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Cash-Strapped Bulgaria Gives Up Horo-Dance Guinness Bid

More than 50 000 Bulgarians, who were expected this weekend to dance together holding hands in an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records, were forced to give up their dream over shortage of funds.

Society | June 9, 2012, Saturday // 16:58 | Viewed: 2387

Woman Dies Crossing Bulgaria Highway, Child Survives

A woman has perished after a seemingly random attempt to cross Bulgaria's Trakiya Highway overnight, with her baby in a baby-carriage, with the kid miraculously surviving.

Society | June 9, 2012, Saturday // 12:43 | Viewed: 1367

4.5-Degree Quake Felt in Northern Italy

A 4.5 Richter degree magnitude earthquake has been registered Saturday in Northern Italy, the site of destructive tremors during the past weeks.

Society » Environment | June 9, 2012, Saturday // 11:11 | Viewed: 1431

Bulgaria's Ex Tsar Loses 1st Palace in Royal Property Case

The Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassation (VKS) has confirmed the rulings of two previous courts rejecting the the claim of Bulgaria's former Tsar and PM Simeon Saxe-Coburg and his sister Maria-Louisa in the dispute over the former royal palace Krichim.

Society | June 8, 2012, Friday // 18:44 | Viewed: 8083

Bulgarian Police Identify Casualties in Munition Depot Blasts

The Bulgarian authorities have confirmed the death of three workers caused by the explosions at an ammunition depot near Sliven in Southeastern Bulgaria on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

Society | June 8, 2012, Friday // 17:39 | Viewed: 1503

Bulgarian Police Declare Missing Ammo Site Workers Dead

The three employees that went missing after an ammunition depot exploded in Bulgaria on Tuesday are dead, according to Kalin Georgiev, Head Secretary of the Interior Ministry.

Society | June 8, 2012, Friday // 14:29 | Viewed: 1428

Relatives of 3 Missing in Bulgaria's Ammo Blast to Sue State

The relatives of the three workers, who are still missing in the blast that shook an ammo depot in southeastern Bulgaria, declared intentions to sue the State over its slow search and rescue reaction.

Society | June 8, 2012, Friday // 13:11 | Viewed: 1256

Bikers Trigger Panic in Sofia Mall

Bulgarian police authorities are after two bikers who entered a mall in the capital Sofia on Thursday, shocking visitors and shopkeepers alike.

Society | June 8, 2012, Friday // 11:40 | Viewed: 1990

J-Lo to Heat Up Bulgaria in November, This Time It is for Real

Latin diva Jennifer Lopez is to bring some white-hot passion to Bulgaria in November, six years after surprisingly cancelling her planned gig here.

Society » Culture | June 8, 2012, Friday // 10:50 | Viewed: 3156

Bulgaria to Bask in Sun over Weekend, Mercury Up to 34C

Bulgaria is in for three days of sizzling heat as temperatures are expected to reach 33-34 C on Friday and Saturday.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2012, Friday // 09:48 | Viewed: 1101

5.1 Earthquake Hits Western Turkey, Bulgaria Rattled Too

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has struck the western parts of Turkey, including Istanbul, shaking apartment buildings, rattling windows and causing residents to rush into the streets.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2012, Friday // 08:01 | Viewed: 3444

Bulgaria Journalists on Media Market: Feels Like Communist Dictatorship

Bulgarian journalists have alerted Brussels that media trends in the country are extremely alarming as lack of clarity over ownership and financing undermine the market.

Society | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 18:41 | Viewed: 9104

Body Parts Spotted in Wake of Bulgaria Ammo Site Blasts - Report

Body parts have been allegedly spotted in the area of the ammunition depot explosions that occurred in Southeastern Bulgaria on Tuesday.

Society | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 17:08 | Viewed: 1562

Vampire Skeleton 'Adorns' Bulgaria National History Museum

Due to huge interest in Bulgaria and abroad, the vampire skeleton found in the Black Sea town of Sozopol will become part of a special display of the National History Museum, NIM.

Society » Archaeology | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 16:03 | Viewed: 9368

Bulgarian-British Hero Died Month Before His Wedding

Bulgarian Plamen Petkov, who drowned saving the life of a four-year-old British kid, was planning to tie the knot this summer, residents of Sutton, UK, have revealed.

Society | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 12:06 | Viewed: 1884

Prosecutor: Bulgaria Ammo Blast Not Caused by Cell Phone

The cell phone that was found at the site of the ammo blast in southern Bulgaria cannot be the cause of the incident, according to Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Boyko Naydenov.

Society | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 10:01 | Viewed: 1297

Vampire Hype to Boost Bulgaria's Tourism

People on three continents are excited about Bulgarian vampires in the wake of local archeologists claiming to have found a vampire skeleton in the Black Sea town of Sozopol.

Society » Archaeology | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 09:17 | Viewed: 6094

Search at Bulgarian Ammo Blast Site Still On while Hope Dims

Despite the fact that the three missing persons in the ammo blast in southern Bulgaria are presumed dead, including by their colleagues, the Defense Ministry is continuing Thursday their search operation.

Society | June 7, 2012, Thursday // 08:02 | Viewed: 1216

Prosecutor Hints of Likely Fatalities in Bulgaria's Ammo Blast

There are likely fatalities from the ammo blast in southern Bulgaria, stated the Regional Prosecutor in the city of Yambol, Georgi Handzhiev.

Society | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 20:06 | Viewed: 1403

US Sci-Fi Legend Ray Bradbury Dies at 91

Prominent American science fiction author Ray Bradbury has died at 91, his publisher and family informed Wednesday.

Society » Obituaries | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 19:01 | Viewed: 2266

Bulgarian Eco Activists with New Rally against Forestry Act

Bulgarian environmentalist staged once again Wednesday a protest rally against looming amendments to the Forestry Act.

Society » Environment | June 6, 2012, Wednesday // 17:47 | Viewed: 1623
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