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Bulgarian Fans Welcomed American Rock-and-Roll Guru

Jerry Lee Lewis, the American Rock and Roll legend, staged a concert in Sofia October 18 as a part of his world tour, which started in UK February. A piano and guitar virtuoso, a remarkable vocalist and lyrics-writer, Jerry Lee Lewis has gained millions

Society | October 19, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 796

Bulgarians Get First Glimpse upon Big Brother

The Bulgarian version of the Big Brother reality show kick-started Friday, to introduce viewers to the twelve pioneer participants.

Society | October 18, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1952

Bulgarian Designers Conquer Russia

Two Bulgarian designers- Virginia Zdravkova and Katya Genova, made a unique breakthrough on the Russian market, Bulgarian media reported. The collections of the Bulgarian "Virginia" and "Yonona" will be presented in one of Russia's biggest lifestyle mag

Society | October 18, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1163

Bulgarian Sweeps Fashion TV Diamond

Bulgarian beauty Gabriela Shopova garnered more than 80,000 votes to sweep the Swarovsky diamond of Fashion Model Awards 2004. The fashion-bound TV channel opens annually an online poll for contestants from across the world.

Society | October 16, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 11382

Bergman Reveals Out-of-Wedlock Child

Ingmar Bergman has admitted he had an out-of-wedlock daughter more than a decade before he married her mother, his latest book due to be published Monday reveals. The Swedish director, now 86, wrote he married Ingrid von Rosen twelve years after their da

Society | October 16, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3229

Sofia Hosts Iceland Cult Fest

The first Iceland Culture Festival "Ice Art" was officially opened in Sofia, to end October 19. Iceland's Trade Minister Valgerdur Sverrisdottir and the Iceland consul in Bulgaria attended the opening ceremony, which took place in the Sofia University.

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 914

Titian's Thief Released on BGN 1,000 Bail

The Bulgarian, arrested for stealing a Renaissance oil painting, was released Friday on a BGN 1,000 bail. The Italian Renaissance masterpiece "Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac", believed to be painted by Titian or his students was stolen a year ago in Cyprus

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 743

Mini Miss and Mister Got Crowned

The annual Mini Miss and Mister contest delivers many joy and lots of surprises not only to the minor rivals, but also to their parents. Sofia's National Palace of Culture is the place to have seen not only top adult beauties, but also a bunch of mini-cro

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 759

Prague Hails Rock-n-Roll Legend

More than 100, 000 people danced in the rhythm of rock-n-roll as legendary Jerry Lee Lewis staged a major performance in Prague. After the Prague gig the American Rock and Roll legend, is coming to Sofia to perform on October 18.

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1250

Sofia Awards Best "Homeland" Pictures

The best pictures dedicated to "Our Homeland" made by students, poster designers, and other contestants were awarded Friday in Sofia's Gigantic Crystals Hall. The contest is part of the First International Competition "One Land - Many Worlds" won by Bulg

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 624

Russian Prima Avoids Bulgarian Media Attention

Russian pop diva Alla Pugatcheva doesn't want to be welcomed at the Sofia airport nor does she want to be shot during her October 22 show in Sofia. The organizers of the concert Joker Media announced that the Russian prima will arrive in Sofia on a fligh

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 798

Kazanlak Shows Unique Thracian Treasure

The history museum in the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak were display for the first time pieces of the unique Thracian treasure recently discovered at the Golyamata Kosmatka and Malkata Kosmatka mounds. The museum has imposed unprecedented security measures

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 819

Forks and Corks: Oven Omelette

Ingredients: 8 eggs

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 560

Health: Child Growth Linked to Breast Cancer

The way a girl grows during her early years may influence her risk of breast cancer, a research suggests.

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1734

Science: How Homosexuality is "Inherited"

Scientists say they have shown how male homosexuality could be passed from generation to generation.

Society | October 15, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 960

Charity Concert Boosts Breast Cancer Campaign

A charity concert of the Raddbandafelag Reykjavikur Male Choir, part of the fund-raising activities organized within the Breast Health Awareness Campaign 2004, will take place in Sofia. The concert, organized by the members of the International Women's C

Society | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 805

Square Named after Prominent Bulgarian Classic

A central square in a Bulgarian mountain town will adopt the name of the Bulgarian literary classic Yordan Radichkov next week.

Society | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 789

Orthodox Bulgarians Pay Homage to Saint Petka of Turnovo

Orthodox Church celebrates the female saint Petka of Turnovo, worshipped for her healing abilities.

Society | October 14, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 645

Breast Cancer Campaign Speeds up Funding

For just two weeks since the official start of breast cancer fight campaign, the funds raised have reached a total of BGN 47,000. More than BGN 25,000 were garnered during the charity dinner with auction and lottery over last weekend, attended by the eli

Society | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 763

Bulgarian Storms German Music Charts

Bulgarian pop singer Lucy Dyakovska was ranked second in Germany's Bravo rank list with her new single "Where."

Society | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3541

Japanese Art Conquers Sofia

Japanese dance group Mademoiselle Cinema will stage a major performance Wednesday evening in Sofia. Sofia will see the "White Flower, Red Flower" performance that tells the story of modern times, which span past and future, with key word "colour memory",

Society | October 13, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 653
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