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Bulgaria on Alert over Hurricane-like Winds

Strong winds led 24 of Bulgaria's 28 administrative districts to declare a Code "Yellow" alert, the third highest alert level, on Friday.

Society » Environment | April 8, 2011, Friday // 18:21 | Viewed: 2478

Bulgarians Unwilling to Pay for Roma Integration – Minister

The Bulgarian society is not inclined to carry the financial burden of its Roman minority's integration, according to Bulgaria's EU Funds Minister Tomislav Donchev.

Society | April 8, 2011, Friday // 15:42 | Viewed: 2979

Oscar Winner 'Black Swan' Resurrects Forgotten Bulgarian Film

A Bulgarian movie, titled "Black Swans," dating from the now-distant 1984, has been resurrected after Darren Aronofsky's  "Black Swan" became an Oscar winner.

Society » Culture | April 8, 2011, Friday // 12:07 | Viewed: 6068

2 Die in Illegal Sofia Bike Race

Two young Bulgarians died overnight after taking part in an illegal motorbike race on the beltway of the capital Sofia.

Society | April 8, 2011, Friday // 10:51 | Viewed: 2427

Bulgaria Marks International Roma Day

Bulgarian Roma across the country celebrate Friday April 8 the International Roma Day.

Society | April 8, 2011, Friday // 08:23 | Viewed: 2984

FMD Outbreak Crawls Further in Southeast Bulgaria

A sixth village in Southeast Bulgaria has been contaminated with food-and-mouth disease in the past four weeks leading to the slaughter of hundreds more domestic animals.

Society » Health | April 7, 2011, Thursday // 19:42 | Viewed: 3365

Bulgarian President's Care of Wolf Declared Legal

The she-wolf raised by Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, in the "Kalina" villa in Sofia's Boyana suburb, does not have to be registered with the Regional Directorate for Environment and Waters (RIOSV).

Society » Environment | April 7, 2011, Thursday // 16:51 | Viewed: 2397

Bulgaria to Introduce Full Smoking Ban 2012

Bulgaria will introduce a full smoking ban, but not earlier than 2012, the country's Health Minister, Stefan Konstantinov, declared Thursday.

Society » Health | April 7, 2011, Thursday // 15:03 | Viewed: 3200

State of the Art Eye Clinic Opens in Bulgaria

A renovated eye clinic at Sofia's Alexandrovska hospital was opened Thursday by the country's PM Boyko Borisov and Health Minister Stefan Konstantinov.

Society » Health | April 7, 2011, Thursday // 14:26 | Viewed: 2062

Condition of Wounded Bulgarian Bank Guard Improves

The condition of wounded bank security guard, Stancho Stanev, is improving, doctors from the Unit for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at the Military Medical Academy in Sofia report Thursday.

Society | April 7, 2011, Thursday // 12:28 | Viewed: 3040

Multi-Million Electricity Bills Stress Out Bulgarians

A total of 98 citizens living in the Bulgarian city of Varna were shocked by incorrect electricity bills worth more than BGN 19 M (around USD 14 M).

Society | April 7, 2011, Thursday // 12:15 | Viewed: 2406

Ben Affleck Spends Less than 24 Hours in Bulgaria

One of the top Hollywood stars, Ben Affleck, has spent less than 24 hours in Bulgaria where he came to check out local studios in connection with a new movie project.

Society » Culture | April 6, 2011, Wednesday // 18:40 | Viewed: 4464

Bulgaria’s Govt May Lose Ben Affleck, George Clooney

The Bulgarian government is not willing to create incentives for filmmaking, which might stop Hollywood stars like Ben Affleck and George Clooney from shooting in the country, David Varod, CEO of NU Boyana told Novinite.

Society » Culture | April 6, 2011, Wednesday // 16:26 | Viewed: 4428

Ben Affleck Shows Up in Bulgaria

Hollywood star Ben Affleck arrived in Bulgaria's capital Sofia late on Wednesday to check out the studios, where he might shoot a movie later in 2011.

Society » Culture | April 6, 2011, Wednesday // 15:46 | Viewed: 4056

Bulgarian Receives ‘Guinness Record’ Electricity Bill

A Bulgarian citizen by the name of Ivan Iliev may have accidentally entered the Guinness World Records book, as he received a bill worth an estimated 19 000 years of electricity use.

Society | April 6, 2011, Wednesday // 11:59 | Viewed: 2644

Bulgaria’s Sofia University Wins Back Botanical Garden

Sofia University "St Kliment Ohridski", Bulgaria's largest and oldest higher education institution, has won back its right to manage its the Botanical Garden in the coastal town of Balchik.

Society » Education | April 6, 2011, Wednesday // 11:35 | Viewed: 5337

Love.net with 2nd Most Successful Premiere among Bulgarian Movies

The latest Bulgarian blockbuster drama "Love.net" has registered the second best opening weekend earnings after the already legendary comedy "Mission London."

Society » Culture | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 20:59 | Viewed: 6105

Italy's Most Mystic Sculptor Comes to Enchant Bulgaria

Bulgarian art lovers have for the first time the chance to experience the purity and tranquillity of the art of Valerio Capoccia, one of the most successful contemporary Italian sculptors.

Society » Culture | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 17:26 | Viewed: 4350

Bulgarian Eco-Activists: EU Functionaries Collude with Infringers

The EC delegation sent to review suspected breaches of environmental legislation in Bulgaria took a ride on an "illegal" lift instead of inspecting irregularities around it, stated angered local environmentalists Tuesday.

Society » Environment | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 17:19 | Viewed: 2346

Bulgaria May Head Toward Subtropical Climate

The average temperatures in Bulgaria's towns and cities has risen by between 1.2 and 2.5 degrees Celsius in the past 2 decades, while a 30% drop has been registered in average rainfall.

Society » Environment | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 12:58 | Viewed: 2216

Bulgarian Villagers Block Highway Construction

Frustrated residents of the Pernik village of Golyamo Buchino blocked Tuesday the ongoing construction of the Lyulin Highway protesting interference with their daily lives.

Society | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 12:45 | Viewed: 2252
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