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Nature: Bulgarian Scientists Face Bleak Future

Bulgarian scientists face a bleak future, while Romanians' prospects improve, according to Nature, one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals.

Society | January 13, 2011, Thursday // 10:22 | Viewed: 1880

Free Retro Tram Rides to Entertain Sofia Residents

Two retro trams will take for free rides passengers in Sofia as a celebration of the 110th anniversary of the vehicles in the Bulgarian capital, the Sofia Public Electrical Transport company JSC has announced.

Society | January 13, 2011, Thursday // 08:52 | Viewed: 4630

Bulgarian Appeals Court to Hear Case of Fatal Train Fire

The Court of Appeals in the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo will hear Thursday the case for the tragedy in the Sofia-Kardam night train in February 2008, the Bulgarian private TV channel bTV reported.

Society | January 13, 2011, Thursday // 08:27 | Viewed: 1451

Stray Dog-Attacked Woman Wins Case against Bulgarian Capital

A woman who was attacked by stray dogs in the Bulgarian capital Sofia won her suit against the local authorities at the Sofia Administrative Court.

Society | January 12, 2011, Wednesday // 18:09 | Viewed: 4567

Bomb Alert Evacuates Sofia's Central Bus Station

A bomb alert has evacuated the central bus station in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society | January 12, 2011, Wednesday // 11:37 | Viewed: 1664

Ruling GERB Party to Fight for Purity of Bulgarian Language

The Bulgarian language must get once again understandable for all Bulgarians, according to ruling GERB party MP Emil Karanikolov.

Society » Culture | January 11, 2011, Tuesday // 20:23 | Viewed: 1948

Bulgarian Perishes in French Car Accident

A 36 year-old Bulgarian citizen has passed away in a traffic accident in France.

Society | January 11, 2011, Tuesday // 11:26 | Viewed: 1522

Bulgaria Slaughters Animals over Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Bulgaria will slaughter on Tuesday 300 sheep, goats, pigs and cows after finding 37 cases of foot-and-mouth disease in the southern village of Kosti in the Burgas region, the National Veterinary Service said.

Society » Health | January 11, 2011, Tuesday // 08:51 | Viewed: 9906

Fog Hampers Traffic, Cancels Flights in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has been covered by a blanket of fog for the second day, disrupting traffic on the roads and plans of air travelers.

Society » Environment | January 11, 2011, Tuesday // 08:18 | Viewed: 1470

37 New Cases of FMD Found in Bulgaria, EC Vows Compensations

A total of 37 new cases of domestic animals with foot-and-mouth disease have been detected in Southeastern Bulgaria, according to the National Veterinary Service.

Society » Health | January 10, 2011, Monday // 21:09 | Viewed: 2334

EU Commissioner Georgieva Voted 'Personality in the News 2010' by Novinite.com Readers

The readers of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) have selected Bulgarian EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva as "Personality in the News" for 2010, with Manchester United's star striker Dimitar Berbatov remaining a close second.

Society | January 10, 2011, Monday // 16:36 | Viewed: 2261

Minister: Bulgaria's Academy of Sciences Will Survive

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will live on, Bulgaria's Education Minister Sergey Ignatov has declared.

Society » Education | January 10, 2011, Monday // 15:01 | Viewed: 2063

Bulgarian Employees to Use 2010 Paid Leave by End of 2012

The paid leave for 2010 could be used until the end of 2012, according to the latest amendments to the Bulgarian Labor Code, Svetlana Angelova, Deputy Chair of the parliamentary Social Committee, announced.

Society | January 10, 2011, Monday // 14:41 | Viewed: 1902

Uriah Heep Legend John Lawton Films Bulgarian Cities

English rock musician John Lawton, who is former Uriah Heep vocalist, has arrived to the southern Bulgarian town of Chepelare to continue filming his documentary movies about Bulgarian cities and towns, the local administration announced.

Society » Culture | January 10, 2011, Monday // 12:45 | Viewed: 8048

Bulgarian Health Minister Assuages Hepatitis Epidemic Fears

Bulgaria's capital Sofia is not under the threat of a hepatitis epidemic, according to Health Minister, Stefan Konstantinov.

Society » Health | January 10, 2011, Monday // 11:51 | Viewed: 1910

Sofia City Hall Hits on Illegal Billboards

The Sofia City Hall, assisted by the municipal police, is launching Monday mass checks of billboards mounted on the capital's streets and supermarkets.

Society | January 10, 2011, Monday // 09:50 | Viewed: 2000

Bulgarian Ministers Mull Academy of Sciences Future

Researchers from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) are meeting Monday with Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, and Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov.

Society » Education | January 10, 2011, Monday // 09:28 | Viewed: 1608

Facebook Refute Rumors of Looming Shutdown

The social network Facebook is refuting rumors spread over the internet they will shut down the site.

Society | January 10, 2011, Monday // 09:05 | Viewed: 2162

'Bugs' Sales Soar over Bulgaria's Spying Mania

Bulgarian private businesses have launched several promotions for the sale of spying bugs over increased competition, flared by eavesdropping mania in the country, the daily "Standard" writes Monday.

Society | January 10, 2011, Monday // 08:39 | Viewed: 1918

WizzAir Makes Emergency Landing at Bulgaria's Varna Airport

The dispatch center at the airport in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna has received an alert about a technical failure in a craft of the low budget carrier WizzAir.

Society | January 9, 2011, Sunday // 19:58 | Viewed: 4731

Bulgaria's Ruling Party GERB Loses Ground - Poll

Support of Bulgaria's ruling party GERB has decreased to 22%, but the rating of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov remains high, according to a poll by the agency for social surveys and analyses ACCA-M.

Society | January 9, 2011, Sunday // 15:02 | Viewed: 1980
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