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Car of Bulgaria's Velingrad Mayor Set on Fire

The office car of the Mayor of Bulgaria's town of Velingrad was set on fire overnight, Darik radio reports Monday.

Society | April 26, 2010, Monday // 11:05 | Viewed: 2474

Bulgaria Marks Grim Anniversary of Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

Bulgaria and nations around the globe mark Monday the 24th anniversary of the disaster at the Nuclear Power Plant Chernobyl in the Ukraine.

Society » Environment | April 26, 2010, Monday // 08:44 | Viewed: 8714

Minister: Staggering Discrepancy in Bulgarian Middle School Education

There is an urgent need for public discussion and reform of the school system, according to Bulgarian Education Minister Sergey Ignatov.

Society » Education | April 25, 2010, Sunday // 11:30 | Viewed: 3002

2 Die in Gas Station Explosion in Bulgaria

Two people have died and another three have been injured after a fuel cistern, dug into the ground, at a gas station in the Danube town of Russe exploded.

Society | April 24, 2010, Saturday // 11:16 | Viewed: 3445

Bulgarian Capital Awfully Short of Kindergarten Spots

Some 3 200 young kids have been left out of kindergartens in the Bulgarian capital Sofia because of inadequate capacity.

Society | April 23, 2010, Friday // 19:30 | Viewed: 1825

EU Grants Bulgaria, Romania Zoos Over EUR 1 M

The Bulgarian municipality of Dobrich and the Romanian municipal city of Constanta have received an EU grant of over EUR 1 M to boost their tourist infrastructure and revamp their zoos.

Society | April 23, 2010, Friday // 18:45 | Viewed: 3313

Bulgarians Get 4 Days Off Beginning of May

Bulgarian workers will get 4 days off in the beginning of May to celebrate the traditional Bulgarian Day of St. George (Gergiovden), which is on May 6.

Society | April 23, 2010, Friday // 16:31 | Viewed: 2142

Gergana Pavlova Named Bulgaria Deputy Health Minister

Gergana Pavlova will be the new Deputy Health Minister, Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, announced Friday.

Society » Health | April 23, 2010, Friday // 14:17 | Viewed: 5048

Bulgaria's New Health Minister: Roll Your Sleeves Up, No More Jokes

The major problem of Bulgarian healthcare is its 'lack of substance', which is why reform is needed urgently, according to newly appointed Health Minister, Anna-Maria Borisova.

Society » Health | April 22, 2010, Thursday // 14:31 | Viewed: 2944

Bulgaria Opens New GMO Lab to Help Enforce Ban

Tests to find out if soil, water or plants contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Bulgaria will cost between BGN 200-300.

Society » Environment | April 22, 2010, Thursday // 13:56 | Viewed: 5279

Bulgaria Joins World Earth Day Celebrations

Bulgaria has joined Thursday in the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the Earth Day initiative.

Society » Environment | April 22, 2010, Thursday // 13:29 | Viewed: 8679

Bulgaria Issues Coin Dedicated to Belogradchik Rocks

The Bulgarian National Bank has issued a coin dedicated to one the country's top tourist attractions, the Belogradchik Rocks.

Society | April 22, 2010, Thursday // 12:20 | Viewed: 3334

Bulgarian Casualty in Philippines Plane Crash Identified

Bulgarian citizen named Tsvetoslav Gechevski has been confirmed as one of the casualties of a cargo plane crash in the Philippines.

Society | April 22, 2010, Thursday // 09:53 | Viewed: 7729

Bulgarian Feared Dead in Philippines Plane Crash

One Bulgarian is reported to have perished in the crash of an AN-12 cargo plane in the Philippines.

Society | April 22, 2010, Thursday // 02:16 | Viewed: 3479

Ministry Report Vindicates Ousted Bulgarian Health Minister

Bulgaria's Health Ministry submitted Wednesday a report about its work under the leadership of now ousted Minister, Bozhidar Nanev.

Society » Health | April 21, 2010, Wednesday // 17:59 | Viewed: 3234

Juan Antonio Samaranch Dies

Former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch has died in hospital after being taken ill at the weekend.

Society » Obituaries | April 21, 2010, Wednesday // 15:05 | Viewed: 4054

SEEMO: Political Pressure on Bulgarian Media Continues*

The South East Europe Media Organization, (SEEMO), is alarmed at the political pressure being exercised on media in Bulgaria.

Society | April 20, 2010, Tuesday // 21:25 | Viewed: 1940

110 Bulgarian Businesses Volunteer to Clean Sofia

The first stage of the campaign "Idea for Clean Sofia" concluded Tuesday with an award ceremony for the best of the 110 participating businesses and over 28 000 of the capital city's residents.

Society » Environment | April 20, 2010, Tuesday // 20:17 | Viewed: 2172

Bulgarian Builders Almost Ruin Thrace Archaeology Site

Specialists from the Yambol History Museum have prevented the destruction of a valuable archaeological site during road construction in Southeastern Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | April 20, 2010, Tuesday // 19:08 | Viewed: 14668

Bulgaria GERB Minister Tangled in Road Construction Scandal

The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works from Bulgaria's GERB cabinet, Rosen Plevneliev, had been tangled in a road construction scandal.

Society | April 20, 2010, Tuesday // 14:54 | Viewed: 2806

Sofia Airport Resumes European Flights as Volcanic Ash Retreats

Sofia Airport has reported that regular flights have been resumed to some European destinations including Vienna, Prague and Bucharest.

Society | April 20, 2010, Tuesday // 11:42 | Viewed: 2695
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