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BULGARIA MARKS 165TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL HERO BIRTH

Bulgaria celebrated July 18 the 165th anniversary of the birth of Vasil Levski, the Apostle of freedom. Vasil Levski is an exceptional personality in Bulgarian history and he will always live in the memory of every Bulgarian as a symbol of all that is sub

Society | July 18, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 539

BULGARIAN-BORN NEW ZEALAND WRITER GETS GERMAN AWARD

Bulgarian-born Kapka Kassabova, who has written novels and poetry in four languages, has been given New Zealand's Richest Writers' Residency Award, Tehran Times reported. The award will allow 29-year-old Kassabova to live and work in Berlin for nine month

Society | July 17, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 615

ARTISTIC AFTER HOURS AT THE HILTON SOFIA

Artists Bar & Terrace at the Hilton Sofia is the place to unwind during the hot summer evenings. On Friday, July 5, 2002 and every upcoming Thursday from 20.

Society | July 10, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 690

CHARITY EXHIBITION GATHERS FUNDS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Radio NET and the United Media-2 campaign organize a charity exhibition with works of disabled children and grown-ups. The proceeds from the charity event will be used for the construction of a transplantation center in Bulgaria for children who need live

Society | July 5, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 676

BG JAZZMEN OPEN PROGRAM ON DENMARK'S EU PRESIDENCY

Bulgarian jazzmen's concert opened the programme marking the start of Denmark's EU Presidency in the Tivoli park June 30. European Commission President Romano Prodi, EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, European Par

Society | July 3, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 656

OVER 37,000 TOOK PART IN LARGEST PETROL DISTRIBUTOR GAME

Some 37,000 people took part in the game of Bulgaria’s largest petrol distributor Petrol AD, which was one of the initiatives marking the company’s 70th anniversary. The oldest participant in the game was ninety-two years old, the youngest – only four yea

Society | June 27, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 626

PRESIDENT LAID THE FOUNDATION OF PAISIY HILENDARSKI CENTRE

President Parvanov turned the first sod of the cultural-historical centre Saint Paisiy Hilendarski at the town of Bansko, where he was on the occasion of the 240th anniversary of Istoriya Slavyanobolgarskaiya. In his speech before the citizens President P

Society | June 21, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 589

PM AWARDED WITH SPECIAL AWARD BY "PATH TO PEACE" FOUNDATION IN NYC

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg was given the award “Peacekeeper” of the "Path to Peace" foundation for his extraordinary contributions to the strengthening of the international peace and security. The award was conferred on Saxe-Coburg on June 19 i

Society | June 20, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 548

PROJECT ON MEDIA TREATMENT OF MINORITY GROUPS PRESENTED AT SEMINAR

Some Bulgarian media tend to go through a sensational approach when reporting minorities’ problems and that attracts a certain source of xenophobic response, British journalist Tony Goldman said in an exclusive interview for novinite.com.

Society | June 19, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 727

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Society | June 16, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 582

BULGARIAN INVENTED E-BOOK FOR THE LIBRARY OF THE US CONGRESS

The Bulgarian designer Lachezar Tsvetanov, a junior at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, won the competition for creating a digital player for the needs of the library of the US Congress, the Washington Post reported. The library is planning a

Society | June 16, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 823

TV WORLD 2002 WAS A VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT, CEO SAYS

BY Milena Hristova According to the first reactions we received the international media events Television World 2002 in Albena was a very successful and useful event, George Kouzmov, CEO of the festival, said in an exclusive interview for novinite.

Society | June 15, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 659

OVER BGN 33,000 RAISED AT DIPLOMATS AGAINST INTERIOR MINISTRY MATCH

Over BGN 33,000 of corporate donations were raised at a fundraising football match between the teams of the diplomatic corps in Bulgaria and the Interior Ministry on Friday. The money was raised in aid of eighty-six children of law enforcement officials,

Society | June 14, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 674

BEHAR* FOR PLAYBOY: SIMPLE TRUTHS, MAVRUD & ADRENALINE

Playboy Magazine, Bulgarian version, Volume #3, 2002 Q: What is the fastest way to turn BGN 100 to BGN 150?

Society | June 13, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1161

GRAND FESTIVAL TO ROCK THE CAPITAL

A grand rock festival is to take place on June 14,15, the Bulgarian Rock foundation announced. The event is the first of a series of initiatives of the foundation for reviving the Bulgarian music.

Society | June 12, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 620

ONE MORE CHILD NEEDS THE VITAL DEM 180,000 FOR LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

Money is vital when it concerns life. In the case of children who need liver transplantation this vital sum is DEM 180,000.

Society | June 10, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 695

ART FESTIVAL IN SWITZERLAND TURNED EYES ON BULGARIA

The art festival “Bulgarian Days,” promoting the unique Bulgarian culture, took place from May 23 till June 4 in the Swiss town of La Chaux-de-Fonds. The association “Bulgarian seasons” organized the event.

Society | June 7, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 574

FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF PRIME MINISTER SAXE-COBURG LAUNCHED

The first biography of Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg was launched Thursday at the national Library in Madrid, during a presentation attended by hundreds of people. Prince Kardam of Turnovo pronounced the final words and they were followed by a prolong

Society | June 6, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 557

RADISSON SAS HOTEL CHAIN REPORTS 7TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF GROWTH

2001 was the seventh consecutive year of strong growth, in number of hotels and business volume for Radisson SAS, the Annual report 2001 of the chain shows. By the end of the year 152 hotels were in operation or under construction under the Radisson SAS b

Society | June 5, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 860

LATINO ROCK STAR MANU CHAO TO PERFORM IN SOFIA

The world-famous Latino rock star Manu Chao arrived in Sofia for his concert June 5 at the Winter Sports Palace. According to the organizers the concert can continue from 0ne hour and a half to four hours, depending on the mood of the audience.

Society | June 4, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1468

BOX-OFFICE HIT OPENED BLACK SEA STAR FILM FESTIVAL

The film "Quo Vadis" of prominent Polish director Jerzy Kawalerowicz opened the first Black Sea Star international cinema festival June 2. Kawalerowicz, who was awarded for his contribution to the world cinema, said preparations for this film have been go

Society | June 3, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 725
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