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Bulgaria Gets Long-Distance Relics Authenticity Boost from Vatican

An expert from the Vatican has confirmed that the relics recently found in Bulgaria's Sozopol do belong to St. John the Baptist in spite of not having seen them.

Society » Archaeology | August 15, 2010, Sunday // 08:36 | Viewed: 2134

Bulgarian Minister Shoots Quails at Hunting Season Opening

Minister of Agriculture and Foods Miroslav Naydenov opened Saturday the new hunting season near the city of Shuman in Northeastern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2010, Saturday // 13:29 | Viewed: 3459

Bulgaria Forms 'Rapid Reaction Force' to Crack Down on Killer Bears

Following the several recent cases of killer bear raids, Bulgaria's Environment Ministry has announced the creation of a special task force to tackle "problematic bears".

Society » Environment | August 14, 2010, Saturday // 13:06 | Viewed: 7869

Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office Intervenes to Kill Local Gay Parade Ban

A recent ban on public displays of homosexuality in Bulgaria's Pazarzhik has been revoked with an intervention of the Supreme Administrative Prosecutor's Office in Sofia.

Society | August 14, 2010, Saturday // 12:37 | Viewed: 3651

Bulgaria Transfers Relics of St. John to Special Reliquary

Bulgaria's top recent archaeology find, the alleged relics of St. John the Baptist, has been transferred to a silver and gold reliquary.

Society » Archaeology | August 14, 2010, Saturday // 11:31 | Viewed: 8544

Brilliant Bulgarian Philosopher Isaac Passy Dies at 82

One of Bulgaria's most renowned scholars, philosopher and specialist in aesthetics Isaac Passy, died Friday night at the age of 82.

Society » Obituaries | August 14, 2010, Saturday // 10:49 | Viewed: 7431

Disabled Bulgarians Raise Voice against Failed Social Inclusion

A number of disabled Bulgarians dressed in prison clothes gave a press conference before the State Social Agency in protest against the institution's failure to guarantee their social inclusion.

Society | August 13, 2010, Friday // 20:36 | Viewed: 2946

Bulgarians Get Tips on How to Profit from Brown Bears

NGOs will be teaching Bulgarian peasants in mountain regions how to profit economically from the presence of brown bears, including by using them to attract tourists.

Society » Environment | August 13, 2010, Friday // 19:12 | Viewed: 2613

New Killer Bear Raids in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains

Two attacks by killer bears on domestic animals occurred overnight in the Smolyan District in Southern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | August 13, 2010, Friday // 18:08 | Viewed: 7257

Christo's Arkansas River Project Falls on Stony Ground in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management in the American state of Colorado has proposed modifications of a large-scale artistic project of Bulgarian-born artist Christo along the Arkansas River.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 16:28 | Viewed: 19666

Mystery Death of Macedonian Citizen Troubles Bulgaria's Petrich

A Macedonian national has died from mysterious causes in southern Bulgaria during the week, according to Macedonian media reports.

Society | August 13, 2010, Friday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2426

Bulgaria Celebrates Traditional Crafts in Oreshak Village

The yearly fair of traditional crafts started Friday in the village of Oreshak nearby Troyan on the footholds of the Stara Planina mountains.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 15:48 | Viewed: 2510

Sofia Passport Offices Extend September Business Hours

The passport offices in the Bulgarian capital Sofia will be open 15 hours a day, beginning in September, the Interior Ministry informs Friday.

Society | August 13, 2010, Friday // 14:48 | Viewed: 2124

US Rapper Everlast Cancels Performance at Spirit of Burgas

The US rapper Everlast has canceled his participation in the Bulgarian summer music festival Spirit of Burgas, the organizers have announced.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 14:35 | Viewed: 2960

Bulgaria to Enjoy 74 Sculptures by Edgar Degas

Bulgaria's National Art Gallery has announced that it will present the full collection of 74 bronze sculptures by the French impressionist Edgar Degas.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 13:57 | Viewed: 4168

Historic Bulgarian Police Records Moved to National Archives

The leaderships of the Bulgarian Interior Ministry and of the State agency "Archives" announce Friday the final stage of the transfer of police records to the agency.

Society | August 13, 2010, Friday // 13:46 | Viewed: 2517

Bulgarian Capital to Enjoy Weekend Downtown Street Fairs

During three Sundays in a row, the "Tsar Ivan Shishman" street in downtown Sofia will be closed for traffic in order to hold a street fair organized by the Bulgarian capital's City Hall.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 12:37 | Viewed: 1956

Scientist Determined to Register Cancer Cure in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Prodan Hristov, who has discovered a medicine against cancer, has announced that despite Macedonia's wish to register the medicine there, he wanted to do it in Bulgaria.

Society » Health | August 13, 2010, Friday // 12:29 | Viewed: 7855

32 People Suffer from West Nile Virus in Greece

The number of people affected with the West Nile virus in Greece has reached 32, the Greek ANA-MPA news agency has reported.

Society » Health | August 13, 2010, Friday // 11:43 | Viewed: 2885

Today Is Friday the 13th

This Friday happens to be the 13th, which is considered an especially unlucky configuration by superstitious people.

Society | August 13, 2010, Friday // 07:36 | Viewed: 2833

Bulgarian Diaspora Minister Said to Profit from Obscure Book Deals

Bulgaria's Diaspora Minister Bozhidar Dimitrov, who recently made headlines with controversial statements, is profiting from murky publishing deals with local authorities, according to a report.

Society | August 12, 2010, Thursday // 20:17 | Viewed: 2360
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