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Bulgaria Arrests 1 over High-School Exam Fraud

An official from Bulgaria's Education Ministry has been arrested following alerts over a possible leak of information about the mandatory state high-school matriculation exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature, police said.

Society » Education | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 16:30 | Viewed: 2229

Flat Tires Delay Wizz Air Madrid-Sofia Flight

The plane of low-cost company Wizz Air, which failed to take off from the Spanish to the Bulgarian capital due to a technical failure, landed in Sofia shortly after 6 pm on Sunday.

Society | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 16:13 | Viewed: 2930

WHO: Measles Make Rapid Comeback in Bulgaria

The World Health Organizations has warned that measles is making a rapid comeback in African, Asian and even some European countries, including Bulgaria, because of a lack of vaccination.

Society » Health | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 15:55 | Viewed: 3354

Bulgarian Wizz Air Passengers Stranded in Madrid

A plane of the low-cost company Wizz Air, which was to fly 136 passengers from the Spanish to the Bulgarian capital, has failed to take off twice.

Society | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 15:29 | Viewed: 3191

Bulgarian Scientist "In Contact with Aliens" Faces Discrediting Reports

А scientist from the Space Research Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), who claims to have been in touch with extraterrestrial beings, has been reportedly discredited by a Croatian news team.

Society | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 13:53 | Viewed: 7026

Bulgaria Orthodox Church Celebrates Pentecost

Fifty days after Easter Bulgarian Orthodox church is feasting Pentecost (Whitsunday), also called Holy Trinity.

Society | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 11:52 | Viewed: 5560

Bulgaria Bestows Most Prestigious Theater Awards

Bulgaria will award Sunday evening theatrical companies and actors with the most prestigious award in the country, the Askeers.

Society » Culture | May 23, 2010, Sunday // 11:32 | Viewed: 2549

Bulgaria Orthodox Christians Mark Cherry All Souls' Day

Bulgarian Christian Orthodox honor Saturday the All Souls' Day before Pentecost or the so-called Cherry All Souls' Day.

Society » Culture | May 22, 2010, Saturday // 13:05 | Viewed: 2856

WHO Scolds Bulgaria over Liberal Smoking Ban

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, Zsuzsanna Jakab, has slammed the Bulgaria government's decision to delay the full smoking ban in public places.

Society | May 21, 2010, Friday // 18:44 | Viewed: 4803

Bulgaria Film Industry Sees Record Production Increase

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has revealed that 110 films were produced in Bulgaria in 2009, a 20% rise in the number of films compared to 2008.

Society » Culture | May 21, 2010, Friday // 15:46 | Viewed: 3227

Bulgarians Show Less Interest in Libraries, Museums, Theaters

The number of visits of museum, theaters, and libraries in Bulgaria declined in 2009, according to data of the National Statistical Institute.

Society » Culture | May 21, 2010, Friday // 15:23 | Viewed: 3520

Bulgaria Set for Bumper Harvest in Valley of the Roses

The worldwide famous harvest has begun Friday in the 'valley of the roses' close to Kazanlak in Central Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2010, Friday // 14:02 | Viewed: 4027

Fish Increasingly Extinct in Bulgaria's Dying Black Sea

Half of the some 80 species of fish inhabiting the waters off the Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea have become extinct, according to fishing experts.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2010, Friday // 13:09 | Viewed: 7945

Bulgaria Bars Minors from Smoking Clubs

After adopting liberal rules for smoking in public spaces, Bulgaria's parliament unexpectedly banned minors' access to disco clubs after 10 pm, even if they are accompanied by an older friend or relative.

Society | May 21, 2010, Friday // 11:28 | Viewed: 4379

Bulgarian Govt: Medical Leave Anti-Crisis Measure Pays Off

The number of medical leaves in Bulgaria dropped by 20 000 in April, announced on Thursday Hristina Mitreva, the Chief of the National Social Security Institute (NOI).

Society » Health | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 20:21 | Viewed: 1750

Sofia Prosecutor Scorned by Supreme Judicial Council

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (VSS), punished Wednesday with reprobation Deputy Sofia City Prosecutor, Roman Vasilev, for his behavior during the arrest of former Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev.

Society | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 15:48 | Viewed: 2134

Killer Bear Hunted Down in Southern Bulgaria

Hunters have shot down the killer bear which is believed to have murdered a man in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains.

Society » Environment | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 13:50 | Viewed: 4242

Bulgaria Vote on Smoking Ban at Dead End

Bulgaria's parliament delayed on Thursday its conclusive vote on the ruling-party proposal to water down a new smoking ban in the country after a ridiculous gaffe.

Society | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 12:21 | Viewed: 2563

Israeli Overwhelms Bulgarian in Artes Mundi 4 Contest

An artist from Israel is the winner of the fourth Artes Mundi 4 prize, one of the UK's biggest arts prizes, whose shortlist included a Bulgarian contester as well.

Society » Culture | May 20, 2010, Thursday // 10:04 | Viewed: 1584

5th Century BC Swastika Found in Bulgaria

The Swastika is one of the oldest symbols found on Bulgarian soil during archeology excavations near the village of Altimir, in the northern Vratsa Region.

Society » Archaeology | May 19, 2010, Wednesday // 16:12 | Viewed: 17650

Bulgaria PM: BAS Main Administration Will Remain

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced Wednesday that the main administration of the Bulgarian Academy of Science (BAS) will not be shut down.

Society | May 19, 2010, Wednesday // 16:06 | Viewed: 2553
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