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AWARD-WINNER PLAY “TINY DYNAMITE” EXPLODES IN SOFIA

“Tiny Dynamite” is about those tiny moments that have a tremendous significance in our lives, British actor Steven Hoggett said at a press conference a day before the Bulgarian premiere of the British play. “Tiny Dynamite” is written by Abi Morgan and tel

Society | April 8, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1167

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Society | April 7, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 666

ISIHIA -THE MUSIC OF HARMONY

BY Milena Hristova With almost four years of experience in music making, Isihia, a unique Bulgarian ethno-group, has something to be proud of.

Society | April 6, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1071

VILLA PHILADELPHIA WELCOMES GUESTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

Villa Philadelphia - an American-Bulgarian family-run inn, which is situated in Bulgaria’s beautiful sea resort Sinemorets welcomes guests from all over the world. So far, guests have come from twelve countries, besides Bulgaria, including USA, England,

Society | April 3, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1553

GABROVO'S HUMOUR HOUSE MARKED ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

The House of Humour and Satire in the world capital of humour – Gabrovo, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Fool’s Day April 1. A national annual cartoon exhibition was opened to mark the event.

Society | April 2, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1052

BG STYLISH FASHION PRESENTED ON THE CATWALK

The biggest review of Bulgarian fashion Forum Bulgarian Fashion proved yet one more time that Bulgarian designers will not be lagging behind world fashion tendencies, at least during the spring season coming. The four-day forum was opened March 27 and pre

Society | March 31, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 768

BRITISH COUNCIL BULGARIA SEEKS TO EXPAND SCIENCE INFO WORK

Science information is one aspect of our activities that we would like to see further developed, Kevin Lewis, Director of British Council Bulgaria, said in an exclusive interview for novinite.com.

Society | March 29, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 823

JAUGUAR X-TYPE ALREADY ON THE MARKET IN BULGARIA

The new Jaguar X-TYPE 2 litre V6 engine will make its debut presentation in Bulgaria in mid-April, Moto Pfohe, Jaguar’s official importer and distributor for Bulgaria announced. Some cars are even already on sale in Bulgaria, Nasko Furnadzhiev, Moto Pfohe

Society | March 28, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 824

EASTER SEASON CELEBRATED AT HILTON SOFIA

Hilton Sofia welcomes guests who wish to celebrate Easter Season. On Friday March 29, 2002 Seasons Restaurant offers a special 4-course Good Friday menu.

Society | March 27, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 664

BG CONDUCTOR SCORES SUCCESS WITH FRENCH ORCHESTRE REGIONAL D'ILE

Bulgarian conductor Emil Tabakov led the symphony Orchestre Regional d'Ile de France in a remarkably successful concert at Paris' Salle Pleyel March 23. The concert, entitled "Arabian Nights," featured an overture from Glinka's "Ruslan and Ludmila," Rimsk

Society | March 26, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 661

DYANA DAFOVA: MUSIC WILL SAVE OUR VALUES

Dyana Dafova's music is a combination of elements from different genres and has a unique sound. The songs from her latest album "Charisma" are a contemporary interpretation of the Bulgarian folklore and orthodox music.

Society | March 25, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2261

TEN BG PUBLISHING HOUSES AT LEIPZIG BOOK FAIR

Ten Bulgarian publishing houses take part in the Leipzig International Book Fair which opens March 20. Bulgaria is traditionally presented at the fair with a single stand.

Society | March 20, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 750

NYC OPERA LOVERS APPLAUD BULGARIAN STAR

The Bulgarian opera singer Alexandrina Pendachinska attracted the attention of the media in the United States with her performance in "Don Giovanni" at the New York City Opera. “Go especially for the two soprano roles of Donna Anna and Donna Elvira.

Society | March 18, 2002, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 883

ORTHODOX BULGARIANS CELEBRATED “SIRNI ZAGOVEZNI”

“Sirni Zagovezni” is a popular Christian Orthodox holiday in Bulgaria. It took place this year on March 17 - seven weeks before Easter and marked the beginning of the Great Lent - the longest period of fasting throughout the year.

Society | March 17, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 870

ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION BACK WITH PRECIOUS FINDS

For the first time Jurassic fossils were found in the rocks in the vicinity of the Bulgarian base, it became clear after the tenth Bulgarian Antarctic expedition came to an end. The members of the expedition conducted research in glaciology, meteorology,

Society | March 16, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 722

HILTON SOFIA CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY THIS SUNDAY

Hilton Sofia Hotel welcomes guests this Sunday to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Seasons Restaurant organizes especially for the holiday St.

Society | March 15, 2002, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 797

CULTURAL DIVERISTY AT SIXTH SOFIA FILM FEST 2002

The sixth international Sofia Film Fest 2002 opened March 14 in Hall 1 at the National Palace of Culture with Oscar-nominated film of the Bosnian director Danis Tanovic “No Man’s Land”. A joint production of France, Italy, Belgium, Great Britain and Slove

Society | March 14, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1020

BULGARIA RECOGNIZED FOR SAVING THE JEWS

Bulgaria’s late Patriarch Kiril and Exarch Stephan were awarded with the honorary title “ Righteous among the nations” at the International Institute for Holocaust Research at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. The two church officials contributed to the saving of th

Society | March 13, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2333

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Society | March 10, 2002, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1046

BULGARIAN SINGER APPLAUDED BY AMERICAN SOLDIERS IN KOSSOVO

Bulgaria’s singer Diyana Dafova sang for more than two hours in the secret American camp Bondsteel in Kossovo on February 27. American soldiers and high-ranking officials enjoyed her music.

Society | March 9, 2002, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2467

HILTON WELCOMES GUESTS WITH SPECIAL MENU ON MOTHER’S DAY

Specially for Mother’s Day, March 8th, Hilton Sofia will welcome its guests with a Mother’s Day Menu including: Welcome drink; Serrano ham on artichoke and dry tomato salad, Turbot and salmon in leek on a saffron sauce, Champagne sorbet, Teriyaki sauce gl

Society | March 7, 2002, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 697
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