Russian Film Tops Sofia Film Fest
"Garpastum," a 2005 Russian film by Alexei German Jr., won the big prize of the Sofia Film Fest this weekend.
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Russian, 75, Stars in Adult Films
An elderly Russian man has made a remarkable career in the adult film industry, media said Saturday. David Bozdoganov, aged 75, came to an audition for X-rated production by mistake.
Parker Takes Bulgarian Tapes to London
Famed British filmmaker Sir Alan Parker, who is in Sofia for a major fest, will take Bulgarian film tapes to London. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the creator of "Midnight Express," "Evita," and "Angel Heart" confessed he had not seen a Bulgarian mo
Sofia Confers Recognition to Sir Alan Parker
Sir Alan Parker, the tireless and world-renowned UK film-maker, is about to add Sofia's honorable award to his wide array of prizes.
Pitt, Jolie Plan "Secret Italy Marriage"
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are planning to get married this weekend in northern Italy, according to reports.
Forks&Corks: Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients: 18 small red new potatoes, 6 cups chicken broth, 3 leeks, chopped, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cups milk, salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Place potatoes into a large saucepan with water to cover.
Fashion: Spring 2006 Fashion Trends
Get a head start on the new season with something white, something ruffly and something clean-cut.
Science: Comets Born of Fire, Ice
Comets are born of fire as well as ice, the first results from the US space agency's Stardust mission show.
Men No Longer Proud of Beer Bellies - Survey
Nowadays men are no longer proud of having a beer belly, generally seen in the past as a symbol of their manliness, a survey showed. It suggests that men are as body-obsessed as women - a third of respondents said they hated their stomachs and a quarter
Bulgarian Song Faces A Rival Less in Eurovision'06
Serbia and Montenegro are to drop from this year's Eurovision Song Contest after it failed to resolve a row over who won its competition to find a song. The dispute broke out last Saturday, at the end of the live show on television, which voted the count
Casanova, Pasta Inspire Levski for Italian Spar
Players of Bulgaria's Levski used Italian landmarks to stay in good physical and mental shape before facing Udinese later today. Media reported that Sofia's "blue" team ate pasta and went together to see the "Casanova" movie with Jeremy Irons.
Sofia's Given-Name Church Irradiates
Byzantine-times St Sofia Church, after which the Bulgarian capital is named, welcomed Wednesday night with new outlook - due to special illumination.
Sting Brings Son to Bulgarian Gig
Rock legend Sting will perform in Bulgaria with one of his sons, organizers of the show announced. Although they did not name the talented son, that's apparently Sting's first offspring, Joseph Sumner.
Sofia Catwalk Applauds Ethno Chic
The newest Ethno Chic collection of beloved Jeni Style marked the Spring-Summer 2006 set of designer Evgenia Zhivkova.
Ramazzotti Frantic for Security in Sofia
Eros Ramazzotti has demanded tight security for himself when he comes to Sofia this summer. The Italian macho wants 18 personal security guards, the press revealed.
Bulgaria's VIP Brother Child Stirs Uproar
Bulgaria's state body on child protection has feverishly objected the entry of a three-year-old child into the first season of VIP Brother. Miss Bulgaria 1999 Violeta Zdravkova made history in the world records of the popular reality show bringing into t
Tuesday Night Shadowed by Eclipse
A full eclipse will make the Moon less bright on Tuesday night, astronomers say. Europe, Africa and western Asia are in the best position to observe the phenomenon.
Offended Eurovision Jury Member to Sue Bulgarian Showman
Showman Slavi Trifonov, whose song was twice rejected before entering the Eurovision contest in Bulgaria now faces a libel trial. "He called us a bunch of musical aborigines, and I will sue him," jury member Nayden Andreev said before the media on Tuesda
Sex Eccentrics, Child Glut Bulgaria's VIP Brother
Bulgaria's newest reality show, the hit production VIP Brother, kicked off Monday with many of the participants known for their strange sex practices. Producers seem to believe that the erotic controversies would intrigue viewers - among the participants
Top Bulgarian Archaeologist Wants Trade in Antiquities Legal
Prominent Bulgarian archaeologist Professor Nikolay Ovcharov called for legalizing trade in antiquities in a bid to remove the strong incentives for the pillage of archaeological sites. "Trade in antiquities should be strictly regulated by the state and
Underage Girls Kicked Out of Miss Bulgaria
Tens of model wannabes were disqualified from Miss Bulgaria 2006 because they were less than 17 of age. Organizers of the top pageant said 56 teen belles were kicked out.
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