US Embassy in Sofia. Holding a "Peace" sign, Miss World Bulgaria 2001 Tanya Karabelova protested against possible strikes on Iraq, with a Bulgarian national flag wrapped around her naked body.

Society | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7446

Miss Bulgaria 2003 Crowned

Iva Kitova was crowned Miss Bulgaria 2003 during the most prestigious beauty pageant in Bulgaria, organized by Visage and Intersound Model Agencies.

Society | March 9, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5653

Bulgarians Celebrate Women's Day March 8th

Most Bulgarians celebrate women's day on March 8th. Traditionally women receive on this day flowers from their friends and relatives.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7780

Premiere of Philip Dimitrov's Book Gathered Elite in Sofia

Former Prime Minister and ex Ambassador to US Philip Dimitrov presented his book "The Myths of Bulgaria's Transition" on Friday night in the National Palace of Culture. Many high-profile politicians came for the premiere and some of them could not enter

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 789

Sofia Enjoyed Two Cremlin Ballet Spectacles This Week

Sofia residents and guests had the rare opportunity to enjoy two spectacles of the esteemed Cremlin Ballet this week. On Tuesday night, the audience enjoyed Ivan the Terrible, on Thursday - Romeo and Juliet.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 485

Pets: Spring Cares

As the spring approaches, pets become more active and accordingly they need special cares.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 412

Slavi's Joke: New End to Noah's Story

God began to regret having created human beings. He felt very annoyed and decided to destroy the entire world.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 544

Science: Europe's First Mission Prepares for the Moon

Europe's first mission to the Moon looks set for a July blast-off. Scientists and engineers working on the Smart 1 spacecraft are hoping to fly around the 15th of July but it all depends on the condition of the launcher.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 512

Health: Women More Vulnerable to Stress

The biochemistry of women's brains makes them more vulnerable to stress and anxiety, researchers have found. The findings were published in the journal Psychiatric Genetics.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 455

Getting There: Kotel

Kotel is a town situated amidst the picturesque natural scenery of the Eastern Balkan Range and besides being a place with beautiful nature, fresh air and pure mountain water, it is an important cultural and historical centre.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 540

Forks&Corks: Pepper-Skewer

Ingredients: 10 peppers, 4 tomatoes, 4 small onions, 250 g bacon cut in large slices How to cook: Wash and cut the vegetables in large pieces, with the exception of the peppers.

Society | March 7, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 341

D 2 Triumphs at BG Radio Music Awards

One of Bulgaria's best popular groups "D 2" triumphed at BG Radio Music Awards, which took place Monday evening at amusement park Sofia Land. "D 2", led by their front man Dicho, was named group of the year.

Society | March 4, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 759

Massive Archeological Excavations in Mysterious Bulgarian Mountain

Bulgarian archeologists will start massive excavations in the eastern part of the Rhodope Mountain known as a region extraordinarily rich in archeology finds. The explorers will study twenty-eight sites - several mediaeval settlements and a prehistoric mo

Society | March 3, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 16419

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Society | March 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 551

Mihalkov Awarded Doctor Honoris Causa of Bulgaria's Film Academy

World famous Russian film director Nikita Mihalkov was awarded the Degree of Doctor Honoris Causa by the National Academy for Theater and Film Art in Sofia. "Today's technology can do everything but it cannot replace the human soul and no special effects

Society | March 1, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 525
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