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Ex Bulgarian PM Elated about Becoming Father

Bulgaria's former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party, Sergey Stanishev, is elated about becoming father for the first time this spring.

Society | February 25, 2011, Friday // 09:58 | Viewed: 5244

Northern Bulgaria under 'Attack' of Romanian Pamphlets

Brochures, persuading people from northern Bulgaria to define themselves as Romanians on the Census have been floating in the Vidin region, according to a report of the Bulgarian National Television, BNR.

Society | February 25, 2011, Friday // 07:58 | Viewed: 2684

Finnish Tourist Killed in Avalanche near Bulgaria's Bansko

An avalanche has killed one Finnish tourist near the Bulgarian ski resort Bansko, the regional directorate of the interior ministry in the city of Blagoevgrad announced.

Society » Environment | February 24, 2011, Thursday // 17:24 | Viewed: 3793

Bulgarians to Rock with International Stars at New Festival

Bulgaria's brand new festival for pop and rock music, Elevation, will have its first edition in June and will be staged in the southwestern town of Razlog.

Society » Culture | February 24, 2011, Thursday // 16:56 | Viewed: 5595

Bulgarian Council Refuses to Award Prosecutors on Key Cases

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) has rejected the proposal of Sofia City prosecutor Nikolay Kokinov for awarding four of his subordinates, who had worked on key trials.

Society | February 24, 2011, Thursday // 12:45 | Viewed: 2356

Bulgaria Picks Polly Genova's 'In Defiance' for Eurovision 2011

Bulgaria selected singer Poli Genova and her song "Na Inat" ("In Defiance") as its representative for the next Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Society » Culture | February 23, 2011, Wednesday // 23:16 | Viewed: 4794

Bulgaria Govt Oks Health Care Map, Delays Reforms

Bulgaria's government adopted on Wednesday the national health care map, which has been in the pipeline since 2006, but will definitely fail to turn into the much anticipated launching pad for reforms in the sector.

Society » Health | February 23, 2011, Wednesday // 14:17 | Viewed: 2006

Bulgaria to Pick Runner for Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf

Bulgaria will select Wednesday night its representative for the next Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, out of 19 entries.

Society » Culture | February 23, 2011, Wednesday // 12:16 | Viewed: 2825

February Snow Grips Bulgaria

The Sofia City Hall informs cleaning contractor companies have treated all roads in the capital used by public transportation vehicles.

Society » Environment | February 23, 2011, Wednesday // 08:56 | Viewed: 2890

Shakira to Stage Concert in Romania, Skips Bulgaria

Latin pop sensation Shakira has included additional shows in Eastern Europe for her 2011 "The Sun Comes Out" world tour, but no concert in Bulgaria has been announced.

Society » Culture | February 22, 2011, Tuesday // 17:54 | Viewed: 10285

Bulgarian Scientist Ranked as 3rd Top Believer in Aliens

Bulgarian scientist Lachezar Filipov, who made world headlines in 2009 by claiming to be in touch with aliens, has been ranked among the top 10 believers in alien life by The Telegraph.

Society | February 22, 2011, Tuesday // 16:44 | Viewed: 3828

Majority of Bulgarians Favor Immediate Full Smoking Ban

A large majority of Bulgarians – 72.3% are in favor of a full smoking ban in public spaces, according to a Health Ministry poll.

Society » Health | February 22, 2011, Tuesday // 14:05 | Viewed: 2839

Stone, Polanski May Arrive to Bulgaria for Short Film Festival

Hollywood film director and screenwriter Oliver Stone is expected to be an official guest at the 9th edition of the International Short Film Festival "In The Palace" in Bulgaria's Black Sea town of Balchik.

Society » Culture | February 22, 2011, Tuesday // 13:07 | Viewed: 3367

Parts of Bulgaria under Heavy Snow Warning

The Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has declared a code yellow for southern Bulgaria over heavy snow fall.

Society » Environment | February 22, 2011, Tuesday // 13:03 | Viewed: 3121

Bulgaria Opposition Leader Stanishev to Become Father

Bulgaria's former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party, Sergey Stanishev, is going to become father at the end of this spring.

Society | February 22, 2011, Tuesday // 12:07 | Viewed: 29078

Rock Legend Sting to Perform in Bulgaria in June

Rock legend Sting will perform in the Bulgarian capital on June 7 as part of the music festival Arena Muzika, the organizers Sofia Music Enterprises have announced.

Society » Culture | February 22, 2011, Tuesday // 11:54 | Viewed: 3461

Bulgarian Nationalists Stage Unorthodox Protest against Roma Squatter Ghettos

Bulgarian nationalist party VMRO-BND has come up with an unorthodox way of protesting against illegal ghettos erected by Roma squatters in Sofia and elswhere in the country.

Society | February 21, 2011, Monday // 20:56 | Viewed: 3619

Oxford University Press to Train Bulgarian Teachers

Oxford University Press is launching a new initiative, which will provide additional qualification to Bulgarian teachers of English language.

Society » Education | February 21, 2011, Monday // 18:00 | Viewed: 3854

150 000 Bulgarians Turned Unemployed in 2010

Almost 150 000 Bulgarians have lost their jobs in the period between the last quarter of 2009 and a year later, according to data from the Bulgarian National Statistics Institute (NSI).

Society | February 21, 2011, Monday // 13:48 | Viewed: 2433