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Orthodox in Bulgaria Celebrate Saint John's Day

In the church calendar, this is the day celebrated in honour of Saint John the Baptist who baptized Jesus. It is also the holiday of all who bear the Saint's name.

Society | January 7, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 566

Bulgaria's Patriarch Performs Army Colors Ritual

Patriarch Maxim, head of Bulgaria's Orthodox Church, delivered a special ritual for the colors and the elite squads of Bulgarian armed forces in front of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia. The religious-military ritual is to bring health and success to

Society | January 6, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1207

Pop Folk Remains Hot in Bulgaria

Pop folk music enjoys highest popularity among young Bulgarians with low incomes and poor education, shows a survey of polling agency Alpha Research for last year. 32% of the respondents pointed pop folk music as their favorite music, while 36% said they

Society | January 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 525

Girl from Varna Named Bulgaria's Baby of the Year

A girl born in the first minute of the New Year in the Black Sea city of Varna was named Bulgaria's Baby of the Year. After a lot was drawn, little Vessela was selected among the three pretenders born at the very start of 2003.

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 771

Bulgaria's Baby of the Year Named Today

Three babies born in Bulgaria in the first minute of the New Year vie for the Baby of the Year title. A boy that took his first breath in the country's second city Plovdiv and two girls, one born in Bulgaria's second city Varna, the other from the town of

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 698

Pets: Essential Minerals for Dogs, Cats

Calcium and phosphorous are essential for dogs and cats. The ratio (Ca:P) is no less important than their amount, which depends on the age and status of the pet.

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 741

Hot Movies/Sofia Premieres

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Drama

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 729

Cinema Listings

(January 3rd - January 9th) **BIAD**

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 807

Fashion: Optimise Your Winter Appearance

Luxury items are hot in 2003 winter fashions and fur is everywhere - hats, boots, collars, shawls, coats, vests! From long dangling mufflers casually tossed around the neck to intricately detailed knit sweaters and coats, knits are also dominant on the r

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 482

Getting There: Arbanassi

The architectural and historical reserve Arbanassi is a place worth visiting in Bulgaria. It is located 4 km northeast of Veliko Turnovo, one of Bulgaria's most ancient towns.

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1355

Slavi's Joke: Crossroads

This is a story about the tough life and complicated perceptions of the people whose vocation it is to control how traffic regulations are observed, i.e.

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 678

Health: Natural Cure for Painful Eyes

Many people enjoy today the assets of civilization, including computers and television, which definitely have many advantages but in many cases they have negative influence on our health. Most of the people who live and work in the city spend hours in fro

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 752

Science: The Year in Technology 2

Over 2002, the race to build the world's most powerful scientific supercomputer gained momentum. In April, Japan's Earth Simulator at the Marine Science and Technology Center in Kanagawa was crowned as the new supercomputing world champion when tests prov

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 570

Forks&Corks: Stewed Chicken with Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 chicken (about 1 kg), 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1 celery, 1 ? tablespoons flour, 1 glass of white wine, 2-3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, black pepper, 1 bay leaf and salt to taste. How to cook: Run salt on the outsid

Society | January 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 779

New Year's Open Air Parties Across Bulgaria

New Year's celebrations were organized in a number of municipalities across Bulgaria. Citizens and guests at the capital Sofia went to the traditional New Year's concert on Batenberg square.

Society | December 31, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2417

2003 - Year of the Goat

For about four thousand years the Chinese civilization has had its own brand of astrology, different from and yet perfectly compatible with Western astrological tradition. In the Chinese system, time runs in sixty-year cycles divided into five sections of

Society | December 29, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1536

Your Horoscope for 2003

ARIES: The start of the New Year is a time for challenge and growth for Aries. Around January 2nd, you may have a few weeks where you're feeling intensely nostalgic and wistful.

Society | December 29, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 994

Health: Beat Holiday Hangovers

The Christmas season is always a round of parties. The only drawback to all this good cheer is the hangovers that are bound to follow when you over-indulge.

Society | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 733

Getting There: Stoikite

The village of Stoikite is located near the international winter resort Pamporovo. Stoikite is a true oasis of piece and quiet.

Society | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 694

Hot Movies/Sofia Premieres

SPY KIDS 2 Action/Adventure and Kids/Family

Society | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 486

Forks&Corks: White Cheese in a Clay Bowl

Ingredients: 300 g cheese

Society | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 511
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