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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: 1090

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: 1401

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: 2427

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: 1807

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: 1062

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: 1194

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: 1666

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: 616

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: 909

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: 14805

"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: 1290

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: 6968

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: 1372

Bulgaria Marks National Enlighteners Day

Celebrations of Bulgaria's National Enlighteners Day gather speed across the country on November 1, when Bulgarian pay tribute to those involved with teaching, studying, culture or scientific works. On the occasion of the official holiday President Georg

Society | November 1, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 621

Chic and Spa Sparkle on Birthday Party

A real bunch of Bulgarian elite, including businessmen and politicians, respected the double birthday party of two Bobokov brothers celebrated on Saturday night. The brothers Atanas Bobokov, 45, and Plamen Bobokov, 36, welcomed relatives, friends and hon

Society | October 31, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4469

Bulgarian Princess Tops Global Style

The daughter-in-law of Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Cobug was praised to be among the 25 most stylish women in the world, according to Spanish-language edition of Elle magazine. Rosario Nadal who married Simeon's second son Bulgarian Prince Kyril

Society | October 31, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7404

Pre-Historic Farmer Unearthed in Bulgaria

The skeleton of a pre-historic human believed to represent the first agricultural civilization existing on Bulgarian land was unearthed near the village of Ohoden, Vratsa district, northwest Bulgaria. Archeologists found the skeleton on the riverbank of

Society | October 31, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3332

Hundreds Flock to Bulgarian Beauty Casting

More than 200 young girls gathered on the first day of casting of Bulgarian fashion agency xGround pursuing their dreams to step on the catwalk of Super Model 2004 contest. The xGround agency headed by Rosalia Tinkova manages the Bulgarian part of the Sup

Society | October 31, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2423

Harry Potter Author Sweeps Top Movie Award

The author of Harry Potter adorable book series JK Rowling has won the top personality award of the Variety UK at the British Independent Film Awards. The formerly household British woman will be decorated with the prestigious prize for her contribution

Society | October 31, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2531

Anna Karenina Climbs on the Catwalk

It felt like one was watching a modern recreation of a novel by Tolstoy at the show of Olga Samoschenko, a talented designer from Byelorussia who seems assured of a great future, Fashion Wire Daily reported.

Society | October 30, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 812

Best Bulgarian Restaurants Rival for Annual Award

A restaurant in the coastal city of Varna will rival for the first time the capital Sofia's short-listed places for the annual award of Bacchus magazine and Chivas Regal. Awards will be given out in six categories, including Restaurant Year 2004, Author

Society | October 29, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 918
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