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Bulgarian Magistrates Scorn 'Most Corrupt' Colleague

The Ethics Commission at the Regional Court in the Danube City of Ruse, had officially censured judge Petar Balkov.

Society | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 19:23 | Viewed: 3849

Bulgarian Policeman's Body Emerges From Struma River

A Bulgarian policeman, Boris Markov, was found dead in the Struma river on Tuesday after missing mysteriously for more than 48 hours.

Society | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 18:23 | Viewed: 3655

Bulgaria's Balchik Brings Together International Filmmakers

The 8th edition of the International Film Festival "In The Palace" in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Balchik will bring together filmmakers from 44 countries,

Society » Culture | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 18:04 | Viewed: 4362

Bulgaria Grapples with Moroccan Grasshoppers Attack

Local authorities of Southern Bulgarian districts have undertaken measures to combat an invasion of Moroccan grasshoppers threatening to destroy vast areas with crops.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 16:03 | Viewed: 3219

Argentina Bestseller Author Bucay Honored to Be in Bulgaria

Renown Argentinian psychotherapist, psychodramatist, and writer, Jorge Bucay, is on his first visit to Bulgaria Tuesday.

Society » Culture | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 14:31 | Viewed: 9467

Bulgarian Archaeologists 'Strike' Gold Treasure

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists discovered seven 13th-century gold coins in the northern city of Veliko Tarnovo.

Society » Archaeology | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 14:20 | Viewed: 8890

Bulgarian Swine Breeding Civil Servant Suspect of Abusing EU Money

The a top official of Bulgaria's Agriculture Ministry has been temporarily removed from office over suspicions he abused EU funds with his family pig farm.

Society | June 8, 2010, Tuesday // 13:36 | Viewed: 3518

Bulgaria Launches Probes of Prosecutors over Real Estate Scandal

Bulgaria's Judicial Inspectorate began a probe of the work of the Supreme Prosecutor's Office of Cassations and the Prosecutor's Offices in the Black Sea city of Burgas in the latest scandal that is shaking the country's judicial system.

Society | June 7, 2010, Monday // 20:46 | Viewed: 2328

Eight "Neo-Nazis" Arrested over Tram Attack in Sofia

Eight men, believed to be Neo-Nazis, has been arrested for attacking youngsters in a tram on Sunday morning, the Bulgarian interior minister said Monday.

Society | June 7, 2010, Monday // 12:31 | Viewed: 3473

Bulgarian Sweeps Off International Youth Film Festival in Seattle

Bulgarian high school student Veselin Cholakov is the Audience Winner for 2010 in the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, USA.

Society » Culture | June 7, 2010, Monday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2445

Neo-Nazis Attack Protesters against Bulgarian Guantanamo

A group of Neo-Nazis has beaten black and blue young people, who were on their way to rally against the illegal detention of foreigners at the Special Centre for Temporary Accommodation of Foreigners in Busmantsi, widely known as the Bulgarian Guantanamo.

Society | June 6, 2010, Sunday // 14:31 | Viewed: 4091

Recycling Becomes More Common Practice for Bulgarians

Over 8 000 trees have been rescued from felling in 2009 due to the use of recycled paper in Sofia.

Society » Environment | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 18:03 | Viewed: 2055

Bulgarian President Outlines Own Vision for Education Reform

Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, outlined Saturday his vision for the much awaited reform of the country's education system.

Society » Education | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 16:14 | Viewed: 2480

Wife of Murdered Bulgarian Journalist Gives Birth

Yuliya, the wife of controversial Bulgarian radio host, Bobi Tsankov, gave birth to a baby girl 5 months after his murder.

Society | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 15:37 | Viewed: 3683

Minister Admits Bulgarian Education Is Problem-Ridden

Bulgaria's Education Minister, Sergey Ignatov, admits the country's education system and its quality are facing very serious problems and deficiencies.

Society » Education | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 14:48 | Viewed: 4270

Bulgaria Marks World Environment Day

Bulgaria and countries around the globe mark Saturday, June 5, World Environment Day (WED), under the patronage of the United Nations.

Society » Environment | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 12:35 | Viewed: 3334

Sofia Passport Offices Open for Business on Saturdays in June

Applications for the issuing of Bulgarian biometric passports in Sofia will be accepted every Saturday during the month of June, the Interior Ministry announced.

Society | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 12:00 | Viewed: 4692

Bulgaria 'Most Corrupt' Judge Faces Disciplinary Action

The Ethics Commission at the Regional Court in the Danube City of Ruse began disciplinary actions against judge Petar Balkov.

Society | June 5, 2010, Saturday // 10:17 | Viewed: 2622

Bulgaria's 'Most Corruptible Judge' Caught on Video

A video clip released on the Internet showing Petar Balkov, district judge from Bulgaria's Ruse, drunk in a night club has spurred a public scandal.

Society | June 4, 2010, Friday // 19:57 | Viewed: 3185

Bulgarian Politicians Tangled in Latest 'Welfare' Scandal

Bulgaria's Ombudsman, Ginio Ganev, the Member of the Parliament from the ruling GERB party, Dimitar Boychev, are among a group of people who have received building rights in the coastal town of St.

Society | June 4, 2010, Friday // 17:42 | Viewed: 4456

American College in Sofia Boasts Highest Matriculation Scores

Seniors from the American College in Bulgaria's capital Sofia have the highest average results in the country from the State high-school exit exam, according to data from the Education Ministry, presented Friday.

Society » Education | June 4, 2010, Friday // 16:04 | Viewed: 6068
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