Society

Prominent US Jazz Quartet in Bulgaria

The American jazz quartet of Bob Albanese and "Cafe Simpatico" arrive in Bulgaria July 2. The famous Manhattan jazz quartet will throw two concerts in Sofia and Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv on July 4 and 5.

Society | June 24, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 541

New Potter "is Fastest-Selling Book Ever"

JK Rowling's fifth Harry Potter book - "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"- has become the fastest-selling book ever, according to one chain, cited by BBC.

Society | June 22, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 500

Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" Opens Sofia Open-Air Festival

Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" opened Saturday the fifth edition of "Opera on the Square" festival on Alexander Batenberg Square in Sofia.

Society | June 21, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 857

New Harry Potter Goes on Sale

The fifth Harry Potter book - a 766-page "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"- went on sale on Saturday in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and in English in many other countries around the world, with booksellers expecting brisk sales. One hundred c

Society | June 21, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 683

Bulgarian Finalists Selected to Compete for Elite Model Contract

Bulgarian model agency Visage selected Friday twenty-four finalists to compete for the prestigious title Elite Model Look. The girls who made it to the last round will have a photo session so that Visage can send the snapshots to the Paris-based model cen

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6570

Slavi's Joke: Gooooooooooooooal!

A trabant, East Europe's best-known transporter, was driving on a first-class Bulgarian highway with holes like on a second-class highway and top speed of 80n kilometers per hour. The driver, whistling and enjoying the beauty of the nature around, was in

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 597

Pets: Protect Your Dog or Cat Against Ticks

The Paralysis Tick and the Brown Dog Tick are the two most common ticks on dogs. However, it is the Paralysis Tick that is by far the most dangerous.

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 532

Health: Protection Against Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes are known to pass blood-born illnesses and are responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever, encephalitis, and many other serious diseases. In parts of the world where mosquito-transmitted diseases are not common it i

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 555

Fashion: Short and Long Hairstyles for Men

Deciding which hairstyle to take on is a difficult decision since it can completely alter one's appearance. But the question is which hairstyles are popular now and which styles will make you look like you've been the victim of a hairdresser's bad day?

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9038

Science: Brazil's Rio Friendliest City in the World

A study published in the New Scientist magazine says the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is the friendliest in the world.

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 916

Bulgarian Ship Marked John Atanasoff's Anniversary in Lisbon

Diplomats joined Wednesday a tribute to the inventor of computer John Atanasoff onboard of Bulgarian sailing boat Kaliakra in Lisbon.

Society | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 834

Sofia Pays Tribute to Hollywood Legend Gregory Peck

Bulgarian capital Sofia's Odeon cinema pays a tribute to Hollywood legend Gregory Peck who died June 13th at the age of eighty-seven. The cinema will show June 21st- 26th Peck's movies "On the Beach" (1959) and "The Boys From Brazil" (1978).

Society | June 18, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 728

Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra with First Performance in Seoul

Bulgaria's "Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra'' will perform for the first time in Seoul Friday, local media reported.

Society | June 17, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 803

Ancient Cup Found at Bulgarian Border Checkpoint

Customs officers at Bulgaria's Kalotina border checkpoint found an ancient silver cup in a bus leaving Bulgaria June 11th. The cup was dated back to the 4th century B.

Society | June 16, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1707

Politicians-vs-Diplomats Charity Match Ends 4:4 in Sofia

Over BGN 50,000 was raised at the charity football match in which Bulgarian politicians faced foreign diplomats. The organizers will donate the sum to the social institutions for disabled in Bulgaria.

Society | June 15, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 759

Politicians Face Diplomats in Charity Football Match Today

Bulgarian politicians are set to defeat the team of diplomats in the charity football match that will kick off at 6 p.m.

Society | June 15, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 715

Whitesnake's Coverdale Throws Concert in Sofia

Legendary rock star David Coverdale from Whitesnake threw a concert in Sofia Saturday night. The musician arrived in Bulgaria a day earlier bringing his girlfriend and his son Jasper.

Society | June 14, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3362

Graffitists Pour Color on to Sofia Square

Bulgaria's best graffitists had the opportunity to transcend their art's underground status. They freely expressed themselves and modernised the country's capital Sofia at the first graffiti festival on Saturday.

Society | June 14, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 998

Bulgarians Become Mothers-to-Be at 30-35 Years of Age

Following the European model, Bulgarian women prefer to prove themselves as experts in a certain professional field before having children, sexologist Rumen Bostandzhiev told private national TV channel bTV.

Society | June 13, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 593

Fashion: Skin Complexion During Summer Days

While a dose of sunshine and summertime activities can make most anyone feel better they can also affect the appearance of your skin.

Society | June 13, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 532

Health: Children Need Extra Sunburn and Heat Protection

Experts say the time between May and August is the most dangerous for children- more than half of all injuries occur during these four months. Children are especially vulnerable to heatstroke, sunburn and dehydration.

Society | June 13, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 631
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