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Bulgarian Women Pay Tribute to Midwives, Men Banned

With a variety of colorful rituals, Bulgaria marks the day of midwives on January 21, the so-called Babinden.

Society | January 21, 2011, Friday // 08:25 | Viewed: 2057

Indignant Bulgarian Consumers Rise against Mobile Phone Operators

Only 70 persons rallied in Sofia to protest what they see as unfair and unfavorable practices of the Bulgarian mobile phone and telecommunications companies.

Society | January 20, 2011, Thursday // 14:18 | Viewed: 3313

Bulgarian PM Loses Ground over Spy Scandal - Poll

Support for the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, is down 14% after the so-called "tape scandal," according to the latest poll of the "Gallup" Agency.

Society | January 19, 2011, Wednesday // 16:50 | Viewed: 2069

Bulgaria's Health Ministry Declares Flu Epidemics in 6 Regions

Bulgaria's Health Ministry has already declared flu epidemics in six regions in Bulgaria – Sofia, Blagoevgrad, Petrich, Dupnitsa, Rila and Kocherinovo.

Society » Health | January 19, 2011, Wednesday // 15:23 | Viewed: 3386

Bulgaria's Antarctic Expeditions to Escape from Chile

The two Bulgarian Antarctic Expeditions, one returning and one incoming, which were blocked in Chile for a week, are expected to be free soon.

Society | January 19, 2011, Wednesday // 09:20 | Viewed: 2410

Italian Media: Berlusconi May Have Bulgarian Girlfriend

Darina Pavlova, a former Bulgarian model, has been named by Italian media rumors as the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's long-term girlfriend.

Society | January 19, 2011, Wednesday // 08:48 | Viewed: 14205

Bulgarian Parliament to Rule on Full Smoking Ban in Small Public Places

In the summer of 2011, full smoking ban in Bulgaria might come into force for public places of less than 50 square meters.

Society » Health | January 18, 2011, Tuesday // 16:34 | Viewed: 2977

Flu Epidemic Threatens 3 Bulgarian Cities

Bulgaria's Health Ministry has declared flu epidemic in the region of Sofia, as of Tuesday, and in the cities of Blagoevgrad and Petrich, as of Wednesday.

Society » Health | January 18, 2011, Tuesday // 15:50 | Viewed: 2261

Every Other Bulgarian Uses Internet

The percentage of Bulgarian Internet users has increased from 34% to 51% in the course of the last three years, according to the MBMD agency's latest poll.

Society | January 18, 2011, Tuesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 1978

35% Bulgarians Agree on Online Census Only

About 54,000 people will undergo the census of population and households in Bulgaria in February, said Lyubomir Blatski, head of the press center of the National Statistics Institute (NSI).

Society | January 18, 2011, Tuesday // 12:05 | Viewed: 2022

Bulgaria to Launch FMD Disinfection Tax on Turkish Border

Each vehicle passing through the Turkish-Bulgarian border will have to pay an at least EUR 2 disinfection tax, the measure aiming to stop the recent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | January 18, 2011, Tuesday // 09:33 | Viewed: 3536

Bulgaria Celebrates Day of Saint Athanasius

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates on January 18 the Day of Saint Athanasius (Atanasovden), who is the ruler of snow and ice, The holiday is said to mark the middle of winter.

Society | January 18, 2011, Tuesday // 07:53 | Viewed: 1881

Bulgaria Considers Border Fence with Turkey Over FMD

Bulgaria will demand financial support from the European Commission to rebuild its border fence with Turkey due to the danger of animals spreading foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Society » Health | January 17, 2011, Monday // 16:39 | Viewed: 3507

Ethno-Pop Diva Ishtar to Stage 3 Gigs in Bulgaria in 2011

Israeli-born ethno-pop singer Ishtar will stage a third concert in Bulgaria in 2011, the organizers have announced.

Society » Culture | January 17, 2011, Monday // 16:29 | Viewed: 46454

Bulgarian Student Solves Complex US Magazine Math Problem

A student from the southern Bulgarian city of Kardzhali has seen his name first on the list of those who have been able to solve a complicated math problem, published in the specialized American magazine Mathematical Reflections.

Society » Education | January 17, 2011, Monday // 12:45 | Viewed: 3648

Sofia City Hall Mulls New Stray Dog Program

The Sofia City Hall is working on a new program, aiming at reducing the stray dog population in the Bulgarian capital.

Society | January 17, 2011, Monday // 10:38 | Viewed: 1981

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates Antonovden

The Bulgarian Orthodox Churchy honors Monday the memory of the Venerable Anthony the Great, on the holiday called Antonovden.

Society | January 17, 2011, Monday // 08:00 | Viewed: 3016

Flood-Swallowed Truck Pulled Out in Bulgaria

The truck swallowed by the flooded Struma river at the beginning of December has been dragged out of the waters, just a month after rescue units found the dead body of the driver.

Society | January 16, 2011, Sunday // 18:45 | Viewed: 1893

NG Movie on Afghanistan Probed over Illegal Use of Bulgarian Song

The performer of the most popular Bulgarian folk song, which was launched into space in 1977, has initiated a probe into its use in a documentary movie for Afghanistan by National Geographic.

Society » Culture | January 16, 2011, Sunday // 18:12 | Viewed: 2656

Bulgaria to Bask in Another Warm January Week

The new week in Bulgaria will again be warmer than the usual for January, even though temperatures will fall a couple of degrees on Thursday.

Society » Environment | January 16, 2011, Sunday // 17:38 | Viewed: 1840

Ex Bulgarian Customs Official Warns of Staggering Contraband

There is a strong increase of cigarette and other excise goods contraband in Bulgaria, the former Deputy Director of the Customs Agency, Antoniy Strandzhev, warns.

Society | January 16, 2011, Sunday // 14:52 | Viewed: 2535