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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

Forks&Corks: Bulgarian Baklava

DOUGH 1 lb strudel dough, 1 lb butter, sweet - melted

Society | May 23, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 957

Health: Tracking Your Fitness Levels

**Mind Your Belt Buckle; Skip the Scale** In this high-tech world we live in, we sometimes forget the simple ways to do things.

Society | May 23, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 540

Slavi's Joke: Encounter

Manhattan. The 113rd floor of a skyscraper.

Society | May 23, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 526

Fashion: E-xentric Thinking Launches THEA Website

E-xentric thinking, the independent creative marketing and technology agency, has designed and built an e-commerce site for Thea Design to sell its range of luxurious and exclusive designer knitwear. The site was designed and delivered in 6 weeks to meet

Society | May 23, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 928

Science: Quantum Computer Draws Closer

Scientists have "entangled" two sub-atomic particles separated by about a millimetre, a feat that might pave the way for powerful quantum computers in the future.

Society | May 23, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 601

Winners of Bulgaria's "Green Tree of Hope" Essay Contest Awarded

Winners of Bulgaria's "Green Tree of Hope" national essay competition were awarded Thursday at the National Theater Ivan Vazov's cafe. More than 200 high-school students from sixty Bulgarian cities and four villages vied for the prizes and were assessed

Society | May 22, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 897

Bulgaria Marks 100th Anniversary of John Atanasoff's Birth with European Cruise

Bulgarian-flagged sailing boat Kaliakra started Thursday its tour around Europe, organized to promote Bulgaria and commemorate the 100th anniversary since the birth of John Atanasoff, the inventor of the computer. John Vincent Atanasoff and his assistant

Society | May 22, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 637

Archaeology Project in Bulgaria Sheds Light on Ancient Wine Orgies

An archaeology project in Bulgaria is the key to understand what ancient mystery rituals said to involve wine orgies really looked like. At an excavation site in Southeastern Bulgaria -- Halka Bunar -- indigenous archeologists explore an ancient Thracian

Society | May 21, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6101

Over 100 Participants Join Sofia Book Fair

A total of 120 publishing houses, distributors and advertising agencies take place in the 21st spring edition of the Book Fair that opened on Wednesday at Hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture.

Society | May 21, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1025

Moving Truck Turns into Sofia Symphony Stage

Rain showers were to ruin an initiative of the Friends of Doctor's Park was it not for a huge Allied Pickfords truck. Ambassadors of US, Russia, Netherlands and VIPs from major businesses in town joined effortson Sunday to make the Doctor's Garden one of

Society | May 20, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 673

Hilton Sofia Offers Best Barbeque with Views on Vitosha Mountain

Seasons Restaurant at Hilton Sofia opens its Barbeque terrace and Shisha Caf?. The new Barbeque menu created by Andre Tokev, Executive Chef of the Hilton Sofia, promises many gourmet temptations to be discovered.

Society | May 20, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 840

Polish Institute in Sofia Marks 1 Year since Papal Visit

The Polish Culture Institute organizes Tuesday a meeting to mark one year since the visit of Pope John Paul II in Bulgaria. A film dedicated to The World Days of Youth initiated by the pope will be presented.

Society | May 20, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 619

Greek Men Want Bulgarian Brides to Cure Imbalance of Sexes

Greece should import Bulgarian brides to come to grips the its demographic imbalance, a Greek television proposed. Official statistical data in Bulgaria's southern neighbor show that there are only 66 unmarried Greek women per every 100 single men.

Society | May 19, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1122

Sofia Fashion Prizes"Ulpia Serdica" Awarded for the First Time

Sofia fashion prizes "Ulpia Serdica" were awarded for the first time May 18. The event is a joint initiative of Sofia municipality, Nota Bene agency and Sofia subway.

Society | May 19, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1229

Bulgarian Poet Yavorov's House Museum with Renovated Exterior

The house museum of distinguished Bulgarian poet Peyo Yavorov already welcomes its visitors with a renovated exterior and garden.

Society | May 16, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1223

Science: Record Number of Tornados Raze the US

The central United States experienced a record-breaking week of tornadoes, when a preliminary number of 400 tornadoes occurred in 19 states. So far, five of those tornadoes have been rated as causing F4 damage (Fujita damage scale).

Society | May 16, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 959

Forks And Corks: Bulgarian Sarmi

Ingredients: The meat from the legs of a turkey; an average- sized cabbage; 3-4 slices of smoked ham; 150-200 ml olive oil; 2-3 green onions or leeks; 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons black pepper; salt; hot paprika; basil Directions: Cut the meat, slice the ham and

Society | May 16, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 596
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