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Top Review, Concert Inaugurate Sofia Fashion Street

Bulgaria's capital main shopping Vitosha Boulevard was declared Fashion Street in a special ceremony at St Nedelya Square on Saturday. A concert of top Bulgarian pop stars Irra and Ani Lozanova mixed well with a fashion review to entertain and cheer up ov

Society | June 7, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2164

Statue Marks Bulgaria's Traditional Rose Day

A statue of Bulgaria's rose-blossom pickers was installed Saturday in Bulgaria's town of Karlovo. The ceremony was attended by Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg and Economy Minister Nikolay Vassilev.

Society | June 7, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 564

International Business Training Organization Awarded Bulgarian Pupils

The outstanding participants in Bulgaria's Junior Achievement business training program received their awards at a special ceremony Friday. The event was attended by Sasha Bezuhanova, chairman of the Managing Council of Junior Achievement Bulgaria, and Bu

Society | June 6, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 602

Fashion: Your Hair in Summer 2003: Simple Style

Summer 2003 is the time for the very simplest of hairstyles, hairdressers say. So let your hair fall into place naturally.

Society | June 6, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1227

Slavi's Joke: Sheep

An old man was walking by the road with a reined sheep behind him. When a man in a Mercedes passed by the two fellow travelers he stopped and asked the old man if he needed a ride.

Society | June 6, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 597

Science: Saturn's Winds Decrease

Saturn, one of the windiest planets, has experienced an unexpected and dramatic change in its weather over the past 20 years or so. Since the Voyager flybys of 1980-81, the windspeed in its equatorial regions has declined by about 40%, from 1,700 km to 1

Society | June 6, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 525

Health: Catching a Cold in the Summer: How to Avoid Risks

We usually associate colds with dark cold winter days. But we can still fall foul of the common cold viruses in the height of summer.

Society | June 6, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 612

Pets: Finding a Lost Pet: Where to Start

Although finding a lost animal often seems to depend on luck, it is luck you can help make. There are no guarantees, but there are things people who find their pets do that make a difference.

Society | June 6, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 589

"BG Site 2003" Contest Aims at Legal, Actual and Ethical Internet

The fifth edition of the Bulgarian contest "BG Site 2003" is aimed at maintaining legal, actual and ethical Internet. The slogan of the contest is " Clean Web.

Society | June 5, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1188

Sofia to Boast Luxurious Fashion Street in Days

Sofia will soon boast a luxurious Fashion Street, gathering together top foreign fashion brands, founders of the Vitosha Fashion Street Association announced at a press conference Wednesday.

Society | June 4, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1098

Unique Golden Cup on Display in Bulgaria's History Museum

Unique gourd-shaped cup made of gold is among the exhibits at Bulgaria's National Museum of History.

Society | June 3, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 685

Bulgaria's Children Mark June 1st with 2,222 m Painting

Bulgarian children started painting a 2,222 meters long picture in the center of Bulgaria's capital Sofia. The event was organized to celebrate Sunday's International Child's Day and has ambitions to enter the Guinness Word Record book.

Society | June 1, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 700

Slavi's Joke: Scared

Image a big theatre hall, where a premiere is being staged tonight. The actors are really excited and the theatre's chief watches with an even greater excitement as the story unfolds on the stage.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 722

Fashion: Clothes to Avoid or Keep Summer/Autumn 2003

It's time to avoid that BoHo Ethnic look. Yes it really is time to ditch the Mongolian peasant, folksy look.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 692

Science: Life Clues on Red Planet

Scientists may have identified what could be the best place to look for life on the Red Planet. It is the Russell Crater in Mars' southern hemisphere.

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 622

Health: Summer Food & Fitness

Here come the summer vacations, parties, and picnics! But, during these wonderful warm days of summer, it may seem difficult to follow a healthy balanced diet. Check out these helpful guidelines to maintain a healthy weight, and enjoy a nutritious summer:

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 586

Pets: Tips For Well- Behaved Dog

1.When it comes to raising and training a dog, an ounce of problem prevention is certainly worth a pound of cure!

Society | May 30, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1355

Archeology Find Displayed in Sofia Makes World Headlines

The ancient Etruscan book made of 24-carat gold donated to Bulgaria's National Museum of History made world headlines. It was displayed at the museum together with a fragment from the tomb where it was found.

Society | May 28, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2635

The Building of Sofia Journalism Faculty Salvaged at Last

The Sofia University saw at last the building of its Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communications reinforced against collapse. After years in which the faculty's management sounded alarm about the dangerous condition of the gorgeous building, it was ren

Society | May 26, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 728

Bulgaria Celebrates Slav Letters Day

On May 24, Bulgaria marks the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slav Letters, celebrating the mission of the Sts Cyril and Methodius. President Parvanov laid flowers at the the monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Sofia where the procession

Society | May 24, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1908

World's Only Etruscan Gold Book Added to Bulgaria's Archeology Treasures

The world's only preserved copy of an Etruscan gold book was donated to Bulgaria's National Museum of History. The director of the museum broke the news on Thursday.

Society | May 23, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 31729
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