Society

BULGARIAN CARTOON APPLAUDED IN EUROPE AND US

"Pornoless," an animation film by Martin Georgiev attracted many viewers and received positive feedback in Europe and America. The three-minute production discusses the wild sexual fears of the main character and his efforts to suppress his persistent vis

Society | November 26, 2001, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1364

FINE WINES, MODELS APPLAUDED AT HILTON SOFIA

Businessmen, diplomats, media directors gathered at the Hilton Sofia to taste Bulgarian wines and watch Bulgarian fashion. White and red wines from all Bulgaria's regions won the applauses of businessmen and diplomats.

Society | November 25, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1003

GOLDEN MEDAL WON BY BULGARIAN INVENTOR IN BRUSSELS

Bulgarian inventions won 95 awards at the Brussels Eureka World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technologies. Bulgaria was presented for the first time at the exhibition.

Society | November 21, 2001, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2695

DERRIDA LECTURED ON DEATH PENALTY IN SOFIA

The philosoper Jacque Derrida arrived in Sofia to participate in the tree-day conference "Monstrous Discourse. Balkans and Europe: deconstruction of policy.

Society | November 17, 2001, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1490

ROBEVA TO PERFORM ON BROADWAY

The American premiere of Neshka Robeva's author's performance 'Twin Kingdoms' will be on Broadway on November 23. The show will be presented on three consecutive days in New York.

Society | November 16, 2001, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1459

SFUMATO THEATRE WITH PERFORMANCES IN PARIS

The Bulgarian Sfumato Theatre will stage guest performances in Paris at the Theatre de la Tempete, a twin of Theatre du Soleil of Ariane Mnouchkine, a noncommercial theatre space using innovatory language even in its classical works stagings. Afterwards t

Society | November 15, 2001, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1172

BULGARIAN DOCUMENTARY WON SILVER PRIZE IN TOKYO

The documentary "The Way of the Harmony," directed by Stephan Komadarev, won Silver Prize on the 45th Competition for Films and Videos on Japan – Tokyo 2001. Silver Prize was given to the film for special recognition.

Society | November 13, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1227

FOUR FROM THE BG ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION SAILED OFF

Four members of the tenth Bulgarian Antarctic expedition left for Livingston Island on November 9. Antarctic Institute Chairman Hristo Pimpirev, Yordan Yordanov, Andrei Kovachev and Dr Valentin Andreev sailed off on board of a Spanish naval ship.

Society | November 10, 2001, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2366

'DARIO G' TO PLAY IN SOFIA

The famous duo 'Dario G' will pay in Sofia on November 25. Paul Spenser who is English and Norwegian Ingfrid Straumsteul will be the special guests to the 'Visages Models 2001' contest to be held in Hall N 1 of the National Palace of Culture.

Society | November 7, 2001, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1262

BTR ROCK GROUP TO PLAY AT GRAND CHINA FESTIVAL

Art troupes and singers from 11 countries will attend the third international folk song and art festival that will be held in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from November 10-21.

Society | November 4, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1101

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME PERFORMED IN SOFIA DOWNTWON

For almost a week already a genuine action is unwinding downtown Sofia. Citizens cannot sleep at nights and the cars are not allowed to drive down the yellow cobbles in front of the National Academy of Fine Arts, where the American film production "Derail

Society | November 4, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1999

JAPANESE AND BULGARIAN ARTS MEET IN SOFIA

The National Foreign Art Gallery opened an exhibition of Contemporary Art Prints from Japan and Bulgaria. From November 5 to November 30, the halls of the gallery in Alexander Nevski Square will show the best of the graphic art from both countries.

Society | November 3, 2001, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 976

ZANUSSI TO BRING STARS TO BULGARIA

Krzysztof Zanussi will shoot a film in Bulgaria. The famous Polish director is make a large-scale TV serial titled "Save and Keep", as quoted by the Russian news agency RIA "Novosti".

Society | November 1, 2001, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 958

PLANET X OPENED SOFIA MUSIC ENTERPRISES FEST

The five musicians of Planet X, who used to play with groups like Kiss, Tribal Tech, G3 opened in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture the musical fest on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Sofia Music Enterprises. 10 concerts are to take place i

Society | October 26, 2001, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1151

ANTARCTIC SCHOLARS TO MARK 10TH ANNIVERSARY

The members of the Bulgarian Antarctic scholars will mark their tenth anniversary on Livingston Island with cheese and the traditional Bulgarian alcoholic drink rakiya. `The expedition`s is being intensely prepared, its members are living on November 10,`

Society | October 25, 2001, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1096

PRIME MINISTER TO AWARD BULGARIAN AUTHOR

Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg will award a prominent Bulgarian author on November 1- the day of the leaders of the Bulgarian National Revival. The award `Paissii Hilendarsky` is given for big achievements in the sphere of art, culture and history.

Society | October 24, 2001, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1340

400 ART POSTERS COMPETE IN SOFIA TRIANALE

Pierre Mendel (72) was awarded the Grand Prix at the 3rd International Trianale in Sofia. The jury awarded three 3rd place prizes: to Michael Klisch (Poland), Osamu Fukushima (Japan) and Michel Batori (France).

Society | October 23, 2001, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2334

CINEMA FOUNDATION GETS THE FIRST LOAN FOR CULTURE

`Bulgarian Cinema` foundation received a loan worth BGN 33 000 for the equipment of a computer club. The loan will be paid off with the revenues from the club.

Society | October 22, 2001, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1059

MADONNA`S BASS TO PLAY IN SOFIA

One of the most famous American basses Victor Bailey and his last group are special guests at the sixth edition of Music Jam Sofia 2001. The fest starts on October 26 in Hall 1 of the Sofia National palace of Culture.

Society | October 22, 2001, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1025

FAMOUS BAND TO WARM UP ZUCCHERO

Italian musician Zucchero will be a guest in the `Show of Slavi` at bTV channeltonight. He`ll present his new album `Shake`.

Society | October 22, 2001, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1267

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

October 22-28, 2001 ARIES

Society | October 21, 2001, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1247
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