Society

RISING STAR IMPRESSES FOREIGNERS IN BULGARIA

BY Monique Geiss Today, Lora’s name and face may not strike a chord immediately.

Society | December 23, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1318

FASHION SHOW FOR HOMELESS KIDS ORGANIZED IN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARTS

A special fashion show featured at the National Academy of Arts on December 20. Professor Greddy Assa and his art students showed a collection of clothes designed especially for children without homes from the Faith, Hope& Love center for homeless childre

Society | December 20, 2001, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 668

SEVENTH GLOBE THEATRE TO BE CREATED IN BULGARIA

A Shakespeare Globe Centre is to be registered in several days as part of the International Shakespeare Globe Centres network. The network is headquartered in London and has branches in Germany, Canada, New Zealand, the United Sates and Japan.

Society | December 19, 2001, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 761

ORPHANS WATCH FOR FREE “TWIN KINGDOMS” IN BURGAS

160 children from the “Alexander Georgiev” school-orphanage watched for free the show “Twin Kingdoms” in Burgas as a Christmas gift from the organizers. The first rows in the hall were reserved for the children.

Society | December 18, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1053

HIP-HOP FANS CAMPAIGN AGAINST TERROR

Hundreds of young people participated in the hip-hop party against terror organized in Plovdiv by St. George Student Centre, the local authorities and the Agency for Youth and Sport.

Society | December 17, 2001, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 732

MYSTIC EXPRESSIONISM FLOWS FROM WORKS OF FAMOUS BG ARTIST

Anastas Konstantinov features an exhibition in the Sofia art gallery “Vitosha.” Mysticism, bold colors and lack of total statics impress the viewers of his works.

Society | December 16, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 990

BULGARIAN KIDS IN NYC CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH BULGARIAN SANTA

BY Martina Iovcheva In order to mark the coming Christmas holidays, BG EUforiya, Bulgarian Party Club in New York City organized for second year in a row a special party for the Bulgarian children living in New York City at the Mezzo-Mezzo Art caf? in As

Society | December 15, 2001, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 987

FEEL THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN SOFIA

BY Martina Iovcheva Ten days before Christmas, one can hardly feel the Christmas spirit in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society | December 14, 2001, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 861

ANOTHER BULGARIAN GROUP LEAVES FOR ANTARCTICA IN JANUARY 2002

A third group from the Bulgarian national expedition to Antarctica will leave for the continent on January 14, the Director of the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute, Associate Professor Hristo Pimpirev announced. Pimpirev and two other scientists, Senior Rese

Society | December 13, 2001, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1086

INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR IN SOFIA EXPECTED TO BE A SUCCESS

BY Monique Geiss The 23rd International Book Fair is currently being held at hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture in Sofia.

Society | December 12, 2001, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1104

BULGARIAN SCIENTIST AWARDED THE HUMBOLDT PRIZE

Professor Ivan Gutsov who works in the filed of physics and chemistry of glass was awarded the international Humboldt prize. The famous scientist was given the prize for the new method on synthesis of quartz and diamond that he created.

Society | December 12, 2001, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1013

BULGARIAN LITERARY MAGAZINE "PLAMAK" PRESENTS DUTCH ISSUE

The Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria, Baroness Henriette van Lynden, hosted the presentation of a "Dutch" issue of the esteemed Bulgarian literary magazine 'Plamak' on December 11. This edition of Plamak is dedicated to 15 contemporary Dutch novelists, like H

Society | December 11, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1579

INTERNATIONAL GENTLEMEN'S DINNER GATHERS FOR THE FIFTH TIME

The fifth International Gentlemen's Dinner takes place in the Preslav Restaurant of the Sheraton on December 11. This slightly seclusive company gathers about every two months.

Society | December 11, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1434

AL BANO PERFORMED WITH BULGARIAN SINGERS IN SOFIA

The famous Italian singer Al Bano sang in the National Palace of Culture together with the Bulgarian composer Stephan Diomov, the stars of "Tonica" family, Toni Dimitrova, Bogdana Karadocheva and Boris Godzhunov. The Italian arrived in Sofia on December 9

Society | December 11, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1056

BULGARIAN STUDENTS AWARDED MINI NOBEL PRIZES BY SWEDISH EMBASSY

The Swedish Ambassador to Bulgaria Sten Ask announced that two Bulgarian students will be awarded the mini Nobel Prizes for 2001. The mini Nobel Pize is unique for Bulgaria and will be awarded for the third year in a row by the Swedish Embassy.

Society | December 10, 2001, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1455

ARTISTS’ WORKS TO BE DISPLAYED IN PRISONS, CHARITY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

Thirty Bulgarian artists take part in a charity campaign of the Society for Religious and Social Support to Prisoners. The collected funds will be provided to approximately 400 children of prisoners and their families at a party, planned for December 23 i

Society | December 10, 2001, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1141

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

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Society | December 9, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1238

“THE ART TO BE UNIQUE” EXHIBITION PRESENTED AT HILTON SOFIA

Hilton Sofia’s Artists Bar & Caf? together with Art Gallery “Irida” are presenting the exhibition “The Art to be Unique”, including works of Nevelina Janakieva (glass) and Jordan Pankov (graphics), together with the Autumn-Winter collection of boutique “I

Society | December 9, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1131

HILTON SOFIA OFFERS GLITTERING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES

Hilton Sofia’s Festive Season and New Year’s Eve Program is prepared to meet the demands of all those who want to organize a family reunion, office party or intimate dinner and do it in style. The Christmas Offerings in the program include Family Celebrat

Society | December 8, 2001, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1671

CULTURE MINISTER DISCUSSED EUROPALIA BULGARIA 2002 FEST IN BRUSSELS

Culture Minister Bozhidar Abrashev discussed the arrangements for the Europalia Bulgaria 2002 festival in Brussels. The minister attended an informal meeting of his counterparts of the EU member states and the membership candidates in the Belgian capital.

Society | December 7, 2001, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 961

SEVEN THOUSAND YEARS OF HISTORY PACKED INTO A CD

Historians from the Veliko Turnovo History Museum traced the history of the Veliko Turnovo region back from the fifth millenium B.C.

Society | December 6, 2001, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1095
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