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Swim Suit Season Sets In

The latest fashion trends in swim wear for summer 2004 were presented at a Hawaiian party in the Diplomatic Club in Sofia district Gornya Banya.

Society | June 24, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2528

Black Sea's Waters Reveal Ship Mystery

Bulgarian divers disclosed an unidentified ship hidden in the Black Sea waters near Kaliakra cape. Iliya Krystev, head of the expedition explained that the silhouette of the ship was first noticed at sonar photos.

Society | June 24, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1934

France in Photos Delights Sofia

Sofia has enjoyed the unique opportunity to see the photo exhibition "My France" by Andre Kertecz.

Society | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1268

Bulgarian Diva Tickles Italians' Fancy

Bulgarian catwalk diva Iren Onteva braces for a joint business with Italian investors. The Visages Agency fashion model, face of vodka Flirt, has recently returned from a visit to Italy, where she met with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Society | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4136

Bulgaria in High Olympic Moods

Bulgaria has organized a series of festive events, prior to welcoming the Olympic torch.

Society | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 614

Russian Mega Star Promises Bulgarian Surprises

Famous Russian musician with Bulgarian origin Philip Kirkorov promised a major show full of surprises for his fans in Sofia. Kirkorov, together with Anastasia Stotzkaja will stage two mega concerts in Sofia and Varna on June 24 and 26.

Society | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1278

Sofia Sees Love Bridge Launch

Bulgaria's capital officially inaugurated its first Love Bridge, devoted to the young people in Bulgaria and the challenges they face in terms of integration, access to education and health.

Society | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1179

Gabriel Rocks Sofia

Peter Gabriel, the unforgettable member of symphonic rock giants Genesis and a phenomenon in his own right, staged a major show for some 6,000 of Bulgarian fans Monday evening.

Society | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1245

Bulgarian Student Best at World IT Contest

Bulgarian IT specialist has headed through the finals of students' world programming championship Microsoft Imagine Cup 2004. Branimir Lambov, Sofia University graduate at Informatics, has ranked among the first five to run for the final round in the Alg

Society | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 833

Pagan Tomb Calls on Scientific Sensation

An Old-Bulgarian tomb has been revealed nearby the Black Sea cap of Kaliakra. Archaeologists hope to prove their initial suggestion that the tomb was built by early Bulgarian-lands settlers, known as Old Bulgarians or Proto-Bulgarians.

Society | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2539

Bulgaria Sees Dancing Feast

Bulgaria's top dancing couples are busy practicing for an International Open championship, including latin and standard dances. The event will take place over June 26-27, in the posh seaside resort of Albena.

Society | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 644

Legendary Peter Gabriel Fulfils Bulgarian Dreams

One of the world's favorite performers Peter Gabriel will stage a major show for his Bulgarian fans tonight.

Society | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1747

Bulgaria Witnessed Gladiators' Fights

Gladiators' fights were organized in the southern Bulgarian town Sandanski and the nearby region.

Society | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1151

Daddies Party in Sofia

Bulgaria celebrated on Sunday its first ever Father's Day. The holiday was declared at the initiative of Sofia Municipality and the Love & Care Association.

Society | June 20, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 749

Out-of-Wedlock Bulgarian to Inherit Nino Manfredi

The Bulgarian daughter of famous Italian comic Nino Manfredi is on her way to inherit millions of euros from her late father. Tonina, born out of wedlock from a one-night love affair between Manfredi and his Bulgarian pal Svetla Bogdanova eighteen years

Society | June 20, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1780

High-Speed and Beauty in Sofia

Males in Bulgarian capital Sofia were given the irresistible opportunity to see high-speed vehicles and beautiful ladies at the same place. The Car Salon 2004 event, taking place at the International Expo Center, included a beauty contest.

Society | June 19, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 962

Football Fans in The Spotlight

In parallel to Portugal's EURO 2004, Bulgaria is hosting a football tournament joined by hundreds of teams. Only the event is not joined by professionals but football fans, giving them the chance to run into the spotlight themselves.

Society | June 19, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1070

700 Kids Open Art Festival in Albena

A choir of 700 Bulgarian and Russian kids opened the Friends of Bulgaria art festival in the coastal resort of Albena. The event takes place in Bulgaria for the fifth time this year, but organizers surprised foreign guests with a pioneer choirs contest.

Society | June 19, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 631

Judas Priest Explosion in Sofia

Legendary Judas Priest will stage a major show for their die-hard Bulgarian fans. After more than 12 years apart Judas Priest and original lead vocalist Rob Halford have reunited for a global live concert tour in 2004.

Society | June 18, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1069

Bulgarian Men Plagued with Obesity

The cases of pathological obesity, mainly among males, have recorded an endemic spread in Bulgaria, doctors warned. More than 3,5 million males and females, aged over 15, suffer from surplus weight, and some 100,000 schoolchildren, between 7 and 14 years

Society | June 18, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2912

Unique Roman Bracelet on Display in Bulgaria

A unique piece of a gold bracelet is among the exhibits at the historical museum in the town of Pleven, Northern Bulgaria. Roman Caesar Maximin II Daza owned the bracelet, which, archeologists claim, is unique.

Society | June 18, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 669
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